Continental Kryptotal Rear
Enduro
Rear
Continental Kryptotal Rear vs Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M trails by 14.7 W.
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M
Enduro
Front+Rear
Configure your build
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Kryptotal Rear
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M
Measured value available
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 Kryptotal Rear: Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M: Reference: test pressure 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 Kryptotal Rear | Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.5" (63 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,230 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft) | 1,260 g (29x2.5 DualWALL) |
| Casing | Enduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply | DualWALL · 2-ply |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail |
| TPI | 110 | 120 |
| Tread type | Aggressive | – |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes | yes |
| Price from | €56 | €90 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
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.
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Kryptotal Rear | Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 33.2 W | 47.9 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 17.3 % | 36.3 % |
| Puncture resistance (N) | 409.4 N | – |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,199.0 g | 1,355.0 g |
These two tires have no measured values from the same test series. A direct comparison of numbers would not be sound.
Continental Kryptotal Rear
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M
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.
- 30.9 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- –
- Weight
- 1134 g
- 33.2 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +2.3 W
- Puncture
- 17.29 %
- Weight
- 1199 g
- 44.9 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +14.0 W
- Puncture
- –
- Weight
- 1381 g
- 47.9 W
- Puncture
- 36.3 %
- Weight
- 1355 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.
Three curves at most – hide one first.
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 Kryptotal RearKryptotal Re Soft Enduro · BIKE-Labor | 30.9 W | – | 1134 g |
| Continental Kryptotal RearKryptotal-Re Soft Compound Enduro-Casing | 33.2 W | 17.29 % | 1199 g |
| Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro MScorpion Race EN M SmartEVO DH DualWALL · BIKE-Labor | 46.3 W | – | 1381 g |
| Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro MScorpion Race Enduro M SmartEVO DH DualWALL | 47.9 W | 36.3 % | 1355 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.
TestedYour build – derived
Recommendation by use
- Fast laps and long climbs: Continental Kryptotal Rear rolls easier at 33.2 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M protects better with 36% impact protection.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M trails by 14.7 W.
- Impact protection: Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M leads with 36.3 %, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 19 %.
- Weighed weight: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 1,199 g, Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M trails by 156 g.
Tests and sources
Continental Kryptotal Rear
In this comparison test, the Kryptotal combo is examined as a trail tyre duo and compared against the Magnotal at the rear. Testers highlight the confident grip and the good balance between rolling resistance and traction. The combo is clearly recommended for demanding trails.
BIKE MagazinThe editors tested the Kryptotal as front and rear tyre in Enduro and DH casings over several months. It impresses with high grip on varying terrain and good puncture protection. Overall, the hype around Continental's all-rounder is judged to be justified.
MTB-News.deENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.
ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest
Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M
As part of a comparison test of several enduro tyre combinations, the Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro M is examined closely. Praised are the strong grip of the SmartEVO compound, the sturdy DualWall casing and good damping, while high rolling resistance and weight are noted as drawbacks. Overall the tyre is classed as an uncompromising downhill specialist.
BIKE Magazin