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Suspension Parts for the BMW R 1250 GS – Shocks, Forks & Upgrades

Explore suspension components suited to the BMW R 1250 GS. All items shown including fork parts, shock components, shims, upgrades, suspension systems, chassis parts, and servicing tools and fluids are selected based on confirmed BMW R 1250 GS fitment specifications.

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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM18-P1140-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   389.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Damping System:   Emulsion oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   96.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Factory lowered
(SKU: 46BM18-P1118-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered -25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   381.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System:   Emulsion oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   88.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Lowered -50mm
(SKU: 46BM18-P1142-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -50
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   372.0
Spring Rate Standard:   55 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   60-180
Spring Option -1:   50-180
Spring Option +2:   65-180
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System:   Emulsion oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   55-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   79.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Sport Chassis
(SKU: 46BM18-P1147-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis +25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   396.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   ABS and/or brake lines might be too short
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Damping System:   Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (180 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   12
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   98.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Lowered -15mm
(SKU: 46BM18-P1150-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -15
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   383.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System:   Emulsion oil/gas
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (180 deg)
Spring Preload Setting:   14
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   85.0
Type Code:   eX-CITE
 

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Factory lowered | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM18-P4117-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered -25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   394.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 3:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Manufacturer Note 2:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Spring Option -2:   130-180
Spring Option +1:   160-180
Spring Option -1:   140-180
Spring Option +2:   170-180
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   76.0
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE PRO
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Factory lowered
(SKU: 46BM18-P4118-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered -25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   381.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
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:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   92.0
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Standard Height | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM18-P4129-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   402.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Spring Option -2:   130-205
Spring Option +1:   160-205
Spring Option -1:   140-205
Spring Option +2:   170-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   7 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   84.0
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE PRO
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM18-P4140-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   389.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
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:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   100.0
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Lowered -50mm | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM18-P4141-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -50
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   386.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 3:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Manufacturer Note 2:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Spring Option -2:   130-180
Spring Option +1:   160-180
Spring Option -1:   140-180
Spring Option +2:   170-180
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   8 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   68.0
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE PRO
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Lowered -50mm
(SKU: 46BM18-P4142-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -50
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   372.0
Spring Rate Standard:   55 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   60-180
Spring Option -1:   50-180
Spring Option +2:   65-180
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
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:   10
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   55-180
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   83.0
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Sport Chassis | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM18-P4146-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis +25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   410.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Spring Option -2:   130-205
Spring Option +1:   160-205
Spring Option -1:   140-205
Spring Option +2:   170-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   9 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   92.0
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE PRO
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Sport Chassis
(SKU: 46BM18-P4147-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis +25
Seat Height Change (mm):   Sport Chassis
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   396.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   ABS and/or brake lines might be too short
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
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:   12
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   102.0
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Lowered -15mm | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM18-P4149-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Rear
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster:   Electro-hydraulic OEM to be re-used
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -15
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   397.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 3:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Manufacturer Note 2:   Original preload adjuster to be re-used
Spring Option -2:   130-205
Spring Option +1:   160-205
Spring Option -1:   140-205
Spring Option +2:   170-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   12 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic, Original to be re-used
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   79.0
Type Code:   eX-CHANGE PRO
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Front | Lowered -15mm
(SKU: 46BM18-P4150-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -15
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   383.0
Spring Rate Standard:   50 N/mm
Spring Option +1:   55-205
Spring Option -1:   48-205
Spring Option +2:   60-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   14
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   50-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   89.0
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Factory lowered | EPA
(SKU: 46BM18-P4817-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):   Factory Lowered
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm):   394.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   130-205
Spring Option +1:   160-205
Spring Option -1:   140-205
Spring Option +2:   170-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   13
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   13
Spring Preload Setting:   10 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   75
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1250 GS

Rear | Standard Height | EPA
(SKU: 46BM18-P4829-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):   402.0
Spring Rate Standard:   150 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   130-205
Spring Option +1:   160-205
Spring Option -1:   140-205
Spring Option +2:   170-205
Manufacturer Note 1:   OEM mudguard (#33548532478) can be mounted
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas with reservoir
Rebound Adjuster Position:   Cable exit (0 deg)
Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
High-speed Compression Adjuster Position:   12
Spring Preload Setting:   10 (EPA on min position)
Preload Adjustment:   Electro-hydraulic
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   46
Suspension Unit Type:   Shock
Fitted Spring:   150-205
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   83
Type Code:   eX-PERIENCE
 

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