800gs tires: Scorpions vs Battle Wings

selecus · 05-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Hey Gang, first of I apologize if this question has already been asked, searched and found nothing. My 8gs has finally arrived at the dealership and is being prepped. Went to go see it today and the salesman advised me that it has Pirrelli Scorpion MT/90 tires instead of the usual Battle Wings. Says they are much better tires, but I really have no idea. Wondering if anyone else had a similar situation or experience with the Scorpions...

Cheers!

Bike4Fun · 05-08-2009, 12:01 PM

don't know anything about the scorpions but they look more dirt worthy than the battle wings. for the road the BWs do a really good job but I'll never put them back on the bike since I want something more dirt oriented.

darmahman · 05-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Scorpions +++

Deuce · 05-08-2009, 12:45 PM

Scorps are excellent tires. Have on my 950 and won't use anything else.

selecus · 05-08-2009, 01:04 PM

Sweet! Well now I won't have to bitch when I pick it up!

Thanks....

Singletrack_mind · 05-08-2009, 02:32 PM

When I checked with my local shop about using scorpions I found that they were not offered in the right size for the GS800's rear wheel.

Anyone know otherwise?

selecus · 05-08-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singletrack_mind

When I checked with my local shop about using scorpions I found that they were not offered in the right size for the GS800's rear wheel.

Anyone know otherwise?

Scorpions come standard with my bike, but once I pick up the bike this weekend I can let you know more....

MCMXCIVRS · 05-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Obviously they are messing with tire suppliers. Mine came fitted with Michelin Anakees.

Pirelli's web site only shows the new Scorpion Trail in the correct sizes for the F800GS. Could that be what your getting?

WoodWorks · 05-08-2009, 04:14 PM

Or perhaps they're mounting the 140/80s?

David

WOLVERINE · 05-08-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCMXCIVRS

Obviously they are messing with tire suppliers. Mine came fitted with Michelin Anakees.

Mine came with Anakees too... I guess tires on the BMW's are like a box of chocolates....Never know what your gonna get

selecus · 05-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCMXCIVRS

Obviously they are messing with tire suppliers. Mine came fitted with Michelin Anakees.

Pirelli's web site only shows the new Scorpion Trail in the correct sizes for the F800GS. Could that be what your getting?

I can only know for sure once I pick it up, will let you know.....

mxbulldog · 05-08-2009, 09:17 PM

Just picked up my 800Gs on Tuesday, and it came with Scorpion Trails. They seem ok. Only did 200 km, mix of doubletrack, gravel, city streets and highway. I think they will get removed for TKC80's however.

My previous street bike was a DRZ400SM and I had the Avon Distanzias on it, and I think these Scorpions are about as dirt worthy as the Avons were. Meaning not very much at all. Decent on gravel, not so good in sand. I managed to remove the chicken strips on the Scorpions on some nice fresh pavement I found though!

05-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
selecus ^OP -------- Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Montreal Oddometer: 76	800gs tires: Scorpions vs Battle Wings Hey Gang, first of I apologize if this question has already been asked, searched and found nothing. My 8gs has finally arrived at the dealership and is being prepped. Went to go see it today and the salesman advised me that it has Pirrelli Scorpion MT/90 tires instead of the usual Battle Wings. Says they are much better tires, but I really have no idea. Wondering if anyone else had a similar situation or experience with the Scorpions... Cheers!

05-08-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
darmahman "Illogically Deluded" Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Oddometer: 2,456	Scorpions +++ __________________ 2012 BMW 1200 GS Triple Black 1982 R100S/T 1976 KAW KZ900 CB1100

05-08-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
Deuce Crazy Canuck Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Vancouver Island, Bitchin' Columbia, Canada Oddometer: 2,395	Scorps are excellent tires. Have on my 950 and won't use anything else. __________________ Stay Calm, Be Brave, Wait for the Sign.

05-08-2009, 04:14 PM	#9
WoodWorks House Ape Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Ashland, OR, USA Oddometer: 2,169	Or perhaps they're mounting the 140/80s? David __________________ David I'm tryin' ta think, but nuttin' happens! --Curly

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05-08-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
Bike4Fun Smooth IS Fast Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Denver Oddometer: 1,436	don't know anything about the scorpions but they look more dirt worthy than the battle wings. for the road the BWs do a really good job but I'll never put them back on the bike since I want something more dirt oriented.

05-08-2009, 01:04 PM	#5
selecus ^OP -------- Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Montreal Oddometer: 76	Sweet! Well now I won't have to bitch when I pick it up! Thanks....

05-08-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
Singletrack_mind Cave Man Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Northern New Mexico Oddometer: 311	When I checked with my local shop about using scorpions I found that they were not offered in the right size for the GS800's rear wheel. Anyone know otherwise?

05-08-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	Obviously they are messing with tire suppliers. Mine came fitted with Michelin Anakees. Pirelli's web site only shows the new Scorpion Trail in the correct sizes for the F800GS. Could that be what your getting?

05-08-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
mxbulldog Braaaap! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Grandora, SK Oddometer: 103	Just picked up my 800Gs on Tuesday, and it came with Scorpion Trails. They seem ok. Only did 200 km, mix of doubletrack, gravel, city streets and highway. I think they will get removed for TKC80's however. My previous street bike was a DRZ400SM and I had the Avon Distanzias on it, and I think these Scorpions are about as dirt worthy as the Avons were. Meaning not very much at all. Decent on gravel, not so good in sand. I managed to remove the chicken strips on the Scorpions on some nice fresh pavement I found though!