The Continental ContiRaceAttack Rain summer tire belongs to the class of rain tires for high-speed motorcycles. This model is specially designed for motorcycles participating in various competitions. When creating it, the main emphasis was placed on increased grip on wet road surfaces. To achieve this, a special rain tread pattern was used.
At the end of production, the tire is subjected to careful control and meets all international standards in the field of quality and environmental friendliness.
Rain tread design
When creating the tread, the method of computer modeling was used. He allowed to choose the most optimal from a large number of options.
The tread design of the Continental ContiRaceAttack Rain is optimally positioned with water drainage channels for maximum wet handling. There are two deep grooves in the center of the tread, they quickly remove water from the center of the tire, increasing stability when driving in a straight line. Deep channels that start in the shoulder area and converge in the center of the tread allow water to drain quickly from the tread in any position of the motorcycle, minimizing the risk of aquaplaning. The new side zone structure improves stability when leaning the motorcycle and reliably protects the tire from side punctures and damage.
Unique rubber compound
The new rubber compound consists of a large number of new components that have improved handling characteristics. Special additives have increased the wear-resistant qualities of the tire, therefore, even with high-speed trips, it has a long service life. The new components improve wet grip by increasing the elasticity of the tread.
This model is the best choice for participating in high-speed competitions in all weather conditions.
Technologies
The ContiSportAttack replaces the previous SportAttack to offer better performance for the latest and greatest sportbikes on the market. Indeed, the SportAttack 2 has been factory-installed since 2012 on every (!) BMW S1000RR that won the Superbike Smackdown IX Street. BMW believes these tires are the best fit for the best superbike available today and that says a lot. Sources from Continental explain that the SportAttack 2 is meant to be the best tire for every day.
Three technologies make up the SportAttack 2's success:
- Black Chili is a highly structured carbon compound that not only improves dynamic stiffness at high tempos but also accelerates warm-up. Black Chili compound also minimizes rollover at the edge of the tread block and groove. Black Chili compound is blended with active silicon compounds that improve wet grip and help at lower temperatures;
- Traction Skin provides better grip from the very first seconds of the ride, as the tire has a rough surface for increased grip. Besides, there is no other manufacturer who uses this technology!
- Continuous Compound, a technology that allows Continental to use one compound for the tire. But the beauty is that wear and grip are optimally distributed in the center and to the sides. During the vulcanization process, the sides and center of the tire are heated to different temperatures to make the compound harder or softer where needed. This procedure creates a smooth transition from softer sides to a firmer center;
The tread pattern is familiar to us from the ContiAttack V-groove family, which is designed to maximize tire stability under braking and acceleration. The center of the tire has a minimal number of grooves and a sufficient amount of rubber to minimize wear with increasing torque. Towards the center, the tread pattern is narrowest and widens towards the edges to increase water flow, ranging from 5 to 30 degrees.
Checking on the track
After laying out all the advantages of the ContiSportAttack, it's time to test the rubber on the Contidrom. It was just an acquaintance with the track, the test itself will be later. First of all, there was a dry run-in for testing Traction Skin. The ContiSportAttack provides excellent grip after just a few bends of brand new tires. Incredible!
The one-part compound in the center and on the sides of the tire has proven better grip in wear than the two-part counterparts! Was tested the ContiSportAttack on a street pace track and found the grip to be excellent. Found the limits and got an idea of working with new tires. Highly trained Continental test racers guided us around the track and the pace increased. "fell" on fresh tires without breakdowns for two minutes at a full-tilt with a "knee". This is an impressive, brand-new street tire with uncompromising ride capability! I would say Traction Skin works and works well.
Riding on the track is very enjoyable when direction changes are quick, shifting the bike from one side to the other with a constant sense of control. The grip quality is impressive. Even with the recommended street pressure, the tire holds well and feels great on slopes. It is only when you persistently open the throttle in a lean that you get the rear-wheel slip. Even at that moment, it is predictable and easy to control. Never once did I suddenly lose grip.
After spending several hours on the road, was hit the oval end of the Contidrom to test the stability of the ContiSportAttack at high speeds. In this part of those 100, I was worried and thrilled at the first glance at the incredibly steep climb. The outer edge of the concrete surface is tilted 80 degrees! We’re told that if you We’rego too fast, overloading can lead to the darkening of the eyes. For three laps I had a Triumph 675 and at the edge of the Contidrom oval, the ContiSportAttack tires were rock-stable.
There's no more extreme test than the Contidrom's oval race. SportAttack 2 is flawless. When I tried to hold my head, the muscles in my neck burned and my vision became worse. It was an exhilarating and exhausting race, but the SportAttack 2 never failed. These tires are like rock, they are built for really scary speeds and loads.
Constant streams of water on straight sections and corners, just a little more and the track will become more a lake than a space for testing tires. The Conti's grip was as much as you'd expect from a high-performance tire for a high-performance sports bike. At a reasonable pace, the grip on the sidewall of the tire is sufficient. Open the throttle with a jerk and you will get out. Riding in heavy rain is perfectly possible, but as long as you practice common sense.
Main features of the Continental ContiRaceAttack Rain
- rain tread pattern provides excellent stability and controllability even in heavy rain;
- the new compound of the rubber compound allowed to increase the grip on the wet road surface and to increase the tire mileage;
- the reinforced frame provides reliable protection against possible damage and increased loads;
- a large number of sizes allow the tire to be used on almost all motorcycle models.
The tires of the German brand are ideal for participating in various tournaments for driving in rainy weather. You can buy these tires for high-speed bikes in our online store with a guarantee at competitive prices.
Rain racing tires for competition and track use (NHS).
- Innovative tread design guarantees optimal moisture transfer from the contact patch and maximum grip in extreme wet conditions
- State-of-the-art rain rubber compounding technology provides complete control in tough racing conditions