ContiMotion EVO: Continental Unveils New Sport Touring Tyre as the Successor to the ContiMotion
With the ContiMotion EVO, Continental is launching the successor to its popular ContiMotion sport touring tyre. The new tyre combines several product improvements and is aimed at riders who value a balanced combination of riding pleasure, safety and mileage.
“With the ContiMotion EVO, we’re offering a versatile sport touring tyre,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires at Continental. “It combines intuitive handling with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions – all while delivering impressive mileage for everyday use.”
Significant over the ContiMotion
Compared to its predecessor, the ContiMotion EVO offers several technical improvements. New carcass materials provide additional stability and consistency, resulting in enhanced handling and more agile riding dynamics. This is complemented by updated compounds to improve wet and dry performance.
Convincing key product benefits
The ContiMotion EVO stands out thanks to four key features:
- Intuitive handling and great agilityfor a fun riding experience. Continental’s EasyHandling technology and an optimised tyre construction deliver predictable steering
- Strong confidence through reliable grip in both dry and wet conditions– thanks to an optimised hybrid silica tread compound.
- High mileage and long-lasting performancethanks to its advanced compound and dedicated pattern.
- High-speed stability, enabled by the ZeroDegree steel-belt construction and new carcass
“The ContiMotion EVO has been upgraded in key areas without losing the fundamental renowned qualities of its predecessor,” explained Christoph Ettenhuber. “Riders benefit from a tire that is noticeably more agile.”
Positioning in the sport touring segment
The ContiMotion EVO is designed for both sporty weekend riders as well as touring enthusiasts. 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.
“The ContiMotion EVO is compatible with a wide range of popular naked bikes, roadsters and modern classics,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tyres at Continental.
Available sizes starting in September 2026
| Position | Tire size | Available starting |
| Front | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL | September 2026 |
| Rear | 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL | September 2026 |
| Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL | September 2026 |
| Rear | 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL | November 2026 |
ContiMotion EVO and ContiMotion can be combined with each other.
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(original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk)
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For more info head to the official Continental website continental-tires.com/products/motorcycle/
About Continental
Continental AG, a German multinational manufacturing company headquartered in Hanover, Germany. Continental is a leading tyre manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated
sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer and smarter. Its premium portfolio
encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and speciality tyres as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tyre retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental’s tyre division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
