Heidenau K60 Scout M+S 120/70B19 60T TL

Heidenau K60 Scout M+S 120/70B19 60T TL is a versatile adventure tyre built for routes where tarmac and dirt alternate in roughly equal measure. The idea behind it is simple: one tyre for every day and any direction. Wide gaps between the tread blocks bite into dirt and shed mud quickly, yet on tarmac the Scout feels more composed than its knobbly looks suggest — the blocks are reworked, the carcass reinforced, the compound revised.

Why riders choose the K60 Scout

• Versatility: Heidenau K60 Scout stays predictable on the motorway and on a gravel track alike — no swapping tyres to match the route.
• Dirt traction: Heidenau K60 Scout pulls confidently on hard-packed dirt, gravel and forest tracks — the wide gaps between blocks self-clear rather than clogging with mud.
• Wet tarmac: the manufacturer revised the compound with particular attention to grip on wet surfaces.
• Mileage: Heidenau K60 Scout is built for a long service life — on a long tour that is the argument that matters most.
• All-season use: Heidenau K60 Scout carries the M+S (Mud + Snow) marking — approved for mud, snow and cold weather. M+S on its own is not a winter certification: for a proper winter, Heidenau has a dedicated winter range.
• Fitment: size 120/70B19, front axle, tubeless (TL), load/speed index 60T.

Tread pattern and stability at speed

Heidenau K60 Scout stays stable on tarmac thanks to its reworked tread blocks and stiffened carcass: compared with more aggressive off-road tyres, it behaves more calmly and predictably at motorway speeds. The pattern itself is a block design with wide channels — water and mud drain away, and the tread keeps its bite on loose surfaces instead of clogging.

Where the K60 Scout is not the best choice

Heidenau K60 Scout is at its best on routes where tarmac and dirt alternate regularly. It is not built for sports enduro, though: in deep sand and heavy mud its tread lacks aggression. For those conditions the range offers the K60 Ranger, with a 30/70 split in favour of off-road. Nor is it an ice tyre — for constant snow and frost, Heidenau has dedicated winter models.

Who this size suits

A 120/70-19 front is what the heavyweight flagships wear: BMW R1200GS LC (2013–2019), R1250GS and R1300GS, KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, Ducati Multistrada V2 and V4, Aprilia Caponord 1200. Its rear partner is the K60 Scout 170/60B17.

Heidenau K60 Scout 120/70B19 suits riders on mixed Kazakhstani routes: motorway, gravel, the odd adventure. Find your size in the Heidenau adventure tyre catalogue.