Continental launches ContiMotion EVO as successor to its ContiMotion sport touring motorcycle tire
Continental has unveiled the ContiMotion EVO, a new sport touring motorcycle tire that replaces the ContiMotion and reaches dealers from September 2026.
- September 2026
- 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
- 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
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What Happened
Continental is launching the ContiMotion EVO, the successor to its popular ContiMotion sport touring tire, with availability starting in September 2026. The new tire combines several product improvements and is aimed at riders who value a balanced combination of riding pleasure, safety and mileage. It is designed for both sporty weekend riders and touring enthusiasts, placing it squarely in the sport touring segment.
- Intuitive handling and great agility for a fun riding experience, delivered by Continental's EasyHandling technology and an optimized tire construction for predictable steering response.
- Strong confidence through reliable grip in both dry and wet conditions, thanks to an optimized hybrid silica tread compound.
- High mileage and long-lasting performance from an advanced compound and a dedicated tread pattern.
- High-speed stability, enabled by the ZeroDegree steel-belt construction and new carcass materials.
“With the ContiMotion EVO, we're offering a versatile sport touring tire. It combines intuitive handling with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions – all while delivering impressive mileage for everyday use.”
Compared with the ContiMotion, the ContiMotion EVO brings new carcass materials that provide additional stability and consistency, resulting in enhanced handling and more agile riding dynamics. Updated compounds improve wet and dry performance. Continental says the tire has been upgraded in key areas without losing the fundamental qualities of its predecessor. Motorcycles that can be equipped with the ContiMotion EVO include, among others, the BMW R12 nineT, the Triumph Daytona 660, the Ducati Supersport 950, the Honda CB 650R, the Suzuki GSX-8TT and the Yamaha MT-09, and the ContiMotion EVO and the existing ContiMotion can be combined with each other.
“The ContiMotion EVO is compatible with a wide range of popular naked bikes, roadsters and modern classics.”
- Front: 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL – available from September 2026
- Rear: 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL – available from September 2026
- Rear: 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL – available from September 2026
- Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL – available from November 2026
Continental unveils the ContiMotion EVO in Hanover, Germany.
The front size 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL and the rear sizes 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL and 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL become available.
The rear size 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL becomes available.
Why this matters
The ContiMotion EVO gives riders of popular naked bikes, roadsters and modern classics a new option in the sport touring segment, which prioritises a balance of riding pleasure, safety and mileage. It also refreshes Continental's motorcycle tire lineup by succeeding the established ContiMotion, with the first sizes available from September 2026.
Terms in This Story
- Sport touring tire
- A motorcycle tire category designed to balance sporty performance with comfort, grip and longevity for everyday riding and touring.
- Tread compound
- The rubber mixture used for a tire's tread, which influences grip, wear and mileage.
- Silica
- A filler material used in tire tread compounds, typically to help grip in wet conditions.
- ZeroDegree steel-belt construction
- A tire construction in which steel belts are laid at a zero-degree angle, a design associated with stability at higher speeds.
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