The MotoBatt SAE to DIN Adapter Cable With “Flex-Match” Outlet Adapter
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by Rick K. for webBikeWorld.com
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Summary
This SAE to DIN adapter cable converts a Battery Tender sort SAE plug to a DIN or “Euro” style (aka Powerlet) accessory outlet.
It’s made by MotoBatt, a single of the lesser-recognized motorcycle battery and battery accessory makers.
This 1 has at least two very good points in its favor: very first, with a $ 7.49 list cost, it really is way less costly than the $ 23.95 Powerlet-branded version.
Second, it comes with a twist-on adapter that makes it possible for it to work with a U.S. style “cigarette lighter” accessory outlet, like the variety in vehicles and some motorcycles (e.g., 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (Weblog)).
You could in no way need to have the U.S. style adapter, but you never know — you may possibly need to have to trickle-charge your car’s battery someday.
And the MotoBatt plug with the U.S. adapter collar actually fits tighter in the bigger U.S. accessory port than numerous normal U.S. style male plugs located on USB chargers and other auto accessories.
This may look like an awful lot of text for a motorcycle accessory that charges much less than 8 bucks, but the MotoBatt adapter I discovered is quite exciting, with much more characteristics than any of the other people.
In the end, you buy an adapter, connect your Battery Tender and plug it into your Euro-style outlet on the bike. It works and that’s it.
But considering that the MotoBatt MB-MAP adapter is a comparatively obscure product (it’s not even listed on their internet site, only in their complete catalog) and given that it does have a couple of additional characteristics…and considering that it is cheaper than the rest, I figured I’d give it the webBikeWorld “Rapid Appear” treatment.
The MotoBatt MB-MAP adapter comes with a twist-on ring (L) that converts it for use on a U.S. style larger outlet.
MotoBatt?
MotoBatt may not be the very first name that comes to mind when you consider “motorcycle batteries”, but the Chinese manufacturer provides a massive quantity of powersports batteries and accessories like chargers, adapters and a lot more.
The MotoBatt USA headquarters are in Jacksonville, Florida and the firm sells batteries in 48 nations.
MotoBatt also claims to be the number a single selling brand in Australia and New Zealand.
I’ve seen the MotoBatt booth at the many motorcycle dealer shows I’ve attended over the years, but other than a casual appear-see, I have not talked to any person nor do I know anything about the organization other than what I’ve read in their dealer sales brochures.
A Four-Terminal Motorcycle Battery?!
As an aside, here’s an fascinating “secret”: MotoBatt claims to the the 1st and only battery manufacturer that makes motorcycle batteries (AGM type) with four terminals.
I did not know this until lately when I was perusing the MotoBatt catalog (.pdf). But pondering about it, 4 terminals sounds like a excellent idea for a motorcycle battery.
You could connect the bike’s power and ground to one set of terminals, then use the other set to connect all your accessories. I may just have to attempt a single subsequent time I am in need to have of a battery.
I will also have to try one particular of the several MotoBatt battery upkeep chargers someday also…
Here’s a close-up of the MotoBatt SAE to DIN adapter tip, which is diverse from the Powerlet variety.
The MotoBatt SAE to DIN adapter with the U.S. style tip attached. Note push tabs on circumference of the adapter physique.
Comparison of the Powerlet type (bottom) with the MotoBatt adapter.
Here’s yet another look at the push tabs you may possibly have to squeeze to match the MotoBatt adapter in some U.S. style ports.
The SAE to DIN Adapter
But in the meantime, I was searching recently for an SAE to DIN adapter — the variety that converts from the Battery Tender SAE connector to a BMW-style (Euro) accessory outlet, frequently discovered on motorcycles.
These are recognized as the BMW-kind outlet or Powerlet or Hella, Merit, and so forth. The accessory plugs and outlets meet the ISO 4165:2001 normal and you can find the female outlet with fuse for at little as $ five.95 (plus shipping).
We have a Powerlet brand SAE to DIN adapter in the garage, but it has a list value of $ 23.95 for the 6″ (15 cm) version. Though the Powerlet sort has a different-searching tip, I wanted to see if there was a less expensive replacement.
Browsing about, I found these adapters are at times known as “SAE to DIN adapters” and at times they are known as “Battery Tender to BMW outlet adapters” or variations thereof.
The “BMW kind” accessory outlet is really the DIN outlet employed in Europe given that the 1950’s, as far as I can inform. It not only has a DIN common, it is claimed to provide a tighter connection to anything that’s plugged in. Based on many years expertise with each the DIN variety and the larger U.S. kind, I agree.
The dilemma is usually the plugs that are attached to accessories for the U.S. style accessory outlets (is there an official name for these issues?). The plugs have metal spring-like grounding bars on the side and this usually gives a loose connection.
That is a no-go on motorcycles, exactly where a tight connection is necessary due to the vibrations, bumping and general stiffer suspension. This is almost certainly why the DIN style outlet became well-liked on motorcycles.
Though some of the makers, like Suzuki and Kawasaki, nonetheless give us the old-style U.S. outlets on their American imported bikes.
I ran into that problem with the 2014 V-Strom 1000 and the most recent webBikeWorld Project Bike, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (Weblog), also has the U.S. style accessory outlet from Kawasaki as an option, rather than the DIN sort.
Even even though there’s a pop-out on the Versys dash for the larger outlet, I’m going to set up a DIN type simply because that’s what all my accessories use.
Thankfully, the Versys comes pre-wired for the outlet, so installing a DIN variety ought to be pretty easy. Stay tuned on that a single…
Here’s the MotoBatt adapter with the U.S. style collar attached, inserted into a U.S. style accessory outlet.
The MotoBatt MB-MAP
OK, all that stated, there’s not much far more to take into account with the MotoBatt MB-MAP (that is their SKU descriptor).
It has a list value of $ 7.49, which is about 70% significantly less than the Powerlet adapter, so that’s the 1st factor to attract my attention examine that to the Optimate, Powerlet and other DIN-to-SAE adapter cables that price a lot more.
The MotoBatt adapter also comes with a red doughnut-shaped adapter tip. Push the tip on and give it a twist until you hear it click and the adapter can be used in any U.S. style “cigarette lighter” accessory outlet, like the kind utilized in automobiles and trucks.
I attempted it it performs and it in fact feels like a tighter connection than normal U.S. style adapters, like these that come on a cell phone charger or GPS.
Note that there are two plastic spring push tabs on either side of the black plastic body (see photo) that act as friction anchors to hold the DIN connector firmly in location in a U.S. style outlet.
I have noticed that on some U.S. outlets, I need to have to push these spring tabs to get the physique of the DIN connector to enter the U.S. socket.
A single other good function of the MotoBatt MB-MAP is its 21″ long (53 cm) cable, compared to the six” cable that comes on other SAE to DIN adapters.
I’ve been employing the MotoBatt adapter considering that final Fall with zero problems. It really is one of those straightforward-but-required accessories that’s expected to last virtually forever.
There is a Powerlet outlet on the BMW F800S (Weblog), and since I lost one particular Battery Tender right after about 14 years of continuous use, I switch out the Battery Tender cable from the BMW to the Versys.
The Versys has a Battery Tender SAE adapter harness (evaluation) attached to the battery (I asked for it to be installed when I purchased the Versys).
The DIN Powerlet port with the MotoBatt adapter connected to a Battery Tender on the BMW F800S.
Conclusion
I knew practically nothing about MotoBatt and their products till I discovered this handy tiny adapter even though searching for a less expensive option.
The $ 7.95 adapter functions completely, although I have to admit it is not constructed to the Powerlet tank-like requirements. The MotoBatt version has a lot more plastic and you can effortlessly see the mold lines, but so what? It functions fine and it’s 1/three the expense.
The DIN to U.S. style collar adapter is also handy — just be sure you do not shed it. You could zip-tie it to the MotoBatt cable just to make sure you have it nearby when required.
If you have a Battery Tender, Optimate charger or something else that utilizes the basic but powerful SAE connector and if you have a DIN outlet on your BMW or other bike, get a couple of these MotoBatt SAE to DIN adapters and they’ll possibly final a lifetime.
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wBW Evaluation: MotoBatt MB-MAP SAE to DIN Adapter
Colors: Black
Created In: China
Sizes: SAE to DIN
Overview Date: February 2016
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From “A.B.” (February 2016): “I noticed your overview of the adapters, while I have not employed one of them however. I have utilized their four-post AGM batteries. Wonderful batteries, last a lengthy time, plus if needed they have an excellent two year warranty and consumer help.
(With regards to the 4 terminal MotoBatt battery): I installed my heated grips, heated vest, and battery tender pigtail to the other set of terminals. I thought it was a excellent thought obtaining the additional set of terminals and it produced installing accessories a lot less complicated.
The supplied hex head bolts and hex tool also produced it easier and much more reliable vs. the bolts that come with the other battery vendors.”
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