You probably remember Continental tires as original fitments to BMWs way back when. Durable? Certainly. Grippy? Hardly. But that has all changed.
; function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
Continental has now dramatically re-entered the world
of motorcycling with its new “Road Attack” range of radial tires claiming that
their 12 percent larger contact patch delivers not just better grip but also
increased mileage. Needless to say, I was skeptical whether the Continentals
would perform. Mounted on our long-term test Yamaha FZ-1 at the recommended
42psi rear, 38psi front, the Continental claims proved to be absolutely
justified. With no changes to the suspension, I found turn-in to be quick and
sure. Coupled with excellent feedback and total front-end confidence, I was able
to push deeper into corners than before. Despite deliberately hard throttle
inputs the rear never even gave a hint of breakaway and the Yamaha’s excellent
handling was unaffected. With a tire that clearly delivers in the performance
department I was astounded to ride more than 3,000 miles before they needed
replacing—and that included a track day! Continental has moved dramatically
closer to the Holy Grail of sport motorcycle tire development: performance and
durability in the same package. (Click image to enlarge)