Honda Nighthawk Battery
1991–2008. The OEM battery case the Nighthawk takes, the lithium that drops into it, and every model year we have on file. One case across the whole run.
2008 Honda Nighthawk
- OEM battery
- YTX7L-BSYuasa 2026 OEM guide
- Case family
- YTZ712V starter case
- Fits all years
- 1991–2008same case every year on file
The Honda Nighthawk takes the YTX7L-BS case. The Antigravity ATZ-7 RE-START is a drop-in for that case: 150 cranking amps, 1.3 lb, a built-in jump start that saves enough charge to get you home.
See the Antigravity ATZ-7
Nighthawk battery by model year
| Model years | OEM battery | Where it comes from | Lithium that fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2008Your year · 2008 | OEM batteryYTX7L-BS12V starter case | Where it comes fromYuasa 2026 OEM guideAntigravity fitment list agrees | Lithium that fitsAntigravity ATZ-7 RE-START →Some trims of this model take a different battery; check the code on yours. |
2 trims covered: Nighthawk CB250, Nighthawk CB750.
Shop all Honda batteriesWhat the Nighthawk needs, in plain English
Every Nighthawk from the first 1991 model through 2008 starts on the YTX7L-BS case, a 12-volt starter battery. Honda ships it with a lead-acid battery that starts to fade after two or three seasons of short rides and off-season storage, and that is usually the day a rider goes looking for something better.
The lithium drop-in is the Antigravity ATZ-7 RE-START: 150 cranking amps, 1.3 pounds, the same case in lithium. Its RE-START function puts the battery to sleep before a parasitic draw can drain it, then wakes it with one press for a jump start. Charge it with a lithium-compatible charger or maintainer for the off-season and it outlasts the lead-acid battery it replaces by years.