Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle Battery Size

GarageDex's powersports battery data shows the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle takes a YTX24HL-BS battery, 350 CCA, 21Ah. Battery fitment varies by year - see the table for each range.

Battery fitment by year

YearsBatteryCCAAhEquivalents
1987YTX24HL-BS35021-
1984-1985YTX24HL-BS35021-

1200cc motorcycle. Match the exact part code and terminal layout. Equivalents are cross-referenced parts that fit the same tray.

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Battery for your Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle

The recommended part is a YTX24HL-BS. Match that code (or a listed equivalent) - powersports batteries are size- and terminal-specific, so the code matters more than the brand. Worth adding: a battery tender - sitting unused is what kills most bike and ATV batteries, and a tender keeps it healthy over the off-season.

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Frequently asked

What battery does a Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle take?

GarageDex's powersports battery data shows the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle takes a YTX24HL-BS battery, 350 CCA, 21Ah. Battery fitment varies by year - see the table for each range.

What are the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle battery specs?

The recommended YTX24HL-BS is rated 350 cold cranking amps and 21Ah. Match the part code and terminal layout - powersports batteries are size-specific.

Does the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing Motorcycle battery change by year?

Yes - the fitment differs across the years we cover: 1987 uses YTX24HL-BS; 1984-1985 uses YTX24HL-BS. Match your exact year in the table.

How do I keep a motorcycle battery from dying?

Sitting unused is the biggest killer - powersports batteries self-discharge and sulfate when parked. Keep it on a battery tender/maintainer during the off-season, and it'll last far longer.

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