DDA / Plug & Travel Suspension Set for BMW R1200GS LC / R1250GS (2017-)

If your current suspension feels spongy, worn out, too soft or just not up to par, it's time to replace your shocks with dynamic suspension from Touratech Plug & Travel! Upgrading your bike's suspension is the most dramatic upgrade you can make to your R1250GS (LC), R1250GS ADV. / R1200GS (LC), R1200GS (LC) ADV. The first Plug & Play suspension system for the R1250GS or ADV. water-cooled R1200GS or ADV. with dynamic suspension, Touratech Plug & Travel is fully integrated into the stock wiring system, giving you all the same controls and adjustments you've come to love. On top of that, the suspension Touratech adds high and low speed compression damping adjustment along with many other features that will ensure your suspension will go the distance no matter the load or terrain.

Why do I need this?

Motorcycle manufacturers' original shock absorbers: The shock absorbers found on new motorcycles are designed to be economical and fit the needs of a 77-kilogram rider with an average of 15 pounds of luggage. As a result, they often meet the minimum standard for function. The performance of a stock shock absorber often does not respond with the performance that is expected. Under heavy loads, the stock suspension "collapses" easily and does not offer sufficient damping or preload adjustment range. They are not repairable and, under heavy loads, are prone to seal overheating and other failures. The rider often feels the motorcycle "too soft" and it does not handle properly. The OEM dynamic suspension found on the water-cooled R1200GS uses a valving system designed for automotive shock absorbers, and is not reactive enough to give the motorcycle the traction and comfort it needs.

After market shocks: Most after market shocks are made with performance in mind, but are not designed for use on a fully loaded touring motorcycle. Most can only support the rider's weight and do not offer good handling or have adequate preload adjustment. They are also not durable enough to go the distance on a fully loaded touring motorcycle. Shock absorbers Touratech Plug & Travel DDA are fully compatible with the complex computer system of BMW. You won't have to worry about splicing wires or error codes with the suspension of Touratech.

Main Features:

Dynamic and semi-active cushioningDamping characteristics change in real time as driving conditions and speed change to give you the most accurate damping setting for your current situation in milliseconds.

Specific valve for motorcyclesThe original shock absorber uses an automotive style valve that is too slow and requires too much movement to activate. The shock absorber Touratech features the first patented, class-specific motorcycle valve that can react quickly to even the smallest changes in motion; perfect for an adventure bike.

Plug & Play: fully compatible with the stock controls and operating modes of your BMW Water-cooled R1250GS, R1200GS and GSA with dynamic suspension. Simply replace your original shock absorber with Touratech Plug & Travel, connect the connectors to the factory wiring and you are ready to go.

Large piston diameter: 46 mm oversized damping piston for cooler temperatures and reliable performance. Compared to the 36 mm piston, our can more efficiently reduce working load and operating temperatures

Remote tankThe dynamic shock absorber Touratech features 30% more front end capacity and 60% more rear reserve capacity than the original suspension from BMW. This piggy-back style remote reservoir, made of high-strength aluminum, is designed to keep fluid cool and ensures pressure stability in the shock, resulting in better performance. The increased oil capacity results in longer service life.

The Touratech DDA Suspension / Plug & Travel Suspension is the absolute leader in chassis technology for your BMW R1200GS (LC) with equipment BMW DDC. The Premium shock absorber tube has been designed with all the functionalities for long trips with a lot of luggage, the DDA shock absorber tube can be used on all types of road surfaces, even on unpaved trails. This DDA shock absorber tube / Plug and play from Touratech Suspension only needs to be replaced with the DDC shock absorber tube from BMW. The sockets and switches on the handlebars are still used as usual. Because the suspension of Touratech is integrated into the motorcycle through the original control device of BMW. You can then continue to use the display settings of the BMW for the different driving modes and load adaptations. The suspension of Touratech is now ready for her adventures. She just needs to get on the road.

Adjustable high-speed and low-speed dampingHigh Speed Compression Damping: Separate settings for high speed and low speed compression damping allow complete control of damping tuning to give you the precise handling characteristics you want in any condition. This allows you to control how the bike handles in a high-speed corner to how it behaves while soaking up a bump.

Floating piston superiority: the suspension Touratech uses a floating piston design that offers the best damping performance because it physically separates the nitrogen gas from the oil. Most shock absorbers use oil emulsion damping that allows the oil to mix with the nitrogen gas in a foaming process that essentially "thins" the oil and prevents the shock from working properly. When the oil is "foamed," the motorcycle easily bottoms out and also rises too quickly, resulting in erratic handling and an unstable ride.

With the floating piston design of suspension Touratech, there's a physical separation of oil gas and nitrogen, which means you can ride rough roads all day long and enjoy consistently high performance. Why buy a shock whose performance gets worse the more you ride it? Before you invest in a new suspension for your R1200GS, make sure it has a floating piston design.

Stainless steel bushings: while many shock absorbers use aluminum bushings where the shock absorber is mounted to the motorcycle, Touratech Suspension uses high-strength, non-corrosive stainless steel. This creates a strong, rigid connection that is important for loaded touring motorcycles. Stainless steel bushings protect against corrosion and seizure and offer low maintenance and longer life.

This Suspension Touratech DDA / Plug & Travel Suspension is manufactured with the same precision components and elements that have already proven their worth in our shock absorber tubes, tested over thousands of kilometers in the harshest conditions. The heart of this suspension is the high-performance DDA valve developed and patented by Tractive. Thanks to this, the damping can be adapted to any driving situation within tenths of a second. Our shock absorber tubes, which are subjected to high stresses during long journeys, have a larger piston diameter and thus a larger oil volume. As a result, they have better cooling and a higher damping frequency. The shock absorber tube and the suspension itself are therefore more stable and the seals do not suffer as much.

Low friction sealThe "backbone" of our seals virtually eliminates frictional interference in damping activity. In other shock absorbers, the seals deform as damping pressure increases and cause clogging in the shaft. Suspension Touratech is equipped with a patented low-friction seal that is backed by a Teflon back-up ring. This Teflon "backbone" prevents the seal from deforming and eliminates clogging at the shaft, even at high pressures. The result is better performance, greater reliability and longer service life, even in harsh environments.

Oversized high strength shaft: the suspension Touratech uses a 16 mm high-strength chrome-molybium steel alloy.

Aluminum shock tube body: some manufacturers use a steel body to reduce cost. The suspension Touratech uses cold-forged 6082 T6 aluminum to make the tube lighter, stronger and more durable. It also dissipates heat 30% more effectively than steel, resulting in more stable and predictable damping that offers better handling and a smoother ride. A cooler body will also have more consistent damping and a longer service life.

Custom springs: the suspension Touratech is available in a range of springs so that we can make sure your shock absorber has the right spring rate for your application.

Fully repairable: the entire suspension of Touratech is fully repairable and can be customized or rebuilt by Touratech-Spain or any qualified suspension technician.

Comparison chart between OEM suspension of BMW and dynamic suspension Touratech Plug & Travel:

Scope of supply:

- Shock absorber tube ready to mount
- Homologation documentation
- Installation instructions / User's manual

Do you have any questions? We will be pleased to advise you personally.

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