Launch Event: The New TKC 80 Generation 2
Continental’s strongest off-road motorcycle tire
After their virtual debut in October 2025, Continental’s newest motorcycle tires recently moved from screen to saddle. End of February, about 40 Journalists, influencers and B2B partners gathered in southern Portugal for the TKC 80² Adventure Experience, a riding event designed to showcase the tire in real-world conditions. Starting from the event base at a Hotel near Lisbon, participants set out in guided groups on a route of around 230 kilometers, combining asphalt, gravel roads and roughly 50 kilometers of off-road terrain through the rugged countryside.
On Portuguese off-road trails: Continental’s newest motorcycle tires were tested where they belong
Motorcycle tires are products that riders need to experience directly. While the earlier virtual launches helped explain the technology and reach a global audience, the riding events brought the products to life. The varied terrain in Portugal demonstrated the TKC 80²s versatility for adventure riding.
With the new TKC 802, Continental presents the all-new second generation of its legendary TKC 80 motorcycle tire after four decades and sets new standards for the travel enduro and adventure motorcycle segment. The demand for off-road experiences is growing worldwide – an increasing number of motorcyclists are seeking challenges away from the road. At the same time, big and more powerful adventure bikes are placing the highest demands on tires: more road performance; more traction; more adventure. As the strongest off-road product in Continental's Motorcycle Tire portfolio, the TKC 802 offers a feeling of freedom without compromise.
Maximum adventure in its second generation: Find out more about the TKC 802
The New TKC 80 Generation 2: Continental’s Strongest Off-road Motorcycle Tire
Christoph Ettenhuber, Head of Business Field Motorcycle Tires at Continental:
„With the TKC 802, we’re setting new standards in terms of versatility, robustness, and off-road performance. The combination of innovative tread design, new rubber compound and optimized carcass offers adventure riders maximum safety, control and riding pleasure on a wide variety of terrains.“
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Riding Launch Event in Albufeira/Portugal, 25.-27.02.2026: Please find here all event pictures and videos
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