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LFX18A1-BS12 Shorai 12v 18 AH PBEq LiFePO4 Power Sports Battery [+ -]
LFX18A1-BS12
$170.95
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In order to ship Priority IATA imposed new Shipping Regulations regarding Lithium Batteries. Lithium Batteries being shipped Priority are only charged to 30% of capacity. When you receive this battery it may need to be charged. This is the battery charger we recommend for this battery: Shorai 6v/12v 2 Amp LFX Series Lithium Battery Charger Sho-BMS01
Product InformationStore Part Number: LFX18A1-BS12
Overview
Replaces: YTX16-BS, YT16B, YTX16-BS-1
The Lithium Iron Phosphate battery is the ultimate in weight versus power technology. This battery weighs in at only 2.12 pounds and offers an incredible 270 C.C.A. This is a drop in replacement for your Lead-acid battery, and will require no change to your stock charging system.
Shorai LFX batteries contain Shorai-proprietary eXtreme-Rate Lithium Iron prismatic cells (chemistry LiFePO4). They contain no poisonous lead, no acid, and do not create gasses during charge, as traditional Lead-Acid batteries do. Compared to lead-acid, Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are also extremely light, have much lower self-discharge, do not sulfate, and are environmentally friendly.
When it comes to Powersports applications and lithium batteries, BatteryStuff.com recommends that you use the best, most powerful version that will properly fit your application. Shorai may list several battery sizes in their application chart that will fit your bike, but in our opinion the small gains in weight are typically offset by she superior starting power offered in the upgraded versions. Should you not require the most powerful version, see the LFX14A1-BS12 for the less potent lithium alternative for this battery. It will be the exact same dimensions and terminal location as our recommended battery, but with a bit less capacity.
Lead acid batteries have long been a target with riders who want to take weight off of their motorcycle. With our Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, it is now possible to do away with the heavier lead acid battery, while maintaining reliable starting power. These are true drop in replacement batteries that will require no charging system modifications, and only weigh a fraction of the OEM battery.
*BatteryStuff understands the importance of getting a replacement battery right away and usually ships all batteries the same day as ordered if received before 1:30pm (Pacific), however USPS does not guarantee delivery times with priority mail.
Features
- No more dead batteries. Holds charge for one year without maintenance
- Ultra light. One fifth the weight of lead-acid batteries on average
- Twice to four times the service life of lead-acid batteries
- Drop-in replacement for your OEM battery
- Military spec Carbon Fiber Composite Case
- Faster cranking for better starts
- Super-fast recharge rate
- No explosive gasses during charge, no lead, no acid
- Environmentally friendly
- Japanese engineering and components
Comments
We recommend using these batteries in temperatures above 0 degrees Celsius. This battery may require spacers to make it work in your application. Included with this battery are foam spacers that will aid in fitting this battery.
** PbEq equals Lead-Acid Equivalent. This means that a 12 AH PbEq Lithium Iron Phosphate battery will perform the same as a 12 amp hour Lead-acid battery.
| Recommended Charger | |
|---|---|
 Shorai Charger Sho-BMS01 |
The Sho-BMS01 is a Charge/Store dedicated battery managment system that is designed specifically for Shorai batteries. |
Works In
Vehicles that LFX18A1-BS12 works in
| 1098cc Various models 1098cc Various models | 1098cc Various models |
| Aprilia 1000cc RST Futura | (2001-2004) |
| Aprilia 1000cc RSV 1000 Mille | (2000-2009) |
| Aprilia 1000cc RSV 1000 Mille R | (2001-2005) |
| Aprilia 1000cc RSV 1000 R, Factory | (2004-2011) |
| Aprilia 1000cc RSV 1000, Mille SP | (1998-1999) |
| Aprilia 1000cc Tuono 1000 R, Factory | (2004-2011) |
| Aprilia 650cc Pegaso Strada, Factory, Trail | (2005-2012) |
| Aprilia 750cc Dorsoduro ABS (??) | 2008 |
| Aprilia 900cc Dorsoduro | (2017-2020) |
| Aprilia 900cc Shiver | (2017-2020) |
| Arctic Cat 150cc 150 | (2016-2018) |
| Arctic Cat 300cc Alterra | (2017-2018) |
| BMW 1170cc HP2 Enduro | (2005-2008) |
| BMW 310cc G310R | (2016-2017) |
| BMW 310cc G310R, GS | (2018-2020) |
| Bimota 1000cc YB11 | (1996-1999) |
| Bimota 1100cc SB6R | (1997-1999) |
| Bimota 900cc DB4 | (1998-2000) |
| Bimota 996cc SB8R, SB8RS | (1998-2000) |
| CCM 600cc All Electric Start Models | (1996-2001) |
| Ducati 1000cc Desmosedici RR | (2008-2009) |
| Ducati 1000cc GT Sport Classic | (2006-2009) |
| Ducati 1000cc GT1000, Touring, Sport 1100S | (2006-2009) |
| Ducati 1000cc Monster S2R | (2005-2007) |
| Ducati 1098cc 1098 | (2008-2009) |
| Ducati 1098cc Various All Other Models | (2001-2011) |
| Ducati 1100cc Hypermotard | (2007-2013) |
| Ducati 1100cc Monster | (2009-2011) |
| Ducati 1100cc Monster 1100 | (2012-2013) |
| Ducati 1100cc Multistrada | (2007-2011) |
| Ducati 1100cc Street Fighter, S | (2009-2012) |
| Ducati 1198cc 1198, MY08, SP, R | (2009-2011) |
| Ducati 1198cc Diavel | (2011-2018) |
| Ducati 1200cc Monster 1200 | (2014-2018) |
| Ducati 1200cc Multistrada | (2010-2018) |
| Ducati 1262cc Diavel, S | 2016 |
| Ducati 1262cc Diavel, S, X | (2017-2018) |
| Ducati 1262cc Multistrda 1260 | 2018 |
| Ducati 399cc Scrambler Sixty2 | (2016-2018) |
| Ducati 600cc Monster | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 696cc Monster 696 | (2008-2013) |
| Ducati 748 Monoposto, Strada Biposto, S, SP, SPS | 2001 |
| Ducati 748cc Desmoquattro 748 | (1998-2004) |
| Ducati 748cc Monoposto, Strada Biposto, S, SP, SPS | (2002-2007) |
| Ducati 750cc Monster | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 750cc SS | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 796cc Hypermotard | (2010-2013) |
| Ducati 796cc Monster 796 | (2010-2013) |
| Ducati 803cc Monster 797 | (2017-2018) |
| Ducati 803cc Scrambler | (2015-2017) |
| Ducati 821cc Monster | (2014-2018) |
| Ducati 848cc 848 | (2008-2011) |
| Ducati 848cc 848, Corse SE | (2012-2013) |
| Ducati 848cc Street Fighter | (2011-2015) |
| Ducati 900cc Monster | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 900cc SS | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 916cc Monster S4 | (2001-2003) |
| Ducati 916cc Monster S4, ST4 | (2004-2007) |
| Ducati 916cc ST4 | (2001-2003) |
| Ducati 939cc Hypermotard 939 | (2016-2018) |
| Ducati 939cc Hyperstrada 939 | (2016-2018) |
| Ducati 939cc Multistrada 950 | (2017-2018) |
| Ducati 944cc Sports Touring 2 (ST2 | (2004-2005) |
| Ducati 944cc Sports Touring 2 (ST2) | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 996cc Monoposto, Biposto, S, SPS | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 996cc Monster S4, S4R, ST4S, R | (2001-2007) |
| Ducati 998cc 998, 999 | (2002-2007) |
| Honda 1000cc CB1000 | (1994-1995) |
| Honda 1000cc RVT1000R RC51 | (2000-2006) |
| Honda 1000cc VTR1000F Super Hawk | (1997-2005) |
| Honda 250cc PS250 Big Ruckus | (2005-2006) |
| Honda 250cc TRX 250X, EX | (2017-2019) |
| Honda 250cc TRX250 TE, TM, FourTrax Recon | (2016-2019) |
| Honda 300cc NSS300 Forza | (2014-2016) |
| Honda 400cc CB400F CB-1 | (1989-1990) |
| Honda 600cc CBR600 | (1987-2000) |
| Honda 600cc VT600C, CD Shadow Deluxe, VLX | (1988-2003) |
| Honda 650cc NT650 Hawk GT | (1988-1991) |
| Honda 650cc NT650V | (1998-2010) |
| Honda 650cc NX650 | (1988-1989) |
| Honda 650cc Vigor 650 | 1999 |
| Honda 700cc CTX700 | (2014-2018) |
| Honda 700cc NC700J (NM4) | (2015-2016) |
| Honda 700cc NC700X | (2012-2017) |
| Honda 750CC NC750X, XD | (2018-2020) |
| Honda 750cc T750C, C2, C2B, RS Shadow | (2010-2016) |
| Honda 750cc T750C, C2, C2B, RS Shadow/Phantom/Aero | (2017-2018) |
| Honda 750cc VF750C, C2, D Magna | (1994-2003) |
| Honda 750cc VFR750F | (1990-1997) |
| Honda 800cc PC800 Pacific Coast | (1989-1998) |
| Honda 800cc VFR800FI Interceptor | (1998-2001) |
| Hyosung 250cc GV250 | (2002-2016) |
| Hyosung 650cc GV650, SE | (2009-2014) |
| Hyosung 700cc ST7 | (2010-2014) |
| KTM 1090 RC8 | 2011 |
| KTM 390cc Duke | (2015-2017) |
| KTM 950cc Superenduro | 2009 |
| KTM 990cc Super Duke | (2003-2012) |
| KTM 990cc SuperMoto | (2009-2011) |
| KTM 990cc Supermoto | 2010 |
| KTM 990cc Adventure | (2003-2013) |
| KTM 990cc Super Duke | 2013 |
| KTM 990cc SuperMoto, SM R | (2012-2013) |
| Kawasaki 1000cc ZX1000-C Ninja ZX-10R | (2004-2010) |
| Kawasaki 1200cc ZRX1200 DAEG | (2009-2013) |
| Kawasaki 300cc EX300 Ninja, ABS | (2013-2017) |
| Kawasaki 300cc KVF300 Brute Force | (2013-2019) |
| Kawasaki 300cc Versys-X 300 ABS | (2017-2020) |
| Kawasaki 400cc Ninja 400 (EX), ABS | (2018-2020) |
| Kawasaki 600cc ZX600-E, F Ninja ZX-6, 6R | (1993-2002) |
| Kawasaki 600cc ZX600-FA Ninja ZX-6R | (2008-2019) |
| Kawasaki 600cc ZX600-G, J Ninja ZX-6R | (1998-2008) |
| Kawasaki 600cc ZX600-K, M, N Ninja, ZX-6RR | (2003-2006) |
| Kawasaki 600cc ZZR600 | (2002-2009) |
| Kawasaki 636cc ZX636-B, C Ninja ZX-6R | (2003-2020) |
| Kawasaki 650cc ER6n | (2009-2012) |
| Kawasaki 650cc Ninja 650R | (2006-2011) |
| Kawasaki 650cc Ninja 650R, Ninja 650R ABS | (2012-2016) |
| Kawasaki 750cc ZR-7, S | (2000-2003) |
| Kawasaki 750cc ZR750-C Zephyr | (1991-1994) |
| Kawasaki 750cc ZX750-J Ninja ZX-7 | (1991-1995) |
| Kawasaki 750cc ZX750-P Ninja ZX-7R | (1996-2003) |
| Kawasaki 800cc VN800-A, B, C, E Vulcan, Classic, Drifter | (2004-2006) |
| Kawasaki 900cc Vulcan 900 Classic | (2006-2016) |
| Kawasaki 900cc Vulcan 900 Classic, Custom | (2017-2020) |
| Kawasaki 900cc ZX900-B Ninja (ZX-9R) | (1994-1997) |
| Piaggio - Gilera 125cc Runner 125 | (2011-2013) |
| Piaggio 350cc BV350 ABS | (2013-2016) |
| Polaris 170cc Ranger RZR | (2016-2018) |
| Shorai | Medium Case Batteries |
| Suzuki 1000cc TL1000S | (1997-2001) |
| Suzuki 200cc UH200A Burgman | (2014-2017) |
| Suzuki 250cc GW250 | (2016-2018) |
| Suzuki 400cc AN400 Burgman | (2014-2016) |
| Suzuki 400cc LT-Z400 Quadsport | 2016 |
| Suzuki 600cc GSX-R600 | (2016-2018) |
| Suzuki 650cc SV650 | (2017-2018) |
| Suzuki 650cc SV650, S | (2003-2013) |
| Suzuki 650cc SV650, S, A, SA | 2002 |
| Suzuki 650cc SV650A, SA | (2003-2010) |
| Suzuki 750cc GSX-R750 | 2015 |
| Suzuki 750cc GSX-S750 | 2015 |
| Suzuki 800cc VL800 Intruder Volusia, Boulevard C50, T, M50 | (2011-2017) |
| Suzuki 800cc VL800 Intruder Volusia, M50, Boulevard C50, T | 2006 |
| Triumph 1050cc Speed Triple | 2010 |
| Triumph 1050cc Speed Triple, R | (2011-2017) |
| Triumph 1050cc Sprint GT | (2011-2017) |
| Triumph 1050cc Sprint ST | 2010 |
| Triumph 1050cc Sprint ST, Speed Triple | 2007 |
| Triumph 1050cc Sprint ST, Speed Triple, Tiger | 2005 |
| Triumph 675cc Daytona 675, R | (2011-2017) |
| Triumph 675cc Street Triple | (2010-2012) |
| Triumph 675cc Street Triple, R | 2013 |
| Triumph 800cc Speedmaster | 2003 |
| Triumph 865cc America | (2009-2013) |
| Triumph 865cc Bonneville T100, SE, FI | (2010-2017) |
| Triumph 865cc Scrambler | (2008-2017) |
| Triumph 865cc Speedmaster | (2003-2015) |
| Triumph 865cc Thruxton | (2009-2013) |
| Triumph 900cc Thruxton | (2003-2008) |
| Vespa (Piaggio) 150cc LX150 4T | (2013-2016) |
| Vespa (Piaggio) 946cc Vespa 964 | (2013-2016) |
| Yamaha 1000cc FZS1000 FZ1 | (2001-2015) |
| Yamaha 1000cc YZF-R1 | 2000 |
| Yamaha 1100cc XVS1100 V-Star (All) | (1999-2010) |
| Yamaha 1300cc FJR1300 | (2003-2011) |
| Yamaha 1300cc FJR1300, A, ES | (2012-2018) |
| Yamaha 1300cc XJR1300 (EU) | (2007-2013) |
| Yamaha 1700cc MT-01 (EU) | (2005-2013) |
| Yamaha 1700cc VMAX | (2012-2018) |
| Yamaha 1700cc VMax | (2009-2011) |
| Yamaha 1700cc XV1700A Road Star, Silverado | (2008-2014) |
| Yamaha 1700cc XV1700p Road Star Warrior | (2002-2009) |
| Yamaha 1700cc XV17AT Road Star, Silverado | (2013-2014) |
| Yamaha 1854cc Raider | 2014 |
| Yamaha 1854cc Raider, Raider S | (2012-2018) |
| Yamaha 1854cc Roadliner, Raider, Stratoliner | (2008-2011) |
| Yamaha 1854cc Roadliner, Stratoliner | (2006-2014) |
| Yamaha 300cc Grizzly 300 Automatic | (2012-2013) |
| Yamaha 530cc T-Max | 2013 |
| Yamaha 600cc FZ6, R | (2016-2018) |
| Yamaha 650cc XVS650 V-Star (All) | 2016 |
| Yamaha 700cc Raptor 700, R, R SE | (2006-2019) |
| Yamaha 700cc YFM700R Raptor | (2006-2015) |
| Yamaha 700cc YFM700R, 70R Raptor | (2016-2018) |
| Yamaha 700cc YFM70R Raptor | (2007-2016) |
| Yamaha 950cc XVS95CC Copycat | (2012-2016) |
| Yamaha 950cc XVS95CT, Y V Star 950 | (2012-2016) |
| Yamaha 950cc XVS95CT, Y V Star 950, Tourer | (2017-2018) |
| Yamaha 950cc XVS95CT, Y, Vstar 950 | (2009-2011) |
Tech Specs
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.83 x 2.60 x 4.13 in
- Part Number: LFX18A1-BS12
- Weight: 2.12 lb
- Shipping Weight: 3.0 lb
- DC Output Voltage: 12V
- Model: LFX18A1-BS12
- Manufacturer: Shorai
- Battery Polarity:
- Warranty: 3 Year Manufacturer
- Recommended Use: Heavy Duty Powersports
- Amp/Hr: 18 PbEq
- C.C.A.: 270
- Manufacturer Part #: LFX18A1-BS12
- Made In: China
Reviews and Ratings
shorai battery
Pros: The weight difference is incredible
The cranking power is better than any battery I have owned
The charge retention is awesome, no tender needed
cost to life expectancy is a bargainmiken
Cons: dimensions are not exact to oem battery so foam shim pads that are supplied are needed but easy to install.
Great service and fast shipping
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Written by mikengracie on Jan 21, 2012.
Ownership: Just Bought.
Knowledge Level: AC/DC is more than a band — (90 of 169 customers found this review helpful
EXCELLENT LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY
Pros: LIGHTER,SMALLER BATTERY IS ALWAYS BETTER,THAT HARDLY EVER REQUIRES CHARGING,WOW! LONG OVER DUE,SO NICE TO FINALLY SEE A BATTERY THAT IS SO MUCH BETTER,LIKE SEEING ONES BABY FINALLY GROWING UP.
Cons: AT PRESENT,THERE ARE NO CONS,ONLY WHEN NEWER TECHNOLOGY OVERSHADOWS THE LATEST AND GREATEST BATTERY,AND THAT WILL BE A LONG TIME FROM NOW.(PERIOD)
I ALWAYS KNEW RESEARCH IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IMPROVEMENTS,AND NOW I AM COMFORTED BY THE LATEST BATTERY TECHNOLOGY,WOW! A DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR RESEARCH.
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Written by SLEET on Nov 23, 2011.
Ownership: Just Bought.
Knowledge Level: Genius is my way of life — (90 of 169 customers found this review helpful
18AHPBEq 12volt LifePO4
Pros: First I am amazed at the order and delivery time.Ordered on sat and delivered on Tue.Very light and powerful I have a honda valkari(6cil) takes lots of power to crank on a cold morning, your batt spins it like a top!
Cons: needs more of the (thick) padding supplied.
I will be ordering the charger maintainer in a couple of weeks.
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Written by Doc! on Mar 16, 2012.
Ownership: Just Bought.
Knowledge Level: AC/DC is more than a band — (85 of 164 customers found this review helpful
Honda ST1300 battery
Pros: Excellent replacement for my AGM battery. Very well packaged. Foam adhesive under battery nuts was a nice touch and made installation a breeze. Took me maybe 20 minutes to install, including unbuttoning and rebuttoning the plastics on the bike.
Added benefit. This battery is light weight. I can't really feel the difference in the bike's handling, but maybe a bike that's already lighter weight would feel the difference.
Delivery was way faster than I imagined. 2 days across half the country. Very, very good. Even though I ordered late in the day, it still shipped that day. I received it 2 days later. (Less than 48 later.) It even fit in my mailbox. (USPS shipped)
Cons: Battery comes (as they state) 70% charged. Quite understandable. However, the first few days the starting was just a little weak, though adequate. After running around for a few days the battery now is full power and starts strongly.
I don't live in a cold place (Texas). I'm not worried about cold weather starting, but I will likely let the bike sit for extended time (maybe 4-8 weeks) next "winter." I do not plan to need any kind of battery tender.
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Written by Don on Apr 23, 2012.
Ownership: Just Bought.
Knowledge Level: Electricity doesn't scare me.. usually — (87 of 165 customers found this review helpful
Shorai WOW
Pros: So I get 1000 characters to write this review, well let me start out with just 3. WOW That being said, I was pleasantly surprised how much grunt this battery put out even without precharging when I pressed the ignition switch on my 2003 Yamaha R1.
Cons: You're kidding me, right? No cons so far, let's see how it makes it through the next year at least.
The OEM battery lasted over 60,000 miles and 7 years, and I replaced it with a conventional battery from Parts Unlimited. Thinking I made a good choice, that battery lasted only a year. Mostly because I wasn't riding the bike as I'd been in the last 7. Batteries typically must be used often to be appreciated. I'm now testing the Shorai, as I've ridden the bike, but will now let it sit a month to see what happens. Eventually I may even update my review
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Written by californiaoilman on Mar 03, 2012.
Ownership: Just Bought.
Knowledge Level: AC/DC is more than a band — (86 of 163 customers found this review helpful
Easy way to shave off a few pounds.
Pros: When I received the battery in the mail I thought they sent me a display model by mistake because the thing weighs next to nothing. Hooked it up to the KTM Adventure and it turned that twin cylinder over better than ever. Incredibly lightweight and powerful with little to no discharge from non use. Comes with nice self adhesive backed closed cell foam sheets to take up the gap in the battery box for the smaller size. Best price, no sales tax and free shipping.
Cons: Nothing negative to say about this product.
Will never buy another lead acid motorcycle battery again. Not the cheapest battery you'll buy but well worth the peace of mind and performance.
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Written by Fuzzy on Oct 19, 2012.
Ownership: Use regularly.
Knowledge Level: AC/DC is more than a band — (85 of 162 customers found this review helpful
Excellent Battery
Pros: Light, Little and powerful,
Provided Foam Cuts & fits the gaps nicely,
Absolutely No cranking hesitation, with or without double headlights on.
Cons: Pricey investment, moreover if bought with its Shorai specific charger (which I did to feel on the safe side).
Never let it discharge too low (minimum monitoring is mandatory) to avoid damage.
Followed Manufacturer recommendation for my Suzuki DL650 a little too late, which was 1 model stronger than BatteryStuff website advice. Exchange was easy/fast with free shipment = Excellent customer service experience.
I have been commuting every day with it since 2 month (only)... Rain or Shine. I do not stop riding in NYC winter. So it's not exactly a "just bought" review, but quite almost. I bought the Shorai charger to monitor properly the battery = smooth and automatized, plug and forget. Did it once only since initial charge.
I don't have too many farkles (GPS, Volt/amp/temp meter, Gipro gear indicator) but I do manually switch all off overnight. I will stop doing it and see if it produces any longer time effects.
Next question is how this battery will sustain New York city winter, with the motorcycle sleeping (well covered) outside in the street? I do ride when in the 20F and not snowing.
Ride far and back home safely!
I have been commuting every day with it since 2 month (only)... Rain or Shine. I do not stop riding in NYC winter. So it's not exactly a "just bought" review, but quite almost. I bought the Shorai charger to monitor properly the battery = smooth and automatized, plug and forget. Did it once only since initial charge.
I don't have too many farkles (GPS, Volt/amp/temp meter, Gipro gear indicator) but I do manually switch all off overnight. I will stop doing it and see if it produces any longer time effects.
Next question is how this battery will sustain New York city winter, with the motorcycle sleeping (well covered) outside in the street? I do ride when in the 20F and not snowing.
Ride far and back home safely!
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Written by DailyDL650 on Aug 12, 2016.
Ownership: Use regularly.
Knowledge Level: Electricity doesn't scare me.. usually — (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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