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1 Test protocol by Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co KG Leuschnerstraße Stuttgart for Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH Continentalstraße Korbach Tyre test March, Germany - Contidrom Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 1 von 40

2 Contents A Foreword Page 3 B Test facilities Page 5 B.1 Testing ground Page 5 B.2 Testing criteria Page 6 B.3 Test rider(s) Page 6 B.4 Weather conditions Page 6 B.5 Test equipment Page 7 B.6 Tyre description Page 8 B.7 Vehicle description Page 15 C Annotations: Motorcycle TestCenter test procedure Page 18 D Evaluation of tested tyres Page 19 E Conclusion Page 33 Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 2 von 40

3 A Foreword In agreement with Mr. Thomas Poltrock from Continental testing was performed for the module in Germany / Contidrom. Behaviour in wet conditions All test rides were recorded with a 2D GPS system. For the tests, Continental provided a: Suzuki Bandit 1250 S ABS MTC provided a second, identical Suzuki Bandit 1250 S ABS As a spare motorcycle. Continental provided all tyres used for the dry tests in Calafat/Spain. In agreement with Mr. Thomas Poltrock air pressure was adjusted to: Front: 2,5 bar and Rear: 2,9 bar in cold condition. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 3 von 40

4 A Foreword Additionally, a set of Bridgestone BT 023 were included in the test. These, however, had not been exposed to the thermal and mechanical loads in the dry tests in Spain and were only run-in for two laps on the dry handling course. Any deviation from the recorded behaviour in the wet is therefore possible. All tests were run with the Continental test motorcycle Suzuki Bandit 1250 S ABS modified from standard with: Wider handlebars Other footrests After-market slip-on silencer The test vehicle was inspected by the members of the Motorrad testing crew (MTC) and the chassis adjustments recorded. The Motorrad testing crew performed the following duties: Organisation and transport of the spare motorcycle Organising the testing procedure Organising the time plan Fitting the 2D data recording equipment Recording all data and measured figures Testing and evaluating the test tyres Evaluating the recorded 2D data Writing the test report and evaluating the compiled points Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 4 von 40

5 B Testing conditions B.1 Testing ground B.1.1 Contidrom Contistraße 1, Wietze-Jeversen Tuesday Source: Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 5 von 40

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7 B.2 Test evaluation The points sum total awarded by the test crew is 20. The 20- points system allows tyres of different designs and tyres intended for different purposes to be compared to one another. Example: Comparison between touring tyres and current sports or super sports tyres. B.3 Test riders The evaluation of the various pairings of tyres is done by two riders, who test and evaluate the tyres according to the same procedure and the uniform criteria formulated for the test see: item C. B.4 Weather conditions Under permanent irrigation and without undue traffic by other participants, the testing conditions were good to acceptable. Before the test, the test area was covered in leaves and small branches and had to be cleaned before testing could begin. This took place between 11:17 and about 12:35. During this time, no testing could take place. Apart from that, the tests were interrupted by occasional snow showers, which had no influence on the results of the tests. All tyres in this second stage were tested and evaluated in a serious and honest manner. The generally low temperatures were fairly constant and almost identical for all tested tyres, confirmed by the measurements of tyre temperatures. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 7 von 40

8 B.5 Test equipment All test rides were recorded with the help of 2D data recording. These data support and confirm the subjective reports from the riders. A 2D data recording system was fitted to the motorcycle used for the tests, recording the following parameters: -> Speed over GPS Antenna type: AC-GPSANT > Acceleration/Deceleration -> Angle of lean over GPS, see above Neutral angle of lean The recorded values show the so-called neutral angle of lean. This figure indicates the angle of lean, calculated from speed and corner radius, without consideration for total centre of weight and the width of the tyres. In the case of the Suzuki Bandit 1250 S ABS the actual maximum angle of lean increases through these parameters by 6.1 degrees. Further recording systems: -> Infrared thermometer IR-380 ( -> Weather station WS 3600 ( -> Air pressure indicator RM/4-6A ( Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 8 von 40

9 B.6 Tyre description B.6.1 ContiRoadAttack not relevant for the wet test documented here for general survey Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Continental Manufacturer: Continental Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and marking: ContiRoadAttack Tyre type and marking: ContiRoadAttack DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 49/09 DOT Date of #1: 37/09 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: Germany Country of origin: Germany Width in mm: 121 mm Width in mm: 181 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperature in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperature in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Circumference Height mm Circumference Height mm Sides mm Sides mm Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : 1 Steel 2 Rayon Construction Tread: 1 Steel 1 Rayon 1 Nylon Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 9 von 40

10 Construction Sidewall: 1 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 1 Nylon Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.2 ContiRoadAttack 2 Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Continental Manufacturer: Continental Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and markings: ContiRoadAttack 2 Tyre type and markings: ContiRoadAttack 2 DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 44/09 DOT Date of #1: 45/09 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: Germany Country of origin: Germany Width in mm: 120 mm Width in mm: 176 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Circumference Height mm Circumference Height mm Sides mm Sides mm Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 10 von 40

11 Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : 1Steel 1 Rayon Construction Tread: 1 Steel 2 Polyester Construction Sidewall: 1 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 1 Polyester Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.3 Dunlop Roadsmart Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Dunlop Manufacturer: Dunlop Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (58W) Tyre type and markings: Roadsmart Tyre type and markings: Roadsmart DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 43/09 DOT Date of #1: 28/09 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: France County of origin: France Width in mm: 118 mm Width in mm: 177 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 11 von 40

12 Circumference Height mm Circumference Height mm Sides mm Sides mm Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : 2 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Tread: 2 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Sidewall: 2 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 2 Rayon Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.4 Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Interact Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Metzeler Manufacturer: Metzeler Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and markings: Roadtec Z6 Interact Tyre type and markings: Roadtec Z6 Interact DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 19/09 DOT Date of #1: 33/08 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: Germany County of origin: Germany Width in mm: 118 mm Width in mm: 179 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: 2,5 bar Air pressure in 2,9 bar Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 12 von 40

13 Ambient temperatures in C: 8 C bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 8 C Circumference Höhe mm Circumference Höhe mm Seite mm Seite mm Balancing weights gr Balacing weights gr Construction Tread : 2 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Tread: 1 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Sidewall: 2 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 1 Rayon Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.5 Michelin Pilot Road2 Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Michelin Manufacturer: Michelin Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and markings: Pilot Road2 Tyre type and markings: Pilot Road2 DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 44/09 DOT Date of #1: 35/09 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: Spain County of origin: Spain Width in mm: 120 mm Width in mm: 178 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 13 von 40

14 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Circumference Höhe mm Circumference Höhe mm Seite mm Seite mm Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : 2 Polyamid 1 Aramid Construction Tread: 2 Polyamid 1 Aramid Construction Sidewall: 2 Polyamid Construction Sidewall: 2 Polyamid Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.6 Pirelli Angel ST Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Pirelli Manufacturer: Pirelli Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and markings: Angel ST Tyre type and markings: Angel ST DOT Date of manufacture: #1: 42/9 DOT Date of #1: 41/9 manufacture: #2: #2: Country of origin: Germany County of origin: Germany Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 14 von 40

15 Width in mm: 120 mm Width in mm: 180 mm Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Circumference Höhe mm Circumference Höhe mm Seite mm Seite mm Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : 2 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Tread: 1 Rayon 1 Steel Construction Sidewall: 2 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 1 Rayon Notes: B.6 Tyre description B.6.6 Bridgestone BT 023 Front tyre: Rear tyre: Manufacturer: Bridgestone Manufacturer: Bridgestone Dimension: 120/70ZR17 (58W) Dimension: 180/55ZR17 (73W) Tyre type and markings: Battlax BT 023 F Touring Sport Tyre type and markings: Battlax BT 023 R Touring Sport DOT Date of #1: DOT Date of #1: Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 15 von 40

16 manufacture: #2: manufacture: #2: Country of origin: Japan County of origin: Japan Width in mm: Width in mm: Weight in kgs 1/ Kg Weight in kgs 1/ Kg 2/ Kg 2 / Kg Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,5 bar 8 C Air pressure in bar: Ambient temperatures in C: 2,9 bar 8 C Circumference Höhe mm Circumference Höhe mm Seite mm Seite mm Balancing weights gr Balancing weights gr Construction Tread : Construction Sidewall: 2 Rayon 1 Nylon 1 Steel Construction Tread: 2 Rayon Construction Sidewall: 2 Nylon 1 Steel 2 Nylon Notes: Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 16 von 40

17 B.7 Vehicle identification B.7.1 Vehicle identification Manufacturer: Suzuki Model designation: Bandit 1250S ABS Frame number: JSTCH Intern Code / Designation Registration number: KB-CQ 8 Engine number: Gearbox number: Others: Bos exhaust Weight w. full tank and all fluids in kgs. 255 Weight distribution in kgs Front: 130,3 / 51% / % Rear: 124,7 / 49% Swinging arm centre in standard adjustment for rider only (weight: 85 kgs) in mm: Wheelbase in mm: 1485 Steering head angle in degrees: Distance before test: Distance in test: 159 Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 17 von 40

18 B.7 Chassis components B.7.2 Wheels and tyres / front wheel Type: Aluminium Rim dimension: 3,5 x 17 Tyre dimension: 120/70ZR17 Wheels and tyres / Rear wheel Type: Aluminium Rim dimension: 5,5 x 17 Tyre dimension: 180/55ZR17 Front forks Manufacturer: Standard Model and type: Standard Designation: Standard Spring base Visible Range 3 5 Shock absorber Manufacturer: Standard Model and type: Standard Designation: Standard Spring Visible Range base 4 8 Return damping Hi Lo of of Return damping 1 ¼ of 4 Compression damping Hi Lo of of Hi Lo von von N1 value in mm N1 value in mm N2 value N2 value in mm in mm Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 18 von 40

19 Vehicle identification B.7.3 Steering damper Manufacturer: Model and type: Identification: Adjustment of Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 19 von 40

20 C Comments to the Motorrad test crew testing procedure C.1 Procedure for testing in the wet The behaviour is recorded and evaluated on a permanently irrigated test course. In wet conditions the rider is seated upright and will ride three timed laps on the limit of adhesion. The recorded lap times and the times in the various sections give information on the ability of the tyres in wet conditions. Additionally, maximum cornering speed and maximum angle of lean are measured in certain sections and evaluated. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 20 von 40

21 D Evalutation of the tested tyres All tyres are tested and evaluated in direct comparison, under identical parameters. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 21 von 40

22 Evaluation of the tested tyres behaviour in wet conditions Bridgestone Dunlop Continental Metzeler Michelin Pirelli Pos. Criteria Max. Punktz. BT 023 Touringsport Roadsmart Road Attack 2 Z6 Road Interact Pilot Road 2 Angel ST D Riding qualities in the wet D 1 Steering precision / change of direction D 2 Line stability under acceleration D 3 Maneouverabilityt D 4 Grip leaning over, front D 5 Grip leaning over, rear D 6 Grip during acceleration D 7 Behaviour on the limit D 8 Feedback leaning over Points sum behaviour in the wet TOTAL SUM: Evaluation of tested tyres in wet conditions Documentation test conditions Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 22 von 40

23 Bridgestone Dunlop Continental Metzeler Michelin Pirelli BT 023 Touringsport Roadsmart Road Attack 2 Z6 Road Interact Pilot Road 2 Angel ST Date Time Uhr Uhr Uhr Uhr Uhr Uhr Test conditions/ Unit Ambient temperatures /degrees, Celsius 3,6 6,3 5,6 6,5 6,4 4,8 Tarmac temperature /degrees, Celsius 3,8 3,8 6,9 11 7,3 4,8 Atmospheric air pressure 1046 h/pa 1045 h/pa 1045 h/pa 1046 h/pa 1046 h/pa 1046 h/pa Tyre pressure cold f/r bar 2,5 /2,9 2,5 /2,9 2,5 /2,9 2,5 /2,9 2,5/2,9 2,5/2,9 Tyre temperature left after test/ degrees, Celsius* 22/21 23/21 23/21 23/19 25/23 22/19 * Measured immediately after arrival in pit lane D.2 Data recording Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 23 von 40

24 The recorded GPS data is available on the CD, delivered by MTC. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 24 von 40

25 Evaluation of tested tyres - Analysis and explanations of the achieved data Start- und finish line is on the fastest straight, where maximum speed is achieved. Therefore the time recorded for the last lap can also be used for the evaluation. Cornering speeds from corner 1 to corner 6 were recorded over a certain distance (in brackets) and should always be evaluated relative to the angle of lean achieved (second figure). Thereby it is obvious that tyres with exceptional good directional stability on the front (Michelin Pilot Road 2, Bridgestone BT 023) often achieve a lower cornering speed, as the line here can be made much tighter. Comparing cornering speed with the section times and the lap times, it is evident that tyres with a relatively bad directional stability, but with a wide range for the limit, (Dunlop Roadsmart, Metzeler Road Attack 2, Pirelli Angel ST) do run a high corner speed, but under-steer because of both tyres sliding and then come off the ideal line and are unable to post a good lap time. The opposite is true of the Bridgestone BT 023, which has much grip from the front, but only average from the rear and because of this loses corner speed. Instead, this tyre achieves good lap times thanks to its ability to hold tight lines in tight corners, hitting the apex perfectly and so achieve a quick line. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 25 von 40

26 Evaluation of test tyres - Documentation of recorded data Sections Corners Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 26 von 40

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28 Evaluation of test tyres - Documentation recorded data Section times Section Best lap 1 In metres Bridgestone BT 023 Dunlop Roadsmart Continental Road Attack 2 Metzeler Z6 Road Interact Michelin Pilot Road 2 Pirelli Angel ST 14,82 s 11,26 22,85 7,55 11,34 28, ,66 2 (1.40,4) 3 14,98 s 11,73 23,63 7,84 12,06 30, ,54 (1.43,0) 14,74 s 11,23 22,77 7,56 11,34 29, ,81 (1.39,9) 15,32 s 11,64 23,68 7,88 11,79 30, ,50 (1.42,4) 14,31 s 10,96 22,12 7,41 11,02 27, ,67 (1.38,1) 15,17 s 11,82 23,49 7,89 11,75 30, ,54 (1.43,6) 1 From the respective best section times 2 Time, rider I 3 Time, rider II Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 28 von 40

29 Evaluation of test tyres - Documentation recorded data Speed / Angle of lean Corners Speed / angle of lean, degrees km/h / degrees km/h / degrees km/h / degrees km/h / degrees km/h / degrees km/h / degrees Bridgestone BT 023 Dunlop Roadsmart Continental Road Attack 2 Metzeler Z6 Road Interact Michelin Pilot Road 2 Pirelli Angel ST 44,2 / 29,7 52,2 / 24,1 67,12 / 23,3 48,0 / 27,6 51,6 / 27,8 61,2 / 25,8 43,1 / 28,6 51,7 / 24,2 63,7 / 21,5 46,4 / 26,2 50,0 / 27,0 64,7 / 25,6 44,2 / 29,7 54,9 / 25,6 69,6 / 23,9 49,2 / 29,0 52,9 / 29,2 66,6 / 27,4 43,1 / 28,7 52,3 / 24,4 64,6 / 20,9 49,17 / 28,7 52,3 / 27,3 64,4 / 26,0 46,7 / 31,6 56,3 / 28,7 67,6 / 23,5 51,8 / 31,1 55,7 / 31,9 68,8 / 29,3 44,4 / 29,6 52,1 / 24,2 67,1 / 23,9 48,0 / 27,5 51,5 / 27,8 61,0 / 25,8 Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 29 von 40

30 D Evaluation of test tyres Behaviour in wet conditions Bridgestone BT 023 Touringsport Lap time: 1.36,66 Plus / + o Very good side stability front tyre o Good/very good steering precision o Motorcycle can be held in a tight line with easilycontrolled angle of lean o Good handling o Good balance of grip (front/rear), safe directional stability front o Good feedback and transparent limit range at constant corner speeds o Very soft and easily controlled transition from grip to slide from the rear Minus / - o Rear tyre slides at times when rider goes off the gas and simultaneously steers into the corner Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 30 von 40

31 o Only satisfying/acceptable grip from rear tyre leaning over and during acceleration Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 31 von 40

32 D Evaluation of test tyres Behaviour in wet conditions Dunlop Roadsmart Lap time: 1.40,54 Plus / + o Good/satisfying steering precision o Good feedback at constant corner speeds o Good grip from rear tyre during acceleration Minus / - o Only satisfying/acceptable side grip o Grip balance front/rear gives too little grip for the front o Nervous leaning over o Starts sliding very early, imparts little feeling of safety o Indifferent steering qualities o Tendency to run wide exiting corners Comment: Grip, lap times and behaviour on the limit gets worse every lap. Best lap and section times on lap one and two. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 32 von 40

33 D Evaluation of test tyres Behaviour in wet conditions Continental RoadAttack2 Lap time: 1.36,81 Plus / + o Good steering precision o Good/very good feedback from the very first metre o Good/very good handling o Good balance between grip front and rear, with markedly better grip on the front o Will hold a tight line, even during acceleration, with little impulse through the handlebars o Good traction during acceleration Minus / - o Maximum grip not on the same level as Michelin Pilot Road 2 o Over sections with less grip or crossing deeper water, the tyre loses more grip compared to the Michelin Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 33 von 40

34 D Evaluation of test tyres Module race track and road Metzeler Z6 Road Interact Lap time: 1.40,50 Plus / + o Good/satisfying steering precision at entry to corners o Good feedback at constant corner speeds o Wide limit range for adhesion, with good warning o Acceptably more grip front Minus / - o Only satisfying to acceptable side grip o Unruly behaviour leaning over o Indifferent steering leaning over o Clear tendency to run wide at corner exit o Needs strong steering impulse Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 34 von 40

35 D Evaluation of test tyres Module race track and road Michelin Pilot Road 2 Lap time: 1.33,67 Plus / + o Excellent side grip from the front and the rear o Very good steering precision o Motorcycle can be held in a tight line trough the apex with little lean-over o Good to very good handling o Good grip on low-adhesion surfaces and over varying adhesion o Good grip balance between front and rear with safe directional stability from the front o Good feedback at constant corner speeds Minus / - o Limit range gets very narrow, subjectively seen, because of the tyre s ability to hold high corner speeds/side forces Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 35 von 40

36 o When limit of adhesion is crossed, the transition from grip to slide comes rather sudden Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 36 von 40

37 D Evaluation of test tyres Module race track and road Pirelli Angel ST Lap time: 1.40,54 Plus / + o Good to satisfying steering precision o Good feedback at constant corner speeds o Wide range for the limit with a clear announcement on high-grip surface o Good to acceptable handling Minus / - o Only satisfying to acceptable side grip o Unruly behaviour leaning over o Loses grip first on front tyre on low-friction surface or over sections with varying grip Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 37 von 40

38 E Conclusion In a direct comparison with the other current tyres, the new Continental Road Attack 2 takes third place in the wet test with only one point less than the new Bridgestone BT 023. Through its neutral behaviour in corners, its light, exact handling and the easily-controlled limit range, the Continental Road Attack 2 gives a good feeling of safety from the first metre and leaves the competition, so close in the dry tests, Dunlop Roadsmart and Pirelli Angel S behind. The very low air and tarmac temperatures during the test demand all tyres to have not only good grip in the wet but also in cold temperatures. This explains why the proven Dunlop Roadsmart cannot exhibit its full ability under these conditions. These are, however, conditions not unknown to motorcycle trip in the Alps and therefore of great importance for an ambitious touring rider. Even though the Conti Road Attack 2 does not perform with the same bravado in the wet tests as the Michelin Pilot Road 2, its sum total of qualities in wet and dry handling makes it superior, not only to the Michelin. Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 38 von 40

39 E Conclusion The sum of all points in the various categories gives the following result: Continental Dunlop Pirelli Road Attack 2 Roadsmart Angel ST Evaluation Road Evaluation Race track Evaluation Wet Sum total Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 39 von 40

40 This test report was written by the members of the Motorrad TestCenter, Werner Koch and Gerhard Wagner. The following people were present during the tests: Continental Reifenwerk Deutschland GmbH Mr. Thomas Poltrock Mr. Marco Zahn Motorrad TestCenter Mr. Werner Koch Mr. Gerhard Wagner Stuttgart Werner Koch Technical manager/riding test Gerhard Wagner Technics/Riding tests Datei: conti test contidrom eng..doc Datum: Seite 40 von 40