The Tractive X-CITE shock for BMW R 1200 R is a closed, pressurised damper built around a sealed cartridge architecture for consistent damping and reduced aeration. This unit uses an emulsion-style internal design and includes rebound adjustment to tailor ride control. It is supplied as a complete replacement shock assembly.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised construction to help maintain stable damping performance.
  • Sealed cartridge architecture.
  • Emulsion oil/gas arrangement.
  • Coil-spring shock assembly.

Tuning Controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment.

Who is this for?

  • BMW R 1200 R riders wanting a serviceable aftermarket shock with external damping adjustability.
  • Owners who prefer to fine-tune ride feel via rebound control for varying roads and loads.

Before You Install

  • Confirm correct fitment for your BMW R 1200 R and model year before installation.
  • Set rebound to a sensible baseline before test riding, then adjust in small steps based on feel.

Serviceability/Lifecycle

  • Closed, pressurised sealed-cartridge shocks are designed to be maintained to keep performance consistent over time.

Is It Right For You?

  • Choose this if you want a Tractive rear shock with rebound adjustment and a pressurised, sealed-cartridge design.
  • If you require additional external adjusters beyond rebound, you may need a different configuration.

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 38BM06-R1185-TR
Model # 38BM06-R1185-TR
Barcode # 38BM06R1185TR
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.400m
Unit Of Measure ea
Type X-CITE
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Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression
Seat Height Change (mm) Factory Lowered -25
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 316.0
Spring Rate Standard 60 N/mm
Spring Free Length (mm) 180
Type Code X-CITE
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 55.0
Fitted Spring 60-180