Quick Take
When you're buying a front and rear motorcycle tire set together, the decision usually comes down to two things: matching the sizes your bike needs and choosing a tire character that fits how you ride. These four sets do that in different ways. The two Continental Conti Motion sets are the close-to-each-other choices at the low end of the price spread, with almost identical listed prices. The Continental ContiSportAttack is the middle-priced option with a wider rear footprint. The Shinko 777 is the cruiser-flavored set with a different front/rear profile, and it sits at the top of the price range.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Conti Motion 120/70ZR17 180/55ZR17 Set | USD 207.98 | |
| Continental 120/70-17 180/55-17 Conti Motion Set | USD 207.99 | |
| Continental ContiSportAttack 120/70ZR17 Front & 190/55ZR17 Rear | USD 224.96 | |
| Shinko 777 100/90-19 130/90-16 Set | USD 245.57 |
The listed prices run from USD 207.98 to USD 245.57, a spread of USD 37.59. The two Conti Motion sets are only one cent apart, while the ContiSportAttack sits in the middle and the Shinko 777 is the top-priced set.
Decision Matrix
| If You Want... | Choose This Set... |
|---|---|
| A 17-inch sport-touring radial set at the low end of the price range | Continental Conti Motion 120/70ZR17 180/55ZR17 Set |
| The same 17-inch Conti Motion sizing at a nearly identical listed price | Continental 120/70-17 180/55-17 Conti Motion Set |
| A sport-oriented Continental set with the widest rear tire in this group | Continental ContiSportAttack 120/70ZR17 Front & 190/55ZR17 Rear |
| A cruiser-oriented Shinko set with 19-inch front and 16-inch rear sizing | Shinko 777 100/90-19 130/90-16 Set |
Product Notes
120/70ZR17 180/55ZR17 Set Continental Conti Motion Front Rear Motorcycle Tires
This set anchors the low end of the price range. It combines a 120/70ZR17 front with a 180/55ZR17 rear and uses a sport-touring radial construction with 0° steel-belt construction on the rear. The set includes a blackwall sidewall finish and load ratings of 58 front and 73 rear. It's the practical pick if you want the Conti Motion formula at the lower end of the price range. The trade-off is the rear width: at 180/55, it is narrower than the 190/55 rear on the ContiSportAttack, so riders focused on a wider rear footprint will want to look at that set instead.
Continental 120/70-17 180/55-17 Front Rear Tire Set Conti Motion Motorcycle
This second Conti Motion set is priced one cent above the first and uses the same front and rear sizes. It shares the sport-touring radial construction, 0° steel-belt rear, and polymer compound aimed at long wear. If you're comparing the two Conti Motion sets, the construction details align closely, and the listed price difference is a single cent. The same limitation applies: the 180/55 rear is narrower than the 190/55 rear on the ContiSportAttack, so this set is not the one to choose if wide rear sizing is the goal.
Continental ContiSportAttack 120/70ZR17 Front & 190/55ZR17 Rear Motorcycle Tires
This set is the middle-priced option in the group. It shares the 120/70ZR17 front size with the Conti Motion sets, but the rear jumps to 190/55ZR17, making it the only set in this group with that wide rear profile. If you're looking for a sport-oriented Continental set with a broader rear footprint, this is the one that stands out. The offset is that its listed price is higher than both Conti Motion sets, so you're paying for the wider rear. If your priority is the widest rear tire in this price group, the added cost is the trade-off.
Shinko 777 100/90-19 130/90-16 Tire Set HD Front Rear Motorcycle Tires
This Shinko 777 set is the outlier in both sizing and price. It uses a 100/90-19 front and 130/90-16 rear, the only dimensions here with a 19-inch front and a 16-inch rear. It is designed specifically for cruiser motorcycles and uses a reinforced carcass with aramid belting. At the top of the price range, it is the set to focus on if your intended application is a 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheel setup. The trade-off is that the listed price is the highest in the comparison, and it doesn't share the 17-inch front/rear sizing used by the other three sets.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- If you want the lowest listed price in a sport-touring radial set, the first Conti Motion set is the one to start with; the second Conti Motion set is essentially the same option for essentially the same price.
- If a wider sport rear is the main goal, the ContiSportAttack's wider rear makes it the distinct pick, but you'll move above the Conti Motion price level.
- If your setup points to a cruiser-oriented front/rear profile, the Shinko 777 is the matching set in this group, and it carries the highest listed price.
