Best Motorcycle Battery Charger Guide
80Recent motorcycle batteries come in three main kinds- STD, AGM and Gel. If you are looking for the cheapest kind of charger you should look for a charger that will match up with your battery.
If you are not certain of your battery type or think you might be changing motorcycle soon, the Deltran range of Battery Tenders Plus that uses a 4 step charging method is an excellent choice. The Battery Tender Plus chargers will charge any kind of battery- STD, AGM and Gel plus the older kind of flooded or sealed lead acid types.
All you need do is make sure that you buy the right output voltage model- 6 volts or 12 volts
If you know for sure that your battery is not the gel kind you can go for a cheaper 3 step charger like the Battery Tender Junior or its waterproof cousin. Both waterproof and standard are available for either 6v or 12V batteries.
6V Chargers
 | 3 step charger for STD & AGM Amazon Price: $18.26 List Price: $39.95 |
 | 4 step charger for STD & AGM or GEL Amazon Price: $38.95 List Price: $64.95 |
Deltran Chargers Offer
- Spark-proof during lead connection, reverse polarity protected and includes a 5-year warranty
- Complete charging program allows for optimization of battery power, without overcharging
- Automatic charge cycle function switches to float mode after full charging. If the battery voltage drops too far under load, full charger output power resumes
Choosing a Charger
For many people when it comes to motorcycle battery charging it is just a question of choosing the right kind of Deltran Battery Tender. This range is so dominant it can be hard to find a quality alternative.
The Advantages of the Deltran
Like so many modern devices the Deltran range wins out on its superior software.
A Tender Charger is more than just a simple trickle charger. Each has a microprocessor brain and Deltran have developed software that can sense and react to different battery types and conditions.
They are lightweight and compact. Charging is fully automatic and the devices are very easy to use even in small spaces. This battery charger will keep the battery fully charged and always ready use. The microprocessor controlled charger and maintainer will also extend the life of any kind of motorcycle battery.
All motorcycles not used on a regular basis- during winter storage for example- are candidates for this kind of charger. The advanced technology brings the battery to a full charge without overcharging and will then float or maintain the battery for as long as nescessary.
The chargers also offer spark-proof lead connection, reverse polarity protection and include a 5-year warranty, which is generous for any electrical item..
It is hard to find someone with something bad to say about Battery Tenders. The closest is some concern about the fact that the Junior is not temperature compensated, unlike the 'Plus' models. In actual use it doesn't seem to cause any problems.
12 volt Motorcycle Battery Chargers
The Deltran Battery Tender Plus is top dog for 12 volt chargers too and offer all the advantages of the 6 volt chargers described above.
 | 4 step charger for STD AGM or Gel Compact version Amazon Price: $82.99 List Price: $136.95 |
12 Volt Battery Chargers
 | 3-step charger for STD or AGM Amazon Price: $18.20 List Price: $39.99 |
Deltran Battery Charger Specifications
Charger model
| Output Voltage
| Output Current
| Charging Software/Batery type
| AC Voltage/Frequency Imput
|
Battery Tender Junior 6V Battery Charger
| 6V
| 0.750A
| 3 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
| 12V
| 0.750A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Waterproof 800 12V Battery Charger
| 12V
| 0.800A
| 3 Step STD & AGM
| 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
|
Battery Tender Plus 6V Battery Charger
| 6V
| 1.25A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger
| 12V
| 1.25A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger (Gel Cell)
| 12V
| 1.25A
| 4 Step STD & AGM or GEL
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Battery Tender Twin 800 12V Dual Battery Charger
| 12V
| 0.800A
| 3 Step STD & AGM
| 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
|
Battery Tender 12V 2-Bank Battery Management System
| 12V
| 1.25A
| 3 Step STD & AGM
| 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
|
Battery Tender 12V 4-Bank Battery Management System
| 12V
| 1.25A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
|
Battery Tender 12V 5-Bank Battery Management System
| 12V
| 2.0A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Battery Tender 12V 10-Bank Battery Management System
| 12V
| 2.0A
| 4 Step STD & AGM
| 120 VAC, 60 Hz
|
Other Respected Battery Charger Manufacturers
Optimate Motorcycle Battery Chargers
Yuasa Battery Chargers
Not Sure What Kind of Battery you Have or Need a New One?
Batterymart have batteries for almost every kind of motorcycle. Find your motorcycle here and you should get a good idea of the kind of battery that you have.
http://www.batterymart.com/c-motorcycle-batteries.html
