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About TracTive Suspension
TracTive Suspension was established in June 2010 after WP Suspension moved from The Netherlands to Austria. The ex-WP core development team used this opportunity to start TracTive Suspension.
TracTive has, in one place, everything that is needed for electronic suspension prototypes – experienced staff, shock absorber components, control units, sensor, actuators and algorithms.
TracTive works on projects from concept phase to release-for-production, including supplier selection, pre-production series, engineering and ride work.
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X-CITE Shocks
+ Electronic eX-CITE Shocks
The X-CITE shock is the first upgrade for riders who want improved suspension. Each shock has a damping setting specifically developed for its application, and the spring is selected for the rider’s weight and intended use.
Technical Highlights
- Emulsion or separated oil & gas*
- CNC-machined high-quality materials
- Plug & Play electronic damping*
- Manual, hydraulic or electronic preload adjuster*
* Depending on the application
Intended Use
The X-CITE shock is equipped with a separation piston to separate damping oil from pressurised nitrogen gas. As the damping piston is moving in oil only, this creates more stable behaviour. For applications where there is no room for a separated gas chamber or when a very smooth initial movement is more important, an emulsion of damping oil and nitrogen gas is used.
The spring preload can be set for the loading. The preload adjuster has a large adjustment range and supports the highest loads. The rebound adjuster affects rebound damping and compression damping in a natural balance. Every adjustment brings a noticeable change in damping level.
The electronic eX-CITE fits Plug & Play applications. Damping is controlled by the motorbike’s control unit and original handlebar buttons.
X-PERIENCE & X-CELLENT Shocks
+ Electronic eX-PERIENCE & eX-CELLENT Shocks
High performance shocks for demanding riders. The X‑PERIENCE is developed for adventure motorbikes where the X‑CELLENT is developed for road and sport bikes.
Technical Highlights
- External reservoir for optimal cooling
- High- & low-speed compression adjustment
- Plug & Play electronic damping*
- Manual, hydraulic or electronic preload adjustment*
* Depending on the application
Intended Use
Both shocks have an external reservoir with separated damping oil and nitrogen gas. The reservoir is forged from one piece of aluminium and large oil channels offer minimal flow restriction. High oil capacity and a large cooling area keep the oil temperature low, which results in thermal stability and long-lasting fade free performance.
The high- and low-speed compression adjusters offer fine tuning possibilities. The robustness of the preload adjuster supports rides in the toughest conditions. The large adjustment range can compensate large load changes.
The X-PERIENCE has a damping setting for adventure motorbikes where the X-CELLENT shock has a sportier road setup and is equipped with a top out spring. A top out spring creates suspended negative travel, allowing the shock to move easier at maximum extension during hard braking, which keeps the bike more stable.
The electronic eX-PERIENCE and eX-CELLENT fit Plug & Play applications. Damping is controlled by the motorbike’s control unit while fine adjustments can be done manually with the dual compression adjusters.
X-TREME Shocks
+ Electronic eX-TREME Shocks
Top of the line shocks and the ultimate choice for Adventure riders who require maximum off-road performance and durability.
Technical Highlights
- PDSII anti-bottoming
- External reservoir for optimal cooling
- Plug-&-Play electronic damping*
- Manual, hydraulic or electronic preload adjustment*
* Depending on the application
Intended Use
In addition to the X-PERIENCE shocks, the X-TREME shocks are equipped with a Position Dependent Damping System (PDSII) which resists bottoming.
At the end of the compression stroke, a second damping piston enters a cup and creates an additional damping level. It effectively is a cushion that absorbs high compression energy and prevents hard bottoming of the shock absorber. This happens only at high suspension speeds during the compression stroke. The bottoming impacts on the motorbike chassis are minimised leading to less stress on other components and increased comfort and safety.
The electronic eX-TREME fits Plug & Play applications. Damping is controlled by the motorbike’s control unit while fine adjustments can be done manually with the dual compression adjusters.
X-CHANGE Shocks
+ Electronic eX-CHANGE Shocks
X-CHANGE is a modular suspension upgrade solution which combines TracTive high-end components with original parts.
X-CHANGE
- Emulsion or separated oil & gas
- CNC-machined high-quality materials
- Rebound adjustable
X-CHANGE PRO/ST
- External reservoir for optimal cooling
- High- & low-speed compression adjustment
X-CHANGE PRO PDS
- PDSII anti-bottoming
Intended Use
More motorbikes come with an Electronic Preload Adjuster (EPA) as standard equipment to adjust the ride height according to the load. The EPA may be located in a specific location on the motorbike where space can be limited. The X‑CHANGE products combine a high-end shock with the original EPA.
The X‑CHANGE shocks are built the same way as our other products with one exception: the shock absorber tube is made from a high strength steel. This allows the outside diameter of the tube to be compatible with the original EPA and to accommodate the 46mm high flow TracTive piston.
The X-CHANGE range has a similar line-up as our other products.
For motorbikes with electronic damping, the eX‑CHANGE fits Plug & Play applications. Damping is controlled by the motorbike’s control unit and original handlebar buttons.
X-TREME & X-CELLENT Cartridges
+ Electronic eX-TREME & eX-CELLENT Cartridges
High-performance cartridges for demanding riders. X‑TREME and X‑CELLENT are similarly built with a different rider in mind. Where the X‑TREME was designed for both on-road and adventure, the X‑CELLENT is on-road focused.
Technical Highlights
- 35mm piston diameter
- Closed damping system
- CNC machined high quality materials
- Plug & Play electronic damping available*
* Depending on the application
Intended Use
The cartridges are designed for ultimate feel and control under varying loads and riding conditions. The cartridges are closed, meaning that the cartridge has specific damping oil and a separated, pressurised nitrogen gas chamber. The largest cartridge piston on the market, with 35mm diameter, ensures a high oil flow and a stable, well-controlled damping behaviour.
The X-TREME cartridge is designed for adventure motorbikes and has a hydraulic end stop to prevent bottoming during hard impacts.
The X-CELLENT cartridge is developed for road and sport bikes. Inside the cartridges are top out springs that create suspended negative travel, allowing the fork to move easier at maximum extension during acceleration. This maximizes grip keeping the bike more stable, improving safety and performance.
The large size of the piston allows the use of the TracTive electronic DDA valve for motorbikes with electronic suspension adjustment.
The electronic eX-TREME and eX-CELLENT cartridges fit Plug & Play with the original connector. Damping is controlled by the motorbike’s control unit and original handlebar buttons.
SHOCK Specifications
TracTive DDA is the world’s fastest valve!
At the core of our electronic dampers is our patented Dynamic Damping Adjustment (DDA) valve. Compared to the factory suspension the TracTive DDA valve has a larger adjustment range and adjusts faster, in only 6-10 milliseconds.
Considering the human brain reacts within 150 milliseconds, you realise what a gamechanger the TracTive DDA valve is compared to all conventional suspension systems. Traction levels in all conditions are vastly improved, maximising the tyre’s contact patch, providing a safer ride and the ability to push your motorbike to limits you wouldn’t have thought possible.
The high- and low-speed compression adjusters offer fine tuning possibilities.
The robustness of the preload adjuster supports rides in the toughest conditions. The large adjustment range can compensate large load changes.
External reservoir with separated damping oil and nitrogen gas. The reservoir is forged from one piece of aluminium and large oil channels offer minimal flow restriction.
High oil capacity and a large cooling area keep the oil temperature low, which results in thermal stability and long-lasting fade free performance.
CARTRIDGE Specifications
