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Scorpion™ XC Mid Soft

MX32-derived compound meets trail-ready construction — built for riders who know their terrain runs mid-soft and want a tire that's honest about it.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Off-Road · Trail Specialist
PIRELLI Scorpion™ XC Mid Soft motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandPIRELLI
TypeOff-Road / Dual-Sport
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes3
Knob pattern tuned for steering precision and drive traction in packed-with-give to intermediate-sand conditions — not a jack-of-all-trades, a master of its range
Compound technology pulled directly from Pirelli's championship Scorpion MX32 motocross program, bringing race-proven grip to trail and dual-sport applications
Lightweight polyester carcass sheds unsprung weight without giving up structural integrity through rock gardens or embedded trail obstacles
Handles the full mid-soft spectrum — from rocky hardpack with a dusty top layer through sandy washes over a firmer base — without the compromises of a generic all-terrain design
Knob geometry wears progressively and predictably, holding performance longer into its lifespan than tread depth alone would indicate
Compliant carcass flex communicates surface texture back to the rider, keeping you connected on technical terrain where feedback matters most
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
Best for dirt-focused riders who spend weekends on variable backcountry terrain and want purposeful, condition-matched grip over a do-everything compromise
Performance
Dry Grip8.7
Wet Grip7.4
Street Manners4.2
Track Capability6.5
Mileage7.8
Value8.3
Best For
The Weekend Trail Rider
You're splitting Saturdays between compacted fire roads and the occasional sandy wash, and you want a tire that rewards precision without punishing you when conditions shift. The XC Mid Soft's predictable edge grip and MX32-derived compound give you confidence through technical sections, and the lightweight carcass means less fatigue on longer days in the dirt.
Perfect Match
The Dual-Sport Explorer
Your ride is 80% backcountry dirt with just enough pavement connector to get you there. You're not asking this tire to be a street tire — you want something optimized for what matters: varied off-road terrain, responsive steering, and a compound that actually grips in the conditions you ride. The XC Mid Soft is built around exactly that priority set.
Great Match
The Hard Terrain Specialist
If your routes run rocky hardpack and firm-condition trails almost exclusively, a softer compound isn't your friend — you'll wear through it faster and lose the edge bite that harder terrain demands. A harder compound with taller, more durable knobs will serve you better in consistently firm conditions.
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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Front80/100-210312-041938886008019227388862$133.39$161.68Save $28
Rear110/100-180313-018035566008019227355666$138.19$167.48Save $29
Rear120/100-180313-079635567008019227355673$144.06$174.63Save $31
Frequently Asked
Mid-soft means terrain that has some give without being loose loam or deep mud — packed dirt that yields slightly underfoot, sandy stretches with a firmer base underneath, or rocky trails with a dusty surface layer. If your rides bounce between moderately firm trails and occasional sand washes, you're squarely in this tire's wheelhouse. Pure hardpack or deep mud sit outside its optimized range.
Short pavement stretches — gas station runs, neighborhood connectors — are fine. Extended highway riding is where this compound pays a real price: it's engineered for off-road grip, not asphalt longevity. If your route is more than roughly 20% street, you'd be better served by a dual-sport tire with a harder center compound designed to handle both worlds without burning through prematurely.
Trail riders typically see somewhere in the 2,000–3,500 mile range, with terrain mix being the biggest variable. Hardpack-heavy riding pushes toward the higher end; aggressive sand riding or frequent braking on loose surfaces pulls it down. What's worth noting is that the knob geometry wears evenly, so the tire keeps performing closer to its limits than you might expect just from eyeballing tread depth.
It handles deep sand competently — the knob spacing cleans reasonably well and the compound maintains bite. It's not a dedicated sand paddle, so a pure sand-specific tire will float better in the really deep stuff. That said, plenty of riders run the XC Mid Soft through mixed routes that include sand washes and softer dune sections without issue.
Compared to heavier traditional bias-ply construction, the polyester carcass absorbs small chatter and vibration without losing composure over bigger hits. The real benefit you'll feel is reduced unsprung weight — less rotating mass means the suspension can respond faster and rider fatigue drops on longer trail days. The trade-off is slightly less sidewall stiffness under extreme lateral loading, but for trail and dual-sport use that's rarely a limiting factor.
It can hold its own in recreational-level off-road competition when conditions match the tire's range. Riders prioritizing podium finishes typically step up to more aggressive, race-dedicated rubber with higher peak grip. The XC Mid Soft is built for consistent performance and controlled wear, which makes it ideal for weekend warriors and trail explorers — not necessarily the racer chasing every tenth of a second.

Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Soft Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli Scorpion XC Mid Soft for dual-sport and off-road riders throughout Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach. This is a purpose-built dirt tire drawing compound DNA from Pirelli's Scorpion MX32 motocross program, designed for riders who ride mid-soft terrain and want a tire that's actually calibrated for it rather than watered down to cover everything. If you know your trails run packed dirt, sandy washes, and rocky singletrack, this is the tire engineered around that reality.

At MTC, we sell below MSRP and mount the same day — no appointment needed, just walk in. Our flat-rate installation pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire. Our team knows off-road and dual-sport fitments, so if you're debating between the XC Mid Soft and something harder or more aggressive for your terrain, we'll give you a straight answer based on how and where you actually ride — not just what's on the shelf.

Questions about whether this tire fits your bike or your terrain? Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or stop by our Orange County shop. We carry a full range of Pirelli off-road and adventure tires and can help you nail down the right compound for the conditions you ride most.

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