LiFePO4 12.8 V lithium motorcycle battery, 6 Ah or 12 Ah

LOBOO recommends the 6 Ah, 300 A CL6F-U for motorcycles up to 900 cc, and the 12 Ah, 600 A CL12F-U for most liter-class motorcycles. Then check the available space: the 6 Ah model measures 123 × 70 × 95 mm, while the 12 Ah model measures 150 × 87 × 110 mm. If you’re unsure, send us the model, year, and dimensions of the original battery.

Compare the length, width, and height with the original battery: if they match, it can be installed directly. If the lithium battery is smaller, the manual instructs you to cut the supplied adhesive foam pad and apply it to the bottom and sides. The polarity and position of the terminals must be the same as those of the original.

The battery has two positive and two negative terminals made of nickel-plated copper. LOBOO states that it is compatible with motorcycles whose positive and negative cables are oriented differently, and is more convenient for connecting accessories.

First check the voltage with a voltmeter: below 12.8 V, it must be charged with an external charger. Remove the original battery by disconnecting the negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Install the new one with the correct polarity—red to positive and black to negative—tightening the positive terminal first, then the negative one. Always follow the motorcycle manual.

A quality charger suitable for lithium batteries. The motorcycle rectifier or charger must limit the voltage to between 14.0 and 15.0 V, and the current must remain below the specified maximum. For the CL6F-U, the manual specifies 3 A for 2.5 hours or 6 A for 1.5 hours; for the CL12F-U, a charging power of 100 W, from 10 to 14 V in approximately 2.5 hours. After excessive discharge, LOBOO recommends the mini C20Pro charger or the C40T maintainer to reactivate it, with a current above 1 A.

LOBOO states that it has a heating function for charging at low temperatures and better cold-start performance than a lead-acid battery. The manual specifies a charging temperature range of 0 to 45 °C and an operating temperature range of −20 to 60 °C.

The manual calls for starting attempts of 3–5 seconds, with at least 15 seconds between attempts, to avoid draining it too much. Also avoid connecting accessories that draw more power than the motorcycle’s generator can provide.

Yes: the manufacturer states a self-discharge rate of less than 1% per month. The manual advises storing it with at least 70% charge, in a dry, well-ventilated place, fully recharging it every 180 days, and disconnecting it from the system if the motorcycle remains stationary for a long time.

The CL6F-U weighs 1.14 kg: in the LOBOO comparison, a traditional lead-acid battery for the same application weighs 2.5 kg. The CL12F-U weighs 1.96 kg according to the manual; the manufacturer’s panel indicates 2.2 kg.

Protections: short circuit, overload, over-discharge, overcurrent, overtemperature, and cell balancing. If the battery is near the motor and heat triggers the thermal protection, the manual instructs you to disconnect one terminal, let it cool down, and reconnect it: the protection deactivates automatically.

The manufacturer claims more than 2,000 charge and discharge cycles, approximately six times that of a high-performance lead-acid battery in its comparison. Actual lifespan depends on installation, usage, and charging conditions.

The current generation does not declare an IP rating: the manual states that it should not be exposed to rain or immersed. IP67 was declared for the previous generation, CL6E-U.

Yes. The CL6F-U has 2026 CE declarations for electromagnetic compatibility and RoHS, an FCC declaration, and passed UN38.3 tests for transport. The CL12F-U has a 2025 CE electromagnetic compatibility test report.

Yes. LOBOO provides free replacement within 5 years of purchase in the event of quality defects, provided that installation and use are correct. Excluded are falls, punctures, user-caused damage, incorrect installation or use, disassembly, and modifications. The statutory 24-month legal guarantee of conformity remains applicable in all cases.

Yes, you are entitled to return it within 14 days of receiving the last item in the order. The battery must be intact, unused, and in its original packaging: contact us and we’ll guide you through the process.