Continental is proud to present its Supersport, Sport Attack 2 tyre:

• Road tyre
• Radial carcass
• "Traction Skin" surface, micro-roughness with the shortest run-in period on the market
• The "Continuous Compound" technology means that the rubber is stronger in the centre of the tyre, for increased lifespan, and softer on the edges, for improved grip
• Good cold grip and quick tyre warm-up thanks to the "Black Chili" compound
• Fitted as standard to the BMW S1000 RR
  

Grip, braking, comfort, etc. The tyres you choose affect numerous aspects of your machine's behaviour, whether on the road, the racetrack or off-roading. Therefore it is essential that you carefully choose the type that fits your needs best.
To help you, here are a few explanations that will help you decipher the information on motorcycle tyres:

• Dimensions: tyre width in millimetres and tyre height as a percentage of this width. E.g. 190/55, for a 190 mm width and 55% height
• Structure: radial (ZR or R) or diagonal (B), both tyres must be identical as far as this criteria is concerned
• Diameter: expressed in inches, eg. 17 or 19
• Load index: the maximum load that the tyre can bear
• Speed index: the maximum speed that the tyre can bear
• M/C indicator: use of the tyre, M/C for motorcycles
• With our without an inner tube: TL (tubeless) for tyres without an inner tube, TT (tubetype) with an inner tube

In some cases, other information may appear, generally associated with the trade name of the tyre. Here is an example:

• A: Kawasaki
• C, F or GT: BMW specification
• E or B: Special carcass for heavy or loaded motorcycles
• G: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha specification
• GTW: Heavy, fast and powerful Grand Touring motorcycles
• H: Honda specification
• K: Extremely fast motorcycles
• M: Suzuki tyres fitted on new bikes
• N: For Aprilia, Honda Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
• RF: Reinforced tyre
• WW: Tyre with white sidewalls

Other references of lesser importance are also found on the wall of motorcycle tyres (country of manufacture, DOT markings, etc.)
Remember to check your tyre pressure on a regular basis. It will ensure longer durability and increased performance!