The Tractive X-CITE shock for the BMW R 1200 GS is a closed, pressurised damper built around a sealed cartridge layout to keep damping consistent and reduce oil aeration. This unit uses an internal oil/gas separation piston rather than an emulsion design. It is supplied as a spring-equipped shock and is intended as a direct replacement-style fitment.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised construction for stable damping behaviour over changing conditions.
  • Sealed cartridge architecture to help maintain oil control and consistency.
  • Internal oil/gas separation piston (not an emulsion shock).
  • Supplied with a spring fitted.

Tuning Controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment.

Base Setup (factory preset)

The shock is delivered with a baseline setting intended to suit general road use. Final performance depends on correct spring rate selection and setup for rider load and typical riding conditions.

Who is this for?

  • Riders who want controlled, repeatable damping with straightforward rebound tuning.
  • Owners setting up their bike for varying loads where consistent shock performance is a priority.

Before You Install

  • Confirm compatibility for your exact BMW R 1200 GS variant and year.
  • Check that your intended spring rate matches rider, luggage, and passenger load.
  • Inspect mounting hardware and bearings/bushes during installation.

Serviceability/Lifecycle

As a sealed, pressurised shock with an internal separation piston, this design is intended for proper servicing to maintain performance over time. Service intervals depend on use 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 46BM04-R3304-TR
Model # 46BM04-R3304-TR
Barcode # 46BM04R3304TR
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) Rear
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster Hydraulic with knob
Seat Height Change (mm) Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 401.0
Spring Rate Standard 140 N/mm
Type Code X-CITE
Type Code X-CITE with HPA
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 87.0
Fitted Spring 140-205

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