[7SAUMSNIPER]

I only weigh 150lbs with all my gear. I can't even begin to get the proper sag with the factory springs. I need to get a suspension that I can setup for my weight and use. I tried to read most of the posts but there didn't seem to be much feedback, so I was looking for some current information from a user. Thank You

 

[BMW_388]

TracTive vs Ohlins For 2018-2019 S1000RR

you will spend alot of money in the end to get the OEM suspension to work. However if that is the goal, then that is the way. RCK3 / Hp power maps will be required if you are to leave the DDC suspension then you can adjust on a 200 point scale. Then Ktech can rework the rear shock.

The Ohlins will cost about $5000 also front and rear if you buy it all brand new and custom setup to your weight.

So define your goals better.

 

[Alex_UK]

In the UK we can get lighter springs for the SACHS suspension on the Gen3.

The Marzocchi on the Gen4 not so much.

The ohlins Nix30 cartridges and ttx shock often appear for sale 2nd hand. I bought at setup for £1200 GBP then spent £400 on getting installed with the right springs/shims/oil for my weight. I then sold the hardware for £1200 6 years later.

Net cost, £800 (cost the same to remove the ddc and fit the ohlins as it did to put the ddc back in)

So for me the Ohlins is a no brainer. But I was happy to search for 2nd hand.

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[7SAUMSNIPER]

TracTive vs Ohlins For 2018-2019 S1000RR

you will spend alot of money in the end to get the OEM suspension to work. However if that is the goal, then that is the way. RCK3 / Hp power maps will be required if you are to leave the DDC suspension then you can adjust on a 200 point scale. Then Ktech can rework the rear shock.

The Ohlins will cost about $5000 also front and rear if you buy it all brand new and custom setup to your weight.

So define your goals better.

I was hoping to find someone with some personal recent experience with either system. I realize that the TracTive would retain the BMW electronics and adjustability and the Ohlins would require manual adjustments and need some electronics to close the BMW factory circuits. I have absolutely no interest in Ktect products.

 

[BMW_388]

If you want to use the DDC electronics and have the full adjustability, I can do that for you.

If you want the Ohlins and turn off the DDC electronics, I can do that also.

I said that KTech rebuild the OEM DDC rear shock. It would not be a KTech replacement. They one of few that even offers the service in the USA.

As to experience, I put the DDC to the full test on my 2015. I had GPS by corner, and has real time suspension adjustments via RCK3 software. It take alot of work to get to that point of the ECU controlling the DDC. I never did DDC on my 2018, as I decided to start it with the Ohlins front and rear and never did put the DDC back on it.

You still have not outlined your actual goals with the bike. You want to street race on curves, or road race on closed course tracks, or drag race on track, or roll race on the street. There are many applications I help setup for people.

 

[Ravenbravo]

You could start eating more

 

[Piper]

I am using Tractive front/rear on a 2020 race-bike.
Not the same year model you have but the suspension is very good and you retain the DDC control, with extra hi/lo speed manual comp damping on the rear shock.

I've previously used Ohlins, on a Yamaha R1, and it is just as good if not better in my very subjective opinion

 

[BMW_388]

The K46 vs the K67 have completely different activation of hydaulics. The K67 is somewhat better stock for stock in comparison is very actuate feeling.

 

[Piper]

Standard DDC on the K67 is certainly better than the K46.
However the cornering conditions that generate a vague feeling from the DDC is pretty much the same for both machines.
On the K67 the Tractive eliminates that vague feeling. Did not try it on the K46.

 

[Sal R1]

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