With the original equipment Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp in short supply, we’re regularly being asked about the best alternative tyre options for the Triumph Bonneville!
Our answer? Well that’s easy; the ContiRoadAttack 3!
Although every major brand makes a cross-ply option for this popular retro bike, Continental are one of the few to make a radial, and they offer several performance advantages thanks to their modern construction.
It’s often been touted that investing in the better tyres is one of the easiest and yet most effective performance upgrades you can make to your bike, and on that note it’s a simple fact that radial tyres offer a much more consistent yet dynamic and engaging riding experience.
But what makes the ContiRoadAttack 3 so special?
A winner of the coveted Motorrad test, the ContiRoadAttack 3 is engineered with their unique Traction Skin, a revolutionary micro-rough tread surface that virtually puts an end to tyre scrubbing-in, made possible due to an ingenious mould coating technology that eliminates the need for tyre release agents.
Continental’s clever MultiGrip technology also creates a dual-compound style tyre from a single piece of rubber which gets gradually softer as you lean the bike over for more progressive handling. This gives the tyre excellent steering response and handling accuracy, while the wear resistant central tread area allows for increased mileage.
These German engineered tyres were developed by Continental’s multiple test-winning team in Korbach, and this ensures the highest performance and quality standards.
The ContiRoadAttack 3 tyre also has a zero degree steel-belted construction which practically eliminates dynamic growth of the tyre at speed, meaning the contact patch remains consistent for more reliable performance. This also guarantees excellent stability at high speeds, while the high silica content of the RainGrip compound gives superior wet grip and increased performance in cold conditions.
