Suspension Parts for BMW R 1200 RT 2018 – Shocks, Forks & Upgrades

Discover suspension parts guaranteed to fit the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT. 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 2018 BMW R 1200 RT.

Use this page as a reliable reference when maintaining, rebuilding, or upgrading your bike’s suspension.

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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 38BM14-P1153-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   383.5
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:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   8,5
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   38
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   60-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   71.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Front | Lowered -25mm
(SKU: 38BM14-P1154-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -25
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   373.5
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:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   8,5
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   38
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   60-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   61.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 38BM14-R3153-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Rebound
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   383.5
Spring Rate Standard:   60 N/mm
Spring Free Length (mm):   180
Spring Option +1:   65-180
Spring Option -1:   55-180
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   10
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):   75.0
Type Code:   X-CITE
 

TracTive X-CHANGE Dynamic ESA Rear Shock Upgrade BMW R1200/1250RT

TracTive X-CHANGE Dynamic ESA Rear Shock Upgrade BMW R1200/1250RT

Rear | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM14-P3053-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   376 (373)
Spring Rate Standard:   OEM
Spring Option -1:   220-160
Manufacturer Note 1:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Original to be re-used
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   OEM (238)
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   55
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE
Type Code:   X-CHANGE ESA
 

TracTive BMW R 1200 RT Rear Shock eX-CITE

TracTive BMW R 1200 RT Rear Shock eX-CITE

Rear | Standard Height | EPA
(SKU: 46BM14-P3853-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):   376
Spring Rate Standard:   170 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   150-180
Spring Option +1:   180-180
Spring Option -1:   160-180
Spring Option +2:   190-180
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   170-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   55
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

TracTive BMW R 1200 RT Rear Shock eX-CITE

TracTive BMW R 1200 RT Rear Shock eX-CITE

Rear | Lowered -25mm | EPA
(SKU: 46BM14-P3854-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -25
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   367
Spring Rate Standard:   170 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   150-180
Spring Option +1:   180-180
Spring Option -1:   160-180
Spring Option +2:   190-180
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   170-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   46
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Tractive X-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 RT

Rear | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM14-R3353-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):   376.0
Spring Rate Standard:   170 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   150-180
Spring Option +1:   180-180
Spring Option -1:   160-180
Spring Option +2:   190-180
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   10 (0 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   18 +10/-5
Preload Adjustment:   Hydraulic, with knob
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   170-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   56.0
Type Code:   X-CITE