Yamaha Launches New YEC-40 Battery Charger

Following the introduction of its first motorcycle and scooter Battery Charger a year ago, Yamaha has now brought the new, advanced YEC-40 Battery Charger to the British market. The original Yamaha YEC-8 battery charger launched at the end of 2009 was a hit, but the new system is set to make it look a child’s play.

The newly developed YEC-40 is available for a much wider range of battery applications including motorcycle, scooter, ATV and Marine products.

“Once again, working in partnership with renowned automotive electronics experts CTEK, Yamaha have developed the new YEC-40 which takes battery charging to a whole new level, providing complete, safe and effective battery care,” a company statement reads.

“The new Yamaha YEC-40 belongs to a new generation of battery chargers and once again comes at a perfect time for Yamaha owners as the winter is now upon us, but this time the cutting-edge charging technology is available for a much wider range of battery applications including motorcycle, scooter, ATV and Marine products,” Yamaha continued.((

YEC-40 features include:

• Fully automatic 8-step charging process
• Suitable for maintenance charging small battery types, 12v applications and up to 140 Ah
• Battery health analysis programme and ability to remove harmful lead sulphate crystals
• Specially adapted charging algorithm for seasonally used vehicles
• ‘Recondition’ mode for deeply discharged batteries,
• ‘Cold’ mode for optimum charging during winter periods and demanding AGM batteries
• Robust design – water (IP63 rated) and dust resistance
• Surge protection
• Integrated protection from short-circuit, sparks and reverse polarity
• Multi-use charging clips for different/additional vehicles
• 5 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
• Storage bag

The new Yamaha YEC-40 Battery charger is available now from Authorised Yamaha dealers and is priced at GBP64.99 RRP inc. VAT.