Summer tire Updated September 2026

Pirelli Scorpion Trail II review

Name: Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Brand: Pirelli

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 66 · 9 reviews analysed

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among summer tires. 9 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 62% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

66/100

From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 62%

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Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

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Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli Scorpion Trail II receives a polarized reception, with users praising its dry-weather grip and versatility for light off-road touring, while frequently criticizing its performance in wet conditions. While some riders appreciate its longevity and capability on varied terrain, others report significant concerns regarding wet-weather stability, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent quality control.

Pros

Excellent grip and confidence on dry pavement
Strong performance on light off-road trails and varied surfaces like gravel and dirt
Quick warm-up time in favorable conditions
Capable handling for long-distance touring

Cons

Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to hydroplaning
Twitchy or unstable handling characteristics in rain
Rapid tread wear and premature flattening
Reports of structural quality issues, such as tread splitting

Worth knowing

High-performance adventure bikes like the KTM 1290 Adventure exhibit significant issues with wet-weather stability and rapid rear tire wear.
Users on heavy touring platforms, such as the BMW R1200RT, report better success using the tire for mixed-surface adventure touring.