RB, Super B, Skyrich ... In Moto Magazine n ° 286 (April 2012, on newsstands on March 29), three lithium batteries are analyzed and compared with one of the Yuasa lead batteries (best technical note during our last lead battery test).
General test result
Under normal conditions, batteries using the latest technology, despite a minimum volume and a light weight, offer a much higher starting capacity than lead batteries.
Some manufacturers have chosen an older and less expensive technology. This time the weight is minimal, as could also be the volume, but the hot performance is only equivalent to the best lead batteries they are supposed to replace. The “very cold” test is not surprising, the limits of lithium being known.
Energy in stock
Lithium starter batteries have the reputation of being able to deliver much more energy than lead-acid batteries in a very short time. They were connected to the terminals of a Suzuki 750 GSR, prepared by Suzuki France. This is so that the starter drives the engine without it being able to start up.
Hot and cold for lithium
Presses of about 15 seconds on the start button were then repeated until each battery ran out. This test was carried out once at normal temperature (20 °), moderate use (so-called hot test). It was then reiterated cold, on batteries stored for several hours in a freezer operating between -18 and -20 °. Each battery was carefully packed to avoid a short circuit between the electrodes, via the frost.
Ultimately, the most advanced lithium starter batteries offer many interesting qualities but their very high price confines them to fairly specific uses.
Side major drawback, a massive and poorly controlled use of this metal, difficult to extract, could generate environmental disasters and geopolitical problems painful for the whole of humanity.
Find the results of this test in Moto Magazine n ° 286 (April 2012)
Pascal Girardin - 28/03/2012
Source: http://www.motomag.com/Batterie-moto-le ... -test.html
Uh question: the regulator is well integrated into the battery I hope ...