The most important facts in brief

Enduro is not the same as Enduro, at least at Pirelli, because the Race version has a completely different tread pattern to the regular Enduro version. The Enduro S with the lighter "Pro Wall" casing and the Race Enduro M, which is only available in the dual-wall version, were tested. Both are available in the dimensions 29 x 2.4 inches.

First impression

At around 930 grams, the tire from the classic series achieves a good value. The race version weighs in at 1250 grams, similar to a DH tire. Despite the different rubber compounds, both tires feel similarly soft. They can easily be set up tubeless in one go.

In use

Both versions were tested alternately on the same Davos trails. One with 1.15 bar at the front and 1.2 at the rear, the race version with 0.98 bar in both tires. Identical Pi-Rope wheels with a rim width of 30 millimetres on a Yeti SB160 were used for the test.

The differences in tread pattern and rubber compound are most evident in cornering grip The normal version tends to break out on gravel at the front wheel and at the rear when riding fast and with high braking force. This is probably due to the offset side lugs and the larger clearances in the transfer area of the tire. The racing version literally sticks to the corners, making it difficult to get the tire to skid. The combination of continuous side lugs and very soft rubber compound is a success.

Where the sidewalls of the old version were still rigid and not very adaptable, the new tires score points with a lot of self-damping and the best deformation without breaking through quickly. Only the Enduro S with the Pro-Wall had to give in: The sharp Davos rock caused a hole. It could be sealed with a patch and it was possible to continue riding and do a few more test runs without losing air.

Conclusion

The "Scorpion Enduro S" from Pirelli in the Pro-Wall version is a lightweight enduro tire that boasts great riding characteristics and only reaches its limits in the wet. It is the ideal companion for alpine terrain. Due to its high weight, the "Scorpion Race EN M" only makes sense for racing or pure shuttle rides. The pair of tires is more than 600 grams heavier. In return, the race version offers one more point of grip and higher puncture protection, but rolls significantly slower.

Recommendation

If you have a hard riding style or a high body weight, you can also combine the tires well and only fit the race version at the rear.

Manufacturer

Enduro S: link
Race EN M: link