All my bikes have lithium, Never have to charge them < No need for battery tender Lasts about 5 years If you get one the harley NOCO battery is very good wieghs 5 #

 

How long were your AGM batteries lasting? 5 years is mediocre for my area, but for hot areas it seems decent. I was wondering if the cost my be offset if they lasted longer in hot areas. Though you can buy 2-3 AGM for the cost.

 

Not necessarily. Once again, I don't claim to be an expert on the subject, but I hear good things about it the NOCO.

 

NOCO Lithium - $199.00
X2 Power Lithium - $239.99
HD Branded Lithium - $349.95

HD Branded AGM - $194.95
Big Crank AGM - currently on sale $149.95
Duracell AGM - $169.99
Deka AGM - $152
Interstate AGM - $142.95

 

Most of the lithium batteries for bike have similar specs for temps. Check the specs on the ones you're looking at to be sure.

 

In the last 55 years or so of ridding Motorcycle I have to battery's go dead on me. Yes it was my own fought to lazy to change my battery. I change my battery every three years if it needs it or not, Cheep Maintenance. I have been using for the last 15 years or so Decka battery's. I see no reason to change now. Here in Lancaster Pa a house burnt down yesterday guy was charging a Scotter battery. It seems like they want to re invent something. So here are my thoughts on why not change to a Lithium battery:
They last longer: well they cost more too is it worth it?
Weight: you could do two about weight if that's your concern One put your *** on a diet loose a few lbs, and trade your fat *** girl friend for a new and improved one LOL

Not Changing

 

the is my experience as well with the NOCO, don't need a tender and it fires up (no pun intended) lively. Loving the lithium so far.

 

like the weight saving suggestion I didn't want to change to lithium either, I was very happy with lead acid, but I tried it since my two lead acid died on me and wanted to experiment so I can advise others. I have one lithium in the Harley and a lead acid in the kawa

 

you can get cheaper AGM for like under 100$, i used cheapos before they last about 2 years

 

I use this one also so far no issues, ( about 6 months riding almost everyday) . The 3X price is for high end lithiums like Shori . Harley most likely would use high quality lithium, hence the deduction it won't be cost effective for them to sell bikes with these batteries.