89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
90/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
ContiRoadAttack 3 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ContiRoadAttack 3 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ContiRoadAttack 3 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | ContiRoadAttack 3 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ContiRoadAttack 3 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ContiRoadAttack 3 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ContiRoadAttack 3 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | ContiRoadAttack 3 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 81 |
| Dry | 100 | 89 |
| Wet | 100 | 72 |
| Comfort | 80 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 76 |
| Handling | 100 | 91 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/6 · 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test | 20% #5/12 · 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test | +5 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 is highly regarded as an exceptional performer for tarmac-focused riding, offering confidence-inspiring grip and handling. Users emphasize that it is strictly a road-oriented tire and performs poorly when subjected to off-road or gravel conditions.
Pros
- Excellent grip and performance on paved surfaces
- High level of rider confidence
- Well-suited for sport-touring applications
Cons
- Not suitable for off-road or gravel terrain
- Susceptible to rapid tread damage when used on unpaved surfaces
Observations
- Performance is optimized specifically for tarmac use, with users noting significant durability issues when taken off-road.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV is widely regarded as a top-tier hypersport tire that offers significant improvements in feedback, warm-up time, and lean-angle confidence over its predecessors. While users consistently praise its performance in both wet and dry conditions, the consensus notes that these gains come at a premium price point and with potential longevity trade-offs depending on riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with rapid warm-up times.
- High level of precision and confidence at deep lean angles.
- Improved feedback and stability compared to previous generations (DR2/DR3).
- Surprisingly good low-speed stability and handling characteristics.
Cons
- Higher price point compared to competitors and previous models.
- Performance consistency may degrade as the tire reaches the end of its service life.
- Potential for increased wear rates under aggressive riding conditions.
Observations
- Users reported significant improvements in resistance to cupping on smaller displacement bikes (e.g., PCX 125) compared to the Diablo Rosso II.
- Aggressive riders utilizing standard sportbike sizes (120/70 and 190/55) report that the tire maintains performance characteristics comparable to more track-focused compounds like the Rosso Corsa II.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Continental
81
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 scores 100 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 scores 100 vs 89 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 scores 100 vs 91 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 86 vs 80 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ContiRoadAttack 3
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.