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Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 review

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.

Relative score
89/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
90/100
1 review
Road tests
74/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 15.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Continental ContiRoadAttack 3
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

90%
Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
100%
Corner stability
100%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
100%
Wet
Overall wet
100%
Wet traction
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
70%
Handling
Overall handling
100%

By road tests

74.3%
Dry
100%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • Performance is optimized specifically for tarmac use, with users noting significant durability issues when taken off-road.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring tire Test · 180/55 R17

4th of 6
DisciplinePlacementField position
Dry Braking1st of 6
Head-to-head

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