News 26 Aug 2014

Product: Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres

As used in our recent Suzuki V-Strom 1000 press test.

The Pirelli Scorpion Rally in sizes of 110/80-19 for the front and 150/70-17 at the rear are the tyres of choice for the latest press test of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 in Australia.

Click here to view CycleOnline.com.au’s report with road tester Matt Shields.

Pirelli introduced new sizes of the Scorpion Rally specifically for high displacement adventure bikes like the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS which, while being an exciting new Adventure Touring bike, has the spirit for off-road use in its DNA.

Australian riders of the V-Strom 1000 ABS can experience a wide range of terrains, including normal asphalt road riding, gravel roads, water crossings, mud and loose gravel all as part of the Australian landscape. These environments allow a perfect display of the versatility of the new Scorpion Rally adventure bike sizes when fitted to the V-Strom 1000 ABS

Tread pattern for the new 110/80-19 front Scorpion Rally maintains the same 4-5-4 layout of the blocks used on the 90/90-21 Rally, which was used to win both Cross Country Rally races and Dakar in conjunction with the 140/80-18 rear size.

Image: Jeff Crow.

Image: Jeff Crow.

A new 7.7mm knob height on this new front size is designed to optimize handling, directional stability on sand and soft terrain, and to increase the life of the tyre for increased mileage.

The new 150/70-17 rear has wider blocks with long transverse bridges designed to provide better traction on soft terrain and reduce slides, so that riders can have full confidence when leaning into corners in these conditions.

The primary focus of structural development off the new Scorpion Rally was to provide the rider with stability at high speeds, confidence and safety, especially on long distance street and highway rides in Australia.

Stability at high speeds is achieved thanks to the use of a carcass with thick ply cords arranged at just the right angles to provide increased lateral rigidity, which helps to reduce vibrations often associated with large enduro bikes at high speed.

These structural characteristics of the carcass ply also guarantee vertical rigidity, which together with the use of reinforcing elements within the tyre’s bead, provide a balance between the carcass and the tread which is itself softer thanks to the this new tread pattern design.

The end result is a tyre that is a well balanced, reliable performer capable of providing comfort on asphalt while keeping a knobby tread pattern for confident performance in sand and softer terrain.

The new Scorpion Rally sizes have an innovative compound developed with particular attention to the dual use of this tyre. In off road use, this new compound shows high resistance to tearing and cuts, which can have even more impact when riding on asphalt.

A strong focus is also on mileage: the new tyre now has increased durability at high speed and wears more evenly over the life of the tyre.

Scorpion Rally tyres in new sizes 110/80-19 and 150/70-17 are available now at your local Pirelli Stockist. Recommended retail for the front is $209, with the rear recommended retail of $275.

For more information on the entire range of Pirelli Scorpion tyres visit www.linkint.com.au. Pirelli Motorcycle Tyres are imported and distributed exclusively in Australia by Link International.

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