Micro-Start XP-10 jump starter (Gen 2)

 

It’s basically a Lithium jump starter that doubles as a portable power supply. Visually, the biggest difference is that the new XP-10 has a large digital display panel that tells you exactly how much capacity you have left.

 

The XP-10 is the second most powerful starter in the range, and in truth it’s way more than you’re ever going to need to start a motorcycle. You’d only buy it as an all-purpose starter that you could use on cars, vans or even trucks. Antigravity reckon it will start a diesel vehicle up to 7.3 litres; and there aren’t many of those in the UK.

 

The XP-10’s capacity is over 59 Watts (16,000 Ah). It delivers a starting current of 600 Amps, with a peak current of 3000 Amps. The unit comes with a set of chunky crocodile clamps, as well as all kinds of safety protections that protect against, for example, reverse polarity connection.

 

Using a 30 Watt charger, the XP-10 can recharge in about three hours. And for this you can use any USB-C cable. For charging other devices, there’s a USB-C port and a USB-A port. There’s also a traditional DC output port. This means that you can recharge all your modern electronics, like phones, tablets and laptops.

 

The XP-10 also incorporates a powerful LED flashlight

 

Truth be told, this charger is probably too much, and too large, to take with you on the bike. The XP-1 is much more portable. It’s OTT, but it is an insurance policy. The XP-10 will start any motorcycle, anytime.