Before you bolt in a new motorcycle or ATV battery, the first decision is the BCI group number. This head-to-head pairs a compact YTX12-BS replacement with a much larger YTX30L-BS / ETX30L unit. Both are sealed AGM and maintenance-free, but their case sizes and cold cranking output are not the same. The real question is simple: does your vehicle ask for the smaller YTX12-BS format or the bigger YTX30L-BS format?
Quick Verdict
Use the BCI group number first. If you need a YTX12-BS group battery, the Banshee-branded replacement gives you a 12-volt sealed AGM battery with 235 cold cranking amps and a maintenance-free, spill-proof design. If your vehicle calls for YTX30L-BS or ETX30L, the Anlibatt-listed battery steps up to 400 cold cranking amps, a 30 Ah rating, and a larger case. Match the group number and the rest of the decision follows.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | BCI group | Cold cranking amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement YTX12-BS Performance-Maintenance Free-Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery | USD 49.62 | YTX12-BS | 235 | |
| YTX30L-BS High Performance Maintenance Free Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery ETX30L | USD 74.69 | YTX30L-BS | 400 |
Where Each Battery Wins
The YTX12-BS replacement wins for:
- Direct YTX12-BS group designation, so it is the match when your vehicle uses that group.
- A smaller footprint: about 5.98 in L × 3.34 in W × 5.13 in H.
- A sealed, maintenance-free AGM battery that still supplies 235 CCA.
The YTX30L-BS wins for:
- The YTX30L-BS / ETX30L group designation and a bigger 400 CCA output.
- A 30 Ah rating with an ABS case.
- Clear positioning for motorcycle, ATV, and scooter use.
- A larger physical size: 6.54 in D × 4.96 in W × 6.89 in H.
Product Notes
Replacement YTX12-BS Performance-Maintenance Free-Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery
Need a compact, sealed AGM starting battery? This Banshee listing is the smaller half of the comparison. It is a 12-volt unit with a YTX12-BS group number, 235 cold cranking amps, and a sealed, spill-proof, maintenance-free lead-acid design. The listed dimensions are about 5.98 inches long, 3.34 inches wide, and 5.13 inches high, making it a much smaller package than the YTX30L-BS. The tradeoff is output: it does not match the 400 CCA or 30 Ah rating of the larger Anlibatt battery. Choose it when your machine is set up for the YTX12-BS group and you want the pair's lower listed price.
YTX30L-BS High Performance Maintenance Free Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery ETX30L
This is the bigger, more powerful entry. Sold under both YTX30L-BS and ETX30L labels, the Anlibatt battery is a 12-volt sealed AGM unit with 400 CCA, 30 Ah capacity, and an ABS case. It is positioned for motorcycle, ATV, and scooter duty, and the listed dimensions-6.54 inches deep, 4.96 inches wide, and 6.89 inches high-match the larger YTX30L-BS group. The limitation is the flip side: it is a much larger battery, so it will not slip into a YTX12-BS-sized space. Pick it when your vehicle needs the larger group and the extra cranking amperage.
Final Choice by Use Case
For a YTX12-BS application: choose the Replacement YTX12-BS Performance-Maintenance Free-Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery. It carries the right group number, a compact case, and 235 CCA.
For a YTX30L-BS or ETX30L application: choose the YTX30L-BS High Performance Maintenance Free Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery ETX30L. It brings 400 CCA, 30 Ah, and the larger case size that goes with that group.
