ROAD ATTACK 3
CONTINENTAL
RANKING: #4 Sport Touring Tire
Tire Description
Performance oriented pattern design for better drainage in wet conditions. More improved wet grip due to an optimized compound. The EasyHandling technology bestows the tire with linear handling even if stabilizing gyroscopic forces are nominal (e.g. when turning). Simultaneously, accuracy and groundingfeeling are improved at benchmark level – applies to all riding situations in this segment. Comfortable and easy for all demands, whether on long rides or winding roads. Balanced characteristics from the first to the last mile. TractionSkin, a revolutionary new micro-rough tread surface, virtually puts an end to tire break-in. This is possible due to a new mold coating technology which eliminates the need for tire-release agents. MultiGrip makes it possible to use a homogenous grip grading with a single compound thanks to temperature controlled curing of the tire during the production process.
PROS:
Handling
Great in dry
CONS:
Mixed reviews on wet handling
Overall Review
The Continental Road Attack 3 is a well rated tire. Mileage is slightly lower than competitors but it is still praised by riders.
Reviews by Source
49 reviews. 4.9 of 5 stars. On a 2012 R1200GS, have over 7k miles, no complaints. On a Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT, got over 16k miles, great grip in wet and dry, don't scallop, on their second set.. On a 2018 Triumph Bonneville T120, made a great difference in handling, more easily falls into corners, feels more planted. On a Nighthawk 750, felt like was riding more in the bike vs on the bike.
8 reviews, 4.6 of 5 stars. One rider says has more front end control. On a BMW K1600 GT, great in wet and dry, at 9k still have tread left. Another says the tires installed easily, slightly noisy, great grip.
4 reviews, 4.8 of 5 stars. One rider likes the Continental Road Attack 3 similar to the Michelin Pilot Road 3 and 4. Another got 9k miles of sporty riding, never a traction issue. On a 2016 BMW R1200RS, have tried a variety of tires and come back to Continental Road Attack 3, consistently get 5k miles, handles the best with these tires.
