eX-Cellent Electronic Fork Cartridge Kits

Teknik eX-CELLENT Fork Cartridge Kit

eX-CELLENT Fork Cartridge Kit

These premium performance closed fork cartridges were developed for the tarmac-tearing road & race S1000RR and adapted to suit BMW sport and touring derivatives. They replace the stock ESA electronic damping control sets as a plug-and-play swap with no loss of features or dashboard error messages.

High-flow closed-cartridge replacement for BMW ESA forks

  • Full plug-and-play replacement for ESA electronic damping with retained on-bike functionality
  • Expanded compression & rebound adjustability plus manual spring preload tuning and multiple spring rates to suit rider weight
  • Largest valving pistons at 35mm for high oil flow and stable behaviour across temperatures; internal bore accepts advanced electrical adjusters
  • Top-out springs, hydraulic damper bottoming stop and de-aeration screw; fully rebuildable for workshop servicing and tuning

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching these cartridges with Suspension Tools or book workshop servicing for setup and tuning tips found in our DIY damping tuning guide.

Shop eX-CELLENT Fork Cartridge Kit

Browse eX-CELLENT fork cartridge kits for BMW sport and touring models to improve damping control and ride stability.

13 Products Found
Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM14-P8370-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   8.5-230
Spring Option +1:   10.0-230
Spring Option -1:   9.0-230
Air Chamber - Street:   105
Cartridge Length (mm):   672 (690)
Spring Option +2:   10.5-230
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 14, SPL 17 +7,5/-5
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-230
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   115.0
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 RR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 RR

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM15-P8376-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard:   10.0 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   9.0-230
Spring Option +1:   10.5-230
Spring Option -1:   9.5-230
Air Chamber - Street:   105
Cartridge Length (mm):   672.0 (690)
Spring Option +2:   11-230
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 14, SPL 17 +7,5/-5
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   10.0-230
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   115.0
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM15-P8377-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 Maximum:   10.5-208
Spring Option +1:   9.0-280
Spring Option -1:   8.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   90
Cartridge Length (mm):   802.5 (820)
Spring Option +2:   9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping Feature:   Hydraulic end-stop
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 10, SPL 10 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-280
Notes:   Hydraulic end-stop
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   146.5
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Front | Factory lowered
(SKU: 35BM15-P8392-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Factory Lowered
Spring Rate Standard:   8.5 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   7.5-280
Spring Option +1:   9.0-280
Spring Option -1:   8.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   70
Cartridge Length (mm):   766.0 (783.5)
Spring Option +2:   9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping Feature:   Hydraulic end-stop
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 11, SPL 11 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-280
Notes:   Hydraulic end-stop
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   115.5
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 RR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 RR

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM20-P8313-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   8.5-280
Spring Option +1:   10.0-280
Spring Option -1:   9.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   90
Cartridge Length (mm):   710.0
Spring Option +2:   10.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 8, SPL 8 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   120.0
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   129
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM20-P8314-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:   7.5-330
Spring Option +1:   9.0-330
Spring Option -1:   8.0-330
Air Chamber - Street:   120
Cartridge Length (mm):   809.0 (after spring)
Spring Option +2:   9.5-330
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 14, SPL 12 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-330
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   148.0
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 XR

Front | Lowered -30mm
(SKU: 35BM20-P8319-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -30
Spring Rate Standard:   8.5 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   7.5-280
Spring Option +1:   9.0-280
Spring Option -1:   8.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   110
Cartridge Length (mm):   779.0
Spring Option +2:   9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 15, SPL 11
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   117.0
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM20-P8335-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   8.5-280
Spring Option +1:   10.0-280
Spring Option -1:   9.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   100
Cartridge Length (mm):   710.0
Spring Option +2:   10.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 10, SPL 6 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   120.0
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   140
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 R

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 R

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM20-P8335-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Standard Height
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Spring Option -2:   8.5-280
Spring Option +1:   10.0-280
Spring Option -1:   9.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   100
Cartridge Length (mm):   710.0
Spring Option +2:   10.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 8, SPL 8 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   120.0
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   140
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW S 1000 R

Front | Lowered -20mm
(SKU: 35BM20-P8336-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -20
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   8.5-230
Spring Option +1:   10.0-230
Spring Option -1:   9.0-230
Air Chamber - Street:   100
Cartridge Length (mm):   690.0
Spring Option +2:   10.5-230
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 10, SPL 10 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-230
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   120
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 R

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 R

Front | Lowered -20mm
(SKU: 35BM20-P8336-TR-01)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -20
Length Change (mm):   Lowered -20mm
Spring Rate Standard:   9.5 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   8.5-230
Spring Option +1:   10.0-230
Spring Option -1:   9.0-230
Air Chamber - Street:   100
Cartridge Length (mm):   690
Spring Option +2:   10.5-230
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 10, SPL 10 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   9.5-230
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   120
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 XR

Front | Standard Height
(SKU: 35BM24-P8350-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
Air Chamber - Street:   110
Cartridge Length (mm):   797.0 (after spring)
Spring Option +2:   9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 12, SPL 10 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   136
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 XR

Tractive eX-TREME Fork Cartridge kit BMW M 1000 XR

Front | Lowered -30mm
(SKU: 35BM24-P8370-TR)
Position (Front or Rear):   Front
Damping Adjustment Type:   Electronic
Seat Height Change (mm):   Lowered -30
Spring Rate Standard:   8.5 N/mm
Manufacturer Note 2:   Side and/or center stand might be too long
Spring Option -2:   7.5-280
Spring Option +1:   9.0-280
Spring Option -1:   8.0-280
Air Chamber - Street:   95
Cartridge Length (mm):   767.0 (after spring)
Spring Option +2:   9.5-280
Manufacturer Note 1:   Fork oil included
Damping System:   Separated oil/gas
Spring Preload Setting:   P&P 11, SPL 10 +12/-0
Preload Adjustment:   Mechanical
Spring Type:   Linear, included
Piston Diameter (mm):   35
Suspension Unit Type:   Cartridge kit
Fitted Spring:   8.5-280
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm):   106
Type Code:   eX-TREME
 

eX-CELLENT Fork Cartridge Kit

These premium performance closed fork cartridges were developed for the tarmac-tearing road & race S1000RR and adapted to suit BMW sport and touring derivatives. They replace the stock ESA electronic damping control sets as a plug-and-play swap with no loss of features or dashboard error messages.

High-flow closed-cartridge replacement for BMW ESA forks

  • Full plug-and-play replacement for ESA electronic damping with retained on-bike functionality
  • Expanded compression & rebound adjustability plus manual spring preload tuning and multiple spring rates to suit rider weight
  • Largest valving pistons at 35mm for high oil flow and stable behaviour across temperatures; internal bore accepts advanced electrical adjusters
  • Top-out springs, hydraulic damper bottoming stop and de-aeration screw; fully rebuildable for workshop servicing and tuning

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching these cartridges with Suspension Tools or book workshop servicing for setup and tuning tips found in our DIY damping tuning guide.

Shop eX-CELLENT Fork Cartridge Kit

Browse eX-CELLENT fork cartridge kits for BMW sport and touring models to improve damping control and ride stability.