Continental ContiTrailAttack 4: Meet the New 90% On-Road / 10% Off-Road Adventure Tire

Continental ContiTrailAttack 4: Built for the road, ready for gravel

Most of your miles are on pavement, but a gravel road can be part of the journey, too. With that in mind, Continental introduces the ContiTrailAttack 4, its new tire for adventure motorcycles. The successor to the ContiTrailAttack 3 will start arriving in the first quarter of 2027, featuring an optimized silica compound, MultiZoneBelt technology, and a new carcass construction for the 21-inch front size.

The ContiTrailAttack 4 retains a 90/10 focus: 90% on-road use and 10% on unpaved roads. It is designed for riders who enjoy twisty roads, commute on their bikes, or head out on trips with luggage, while still leaving room for the occasional detour off the pavement. Improvements focus on grip, faster warm-up, and precise handling, with particular attention to stability even when carrying a load.

That 10% covers sandy, rocky, or gravel roads, where the tire needs to resist cuts and cracking. If your rides involve more dirt, Continental’s lineup also includes the ContiTrailAttack 3 (70/30), the TKC 70 Rocks and ContiEscape (both 60/40), and the TKC 80 and TKC 80² (50/50). If you’re not sure which one to choose, check out the TKC 80 vs. TKC 70 comparison by terrain and the guide to knobby and dual-sport tires for adventure riders.

ContiTrailAttack 4: Key Updates and Features

Optimized Silica Compound: Faster Warm-Up and Better Grip

The ContiTrailAttack 4’s new silica compound improves both dry and wet grip compared with its predecessor. It also helps the tire warm up faster, a particularly useful feature when starting a ride in cooler temperatures.

The goal is to deliver intuitive, predictable handling throughout the ride, from the first miles of the morning to an afternoon mountain pass. The materials and carcass construction help maintain stability when carrying a load—a common scenario for adventure motorcycles built for long-distance travel.

MultiZoneBelt: Cornering Agility and Straight-Line Stability

A winding road and a fast stretch place different demands on a tire. To handle both, the ContiTrailAttack 4 features Continental’s MultiZoneBelt technology, which uses specifically tuned stiffness zones within the steel belt.

This layout combines agility when changing direction with stability on fast straights. The tire is designed to handle the different conditions you may encounter on a single ride, whether you’re exploring back roads or covering highway miles between destinations.

New Carcass Construction for Adventure Bikes With 21-Inch Front Wheels

Adventure motorcycles with 21-inch front wheels benefit from one of the ContiTrailAttack 4’s most significant updates. For the 90/90-21 size, Continental has developed a new cross-ply carcass, using materials that provide greater flexibility and help the tire maintain contact with the riding surface.

The result is more precise steering and more direct, stable, and balanced handling. This update is intended to inspire confidence on back roads with changing conditions and on the occasional gravel-road detours covered by its 90/10 design.

The revised bead filler design reinforces the sidewall and improves stability. A new inner liner also makes every size suitable for tubeless use, identified by the TL designation. The mounting setup must always comply with the specifications for your motorcycle and its wheels. Before replacing your tires, review the guide to avoiding common adventure tire installation mistakes.

ContiTrailAttack 4 Fitment: From Middleweight Adventure Bikes to Large-Displacement Tourers

The Continental ContiTrailAttack 4 range is designed to fit a wide variety of adventure and touring motorcycles. Compatible models include the BMW R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Adventure, BMW F 900 GS, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, KTM 1390 Super Adventure S EVO, Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, and Ducati Multistrada V4 S, as well as the CFMoto 800MT-X and Voge DS900X.

This range brings the same approach to motorcycles with different wheel sizes and riding needs. Before choosing a tire, check the sizes, load and speed ratings, and specifications required for your exact model and version.

If you’re deciding between an adventure tire and a sport-touring tire for your large-displacement adventure bike, check out the ContiRoadAttack 4 vs. ContiTrailAttack 3 comparison and find out whether fitting a 19-inch ContiRoadAttack 4 front tire to an adventure bike makes sense.

ContiTrailAttack 4 Sizes and Availability

The tire will begin arriving in the first quarter of 2027. The range will expand during the second and third quarters according to the following schedule:

Position	Size	Expected Availability
Front	90/90 V 21 M/C (54V) TL	Q1 2027
Front	110/80 R 19 M/C 59V TL	Q1 2027
Front	120/70 ZR 19 M/C 60W TL	Q1 2027
Front	100/90-19 M/C 57H TL	Q2 2027
Rear	140/80 R 17 M/C 69V TL	Q1 2027
Rear	150/70 R 17 M/C 69V TL	Q1 2027
Rear	150/70 ZR 18 M/C 70W TL	Q1 2027
Rear	170/60 R 17 M/C 72V TL	Q1 2027
Rear	170/60 ZR 17 M/C 72W TL K*	Q1 2027
Rear	130/80-17 M/C 65H TL	Q2 2027
Rear	120/90-17 M/C 64S TL	Q3 2027

Information and photos: Continental.