MTB Tire Guide

Kenda Pinner vs Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R

Short answer: Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 27.4 W, Kenda Pinner trails by 12.4 W.

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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Kenda Pinner

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point

Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
Pressure (context)
Measured point
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.

Kenda Pinner: 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

Kenda PinnerPirelli Scorpion Enduro R
Width2.4" (61 mm)2.4" · 2.6" (66 mm)
Wheel sizes27.5" · 29"27.5" · 29"
Weight1,240 g (29x2.4 AGC)1,090 g (29x2.4 HardWALL)
CasingAGC (Advanced Gravity Casing) · 1-plyHardWALL
CasingTrailTrail · Enduro
TPI6060
Tread type––
Tubeless readyyesyes
E-MTB approvalyes (E-25)yes
Price from€75€75
Model year20202019

Rubber compounds

Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).

Kenda Pinner

Grip class: Balanced

Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R

Grip class: Balanced

Both tires sit in the same grip class – the watt comparison is fair.

Both tires sit on the same step of our editorial hardness scale.

Lab data per version

Kenda PinnerPirelli Scorpion Enduro R
Rolling resistance (W)39.8 W
27.4 W
Impact protection (%)56.6 %
20.0 %
Weighed weight (g)1,202.0 g
1,061.0 g

Kenda Pinner

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.

15.135.455.77696.3121927344249Pressure (psi)W
  • 27.4 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
    Puncture
    20.02 %
    Weight
    1061 g
  • 39.4 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +12.0 W
    Puncture
    56.56 %
    Weight
    1202 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.

Kenda PinnerPinner Dual Layer Compound Enduro39.8 W
56.56 %
1202 g
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro RScorpion Enduro R SmartGRIP Compound HardWALL27.4 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.

TestedYour build – derived

Recommendation by use

  • Fast laps and long climbs: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R rolls easier at 27.4 W.
  • Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Kenda Pinner protects better with 57% impact protection.

Tested

  • Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 27.4 W, Kenda Pinner trails by 12.4 W.
  • Impact protection: Kenda Pinner leads with 56.6 %, Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R trails by 36.5 %.
  • Weighed weight: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R leads with 1,061 g, Kenda Pinner trails by 141 g.

Tests and sources

Kenda Pinner

  • The Kenda Pinner Pro ATC, Aaron Gwin's signature tire, was extensively ridden on various cornering trails. The large knobs deliver plenty of grip on firm, dry ground, while weight stays reasonable thanks to the light ATC compound. The tire also proves practical for longer tours.

    BIKE Magazin
  • The Kenda Pinner Pro, co-developed with Aaron Gwin, was initially tested in its downhill version. The tire shows very predictable handling with strong grip on hard, dry ground. It specifically targets riders who race on fast, grippy tracks.

    MTB-News.de

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