MotoBatt Hybrid – An AGM Lithium Motorcycle Battery Marvel
The Evolution of Motorcycle Batteries
The 1920’s thru the 90’s offered various forms of conventional or high-output lead acid motorcycle batteries. Then came the mighty Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery of the 2000’s. Followed closely by the much hyped, end-all-be-all lithium motorcycle battery that, in our opinion, fell flat on its face despite the numerous brand variations and subsequent re-launches. Now we are told of MotoBatt Hybrid containing both AGM and lithium chemistries. So, it begs to be asked, would the AGM/lithium Hybrid win the day? Or would it be found wanting?
Introducing MotoBatt Hybrid: An AGM Lithium Motorcycle Battery
After several years of research and development, followed by a soft launch of a single part number, Motobatt released the following statement: “MotoBatt Hybrid goes beyond the limits of both lithium and lead acid battery designs. It achieves industry leading performance by combining the best features of both chemistries while eradicating the negative effects of lithium only designs.”
It has been roughly one year since that announcement. To date, we have had only positive feedback from early adopters of MotoBatt Hybrid. That is something we could not have said with any of the lithium only brands (including MotoBatt’s) this long after launch.
I believe there are two key factors that justify why you need this battery in your bike.
- Increased Amp Hour capacity
- Insane cranking performance
Those two metrics are the most important ingredients to keep your ride fully powered. Both of which top the charts for the MotoBatt Hybrid battery.
Best of Both Worlds: 1 + 1 > 3
The Hybrid takes the best of AGM lead acid—its high AH capacity and cold start ability—and the best of lithium—its high cranking ability and lighter weight—and marries the two. Toss in the versatile M-Flex terminal with its solid multi-connection post design and a full 3 YEAR WARRANTY replacement and you get one heck of a battery!
A Glimpse of What to Expect With Hybrid
The MHTX16 is the MotoBatt Hybrid part number that replaces the original equipment (OE) Yuasa YTX12-BS, YTX14, YTX16-BS or YTX20CH size AGM batteries and MotoBatt’s own lithium part number MPLX16U-HP. Compare some of these facts:
Comparing MHTX16
| MotoBatt Hybrid: 16 AH |
| OE Yuasa: 10-18 AH |
| MotoBatt Lithium: 8 AH |
| MotoBatt Hybrid: 350 CCA |
| OE Yuasa: 180-270 CCA |
| MotoBatt Lithium: 370 CCA |
Can a MotoBatt Hybrid Motorcycle Battery Start a Car?
It is no surprise when some folks in China posted this video showing the tiny MHTX16 Hybrid motorcycle battery starting a Nissan Tiida (retailed in North America as Nissan Versa).
Their video was not very impressive. We thought it would be fun to pick up where they left off to see what Hybrid could do.
First up, a similar midsized sedan.
2017 Toyota Camry vs. MotoBatt MHTX16
The Toyota Camry was not much of a match. It seemed to easy.
Watch the entire video series as we put the MHTX16 through its paces. We intend to keep testing in larger vehicles to help convey why you need this battery in your motorcycle.
If it will start a truck, will it start your bike?
What Are You Going to Choose?
There are some folks out there that may balk at the hefty price tag associated with lithium and now Hybrid motorcycle batteries. In the case of MotoBatt Hybrid, the cost of ownership will be less than even traditional batteries. That is reality. If you fall into this group, then consider the MotoBatt Quadflex AGM batteries as your best money stretching alternative.
For the rest of you, enjoy the 500-800% longer lifespan that comes from a battery that tops over 3000 cycles. The life-time cost of the Hybrid battery comes in way less than every other type and brand available today. For some of us, all that time and hassle saved by not replacing the battery every few years is simply priceless.
It has been a long time since we got excited about a new battery or a battery technology. It takes more than a fancy sales flyer to make us want to tell our friends. But this Hybrid is no joke. Personally, I find myself telling everyone with a V-twin or high compression bike.
