Are motorcycle batteries lithium or lead-acid batteries?
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Motorcycle batteries are lead-acid batteries. If lead-acid batteries are replaced with lithium batteries, once the lithium battery is damaged in a collision, it can cause a short circuit between the positive and negative electrode separators, leading to a high possibility of combustion or explosion. Lead-acid battery technology is mature and cost-effective, with a price difference of approximately 2-4 times compared to lithium batteries. However, lithium batteries have a longer lifespan, so a comprehensive analysis shows that the price difference in long-term use will not be as significant. Lead-acid batteries have good fatigue resistance and high-temperature tolerance. Lithium batteries require a BMS (Battery Management System) protection board to accurately monitor the status of each cell in the battery pack, ensuring the lithium battery does not overload. Lead-acid batteries offer better instantaneous burst performance. The starting system typically requires instantaneous currents above 200A. Lithium batteries experience rapid performance degradation under high-rate discharge, whereas lead-acid batteries can achieve a maximum discharge rate of up to 10 times, with a typical working rate of 3-5 times.