Press Release ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo Rolls out of the Factory and onto the New BMW R 1200 RT ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo touring sport motorcycle tire specially developed for heavyweight touring motorcycles Delivers easy handling for heavyweight bikes Contains three core Continental technologies: MultiGrip, TractionSkin, and ZeroDegree Continental equips successful BMW models: the R 1200 GS, the R 1200 GS Adventure and now the R 1200 RT too Like all Continental radial tires, the ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo is “Made in Germany” Korbach, February 2014. The ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo touring sport tire will be original equipment on the new BMW R 1200 RT. Heavyweight touring motorcycles like the BMW pose a particular set of challenges for tires, which is why Continental engineers in Korbach have included the ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo especially for this vehicle class in the product range. The tire's most outstanding characteristic is the innovative structure of the carcass. A reinforced design with a second carcass layer delivers enhanced stability and easy handling for heavyweight bikes. Wear resistance was also improved, and the tire mileage is now even better. A spin on the new tires drives home to any biker the technical refinement of the ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo Easy handling, safe driving control, and clear feedback are all the result of Continental's motorcycle tire development. The ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo drives this home to every biker on her or his own motorcycle from the very first meter on. The ContiRoadAttack 2 GT is equipped with the motorcycle tire manufacturer's three core technologies. MultiGrip ensures homogeneously graduated grip between the zenith and shoulder areas, strong grip when cornering, and simultaneous high mileage. The TractionSkin label refers to the tire's roughened surface for an exceptionally safe and short break-in period. What's more, the zero-degree steel-belt construction provides maximum stability at high speeds and a low kickback tendency. Press Release Sizes ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) TL 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL 190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) TL Continental AG With provisional sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems, and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has more than 177,000 employees in 46 countries. www.continental-corporation.de Tire Division As one of the world's leading tire manufacturers with more than 42,000 employees, the Tire division achieved sales of over €9.7 billion in 2012. Today, the division has 22 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product portfolio as well as continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to economical and ecologically efficient mobility. Passenger and Light Truck Tires Continental is one of the leading manufacturers of passenger and light truck tires in Europe and the world's fourth largest passenger car tire manufacturer in the original equipment and replacement market. Product development for the premium Continental brand focuses on optimizing all safety- related features while at the same time minimizing rolling resistance. www.continental-reifen.de Sponsorship Continental's Tire division is an official sponsor of the German DFB Cup, Major League Soccer in the U.S.A. and Canada, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and UEFA EURO 2016TM in France. www.ContiSoccerWorld.com Media Database www.mediacenter.continental-corporation.com Press Release Klaus Engelhart Contact person for press inquiries: Press Spokesman eastside communications Passenger and Light Truck/Two-Wheel Tires Braintown GmbH Germany/Austria/Switzerland Sandstrasse 33 Continental AG 80335 Munich Tire Division Ph. +49 (0) 89 230 991 10 Büttnerstraße 25, 30165 Hanover, Germany Fax +49 (0) 89 230 991 99 Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938 2285 www.eastside-story.de Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2455 [email protected] [email protected] Further information is available at: www.continental-reifen.de Journalists are kindly requested to direct questions concerning technical details to: Malte Bigge Product manager for Continental motorcycle tires Ph.: +49 (0) 5631 582 831 [email protected] .