Scorpion XC H, XC M or XC RC?

Pirelli designs the XC H for hard-packed XC and marathon courses where speed is key, with low, densely packed knobs; the XC M as its most versatile XC tyre, with a medium-profile tread for varied terrain; and the XC RC for the most demanding race courses, from hardpack to loose, with low central knobs and taller side knobs designed with World Cup athletes. The XC R is a rear-specific tyre for the same terrain as the XC M.

Is this the current Scorpion XC?

No — it is the SmartGRIP generation. Pirelli’s current (2025) Scorpion XC range uses its Race Compound and Sport Compound under new product codes, and the SmartGRIP versions no longer appear in its catalogue. Pirelli says the single SmartGRIP compound keeps grip consistent in wet and dry conditions even as the knobs wear; our units use the 120 TPI ProWALL casing.

PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC H

Black

€46,95

~~€69,90~~ €46,95

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Construction

120 TPI · ProWALL 120 TPISmartGRIP + ProWALL

The essentials

Technologies

Compound

Casing · 120 TPI

Best for

XC racing
Marathon
Hardpack trails

PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC H - Black

Technologies

Specifications

Compound	SmartGRIP
Casing	ProWALL
TPI	120
Pirelli category	MTB cross-country
Generation	previous (no longer in Pirelli’s catalogue)
Weight 29x2.2 (claimed)	660 g
Weight 29x2.4 (claimed)	785 g

SmartGRIP compound

Pirelli’s single-compound Scorpion MTB rubber, developed from its motocross and rally experience. Pirelli says it combines tear resistance, for mechanical grip and puncture resistance, with chemical grip on wet ground, and keeps performance consistent as the knobs wear.

ProWALL casing

A casing with a reinforced sidewall: an extra nylon layer that Pirelli says increases resistance to cuts and penetration and stabilises the tyre at low pressure. Pirelli pairs it with 120 and 60 TPI constructions for XC racing, trail and enduro.

PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC H - Black

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	PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC H - BlackThe Scorpion XC H is Pirelli’s cross-country tyre for hard-packed XC and marathon courses where speed is the key factor: a low, compact tread with densely packed knobs that limit deformation in corners.	PIRELLI SCORPION XC M TLR FOLDABLE PROWALL SMARTGRIP MTB TYRE - BLACK Choose it for varied terrain: Pirelli’s most versatile XC tread, same SmartGRIP ProWALL build.	PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC RC - Black Choose it for demanding race courses with loose sections: taller side knobs for cornering.
Regular price	€46,95	€51,99	€49,82
Safety rating	—	—	—
Compound	SmartGRIP	SmartGRIP	SmartGRIP
Casing	ProWALL	ProWALL	ProWALL
TPI	120	120	120
Pirelli category	MTB cross-country	MTB cross-country	MTB cross-country
Generation	previous (no longer in Pirelli’s catalogue)	previous (no longer in Pirelli’s catalogue)	previous (no longer in Pirelli’s catalogue)
Weight 29x2.2 (claimed)	660 g	720 g	660 g
Weight 29x2.4 (claimed)	785 g	825 g	700 g

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Description

The Scorpion XC H is Pirelli’s cross-country tyre for hard-packed XC and marathon courses where speed is the key factor: a low, compact tread with densely packed knobs that limit deformation in corners. This is the SmartGRIP version on the 120 TPI ProWALL casing, from the generation before Pirelli’s 2025 Scorpion XC range, which uses Race and Sport compounds instead. Choose it for fast, dry courses; for looser or mixed ground, the XC M is the more versatile tread.

Low, densely packed knobs for speed and cornering stability on hardpack (Pirelli)
SmartGRIP single compound: consistent grip wet and dry, even as the tread wears (Pirelli)
ProWALL 120 TPI casing with a reinforced sidewall for cut protection and stability at lower pressures
Pirelli’s pick for XC and marathon courses where speed is key

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