Pirelli Scorpion Rally now in 150/70-17

The Griz · 05-08-2011, 05:36 PM

Pirelli is now making their classic Scorpion Rally in a 150/70-17 size.

Ta hell with the TKC80's or Big Blocks! I've been waiting for this since I got this bike in November 2008!

http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/mo...ion_rally.html

The tire is not quite at dealers yet, but will be very soon.

The choice of champions: specifically for desert racing and rallies.

PROPERTY	EFFECT	IN PRACTICE
Compounds tested in the most severe Rally Raids in the world	High resistance to hard wear and stable performance even over the longest stretches	Maximum resistance to consumption and to tearing even over long distances
Patented reinforced carcass structure	Reduction of the sliding effect (-10%) and decrease in the operating temperature (-10 °C)	Greater traction on all types of ground in any condition of temperature and speed
Optimised block layout	High directional capacity of the front tyre and effective traction on the rear	Excellent control in bends for the maximum transfer to the ground of all the power available

FRONT

21'': 90/90 - 21 M/C 54R MST

REAR

17'': 150/70 - 17 M/C 69R M/C M+S TL

18'': 120/100 - 18 M/C 68R MST; 140/80 - 18 M/C 70R MST

Bayner · 05-08-2011, 08:10 PM

Scorpion Pro has always been one of my favorite tires. Never tried a rally version before... are they any good? (he he he)

wizze · 05-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Are these in the same container as the K60's?

ETA and/or price?

WoodWorks · 05-08-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Griz

The tire is not quite at dealers yet, but will be very soon.

Now, where have I heard that before? Hm. Hang on, it'll come to me...

The Griz · 05-08-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodWorks

Now, where have I heard that before? Hm. Hang on, it'll come to me...

I don't know....umm... maybe from the Heidenau people?

Thankfully Pirelli and Heidenau aren't the same company!

Pirelli actually makes tires and doesn't just talk about making tires!

ScienceOfDirt · 05-09-2011, 06:29 AM

I think this is a FIM tire, so the knobs are going to be shorter on the back tires.

Pomo · 05-09-2011, 12:31 PM

Any idea of price range? Are these going to be a Pirelli branded TKC or can I actually afford to eat things besides Ramen for a month?

On another note, it's nice to see more companies embracing the "mid-sized adventure" market. Maybe we'll see more semi-hardcore 17" tires like the D606 in 150/140 sizes.

dendrophobe · 05-09-2011, 01:06 PM

The knobs really don't look very deep from those pictures; certainly not as deep as the TKC or the Big Block. I'd like to see some more pictures before I get too excited...

The Griz · 05-09-2011, 01:33 PM

Though an F.I.M. tire, the Scorpion Rally has a tread that is as deep if not deeper than a TKC80 or Big Block. I've seen and handled all three in person.

The Griz · 05-09-2011, 01:35 PM

Pirelli Scorpion Rally:

150/70-17 rear: $120.99
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...=45&zmap=28465

90/90-21 front: $64.99
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...wt.ac=SLI_SERP

dendrophobe · 05-09-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Griz

Though an F.I.M. tire, the Scorpion Rally has a tread that is as deep if not deeper than a TKC80 or Big Block. I've seen and handled all three in person.

Brilliant news! I like that price, too.

Any idea how long they'll last?

YetiGS · 05-09-2011, 03:57 PM

Nice! I was hoping these would be available in our size some day.

The Griz · 05-09-2011, 04:19 PM

F.I.M. doesn't mean the knobs are going to be as short as some folks tell you they're going to be. For some reason there is a vicious rumor going around that F.I.M. means insanely shallow tread. That's a lie. Don't believe it. Here is a picture of my Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme F.I.M. rear 140/80-18 that is on my new 2010 G450X:

The knobs on the Pirelli Scorpion Rally are the same height as the Metzeler 6 Days Extreme. A friend of mine just got a new Scorpion Rally for his DRZ, so I've seen them both first hand.

Also, the knobs on the Pirelli Scorpion Rally are actually higher than a TKC80 or Big Block.

Oddward · 05-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Any guesses on tread life? Likely no worse than the TKCs.

The Griz · 05-09-2011, 04:47 PM

Yeah, I'm guessing it won't be any worse than the 3,000 or so people are getting out of the TKC80's and Big Blocks.

If I can get 3,000 miles out of an awesome $120 DOT knobby, I'll be a happy camper. Cheers to Pirelli. It's a good marketing move to offer this tire in the 150/70-17 size.

05-08-2011, 08:23 PM	#3
wizze Wizze = Wise Joined: Jul 2009 Location: PA: Land of the Free Range Amish Oddometer: 672	Are these in the same container as the K60's? ETA and/or price? __________________ 2009 BMW F800GS 2009 Yamaha FZ-1 2009 KTM 450 XC-W plated 2005 BMW R1200RT Is that it??

05-09-2011, 06:29 AM	#6
ScienceOfDirt U-Boat Rider Joined: May 2010 Location: Snowbelt/Rustbelt of Northeast Ohio Oddometer: 1,491	I think this is a FIM tire, so the knobs are going to be shorter on the back tires. __________________ Friend: That was some trail shortcut. Me: Yep. See how fast we got lost.

05-09-2011, 12:31 PM	#7
Pomo gonzo Joined: Apr 2009 Location: El Desierto, NM Oddometer: 579	Any idea of price range? Are these going to be a Pirelli branded TKC or can I actually afford to eat things besides Ramen for a month? On another note, it's nice to see more companies embracing the "mid-sized adventure" market. Maybe we'll see more semi-hardcore 17" tires like the D606 in 150/140 sizes. __________________ Stubborn and Stupid "It's supposed to be a challenge, that's why they call it a shortcut. If it was easy it would just be the way." ~ Rubin, Road Trip

05-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#8
dendrophobe Motorbike Junky Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 843	The knobs really don't look very deep from those pictures; certainly not as deep as the TKC or the Big Block. I'd like to see some more pictures before I get too excited... __________________ Doug *Semper Fi* 2009 BMW F800GS, Olive Drab 2006 Ducati Sport 1000, Black Custom built Ducati GT1000 Scrambler, Red

05-09-2011, 01:33 PM	#9
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Though an F.I.M. tire, the Scorpion Rally has a tread that is as deep if not deeper than a TKC80 or Big Block. I've seen and handled all three in person. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

05-08-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
Bayner Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Penticton, BC Oddometer: 1,237	Scorpion Pro has always been one of my favorite tires. Never tried a rally version before... are they any good? (he he he)

05-09-2011, 01:35 PM	#10
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Pirelli Scorpion Rally: 150/70-17 rear: $120.99 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...=45&zmap=28465 90/90-21 front: $64.99 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...wt.ac=SLI_SERP __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

05-09-2011, 03:57 PM	#12
YetiGS Random Hooligan Joined: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 6,194	Nice! I was hoping these would be available in our size some day. __________________ -Scott- Semper Fi '04 BMW R1150GSA, '08 KTM 450EXC-R, '04 KTM 625 SXC "A pessimist thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are." Chauncey Depew

05-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#13
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	F.I.M. doesn't mean the knobs are going to be as short as some folks tell you they're going to be. For some reason there is a vicious rumor going around that F.I.M. means insanely shallow tread. That's a lie. Don't believe it. Here is a picture of my Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme F.I.M. rear 140/80-18 that is on my new 2010 G450X: The knobs on the Pirelli Scorpion Rally are the same height as the Metzeler 6 Days Extreme. A friend of mine just got a new Scorpion Rally for his DRZ, so I've seen them both first hand. Also, the knobs on the Pirelli Scorpion Rally are actually higher than a TKC80 or Big Block. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

05-09-2011, 04:31 PM	#14
Oddward Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Oddometer: 100	Any guesses on tread life? Likely no worse than the TKCs. __________________ Odd, Isn't it?

05-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#15
The Griz ^OP North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,622	Yeah, I'm guessing it won't be any worse than the 3,000 or so people are getting out of the TKC80's and Big Blocks. If I can get 3,000 miles out of an awesome $120 DOT knobby, I'll be a happy camper. Cheers to Pirelli. It's a good marketing move to offer this tire in the 150/70-17 size. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

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