DDA / Plug & Travel Suspension Kit by Touratech Suspension for BMW R1250GS /Adv / R1200GS (LC) /Adv (LC) (2017-)

Main Features Touratech Plug&Travel Suspension

✓ 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 adventure 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 LC and GS Adv LC 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.

✓ Larger piston diameter:46 mm oversized damping piston for cooler temperatures and reliable performance. Compared to the 36 mm piston, this model can more efficiently reduce workload 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.

Touratech DDA Suspension / Plug & Travelisabsolute leader in chassis technologyFor your BMW with equipment BMW DDC. The Premium shock absorber tube has beendesigned with all the functionalities for long trips with a lot of luggage, the shock absorber tube can be used on all types of roads, including stages on unpaved tracks. This shock absorber tube of 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. Becausethe suspension of TouratechIsintegrated into the motorcycleThrough 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 damping

Separate settings for high-speed and low-speed compression damping allow full 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.

ThisSuspension Touratech DDA / Plug & Travel SuspensionIs 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

✓ Front shock absorber Touratech Dynamic DDA.

✓ Rear shock absorber Touratech Dynamic DDA.

✓ Complete wiring harness.

✓ Installation instructions.