The TracTive X-TREME front shock for the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is a closed, pressurised unit built around a sealed cartridge design for consistent damping. This version lowers the front ride height by 75 mm while maintaining controlled suspension movement. Compression and rebound adjustment let you tailor support and feel to your riding and load.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised construction to reduce aeration and keep damping stable over long, rough sections
  • Sealed cartridge architecture for consistent oil control and repeatable performance
  • Anodised internal components
  • Lowered configuration: 75 mm reduction in front ride height

Tuning Controls

  • Adjustable compression damping
  • Adjustable rebound damping

Who is this for?

  • Riders seeking a lowered stance on the R 1250 GS Adventure without giving up adjustability
  • Owners who want a front shock with separate control over compression and rebound feel
  • Long-distance and mixed-surface riders prioritising consistent damping from a pressurised design

Before You Install

  • Confirm the lowered front height change suits your intended handling balance and ground clearance needs
  • Plan to set compression and rebound adjustments after installation to match your riding conditions
  • Inspect surrounding suspension and steering-head components during fitment

Serviceability/Lifecycle

  • Sealed, pressurised cartridge construction is designed to maintain damping consistency; routine servicing helps keep performance predictable over time

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 46BM18-T5142-TR-01
Model # Active Feb 2025
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.400m
Unit Of Measure ea
Type X-TREME
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Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm) Lowered -75
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 372.0
Spring Rate Standard 50.0 N/mm
Spring Free Length (mm) 205
Type Code X-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 83.0