The Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit for the BMW M 1000 R replaces the fork’s internal damping components with a closed, pressurised cartridge system designed for consistent control and clear feedback. This is a lowered configuration, intended to reduce front ride height for riders chasing a different stance and steering feel. As a sealed cartridge architecture, it helps maintain stable damping behaviour across temperature and pace changes.

Who is this for?

  • BMW M 1000 R riders wanting a lowered front-end configuration.
  • Riders prioritising front-end feel and repeatable damping for fast road riding.
  • Track-day riders looking for more controlled support under braking and corner entry.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised (sealed) fork cartridge design to improve damping consistency.
  • Cartridge-style internal architecture intended to deliver controlled oil flow and stable response.
  • Lowered configuration to suit riders aiming for reduced front ride height.

Tuning Controls

  • External adjustment for compression damping.
  • External adjustment for rebound damping.

Before You Install

  • Plan your setup around the lowered configuration and confirm overall bike attitude and clearances.
  • After installation, re-check sag and balance to match your riding style and intended use.
  • Have the kit fitted by an experienced suspension technician for best results.

Serviceability/Lifecycle

This cartridge kit is designed to be serviceable so the damping performance can be maintained through routine oil changes and periodic rebuilds as required by use and conditions.

Need Help Choosing?

If you’re deciding whether a lowered front configuration is right for your BMW M 1000 R, consider your target ergonomics, ride-height goals, and typical riding pace, then set up the cartridges to suit.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd Warranty terms for TracTive products.

This TracTive product has been assembled with the utmost care and tested according to ISO9001:2015 Quality system. In the unlikely event that the product does not fulfill your expectations because of faulty materials or manufacturing errors, please contact us through your dealer.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd warrants that if, within 24 months of the date of sale the product is found to be defective as a result of manufacturing errors or faulty components, the product will be repaired free of charge by us, or by a TracTive approved repairer at our discretion.

Warranty covers the direct service material cost, service labour cost ($80/hr AUD) and shipping costs of the service partner. Other costs will be regarded on a case by case basis by Teknik Motorsport and TracTive.

 When a claim is made under the warranty, the following conditions have to be met:

  • You must have read the instructions carefully before mounting the product in the vehicle or adjusting the product.
  • The product has to be installed and adjusted as described in the instructions
  • The product must have been maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the manual. If not described in the manual, the recommended service intervals for regular street use: every 30.000 km or max 2 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Warranty shall apply only when TracTive original parts, procedures and tools have been used to service and/or repair, and if service and repair is performed by designated TracTive partners.
  • The product may not have been neglected, improperly used, altered or subjected to excessive loads. Excluded from warranty are normal wear, damage and rust.
  • A sales receipt or other proof of purchase originally eminating from Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd. No warranty will be given on TracTive or Touratech products not purchased from or through Teknik Motorsport pty ltd.
  • Excluded from warranty are in particular products which are used in vehicles that are intended or suitable for taking part in sporting events, or have actually been used this way.
  • Recommended service interval for Motorsport applications: every season, or every 50 hours, every 10.000km or after any perceived loss in performance.
SKU 35BM20-P8336-TR-01
Model # 35BM20-P8336-TR-01
Barcode # 35BM20P8336TR01
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.900m
Unit Of Measure Set
Type eX-TREME
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If your Motorcycle is listed below, this product will suit:

Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Electronic
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 690
Length Change (mm) Lowered -20mm
Type Code eX-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 120
Fitted Spring 9.5-230

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