The Tractive X-TREME Shock for Ducati DesertX is a closed, pressurised rear shock built around a sealed cartridge design to keep damping consistent across changing conditions. This model uses a remote reservoir to separate oil and gas for better control under prolonged use. It includes a spring and is designed for riders who want broad adjustability without changing the bike’s overall packaging.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised shock with a sealed cartridge architecture
  • Remote reservoir with oil/gas separation to reduce aeration and help maintain damping consistency
  • Supplied with spring

Tuning Controls

  • Triple-adjustable damping: compression and rebound with an additional damping adjustment for finer tuning
  • Preload adjustment to suit load, rider weight and ride height goals

Who is this for?

  • Ducati DesertX riders who regularly change between road, gravel and off-road conditions and want a wider tuning window
  • Riders carrying luggage or a passenger who need repeatable preload and damping adjustments
  • Owners who prefer a pressurised, sealed-cartridge shock for consistent performance over long rides

Base Setup (factory preset)

This shock is supplied with a factory baseline tune intended to be a workable starting point for general riding. Final setup depends on rider weight, load and intended terrain.

Before You Install

  • Confirm model fitment for your specific Ducati DesertX variant and year
  • Check spring suitability for your typical rider weight and luggage/passenger use
  • After installation, set sag and then fine-tune damping in small steps to match your terrain and tyres

Serviceability/Lifecycle

The sealed, pressurised design supports consistent damping, but like any performance shock it benefits from periodic servicing to maintain oil condition, seals and gas pressure. Service intervals depend on usage conditions and contamination exposure.

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 46DU21-T5108-TR
Model # Active Feb 2025
Barcode # 46DU21T5108TR
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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If your Motorcycle is listed below, this product will suit:

Position (Front or Rear) Rear
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm) Lowered -25
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 342.0
Spring Rate Standard 85 N/mm
Type Code X-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 88.0
Notes PDSII anti-bottoming
Fitted Spring 85-205

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