CANONICAL BATTERY REFERENCE

YTX20L-BS
battery guide.

A single place for the battery's specifications and replacement checks. Always compare the exact product to your ATV's OEM requirements.

Quick specifications

Voltage
12 V
Capacity
18 Ah
Cold cranking
270 CCA
Dimensions
175 × 87 × 155 mm
Chemistry
AGM lead-acid
Terminals
Negative left, positive right (as shown in manufacturer top-view layout); Yuasa type 4

Compatible replacement research

TypeProductAmazon
AGMStock chemistry
ExpertPower YTX20L-BS 12V 20Ah Battery OEM Replacement SLA AGM, 275 CCA
ExpertPower

ExpertPower YTX20L-BS 12V 20Ah Battery OEM Replacement SLA AGM, 275 CCA

4.2/5 · 496 ratings
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AGMStock chemistry
Yuasa YUAM320BS YTX20L-BS Maintenance Free AGM Battery with Acid pack
Yuasa

Yuasa YUAM320BS YTX20L-BS Maintenance Free AGM Battery with Acid pack

4.3/5 · 2,997 ratings
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Gel lead-acid
Mighty Max Battery YTX20L-BS Gel 12V 18Ah Battery for Sea-Doo All Models GTX 4-TEZ 94-07
Mighty Max Battery

Mighty Max Battery YTX20L-BS Gel 12V 18Ah Battery for Sea-Doo All Models GTX 4-TEZ 94-07

4.0/5 · 177 ratings
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Lithium (LiFePO4)
KEMIMOTO Lithium Motorcycle Battery YTX20L-BS/YTX20HL, Wireless LiFePO4 Lithium Battery 12V 12Ah, Powersports Battery with Smart APP & LCD, Winter Sleep Moto Mode Compatible with Motorcycle PWC UTV
KEMIMOTO

KEMIMOTO Lithium Motorcycle Battery YTX20L-BS/YTX20HL, Wireless LiFePO4 Lithium Battery 12V 12Ah, Powersports Battery with Smart APP & LCD, Winter Sleep Moto Mode Compatible with Motorcycle PWC UTV

4.8/5 · 22 ratings
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Lithium
TYKOOL LFP20L-BS-STD Lithium Battery, Replaces YTX20L-BS 65989-97C, 480CCA 8Ah Fits for Motorcycle ATV UTV PWC, Compatible with Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy V-Rod Heritage Classic, Digital Readout
TYKOOL

TYKOOL LFP20L-BS-STD Lithium Battery, Replaces YTX20L-BS 65989-97C, 480CCA 8Ah Fits for Motorcycle ATV UTV PWC, Compatible with Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy V-Rod Heritage Classic, Digital Readout

4.0/5 · 861 ratings
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ATVs that use the YTX20L-BS

Find your model, year and configuration below. Follow a year link to its full battery guide.

Arctic Cat

YearModel / trimBattery
2021–2022Alterra (450cc) ↗
Alterra
YTX20L-BS
2017–2018Alterra (500cc) ↗
Alterra
YTX20L-BS
2013–2016ATV 450, Alterra ↗
ATV 450, Alterra
YTX20L-BS
2013–2017TRV, CORE (450cc) ↗
TRV, CORE
YTX20L-BS
2011–2017XC450 (450cc) ↗
XC450
YTX20L-BS

Can-Am

YearModel / trimBattery
2006–2012Outlander (650cc) ↗
Outlander
YTX20L-BS
2006Outlander 660 EFI ↗
Outlander 660 EFI
YTX20L-BS

CFMoto

YearModel / trimBattery
2007–2014Cforce 500 ↗
Cforce 500
YTX20L-BS

Honda

YearModel / trimBattery
2003–2004(Optional* cold starting) (650cc) ↗
(Optional* cold starting)
YTX20L-BS
2006–2022TRX680FA Four Trax Rincon (650cc) ↗
TRX680FA Four Trax Rincon
YTX20L-BS
2006–2022TRX680FA Four Trax Rincon (680cc) ↗
TRX680FA Four Trax Rincon
YTX20L-BS

Kymco

YearModel / trimBattery
2012–2024Maxxer 450, MXU 450 ↗
Maxxer 450, MXU 450
YTX20L-BS
2006–2011, 2017MXU500 (500cc) ↗
MXU500
YTX20L-BS
2013–2021MXU700 (700cc) ↗
MXU700
YTX20L-BS

Yamaha

YearModel / trimBattery
2009–2014Grizzly 550 ↗
YMF5FG, YFM550PE, DE, DH Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2016–2025Grizzly 700 ↗
YFM70 Grizzly, EPS
YTX20L-BS
2014–2015Grizzly 700 ↗
YFM700DE, DH, PE, PFPH, PS Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2014–2015Grizzly 700 ↗
YFM700DE,DH,PE,PF,PH,PS Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2016–2024Grizzly 700 ↗
YFM700GD, GP Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2007–2013Grizzly 700 ↗
YFM7FG Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2003–2006Kodiak 450 ↗
YFM450FA, YFM45FA Kodiak
YTX20L-BS
2003–2006Kodiak 450 ↗
YFM450FA,YFM45FA Kodiak
YTX20L-BS
2018–2025Kodiak 450 ↗
YFM45KD, KP Kodiak
YTX20L-BS
2016–2025Kodiak 700 ↗
Kodiak 700, EPS
YTX20L-BS
2016–2024Kodiak 700 ↗
Kodiak 700, EPS YFM70K
YTX20L-BS
2000–2012YFM40FB Big Bear (400cc) ↗
YFM40FB Big Bear
YTX20L-BS
1996–2002YFM40FW Kodiak/Automatic (400cc) ↗
YFM40FW Kodiak/Automatic
YTX20L-BS
2000–2003YFM40FWN Big Bear (400cc) ↗
YFM40FWN Big Bear
YTX20L-BS
2007–2014YFM45FG Grizzly (450cc) ↗
YFM45FG Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2006–2010YFM45FX Wolverine (450cc) ↗
YFM45FX Wolverine
YTX20L-BS
1998–2001YFM600FW, FH Grizzly (600cc) ↗
YFM600FW, FH Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2002–2008YFM660FP, FR, FH, FL Grizzly (660cc) ↗
YFM660FP, FR, FH, FL Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
2005–2008YFM66FA, FG Grizzly (660cc) ↗
YFM66FA, FG Grizzly
YTX20L-BS
1998–2001YFV600FW Grizzly (600cc) ↗
YFV600FW Grizzly
YTX20L-BS

Dimensions and installation checks

The sourced dimensions are 175 × 87 × 155 mm (approximately 6.89 × 3.43 × 6.10 inches). Measure the tray and confirm cover, strap and terminal clearance for the actual replacement.

Cross-references

No verified equivalent battery cross-references are currently published for this entry. Code normalization only resolves punctuation and spacing aliases; it does not establish interchangeability.

Before installing

Follow the vehicle and battery manufacturer's installation procedure. Confirm polarity, secure the retaining hardware and route cables correctly. Read the fitment checklist and charging and storage guidance.