BLOGBreaking in new motorcycle tyres.
Why is it necessary to break in new motorcycle tyres.
Correctly breaking in your new motorcycle tyres is essential for achieving maximum grip, performance and safety. New tyres have a smooth tread surface that must be gradually roughened through normal riding before they can deliver their full traction potential. This process allows the tyre to properly interlock with the road surface while conditioning the tread compound for long-term performance.
Continentals innovative TractionSkin technology significantly reduces traditional break-in time by creating a micro-rough tread surface straight from the mould. However, even with TractionSkin, all new tyres should be ridden in carefully to condition the tyre under real-world loads and prevent unnecessary stress on the tread compound.
For the first 150km (100 miles), avoid aggressive acceleration, heavy braking, high speeds and extreme lean angles. Instead, ride smoothly and progressively, gradually increasing lean angle and throttle input until the entire usable tread surface develops a uniform, dull finish.
Before your first ride, always remove any tyre labels. For every ride thereafter, allow your tyres to warm up by riding gently for the first few kilometres, using smooth acceleration, braking and cornering to bring the tyres up to their optimum operating temperature.
A careful break-in period ensures your Continental motorcycle tyres deliver the grip, confidence and performance they were engineered to provide.
