BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Fix ageing BMW ESA shocks with rebuildable TracTive, Ohlins and YSS replacements. These ESA-compatible shock absorbers restore damping precision, reduce fault codes and deliver sharper handling with smoother comfort while retaining Comfort, Sport and Dynamic electronics functions. TracTive's patented DDA valve reacts up to 20x faster than conventional valves to maintain precise damping in milliseconds.

Restore ESA control and long-term serviceability

Replace failing ESA units with rebuildable TracTive, Ohlins or YSS dampers
Improved stability, traction and predictable cornering feedback
Full ESA compatibility - no coding tricks or warning lights
Serviceable internals for revalve and rebuild instead of full replacement

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching shocks with Suspension Tools for fitment and setup.

Shop BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Browse TracTive, Ohlins and YSS ESA-compatible shocks to restore ride quality and confident control.

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TracTive eX-CITE + EPA BMW R1200GS 2010-2012 Rear Shock Discontinued Final stock

Rear |
(SKU: 46BM04-S1756-TR-WP)

Position (Front or Rear): Rear

Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic

Shock Options - Hydraulic Preload Adjuster: Electro-hydraulic

Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height

Type Code: eX-CITE

$2,895.00
1 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1200 GS

Front | Lowered -25mm
(SKU: 46BM13-P4118-TR)

Position (Front or Rear): Front

Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic & Compression High + Low Speed

Seat Height Change (mm): Lowered -25

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

Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 13

High-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 13

Spring Preload Setting: 9

Preload Adjustment: Mechanical

Spring Type: Linear, included

Piston Diameter (mm): 46

Suspension Unit Type: Shock

Fitted Spring: 50-205

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 86.0

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

$2,360.60
2 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1200 GS Discontinued Final stock

Rear | Lowered -25mm | EPA
(SKU: 46BM13-P4717-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): Lowered -25

Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 394.0

Spring Rate Standard: 150 N/mm

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 74.0

Fitted Spring: 150-205

$3,995.00
5 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1200 GS Discontinued Final stock

Rear | Standard Height | EPA
(SKU: 46BM13-P4729-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

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 82.0

Fitted Spring: 150-205

$3,995.00
4 In Stock

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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM14-P1147-TR)

Position (Front or Rear): Front

Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic

Seat Height Change (mm): Standard Height

Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 398.0

Spring Rate Standard: 55 N/mm

Spring Option -2: 48-205

Spring Option +1: 60-205

Spring Option -1: 50-205

Spring Option +2: 65-205

Damping System: Emulsion oil/gas

Rebound Adjuster Position: Cable exit (180 deg)

Spring Preload Setting: 13

Preload Adjustment: Mechanical

Spring Type: Linear, included

Piston Diameter (mm): 46

Suspension Unit Type: Shock

Fitted Spring: 55-205

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 103.0

Type Code: eX-CITE

$1,633.50
3 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM14-P4147-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): 398.0

Spring Rate Standard: 55 N/mm

Spring Option -2: 48-205

Spring Option +1: 60-205

Spring Option -1: 50-205

Spring Option +2: 65-205

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: 13

Preload Adjustment: Mechanical

Spring Type: Linear, included

Piston Diameter (mm): 46

Suspension Unit Type: Shock

Fitted Spring: 55-205

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 99.0

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

$2,360.60
3 In Stock

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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

$1,633.50
3 In Stock

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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Front | Lowered -25mm
(SKU: 46BM18-P1140-TR-01)

Position (Front or Rear): Front

Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic

Seat Height Change (mm): Lowered -25

Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 389.0

Spring Rate Standard: 55 N/mm

Spring Option -2: 48-205

Spring Option +1: 60-205

Spring Option -1: 50-205

Spring Option +2: 65-205

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: 55-205

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 96.0

Type Code: eX-CITE

$1,633.50
3 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Rear | Standard Height | EPA
(SKU: 46BM19-P4703-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): 395.0

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

Damping System: Separated oil/gas with reservoir

Rebound Adjuster Position: Cable exit (180 deg)

Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10

High-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10

Spring Preload Setting: 14 (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): 86.0

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

$3,634.40
2 In Stock

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Tractive eX-PERIENCE Shock BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Rear | Standard Height | EPA
(SKU: 46BM19-P4703-TR-01)

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): 395.0

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

Damping System: Separated oil/gas with reservoir

Rebound Adjuster Position: Cable exit (180 deg)

Low-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10

High-speed Compression Adjuster Position: 10

Spring Preload Setting: 14 (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): 86

Type Code: eX-PERIENCE

$3,634.40
2 In Stock

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BMW ESA Delete Cancelation Kit Tractive CDC L750

(SKU: 90800001S1-TR)

$385.00
1 In Stock

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

$1,633.50
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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 RT

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 38BM14-P1153-TR-01)

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): 72.0

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 71

Type Code: eX-CITE

$1,633.50
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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

$1,633.50
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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1250 RT

Front | Lowered -25mm
(SKU: 38BM14-P1154-TR-01)

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

$1,633.50
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Tube L167 M53x1.5

Components
(SKU: 46030191)

$304.92
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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 GS

Front | Lowered -25mm
(SKU: 46BM13-P1118-TR)

Position (Front or Rear): Front

Damping Adjustment Type: Electronic

Seat Height Change (mm): Lowered -25

Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm): 379.0

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: 9

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

$1,633.50
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Tractive eX-CITE Shock BMW R 1200 GS

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 46BM13-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: 9

Preload Adjustment: Mechanical

Spring Type: Linear, included

Piston Diameter (mm): 46

Suspension Unit Type: Shock

Fitted Spring: 50-205

Stroke Metal to Metal (mm): 95.0

Type Code: eX-CITE

$1,633.50
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Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1200 GS

Rear | Lowered -25mm | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM13-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): Lowered -25

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

$2,724.70
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Tractive eX-CHANGE PRO Shock BMW R 1200 GS

Rear | Standard Height | EPA OEM
(SKU: 46BM13-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

$2,724.70
Custom Order

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BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Restore ESA control and long-term serviceability

Replace failing ESA units with rebuildable TracTive, Ohlins or YSS dampers
Improved stability, traction and predictable cornering feedback
Full ESA compatibility - no coding tricks or warning lights
Serviceable internals for revalve and rebuild instead of full replacement

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching shocks with Suspension Tools for fitment and setup.

Shop BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Browse TracTive, Ohlins and YSS ESA-compatible shocks to restore ride quality and confident control.

BMW ESA Compatible Replacement Motorcycle Shock Absorbers

BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Restore ESA control and long-term serviceability

Recommended Pairings

Shop BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

Restore ESA control and long-term serviceability

Recommended Pairings

Shop BMW ESA Compatible Shocks

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