recommend me a battery

[Deleted account 220522001]

for a 2007 R1200RT....

can anyone recommend one?

thanks

 

[er-minio]

Get any (decent brand) AGM battery.

If the bike does long stretches without being used, consider the option of keeping it trickle charged/connected to a battery tender. It really makes the difference. (I killed a few before keeping them topped up).

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Stick to original, expect 6 / 7 years out of it

https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-...Cz9ejL6um76XAZ2PfBgT_JE_23zJdOs0aAiKxEALw_wcB

 

[wessie]

https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/f/bmw/r1200c-rt-98-present/

Tayna is an excellent company to deal with and they have a range of options. I bought an Exide AGM battery for my S1000XR as it is a decent brand in the middle of the price range.

 

[Deleted account 220522001]

are those yellow "moto batt" ones any better? do they last longer?

 

[wessie]

are those yellow "moto batt" ones any better? do they last longer?

I doubt it. Just go with the cheaper, AGM version of the Exide and save yourself £13. Plus it has more CCA than the Motobatt or gel Exide.

 

[GSite]

I would agree with the Exide AGM choice, never had problems and they do seem to last well if well cared for. On an airhead had one last 10yrs+

 

[JJH]

I’d recommend lithium. JJH

 

[wessie]

I’d recommend lithium. JJH

quite a few posters on here could do with lithium

 

[JJH]

quite a few posters on here could do with lithium

What did I say? JJH

 

[wessie]

What did I say? JJH

I think you need Aricept for that

 

[Stevie4scoops]

https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/f/bmw/r1200c-rt-98-present/

Tayna is an excellent company to deal with and they have a range of options. I bought an Exide AGM battery for my S1000XR as it is a decent brand in the middle of the price range.

I'd be interested to know how old your XR was when it needed a replacement battery?

Was it kept on a Optimate or similar?

Thanks

 

[wessie]

I'd be interested to know how old your XR was when it needed a replacement battery?

Was it kept on a Optimate or similar?

Thanks

I bought the 2016 bike in 2018. I assumed the battery was the original as it was one of BMW's Made in Brazil jobs. Replaced around the bike's 4th birthday last spring. The battery was only put on an Optimate 4 if it needed it, which was only a couple of times during winter.

The battery on my R1200RS is now 4.5 years old. Again, only charged in winter if it is low which has been even rarer than the XR as it is normally used more in winter.

 

[Stevie4scoops]

I bought the 2016 bike in 2018. I assumed the battery was the original as it was one of BMW's Made in Brazil jobs. Replaced around the bike's 4th birthday last spring. The battery was only put on an Optimate 4 if it needed it, which was only a couple of times during winter.

The battery on my R1200RS is now 4.5 years old. Again, only charged in winter if it is low which has been even rarer than the XR as it is normally used more in winter.

Thanks

 

[Slipperyeel]

quite a few posters on here could do with lithium

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[Slipperyeel]

I’d recommend lithium. JJH

Me too. Big weight saving.

I had some money a while back (couple of years ago). Bought an Alliant lithium battery. So far I can't fault it, even in this cold weather. Left the bike standing for nearly 4 weeks and it started on first press of the button. I've never used a trickle charger...

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[jefformston]

are those yellow "moto batt" ones any better? do they last longer?

Stick with a replacement OEM, I tried two to the Moto Batt ones, thought the first was a just a duff one but the second one was no better, laster less than a year each, complete waste of money imho. Both now back in their boxes in the shed, waiting for a trip to the local tip. (If anyone wants them they are welcome to have them for free if collect or just P&P if posted).

 

[ricalnic]

+1 for Tayna

Great service and choice, AGM and good CCA would be my advice

Have used Tayna for several bikes and cars, and successful recommendations to friends