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 RC

Black

€49,82

~~€53,88~~ €49,82

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The essentials

Best for

XC racing
Technical courses

PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC RC - 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)	700 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 RC - Black

Compare with

	PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC RC - BlackThe Scorpion XC RC is Pirelli’s tyre for the most demanding XC race courses, designed with World Cup athletes: low, thick central knobs for minimal rolling resistance and taller side knobs for fast cornering, from hardpack to loose and from man-made obstacles to natural terrain.	PIRELLI MTB Tyre Scorpion XC H - Black Choose it for hard-packed, fast courses: low, densely packed knobs.	PIRELLI SCORPION XC M TLR FOLDABLE PROWALL SMARTGRIP MTB TYRE - BLACK Choose it for training and varied terrain: Pirelli’s most versatile XC tread.
Regular price	€49,82	€46,95	€51,00
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	660 g	720 g
Weight 29x2.4 (claimed)	700 g	785 g	825 g

Tamaño 29x2.2

Description

The Scorpion XC RC is Pirelli’s tyre for the most demanding XC race courses, designed with World Cup athletes: low, thick central knobs for minimal rolling resistance and taller side knobs for fast cornering, from hardpack to loose and from man-made obstacles to natural terrain. This is the SmartGRIP version on the 120 TPI ProWALL casing, from the generation before Pirelli’s 2025 range. Choose it for racing on varied courses; for pure hardpack speed, Pirelli offers the XC H.