Last week we enjoyed a few warmer day's in Belgium and whilst putting down some nice KTM power I had some lovely (modest) powerslides.
Still trying to convince some riders to try the Scorpions.
Here some impressions pasted from the web;
check -> Dunlop D616 Vs. Pirelli Scorpion Sync
and some 'motorcycle superstore testimonials. (for what it's worth)
-Bill Kilgallon -Lebanon, OH
Great tyre for sporty standard
Got the tyre just in time to mount for a track day at Mid Ohio, where the syncs performed perfectly, all the way to the point where I was dragging a knee and scraping pegs (which on a XB9SX is getting ***way*** over) with no slipping and no drama. Smooth and predictable lean, plenty of stick for any kind of rational street riding, enough grip to keep up with the "fast novice" guys on a track day. And to top it off, they don't go all wobbly kneed if you are in gravel or wet grass. I get at least 9k miles out of a front, and at leaast 6k out of a rear, with hard street use and one track day. A fantastic pick for a tyre for rationally powered sporty standard bike (i.e. Buell XBS, Ulysses, XT, Multistrada, SV, Hypermotard, etc). I wish it were cheaper, that’s a lot of money for just one tyre, but it is very competitively priced relative to tyres that are far worse.
-GUILLERMO - HEREDIA, PR
perfect
These came with the ktm sm 990...so far (first 1700km) very good...no sliding, and very good grip at high acceleration and stopping. They slide only at hard breaking and slow speeds.
Danny Watson - Orlando, FL
Pirelli Scorpion Sync
This is the replacement rear tyre for my Ducati Multistrada. I have about 700 miles so far on it and no complaints at all. Riding single or double up I don't even think about the tyre. Good grip on dry and wet roads. I don't ride aggressively however double up, so pushing it might give different results. The last one I had (same tyre), got 8800 miles before it needed replacing.
pasystm
denton, TX
good tyre
I bought these as a replacement for the D208s on my Suzuki DRZ400sm. I have yet to try these on a trail, or in dirt or gravel. They do work very well on asphalt. I scrubbed them in on a cold day where tyre temp was difficult to maintain especially on such a little bike, but they grip very well even on the very edge of the tyre. They also slide predictably on the throttle and under braking. I worked a while trying to get the front to tuck on me, but I couldn’t really get it to. that’s pretty good in my book, the stock Dunlops would tuck if you thought about it. Good tyre. I also tested them a bit on a ktm 950sm. they are the stock tyre for that bike and they really worked on that thing. They heat up better on the ktm cause its heavier and the bikes just has tons more power. They really slide on the throttle well on the ktm. I’m sure alot of that can be attributed to the quality of the bike but it just seems the tyre breaks wells. It takes thoughtful effort to get the spin and its quite smooth once it breaks. Basically means you can trust this tyre if your trying to be smooth and maintain full traction.
C. Dawson - Washington, NC
Scorpion Sync tyres
These are the most aggressive looking and acting tyres that I've ever had! I put these on my Honda CBR 600 F4i and they immediately gripped to the road. The tyres are very light weight and allows for a lot more control. I would recommend for any sportbike!!!
Bill Mullens - Summersville, VT
Scorpion Sync tyres
Replaced the stock Dunlops on my Buell XB9S with the Syncs. They made a dramatic positive improvement in handling confidence, faster turn-in and less tendency to stand up under braking. I ride pretty easy and not much highway miles. I got about 8000 miles out of the rear and will get 10000 from the front.
