TECHNOLOGY | TOURATECH SUSPENSION PLUG & TRAVEL EXTREME2 FOR 1300 GS AND ADVENTURE – NEXT LEVEL
PLUG & TRAVEL EXTREME2 FOR R 1300 GS AND ADVENTURE – NEXT LEVEL
Offroad performance combined with the finest, electronically controlled response behaviour characterises the semi-active Plug & Travel Extreme2 suspension struts, which are currently also being developed for the latest generation of boxers.
The Touratech Suspension Plug & Travel Extreme2 electronic suspension will also be available for the BMW R 1300 GS and its sister model Adventure with the semi-active Dynamic ESA suspension from autumn 2025. This will allow adventure riders to penetrate performance areas that are closed off with standard material and enjoy maximum comfort even under difficult conditions on demanding tracks and with high payloads.
Just like the conventional suspension elements, Touratech will also raise the electronic suspension struts to the Extreme2 level as part of an extensive tech upgrade. The numerous improvements include the new damper piston with the low-friction ‘Low Friction’ piston band, an additional steering for the separating piston, an optimised PDS and a two-part compensation reservoir. The new Plug & Travel Extreme2 suspension elements build on this extremely powerful hydraulic basis. Their centrepiece is the patented electronic valve. This varies the oil flow depending on the road surface conditions and thus adjusts the damping properties in real time.
The electronic components have also undergone intensive further development: the Plug & Travel Extreme2 suspension struts for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure will also have a newly developed solution for practical adaptive vehicle height control. When stationary, the machine is significantly lowered so that the feet can reliably reach the ground. As soon as the machine picks up speed, the ride height is reached so that the full suspension travel is available. Shortly before coming to a standstill, the ride height is automatically lowered again. The working range of 30 millimetres on the Plug & Travel Extreme2 suspension struts corresponds to the series, but the adjustment is significantly faster due to the robust design.
In keeping with the ‘Plug & Travel’ claim, the existing plugs are simply reused during installation and operation is carried out as usual using the switches on the handlebars. All riding mode settings are still available.
The components are currently in the development phase and are already being extensively tested internally. The first samples are already being used for training purposes at the Travel Event, and the specialists at Touratech Suspension expect them to be ready for the market in autumn 2025.
THE FACTS: TOURATECH SUSPENSION PLUG & TRAVEL EXTREME2 FOR BMW R 1300 GS / R 1300 GS ADVENTURE
- Simple integration: plug connectors and operating elements are still used
- All riding modes and configurations are retained
- Patented electronic DDA valve for real-time damping adjustment
- Robust design with 46 mm separating piston and large oil volume
- Low-friction damper piston for the finest response behaviour
- Electronic spring preload integrated into the suspension strut housing
- Two-part reservoir with increased oil volume
- Extended adjustment range for compression adjustment in the high and low-speed range
- Fully serviceable
- Touratech setup for travelling with luggage
- Individual adjustment of spring stiffness
The complete line-up of semi-active suspension elements Touratech Suspension Plug & Travel Extreme2 for
BMW R 1300 GS / R 1300 GS Adventure will be available from autumn 2025 here.
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