Battery Chargers & Boosters

XLMOTO Motorcycle Battery Chargers and Optimisers;
Providing the Spark of Life

Motorcycle batteries come in all shapes and sizes. One thing they have in common is that they must be in top condition for your bike to function properly and achieve maximum performance levels. If you need a motorcycle battery charger or motorcycle battery optimiser, you’ll find exactly what you need in XLMOTO’s comprehensive range. If the winter becomes too severe to ride, storing a motorcycle in the garage is the obvious solution. Unfortunately, this can lead to your motorcycle battery draining and even dying.

This process happens for several reasons. Over time, even something as small as a dashboard clock can drain a battery completely. Also, if you park your motorcycle for an extended period and it has any form of alarm or immobiliser, it will lose its charge faster. In this case, a motorcycle battery charger is essential. Ignore any of these scenarios and by the time the riding season comes around, you aren’t going anywhere.

Even if your motorcycle has no electrical accessories, without being connected to a motorcycle battery optimiser, the cold weather alone is enough to leach its power.

Motorcycle Battery Charger: Features and Functions

Your motorcycle’s battery type determines the type of battery charger it needs. You also need to consider the number of accessories that draw power from the bike when the engine is turned off. Let’s look at the type of functions, you can expect to find from XLMOTOS’s extensive range

6v or 12v

Most bikes run a 12v system. Yet, if you own a scooter, off-road or vintage motorcycle, it may be 6v. Most chargers are switchable to cope with both.

Motorcycle Battery Types

Most chargers can tackle several different battery types, including lead-acid, flooded, gel-filled and AGM (sealed battery). If your motorcycle has a Li-ion battery, it may need a specific lithium motorcycle battery charger. Always check the manufacturer’s description to ensure the charger is compatible.

Maintenance Mode

Most modern motorcycle battery chargers and motorcycle battery optimisers feature a maintenance mode. This built-in software senses when the battery is fully charged and then switches off the charger. The charge is reinstated when the battery dips below a set level. This action makes sure the battery is kept at its optimum level.

Connectors

Always check product images and descriptions to see what battery connectors the charger pack includes. All motorcycle battery chargers have crocodile clips that attach to the battery terminals. In most cases, they will also include an extra set of wires and a block connector. This feature allows you to screw the wires onto the battery terminals, so they remain in place. When you need to use the charger or optimiser, it’s a simple case of plugging it into the block connector.

Mounting hardware

Most battery chargers operate horizontally, sitting on the floor or on a bench. If you park your motorcycle in the same place, you may want to attach the battery to the wall. Once again, product images and descriptions will advise if it is possible to wall-mount the charger.

Jump Starters

Jump starters are not strictly battery chargers. They are, though, incredibly useful, which is why XLMOTO includes them in the lineup. Jump starters contain a high-output rechargeable Lithium battery. So, if your motorcycle battery drains, you can use them to jump-start your bike to life. Also, via their USB-C connector, they can double as a portable power bank for powering smartphones, tablets, laptops and battery-operated heated clothing.

Whether you own a scooter or a mile-munching mega-tourer, XLMOTO’s extensive range of motorcycle battery chargers and optimisers ensure you’ll always have a vital spark of life.