Honda Announces Expanded Application for New Battery Technology

Torrance,
Calif., August 12, 2010 – Available exclusively through Honda
Powersports dealers, the advanced GYZ20L battery has recently been
certified as an approved replacement part for additional Honda
motorcycle, ATV and PWC models, American Honda announced today.

Designed
as a true “Next Generation” battery, the GYZ20L has a larger
capacity than the battery it replaces, as well as a 50% lower static
discharge rate and a dramatically improved recovery rate. A low
static discharge rate is especially important for Powersports
vehicles since they often sit for extended periods of time between
operation.

Jointly
developed by Honda R&D and Yuasa Battery Inc. to meet the
rigorous demands of the 2009-2010 Gold Wing touring motorcycle, the
GYZ20L features larger and thicker plates, heavy duty TIG-welded
terminals and a specially formulated electrolyte to enhance
performance. In addition, new construction techniques help increase
durability and further extend battery life.

Utilizing
comparable dimensions to the YTX20L battery, the GYZ20L is an ideal
premium battery upgrade for virtually all Honda motorcycle, ATV and
personal watercraft applications that currently use the YTX20L.

Given
the GYZ20L’s improved durability, 50% lower static discharge rate,
11% higher amperage capacity and 81% greater life cycle performance
capability, the new battery can help ensure consistent starting and
ample electrical power when it’s needed most.

The
GYZ20L can be used as a premium battery upgrade for the following
Honda models: 2001-2008 GL1800/A Gold Wing; all 2002-2009 Aquatrax;
as well as all TRX650/680 and VTX1800 models that currently use the
YTX20LBS battery as standard equipment.

The
factory filled and sealed GYZ20L requires no checking or filling of
electrolyte levels for the life of the battery and virtually
eliminates the possibility of battery acid spills or leakage.

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