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Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:30 pm
by David.
Continental have introduced the new ContiRoad to their range of sport touring tyres, https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires

Continental ContiRoad Sport Touring Tires Review, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQPIckKEGc

The above video suggests that the ContiRoad is marketed to sit between the RoadAttack 3 and ContiMotion.

Haven't found a pair deal but look like bought separately, they'll be around £240.

Front, https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop ... e_Shopping

Rear, https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop ... e_Shopping

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:23 pm
by PatM
It seems they're not marketed for heavier sport tour bike like the RT?
I don't see them in their recommended section for 1200 RT bikes.

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:02 am
by David.
Having used non-recommended Michelin Pilot Road 1's on a Camhead without experiencing any problems, are tyres marketed for heavy weight bikes really necessary.

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 3:20 pm
by Our Gee
I suppose it all depends on what you call heavy. Compared to the two K1200LT’s I owned (353kg dry weight) my RT is quite nimble.
Also, like David I have never had a problem with non Heavy Weight Specific, ie GT spec, tyres. In fact I prefer the normal spec tyres for a more compliment ride.

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 3:43 pm
by David.
My next pair of tyres may well be Michelin Pilot Road 2. A version code "B" is specified for the rear, now not available, it wouldn't stop me using them.

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:44 pm
by beemerboy9
David. wrote: Continental have introduced the new ContiRoad to their range of sport touring tyres, https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires

Continental ContiRoad Sport Touring Tires Review, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQPIckKEGc

The above video suggests that the ContiRoad is marketed to sit between the RoadAttack 3 and ContiMotion.

Haven't found a pair deal but look like bought separately, they'll be around £240.

Front, https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&typ=R-418371&partner=1&m_s=1&partner=1&Country=UK&ID=sea_rd_uk_Froogle_Shopping

Rear, https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&typ=R-418375&partner=1&m_s=1&partner=1&Country=UK&ID=sea_rd_uk_Froogle_Shopping

Continental describe the Contiroad as a budget tyre, which will be probably have been made in the Far East compared to the German-made RoadAttack. So there will be compromises, but it could be doubtful that one would notice them in everyday riding.

Re: Continental - ContiRoad Tyres

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:29 am
by Our Gee
beemerboy9 wrote:
Continental describe the Contiroad as a budget tyre, which will be probably have been made in the Far East compared to the German-made RoadAttack. So there will be compromises, but it could be doubtful that one would notice them in everyday riding.

Country of Manufacture Code for this tyre is MY
I note that the Continental description includes the wording "Engineered" in Germany, which sounds like designed and specified. Mind you that wouldn't bother me. I've been using Korean tyres on my car for the last 40,000 miles and they are great.