SKYRICH Motorcycle Sodium Start Battery FAQs
(2025 Edition)
1. Q: What is the difference between SKYRICH Motorcycle Sodium Start Battery and traditional lead-acid motorcycle starting batteries?
A: Lead-acid batteries are traditional batteries primarily made of lead, which pose pollution risks due to lead and acid, and have low energy density. The chemical reaction is as follows:
In contrast, SKYRICH Sodium Start Battery are a new-generation motorcycle battery product, environmentally friendly and pollution-free. They use a novel polyanionic cathode material, free from lead, mercury, sulfuric acid, and other harmful substances, with an energy density over three times that of lead-acid batteries. Compared to lead-acid batteries, SKYRICH Sodium Start Batteries are ultra-lightweight, feature extremely low self-discharge, no sulfation, and are eco-friendly. The reaction formula is as follows:
2. Q: How does SKYRICH Motorcycle Sodium Start Battery differ from other functional sodium batteries?
A: Compared to common energy-storage sodium batteries and low-speed vehicle power batteries (e.g., e-bike batteries) on the market, SKYRICH Motorcycle Sodium Start Battery differ in materials, voltage, energy density, discharge rate, safety, and cycle performance, making them especially suitable for high-power starting applications. A detailed comparison is shown in the table below.
Overall, SKYRICH Motorcycle Sodium Start Battery offer high power, safety, long cycle life, and environmental friendliness, making them ideal for motorcycle starting. 
3. Q: SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries are expensive than traditional lead-acid batteries. Why should I buy them?
A: Compared to lead-acid batteries, SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries offer the following advantages:
- Lightweight: About one-third the weight of conventional lead-acid batteries.
- Eco-friendly: No sulfuric acid, lead, cadmium, mercury, or other heavy metal pollution.
- Maintenance-free: No acid refilling required, leak-proof, and can be installed in any orientation.
- Ultra-high power: Starting current exceeds 40C (lead-acid batteries typically offer 10C).
- Exceptional charging capability: Supports high-current fast charging (up to 5C), reaching 90% capacity in 12 minutes. Even if fully discharged, it can recover normally.
- Strong over-discharge resistance: Performance remains largely unaffected even after hundreds of discharges to 0V.
- Long cycle life: Over 2,000 cycles (lead-acid batteries typically last 300 cycles).
- Low self-discharge: Can be stored for over a year.
4. Q: Why SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries perform better than traditional lead-acid batteries despite having lower capacity?
A: SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries use high-energy-density polyanionic materials and proprietary patented technology, delivering power density over three times that of lead-acid batteries. This enables ultra-high-rate discharge, ensuring superior performance even with lower capacity.
5. Q: I know my current lead-acid battery model. How do I choose a SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries are compatible with most lead-acid battery models, with similar or identical dimensions for direct replacement. Refer to the user manual for specific model matching.
6. Q: How can I test the starting performance of SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries versus traditional batteries?
A: Besides real-world comparison, you can use a battery starter performance tester (CCA meter) to quickly evaluate the starting performance of SKYRICH sodium-ion and lead-acid batteries. Such testers are commercially available.
7. Q: Can I charge SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries with a lead-acid battery charger?
A: Yes, but avoid chargers with an automatic "desulfation" mode, as they may not shut off automatically. Ensure your charger does not have this mode and does not exceed 15V charging voltage, which could damage the battery.
8. Q: How do I check the remaining capacity of a SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: Use a multimeter to measure the open-circuit voltage (OCV) and refer to the table below to estimate remaining capacity:
9. Q: How should I maintain my SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries if the motorcycle is unused for long periods?
A: If unused for over two weeks, remove the battery to prevent parasitic discharge. A fully charged SKYRICH battery can retain sufficient charge for starting after one year of storage. For motorcycles with added alarms or control systems (which draw current even when off), disconnect the battery if unused for over two weeks. Before reinstallation, check the voltage; if below 12V, charge for ~30 minutes.
10. Q: Can I use SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries in low-temperature environments?
A: While performance declines in cold weather, SKYRICH batteries remain functional above -10°C. Unlike lead-acid batteries, which degrade with each failed start attempt, sodium batteries warm up during cranking, improving subsequent attempts. Preheating the battery by turning on the headlight (e.g., 30 seconds at -5°C or 4–5 minutes at -15°C) enhances cold starts.
11. Q: How should I dispose of a SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries after its life ends?
A: SKYRICH batteries contain no lead, sulfuric acid, or other toxic substances, meeting European environmental standards. Check local regulations for disposal. Fully discharge the battery (e.g., using a 12V bulb) before disposal. Recycling options may become more widely available in the future.
12. Q: Are there orientation restrictions for installing SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: No. SKYRICH batteries are leak-proof and can be installed at any angle, including upside-down.
13. Q: What is the life of SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: Cycle life varies. Lead-acid batteries typically last 1–2 years, while SKYRICH batteries last 3–4 years under similar conditions, or 6–8 years with ideal care. Overcharging (>16V) due to faulty voltage regulators can severely shorten life.
14. Q: How safe are SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: Extremely safe. SKYRICH batteries use high-stability cathode materials and soft-pack heat-sealing technology, eliminating explosion or fire risks. They outperform LiFePO4 batteries in over-charge/over-discharge safety.
15. Q: How long can SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries be stored in warehouses?
A: Unlike lead-acid batteries (6-month storage), SKYRICH batteries can be stored for a year, even at 0V, and recover near-full capacity.
16. Q: How do I confirm if my motorcycle is compatible with SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries?
A: Sodium-ion batteries require charging voltage below 16V. Test your motorcycle’s charging system as follows:
Step1: Connect the battery terminal with the motorcycle’s wire, Red wire connect positive, Black wire connect negative, then start the motorcycle (Figure 1).
Step2: Connect the charging voltage tester with the motorcycle’s wire. Red wire connect positive, Black wire connect negative, the tester indicate the battery open circuit voltage (Figure 2).
Step3: Disconnect battery terminal with motorcycle negative wire (Figure 3), then the tester will indicate the motorcycle output charging voltage, please control the motorcycle rotate speed at 2000 rotate and 5000 rotate, and check the charging voltage, the charging voltage is ok if charging voltage between 14.0-15.0V, and the battery can work normally. The battery cannot be full charged if the charging voltage less than 14.0V, or the battery would be overcharged if the charging voltage above 16.0V. These two status will damage the battery accordingly, the motorcycle charging system shall be repaired before battery installation
Step4: Stall the motorcycle and take off the key, Connect the multimeter (milliamperes mode function ) with battery negative terminal and motorcycle negative output wire in series, Then check the motorcycle power consumption by Milliamperes model. To make sure the current deliver less than 1mA during motorcycle stall
Step5: if the motorcycle passes the above test, the Skyrich engine sodium start battery can be installed on the motorcycle.
17. Q: Why do SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries save fuel?
A: Lead-acid battery voltage drops as capacity depletes, reducing spark plug efficiency. SKYRICH batteries maintain stable 12V output (even at 30% SOC), ensuring stronger sparks and more complete combustion, improving torque and fuel efficiency.
18. Q: Why are SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries considered eco-friendly?
A: They use non-toxic materials (polyanionic cathode, carbon, plastics) and comply with RoHS standards, containing no lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, or PBDEs.
19. Q: Can SKYRICH motorcycle sodium start batteries be used in cars?
A: Currently, most are designed for motorcycles/small vehicles. High-capacity models (e.g., 51913) with adapters are used in race cars abroad. Direct use in cars (especially with engine-battery co-location) is not recommended due to heat-induced lifespan reduction. Larger automotive applications are under development.
20. Q: The recommended SKYRICH sodium battery is smaller than my original lead-acid battery. How do I secure it?
A: Use the included high-density adhesive foam or plastic spacers to adjust size. Installation details are in the "User Manual" on our website“WWW.SKYRICHPOWER.COM”.