Batteries & Power
High-output audio systems demand more from a motorcycle's electrical system than the factory setup was designed to supply. A standard lead-acid battery can struggle to maintain voltage under sustained high-current draw from a powerful amplifier — particularly at idle or low RPM. Voltage sag causes the amplifier to compress output, reduces fidelity, and over time stresses the charging system. A lithium upgrade solves this at lower weight.
Lithium motorcycle batteries hold voltage more consistently under load than lead-acid equivalents — delivering more usable current at the voltages amplifiers need to perform correctly. They're also significantly lighter, which matters on a machine where every kilogram is felt. The correct lithium battery for a high-output audio install needs to be rated for the cranking and sustained current demands of your specific bike and amplifier combination.
MAA stocks lithium batteries selected for compatibility with Harley-Davidson Touring models running aftermarket audio. If you're planning a build with 1000+ watts of amplification, upgrading the battery and checking the charging system output is part of the correct build process — not an optional extra. Ships Australia-wide and to New Zealand.