
Continental Argotal vs Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 27.4 W, Continental Argotal trails by 19.1 W.


Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R
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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Argotal
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R
How we calculate
Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.
Continental Argotal: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).
More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.
Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.
Size, weight and casing
| Continental Argotal | Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.4" · 2.6" (66 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,040 g (29x2.4 Trail Endurance) | 1,090 g (29x2.4 HardWALL) |
| Casing | Trail · 3-ply | HardWALL |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail · Enduro |
| TPI | 180 | 60 |
| Tread type | – | – |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes (E-25) | yes |
| Price from | €65 | €75 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2019 |
Rubber compounds
Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).
Different grip classes: the softer tire must roll slower. Read the watts with that in mind.
Continental Argotal offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Argotal | Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 46.5 W | 27.4 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 19.5 % | 20.0 % |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,227.0 g | 1,061.0 g |
Continental Argotal
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R
Compounds & versions as curves
Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.
- 27.4 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- 20.02 %
- Weight
- 1061 g
- 30.3 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +2.9 W
- Puncture
- 19.53 %
- Weight
- 1227 g
Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.
Variants head to head
Every measured variant of the selected tires – the same model in another compound, width or casing sits right next to it. Empty fields mean no reliable measurement.
| Continental ArgotalArgotal SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing | 46.5 W | 19.53 % | 1227 g |
| Pirelli Scorpion Enduro RScorpion Enduro R SmartGRIP Compound HardWALL | 27.4 W | 20.02 % | 1061 g |
Charts
Rolling resistance (fewer watts is better)
Impact protection (higher is better)
Editorial rating (higher is better)
At least one tire is missing too many editorial scores for a radar profile. We never draw missing values as zero.
Recommendation by use
- Fast laps and long climbs: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R rolls easier at 27.4 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R protects better with 20% impact protection.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 27.4 W, Continental Argotal trails by 19.1 W.
- Impact protection: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 20 %, Continental Argotal trails by 0.5 %.
- Weighed weight: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 1,061 g, Continental Argotal trails by 166 g.
Tests and sources
Continental Argotal
In this short test, BIKE pairs the coarse Argotal at the front with the Kryptotal at the rear to see if it's the ideal combo for enduro riders. The Argotal proves especially strong on loose and soft terrain, providing plenty of confidence there. It is rated a clear recommendation for loose ground.
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