The New 2026 ContiSportAttack 5: Track born. Road ready.

Continental motorcycle tires are redefining performance. The new ContiSportAttack 5 is the latest generation of supersport tires for those who seek maximum driving dynamics without compromise. Developed on the racetrack; perfected for the road – the ContiSportAttack 5 delivers outstanding grip, superior cornering, precise steering response and lightning-fast warm-up. This latest evolution of the supersport tire will be available in the first quarter of 2026.

Supersport positioning: an optimal balance between sport and hypersport 

The ContiSportAttack 5 is even sportier than its predecessor, the ContiSportAttack 4, and is designed as an 80/20 tire for the supersport segment. This makes it the ideal choice for riders who want to get the most out of their (super) sport and naked motorcycles – both on winding country roads and during occasional racetrack training sessions.

Five key innovations for supersport performance

"The ContiSportAttack 5 represents years of intensive development work on a wide variety of roads and racetracks around the world. Our aspiration was to achieve improvements in all core characteristics without compromise", explained Rafael Kascha, Product Developer of Motorcycle Tires at Continental:

1. Outstanding grip thanks to the BlackChili compound with a new formula, which ensures better adherence to the road and optimized abrasion patterns during racetrack training.
2. Superior cornering thanks to an innovative steel belt arrangement with MultiZoneBelt technology. Closer windings of the steel belt at the center of the tire provide greater stability when riding straight ahead, while wider windings on the tire shoulder guarantee more contact area and confidence when leaning into corners. At the transition from the center of the tire to the shoulder, the different winding spacing enables easy and agile steering.
3. More precise steering response thanks to the new carcass construction, in which the stiffness zones of the tire vary in a targeted manner.
4. Faster warm-up thanks to specially optimized tread zones that are tailored to the respective riding situation.
5. Thanks to the TractionSkin surface, the ContiSportAttack 5 performs safely and quickly right from the start.

Ideal applications – from BMW S 1000 RR to KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO

The ContiSportAttack 5 is the perfect choice for current supersport motorcycles such as the BMW S 1000 RR and Yamaha YZF-R9, as well as powerful naked motorcycles such as the BMW S 1000 R, Kawasaki Z 900, and KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO. The range of applications is 80 percent road, 20 percent racetrack – without tire pressure adjustment or tire warmers. "Our target group is performers – riders who are technically skilled and progressive during their ride. For them, it's all about sport riding at the highest level – and that's exactly what the ContiSportAttack 5 offers them", said Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires at Continental.

Racetrack DNA meets real-world riding

The ContiSportAttack 5 combines racetrack performance with everyday usability. Designed for speeds of up to 320 km/h, depending on the tire size, the construction is suitable for road use without restrictions while the compound also performs well on challenging track days.

"We’ve developed a tire that can handle both sunday rides over mountain passes and racetrack training on closed courses – without compromising on performance," emphasized Rafael Kascha, Product Developer of Motorcycle Tires at Continental.

Available sizes from the first quarter of 2026

The ContiSportAttack 5 will be introduced in the first quarter of 2026 with five key sizes for current supersport and naked motorcycle models:

• 120/70 ZR 17 (58W)
• 160/60 ZR 17 (69W)
• 180/55 ZR 17 (73W)
• 190/55 ZR 17 (75W)
• 200/55 ZR 17 (78W)