Heidenau K60 Scout M+S 180/55B17 73T TL

Heidenau K60 Scout M+S 180/55B17 73T TL is a rear adventure tyre for large road adventure bikes and sport-tourers. This is a wide road size in the Scout line: a block pattern with wide gaps that holds tarmac confidently yet doesn't give up on gravel either.

Why riders choose the K60 Scout

• Versatility: Heidenau K60 Scout 180/55B17 rides confidently on both motorway and gravel track — no need to swap tyres to match the route.
• Dirt traction: Heidenau K60 Scout bites on hard-packed dirt and gravel — the wide gaps between blocks self-clear rather than clogging with mud.
• Wet tarmac: the Heidenau K60 Scout compound was revised with wet grip in mind.
• Mileage: Heidenau K60 Scout is built for a long service life — the argument that matters most on a long tour.
• All-season use: Heidenau K60 Scout carries the M+S (Mud + Snow) marking for mud, snow and cold. M+S is not a winter certification on its own: for a real winter, Heidenau has a dedicated range.
• Fitment: size 180/55B17, rear axle, tubeless (TL), load/speed index 73T.

Tread pattern and stability at speed

Heidenau K60 Scout 180/55B17 stays stable on tarmac thanks to reworked blocks and a stiffened carcass: this wide rear holds its line through a corner and stays composed at speed. The block pattern with wide channels drains water and mud, and keeps its bite on loose ground instead of clogging.

Where the K60 Scout is not the best choice

Heidenau K60 Scout is at its best on mixed routes where tarmac and dirt alternate. For sports enduro, deep sand and heavy mud the range offers the more aggressive K60 Ranger, with a 30/70 split in favour of off-road.

Who this size suits

The 180/55-17 rear is heavyweight sport-tourer and road-adventure territory: the Yamaha Tracer 9, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Tiger Sport among them. Its front partner is the Heidenau K60 Scout 120/70B17.

Heidenau K60 Scout 180/55B17 suits riders who cover Kazakhstan mostly on tarmac but won't shy away from gravel. Find your size in the Heidenau adventure tyre catalogue.