Suspension Parts for BMW R 1200 R 2008 – Shocks, Forks & Upgrades
Discover suspension parts guaranteed to fit the 2008 BMW R 1200 R. Every product in this category has been validated against year-specific fork and shock specifications to ensure true compatibility.
You’ll find fork components, shock parts, shims, upgrade kits, complete suspension systems, chassis components, and the tools and fluids required for accurate servicing - all aligned with the suspension setup of the 2008 BMW R 1200 R.
Use this page as a reliable reference when maintaining, rebuilding, or upgrading your bike’s suspension.
Bike-Specific Suspension Specifications & Setup Information
CALCULATE SPRING RATES
This is a recommendation only please consult your manual
Ideal Fork Rate:
kg/mm ( N/mm)
Ideal Shock Rate:
kg/mm ( N/mm)
BIKE DETAILS
Bike Type
STANDARD
Ideal Rider Weight
75 kg
Engine Specifications
4 Stroke Engine 1170 cc
FORKS INFO
Fork Dimensions
- Fork Travel
- 120 mm
SHOCKS INFO
Shock Manufacturer
- Shock Type
- WP 46 mm ID
Shock Dimensions
- Shock Length (Eye to Eye)
- 380 mm
- Shock Shaft Outer Diameter
- 14 mm
- Shock Oil
- 5 Weight
- Wheel Travel
- 140 mm
Shock Features
- Non-rebuildable
- Yes
Shock Spring Information
- Spring Rate - Claimed
- 170 kg/mm
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TracTive BMW R 1200 R Rear Shock eX-CITE
Rear | Standard Height | EPA(SKU: 46BM15-P3872-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Rear
Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster: Electro-hydraulic
Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 375
Spring Rate Standard: 220 N/mm
Spring Option -2: 190-180
Spring Option +1: 240-180
Spring Option -1: 200-180
Spring Option +2: 260-180
Damping System: Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position: Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting: 5
Preload Adjustment: Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 46
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 220-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 57
Type Code: eX-CITE
TracTive BMW R 1200 R Rear Shock eX-PERIENCE
Rear | Standard Height | EPA(SKU: 46BM15-P4872-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Rear
Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster: Electro-hydraulic
Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 375
Spring Rate Standard: 220 N/mm
Spring Option -2: 190-180
Spring Option +1: 240-180
Spring Option -1: 200-180
Spring Option +2: 260-180
Damping System: Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position: Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10
Spring Preload Setting: 5
Preload Adjustment: Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 46
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 220-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 56
Type Code: eX-PERIENCE
TracTive X-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW R1200R/RS
Front | Standard Height(SKU: 35BM15-P8372-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Front
Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard: 8.5 N/mm
Spring Option -2: 7.5-280
Spring Option +1: 9.0-280
Spring Option -1: 8.0-280
Cartridge Length (mm): 780.0
Spring Option +2: 9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1: Fork oil included
Damping System: Separated oil/gas
Preload Adjustment: Mechanical
Spring Type: Linear + top out, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 35
Suspension Unit Type: Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring: 8.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 140
Type Code: eX-TREME
Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 R
Front | Factory lowered(SKU: 38BM06-R1185-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Front
Damping Adjustment Type: Rebound
Damping Adjustment Type: Rebound & Compression
Seat Height Change (mm): Factory Lowered -25
Seat Height Change (mm): Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 316.0
Spring Rate Standard: 60 N/mm
Spring Free Length (mm): 180
Spring Option +1: 65-180
Spring Option -1: 55-180
Manufacturer Note 1: Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System: Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position: 6
Spring Preload Setting: 15
Preload Adjustment: Mechanical
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 38
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 60-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 55.0
Type Code: X-CITE
Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 R
Front | Standard Height(SKU: 38BM06-R1184-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Front
Damping Adjustment Type: Rebound
Damping Adjustment Type: Rebound & Compression
Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 327.0
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 326
Spring Rate Standard: 60 N/mm
Spring Free Length (mm): 180
Spring Option +1: 65-180
Spring Option -1: 55-180
Damping System: Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position: 6
Spring Preload Setting: 13
Preload Adjustment: Mechanical
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 38
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 60-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 66.0
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 65
Type Code: X-CITE
Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 R
Rear | Factory lowered(SKU: 46BM06-R1385-TR)
Position (Front or Rear): Rear
Damping Adjustment Type: Rebound
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster: Hydraulic with knob
Seat Height Change (mm): Factory Lowered -25
Seat Height Change (mm): Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 372.0
Spring Rate Standard: 180 N/mm
Spring Option -2: 160-180
Spring Option +1: 190-180
Spring Option -1: 170-180
Spring Option +2: 200-180
Manufacturer Note 1: Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System: Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position: 8 (270 deg)
Spring Preload Setting: 11 +10/-5
Preload Adjustment: Hydraulic, with knob
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 46
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 180-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 52.0
Type Code: X-CITE
Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 R
Rear | Standard Height(SKU: 46BM06-R1384-TR)
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): 379.0
Spring Rate Standard: 180 N/mm
Spring Option -2: 160-180
Spring Option +1: 190-180
Spring Option -1: 170-180
Spring Option +2: 200-180
Damping System: Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position: 8 (270 deg)
Spring Preload Setting: 10 +10/-5
Preload Adjustment: Hydraulic, with knob
Spring Type: Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm): 46
Suspension Unit Type: Shock
Fitted Spring: 180-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 59.0
Type Code: X-CITE
