Help
| 
Help
Pirelli Motorcycle Tyre Overview
Since beginning Pirelli has been serving the sports loving enthusiasts across the globe with its exciting range of motorcycle tyres. The performance tyre maker from Italy has set gold standard for itself in the hardcore performance rally and sports biking arena worldwide. Drawn from the same blood, Scorpion Rally STR is currently the most admired and acclaimed enduro tyre intended towards street bike aficionados. Internationally, introduced in the year 2016, the STR is inspired by the predecessor Scorpion Rally, which has won numerous global rally championships.
An on-road and off-road dual purpose radial tyre developed keeping in mind modern adventure sports, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is well suited for enduro street motorcycles. The versatile tyre is made for those who drive more on off-road less on tarmac. It provides excellent grip on dirt/muddy roads, enhanced stability and handling even on high speeds without sacrificing on the comfort factor. The tyre with aggressive tread pattern uses latest rubber technologies and gets high silica compound for better wear resistance and endurance under varied temperatures and setups.
In India, the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is offered in front as well as rear tyre fitment. The premium rally tyre for dual purpose bikes is endowed with superior construction and robust casing, which ascertains longer tread life and even wear. Capable of confronting abrupt challenges without affecting the stability factor, the STR range comprise of sizes such as 17-inch (front & rear), 18-inch (rear) 19-inch (rear), and 21-inch (rear).
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Video Review
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Compound
In its tread – at front as well as rear – the high performance enduro tyre from Pirelli features single layer with high silica content. Due to which, it seizes high tear resistance, improved friction resistance levels coupled with better traction on wet and dry surfaces. The compound of Scorpion Rally STR tyre gets more than half silica content with the proportionate percentage of carbon black and resin for better mileage. The use of select polymers and fillers has been carefully done to extract maximum life and stable performance every time. Moreover, Italian tyre maker’s patented amalgamation process that has balanced properties of silica, carbon black, latest resins, oils and polymers showcase superior consistency and excellent behaviour on roads.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Construction Type
The very capable tyre for street motorcycles from the Scorpion series receives radial construction and tubeless arrangement. Compared to its predecessor (Scorpion Rally), the tread of Rally STR comes with a more modern geometry and receives knobby pattern that has balanced height-width ratio setting – a never before seen formulation. This ensures maximum stability and stick on the surface during off-road situations. Thanks to the large central knobs that cover larger contact area resulting in better agility for on-road application at high speeds. These knobs also penetrate deeper into the terrain for excellent control and off-road traction alongside provide better wear regularity. The robust structure inspired by the Scorpion Trail II sees higher overall resistance with respect to deformity and stability.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Performance
On the performance front, the street/enduro bike enthusiasts quote Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR as the best tyre they have come across in the last decade. And this is due to its outstanding performance under off-road terrains filled with sand, gravel, mud, etc. Be it challenging rough surfaces or proper tarmac, the Rally STR adapt the conditions very well and performs brilliantly. The tyre provides handsome directional stability on even roads (and highways). Just like the front tyre, rear tyre profile too gets same design treatment for comprehensive and balanced performance.
The capable rally tyre gets larger cord resulting in wider profile setup that enhances tread contact surface for superior traction and stability during cornering on all terrains. For better shock resistance the height of the cap valve has been increased which also makes way for more comfort and steadiness. Also they don’t make irritating noise at high speeds like the other knobby pattern tyres in the segment. The silence levels have been reduced courtesy traditional knobby design with an arrow-shaped cut in the middle, which enhances handling and splits the noise resulting in diminished road noise.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Size
To suit nearly every need and application of the riders the aggressive pattern rally tyres from Pirelli are made available in sizes 17-inch, 18-inch, 19-inch and larger 21-inch. Both, the front as well the rear tyres, are offered with tubeless (TL) setup and provide better resistance to punctures.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Price
The Scorpion Rally STR tyres are made for sheer off-road/on-road performance pleasure and fall in the premium segment hence the prices are on the higher side. The tyre range opens with Rs. 8020 per tyre for the front tyre 110/70 R 17 54H and go up to Rs. 18700 per tyre for the rear tyre 150/70 R 18 70V.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Fuel Efficiency
The Scorpion Rally STR is tagged towards all terrain, round the year application on various surfaces; hence fuel efficiency factor takes a back seat. However, still, Pirelli has tried its best to extract maximum fuel savings out of its very dependable enduro/street tyre.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Warranty
Performance motorcycle tyres are warranted for the tread life instead of time (years) and number of kilometres driven. If the tyre becomes unserviceable due to manufacturing defect within the first 50 percent of the tread life, it will be replaced with no extra cost. Moreover, in case, the tyre becomes unserviceable after the first 50 percent tread, the owner is liable to incur the charges for a similar brand-new Pirelli tyre at 50 percent value of the dealer selling price.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Speed Rating
The high-performance tyre range for on/off-road application – in the form of Scorpion Rally STR – is presented with speed ratings of V and H. Here, V stands for a maximum permissible speed limit of up to 210 km/hr, while V symbolises highest speed capability of up to 240 km/hr. Both the given max speeds can be attained with the permissible load limit.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Competitors
In India and across the globe, the highly reliable rally tyre from Pirelli faces competition from the likes of Michelin Anakee Wild, Metzeler Karoo 3, Continental Twin Duro TKC 80, Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Cross AX 41, Avon Distanzia, Heidenau K60, etc.
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Motorcycle Tyre Vehicle Compatibility & Size
Pirelli’s premium enduro sport tyre, the Scorpion Rally STR, is offered in many front and rear fitment sizes. Given below is the list of tyre rim sizes and compatible motorcycles.
| Tyre Size | Loading Index | Load Carrying Capacity (in kg.) | Speed Rating | Speed (kmph) | Vehicle Compatibility |
| 90/90 R 21 M+S Tubeless (Front) | 54 | 212 | V | 240 | Royal Enfield Himalayan, BMW R 1150 GS, Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 DX, Ducati Multistrada Enduro, KTM Bigboys, Triumph Explore, |
| 120/70 R 19 M+S Tubeless (Front) | 60 | 250 | V | 240 | Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally, Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Harley Davidson Roadster, KTM Enduro |
| 110/70 R 17 M+S Tubeless (Front) | 54 | 212 | H | 210 | Bajaj Dominar 400, Benelli TNT, Benelli TNT 25, Benelli TNT R, BMW K1600 GTL, Triumph Bonneville T100, Honda CBR 250 R |
| 170/60 R 17 M+S Tubeless (Rear) | 72 | 355 | V | 240 | Bajaj Dominar 400, Benelli TNT, Benelli TNT 25, Benelli TNT R, BMW K1600 GTL, Hyosung GT250R, Kawasaki Ninja, Kawasaki Versys X 300, Harley Davidson SuperLow |
| 150/60 R 17 M+S Tubeless (Rear) | 66 | 300 | H | 210 | Bajaj Dominar 400, Benelli TNT, Benelli TNT 25, Benelli TNT R, BMW K1600 GTL, GT250R, Kawasaki Ninja, Kawasaki Versys X 300, Harley Davidson SuperLow |
| 150/70 R 17 M+S Tubeless (Rear) | 69 | 325 | V | 240 | Benelli TNT R, BMW R1200 GS, BMW R1200 GS Adventure, Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Triumph Modern Classics |
| 150/70 R 18 M+S Tubeless (Rear) | 70 | 335 | V | 240 | Benelli TNT R, BMW R1200 GS, BMW R1200 GS Adventure, Moto Guzzi Stelvio, Triumph Modern Classics |
Verdict
After earning accolades from the rally fraternity for the Scorpion Rally, Pirelli has once again come up with a champion tyre in the form of Scorpion Rally STR – a highly improved version of its predecessor. The new knobby design tyre with exceptional on and off road capabilities is for those who look for unhindered adventure and limitless exhilaration. The integration of vital technological innovations and its uncompromising tread design makes STR stand out among global rivals such as the Michelins, Metzelers, and Heidenaus.
Developed specifically to handle the extreme pressure of the large capacity and adventure bikes, the dual-purpose tyre excels in performance over uneven/rough surfaces. In addition to brilliant high-speed handling and stability on the off-roads, it is very competent on the on-roads and makes very little noise compared to its competitors. The top-notch grip on wet and dry pavements alongside commendable cornering performance make it a very versatile choice for the street/enduro motorcycle aficionados.
