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Continental introduces new ContiAttack SM 2 supermoto tire

Continental announced the launch of the new ContiAttack SM 2 supermoto tire. The successor to the popular ContiAttack SM, the new tire has been redesigned and improved in all areas.

Key features of the ContiAttack SM 2 include:

  • Increased tread depth for improved wear and tear
  • High stability and damping for extreme braking, acceleration, and supermoto maneuvers
  • Highly precise handling and performance thanks to Continental's sportiest carcass, inspired by Continental's racing slicks
  • Maximum grip and safety in high lean angles thanks to Continental's GripLimitFeedback technology
  • Shorter warm-up times for immediate confidence from the start, combined with strong grip on wet surfaces thanks to Continental's revolutionary BlackChili compound

The ContiAttack SM 2 will be available in two front and thre rear tire sizes in the first quarter of 2024.

Improved wear and tear

The ContiAttack SM 2 features increased tread depth compared to its predecessor. This provides improved wear and tear, especially on wet surfaces.

High stability and damping

The ContiAttack SM 2 features a new carcass design that provides high stability and damping. This makes it more comfortable to ride and helps to improve handling in extreme conditions.

Highly precise handling and performance

The ContiAttack SM 2 features Continental's sportiest carcass, inspired by Continental's racing slicks. This provides highly precise handling and performance, even at high speeds.

Maximum grip and safety in high lean angles

The ContiAttack SM 2 features Continental's GripLimitFeedback technology. This technology provides feedback to the rider as they approach the limit of grip, helping to improve safety in high lean angles.

Shorter warm-up times and strong grip on wet surfaces

The ContiAttack SM 2 features Continental's revolutionary BlackChili compound. This compound provides shorter warm-up times and strong grip on wet surfaces.

Overall, the ContiAttack SM 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. It offers a combination of improved performance, handling, and safety that makes it a great choice for supermoto riders.

Metzeler to be official tyre supplier for FIM Supermoto World and European Championship

The Metzeler tyre brand has been selected by XIEM as Official Tyre Supplier for the FIM Supermoto World and European Championship and for the FIM Supermoto of Nations. XIEM, the company that manages the television, marketing and promotional rights of these competitions, has chosen the German tyre brand as partner and sole supplier for the three-year period 2023-2025. All the teams and riders in the S1GP world category and the European S4 class, as well as in the competition for nations, will use Metzeler RACETEC SM tyres.

METZELER riders dominated the exciting series: Diego Monticelli (TM Racing Factory Team) triumphed in the Overall category while Mickael Bryan Amodeo of the SMX Team won in the S Open class.

The European GP, ​​which took place over this weekend in Busca in the province of Cuneo, concluded the 2020 edition of the European Supermoto Championship and saw METZELER riders triumph in both categories, thanks to the extraordinary performances of the renewed RACETEC ™ SM range.

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To continue the style of the Flat Trackers FTR 750, Indian has created Dunlop, a new Flat Track-inspired road tire produced exclusively for the FTR model series.

The DUNLOP DT3-R, featured on the FTR 1200 and FTR 1200 S, was modeled after the DT3 Flat Track race tire and now has a tighter tread with less depth and additional Silka for better grip on tarmac.

Available tire size for the Indian:

120/70 -19 (60V) DT3-R
150/80 -18 (70V) DT3-R

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Supermoto fans and riders of smaller sports bikes would be ideally equipped with the CONTINENTAL CONTIATTACK SM EVO for next season.

With the new compound for even more grip under changing road conditions from dry to wet, the ContiAttack SM EVO draws an uncompromisingly safe line. Easy handling, zero-degree steel belt design, TractionSkin and an easily-controllable limit area make the ContiAttack SM EVO the ultimate Supermoto and small Sport Bike tire for the road or track.

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We have a lot of problems during the winter, to ship racing motorcycle tyres in cold reagions. They can get broken ;((
So we can't ship from now on anymore by temperatures below 5°C / 41°F
But if you realy need the tyres during winter time and you take the risc, we can pack them safe in a box what cost us +5,00 € / box and we have to charge you.

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METZELER RACETEC SM

Metzeler announces immediate availability of the all new Racetec SM, a Supermoto racing slick tyre destined to lead key championships and cup series at the hands of both professional and racing for fun riders. A strong commitment by Metzeler to again achieve a leadership position in the racing world led to the creation of the Racetec Interact in 2009 and now to birth the next generation Racetec SM tyres, concluding a 5-year long full renovation of Metzeler's racing line.

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Recent changes to Germany’s  drivers’ license regulations have had a positive effect on the growth of the midsize-motorcycle market segment.

Up to now, the most commonly used tire size combination for this segment, 120/70 and 160/60-17, has not been available in the “M+S” marked version which German law requires for winter conditions.

To fill the gap in this growing market, Heidenau will introduce the already popular Heidenau K73 pattern in a special winter-version with “M+S”-marking. As all HEIDENAU motorcycle winter tires, these new tires will be manufactured using high-grade silica compounds  to minimize braking distances and maximize grip on cold and wet road surfaces.

The combination of carcass, compound and open tread design ensures the traction required for winter conditions including mud and/or snow.

The tires will be on the market in mid October.

sizes:

120/70-17 M/C 58H TL K73 M+S SiO2
160/60-17 M/C 69H TL K73 M+S SiO2

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in 3 aditional sizes available.

110/70 -17 (54H) K 80

140/70 -17 (66H) K 80
150/60 -17 (66H) K 80

The K80 is a high performance on - road tire and offers excellent driving characteristics under all conditions. The tire combines maximum grip and a high durability thanks to the latest elastomer technology. By the specialized design of the new tire provides an outstanding performance. Due tue the new design the K80 offers greater cornering precision and a better contact to the road surface.

120/70 - 17 M/C TL 58H K 80 SM  

160/60 - 17 M/C TL 69H K 80 SM

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