Continental has replaced the ContiMotion, its value-priced sport-touring radial, with the ContiMotion Evo. Three of the four sizes go on sale this month, and the fourth follows in November. Continental has not announced pricing or an on-sale date.
The ContiMotion has been Continental’s entry-level sport-touring tire, aimed at price-sensitive riders, and the Evo doesn’t change that. It is a street radial for riders who split their miles between weekend rides and longer trips, and want one tire that does both without wearing out early.
“The ContiMotion Evo is compatible with a wide range of popular naked bikes, roadsters, and modern classics,” said Continental Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires Christoph Ettenhuber.
What Changed
There are two major changes.
The carcass uses new materials. Continental says they add stability and consistency, which delivers the quicker steering the company claims for the Evo.
The tread compound is also new. Continental calls it an optimized hybrid silica compound, saying it improves wet grip without costing mileage.
Two Named Technologies
Continental attaches two of its house technologies to the Evo. EasyHandling is the company’s term for a construction meant to keep steering predictable when little gyroscopic force holds the bike up, which covers hairpins, parking lots, and slow U-turns.
ZeroDegree is the steel belt under the tread, wound parallel to the tire’s direction of travel rather than at an angle. A belt laid that way resists the centrifugal force trying to expand the tread at speed, which is where the high-speed stability comes from.
“The ContiMotion Evo has been upgraded in key areas without losing the fundamental renowned qualities of its predecessor,” Ettenhuber said. “Riders benefit from a tire that is noticeably more agile.”
Continental says riders can run the Evo and the outgoing ContiMotion together, front and rear, so replacing one worn tire doesn’t require buying a pair.
In our first segment this episode Don Williams takes us for a ride on arguably the most comfortable British take on the American cruiser: the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. It’s a superbly relaxed motorcycle in an equally relaxed state of tune, so while you shouldn’t be swayed by the “Speed” in its name, there’s a lot more to the Speedmaster than you might imagine.
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Now here’s a really cool event you absolutely cannot miss—yes, we’re rapidly approaching the 34th Annual Biketoberfest Rally in Daytona Beach, sunny Florida.Biketoberfest this year runs October 15th through the 18th. Biketoberfest is all about the beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry’s top vendors, bike shows, and motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway. And don’t forget, there are miles of spectacular rides along the famous A1A, the historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. There really is something for everyone here, and almost every event and attraction is free to attend. So, if you want a fun few days out in the Florida sunshine, Biketoberfest really is the place to be. Make sure you download the Biketoberfest mobile App from Apple or Google Play or visit www.biketoberfest.orgfor more details.
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