The Tractive X-TREME shock for the BMW R 1250 GS is a 46 mm rear shock built around a closed, pressurised architecture that keeps the damping oil and gas separated for consistent control. It uses a remote reservoir and is designed for tunability across varying road and off-road conditions. This model includes hydraulic preload adjustment for practical ride-height and load changes.

Design & features

  • Closed, pressurised shock design with oil/gas separation for more consistent damping during long or demanding rides
  • Remote reservoir configuration
  • Supplied with a spring
  • Hydraulic preload adjuster for quick load compensation

Tuning Controls

  • Triple adjustable damping: rebound, compression, and a separate high-speed compression circuit
  • External adjusters intended to be set for rider preference, load, and terrain

Base Setup (factory preset)

The shock is delivered with baseline settings from Tractive. Use these as a starting point, then fine-tune rebound and compression based on stability, comfort, and traction with your typical load and riding surfaces.

Who is this for?

  • Riders who regularly change between solo, luggage, and passenger loads and want quick preload changes
  • Owners who want broad damping adjustability to suit mixed road and adventure use
  • Riders looking for a consistent feel from a pressurised, oil/gas-separated shock design

Before You Install

  • Confirm fitment for your exact BMW R 1250 GS variant and year
  • Plan mounting and access for the hydraulic preload adjuster and remote reservoir so adjustments remain usable after installation

Serviceability/Lifecycle

As a pressurised shock with a remote reservoir, this unit is intended to be maintained through periodic servicing to keep damping performance consistent 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-T5829-TR
Model # 46BM18-T5829-TR
Barcode # 46BM18T5829TR
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) Rear
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster Electro-hydraulic
Seat Height Change (mm) Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 402.0
Spring Rate Standard 150 N/mm
Type Code X-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 87
Notes PDSII anti-bottoming
Fitted Spring 150-205

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