The TracTive eX-CITE front shock for the BMW R1200GS Adventure (2010–2013) is a closed, pressurised damper built around a sealed cartridge design. This architecture helps keep damping consistent by separating oil and gas and reducing aeration under demanding conditions. This model includes a hydraulic external preload adjuster, allowing preload changes without disassembly.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised shock design with oil and gas separated for consistent damping
  • Sealed cartridge construction
  • External hydraulic preload adjuster (+EPA) for convenient preload changes
  • Built for front fitment on BMW R1200GS Adventure (2010–2013)

Tuning Controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment
  • Hydraulic preload adjustment (+EPA)

Who is this for?

  • Riders wanting a serviceable, tuneable front shock for the R1200GS Adventure (2010–2013)
  • Owners who value quick preload changes to suit load and riding conditions

Before You Install

  • Confirm model and year compatibility: BMW R1200GS Adventure 2010–2013
  • Set baseline preload and rebound after installation, then fine-tune to preference
  • Have installation performed by a qualified technician if you’re not equipped to service suspension components

Serviceability/Lifecycle

  • Closed, pressurised sealed-cartridge shocks are intended to be maintained with periodic servicing to keep performance consistent over time
  • Plan servicing with a suspension specialist familiar with pressurised shock systems

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 46BM06-S1765-TR-WP
Model # Discontinued
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.400m
Unit Of Measure ea
Type eX-CITE + EPA
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Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Electronic
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster Electro-hydraulic
Seat Height Change (mm) Standard Height
Type Code eX-CITE

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