Continental launches ContiSportAttack 5 for 2026
Continental has introduced the ContiSportAttack 5, its next-generation supersport tyre designed to bridge demanding track use and everyday road riding. The tyre will be available from the first quarter of 2026 in five core 17-inch sizes, targeting modern supersport and high-performance naked motorcycles.
Positioning: 80/20 road/track
The ContiSportAttack 5 sits above the ContiSportAttack 4 for outright sport performance and is aimed at riders who spend the majority of time on the road but want credible pace for occasional track training days. Continental cites suitability for machines such as the BMW S 1000 RR and YZF‑R9, along with naked bikes including the BMW S 1000 R, Kawasaki Z900 and KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO.
Key technical changes
- Revised BlackChili compound: New formulation for increased mechanical grip and more consistent abrasion during track sessions.
- MultiZoneBelt steel belt layout: Tighter centre windings for straight‑line stability, wider shoulder windings to increase contact patch at lean, and progressive spacing through the transition zone for agile steering.
- Targeted carcass stiffness: A new construction varies stiffness by zone to sharpen steering response.
- Faster warm‑up: Optimised tread zones are designed to reach operating temperature quickly for real‑world road use.
- TractionSkin surface: Aids safe, rapid run‑in from new.
Real-world usability
Continental states the ContiSportAttack 5 is engineered for road use without restrictions and can handle demanding track days without tyre warmers or pressure changes, depending on conditions and rider preference. Select sizes are rated up to 320 km/h.
Sizes at launch (Q1 2026)
- 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
- 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL
- 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
- 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
- 200/55 ZR 17 M/C (78W) TL
What it means for riders
For supersport and powerful naked bike owners seeking sharper road handling with credible track capability, the ContiSportAttack 5 brings a compound and construction update focused on grip, stability at speed, and quicker warm‑up. We’ll test how these claims translate on the road and during track sessions once tyres become available.