The TracTive X-CHANGE Dynamic ESA rear shock upgrade for the BMW R1250GS Adventure is designed to work with the bike’s factory Dynamic ESA system while replacing the internal damper with a closed, pressurised architecture. It uses a sealed cartridge-style damper design to maintain consistent damping behaviour under heat and sustained use. This version is specified with a 40 mm lower ride height.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised damper design to reduce cavitation and improve damping consistency.
  • Sealed cartridge-style internal layout intended for stable performance over varied conditions.
  • Configuration intended for integration with BMW Dynamic ESA electronics.
  • Low-height specification: 40 mm lower ride height.

Tuning Controls

  • Electronic adjustment via the bike’s Dynamic ESA system (no separate manual adjusters specified in the provided data).

Who is this for?

  • R1250GS Adventure riders who want to retain Dynamic ESA while moving to a closed, pressurised shock architecture.
  • Riders seeking a reduced ride height (40 mm lower) for reach and handling preference.

Before You Install

  • Confirm motorcycle model and compatibility with BMW R1250GS Adventure (as named) before ordering.
  • Allow for the 40 mm lower ride height when setting up side stand/centre stand and luggage/load expectations.

Serviceability/Lifecycle

  • Sealed, pressurised shock architecture is designed for controlled damping performance; service intervals and procedures are not provided in the input data.

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-P1049-TR
Model # 46BM18-P1049-TR
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.400m
Unit Of Measure ea
Type eX-CHANGE
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Position (Front or Rear) Rear
Damping Adjustment Type Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm) Lowered -40
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 397.0
Type Code X-CHANGE ESA
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 79.0

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