Eurogrip Trailhound SCR Tyres Long Term Review: First Impressions

Tyres are the only contact points between a motorcycle and the road, well, unless you crash, which makes them far more important than most riders give them credit for. So when Eurogrip sent us the Trailhound SCR tyres, we knew it was time to see how they perform in different conditions. I’ve now shod my KTM 390 Adventure X with a set of Trailhound SCRs, kicking off what will be a long-term test to see how well these dual-purpose tyres hold up over everyday riding, touring, and light trail duty.

About The Tyre

The Eurogrip Trailhound SCR is positioned as an on/off-road tyre for adventure and scrambler-style motorcycles. It’s designed to handle a mix of tarmac and mild off-road conditions, think gravel, hard-packed dirt, or broken roads, without compromising road stability.

The SCR uses a block-pattern tread for traction on loose surfaces and has a rounded profile for predictable cornering. They are priced at Rs 4,216 for the front (100/90-19) and Rs 7,269 for the rear (130/80 R17), which makes them among the more affordable dual-purpose options available in the market.

Eurogrip offers the Trailhound SCR in several popular ADV and scrambler sizes. These tyres are suitable for bikes like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Yezdi Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX, BMW G 310 GS, Triumph Scrambler 400X and other motorcycles. Essentially, motorcycles that spend most of their time on the road but still dabble in mild off-road exploration.

First Impressions & Fitment

These are available in the factory-recommended sizes for the KTM 390 Adventure X. That means no changes to steering geometry or clearance, and the tyres sit perfectly within factory specifications.

Fitting them was a surprisingly straightforward job. The Trailhounds slipped onto the rims without much fuss, no bead-seating drama or balancing issues, and were ready to go after a quick alignment check. Visually, the Trailhounds look the part. The tread blocks are spaced evenly, and the overall profile gives the impression of a tyre which can handle all kinds of terrain. 

The immediate difference I felt after the swap was that the bike now takes a bit more effort to steer, not heavy, but just enough to notice. On the flip side, grip over loose and gravely sections has noticeably improved, giving the front end more confidence and stability when the surface gets sketchy.

The Long-Term Plan

Over the next few months, I’ll be running the KTM 390 Adventure X on the Trailhound SCR tyres across a variety of conditions, from daily city commutes to long highway rides and some light trail runs.

I’ll be evaluating them on grip (both wet and dry), comfort, stability, noise levels, and wear patterns. Essentially, I want to find out if these tyres can strike that elusive balance between road comfort and trail confidence. For now, the installation was painless, the fit is spot on, and the first impressions are rather positive. Whether that remains true once the kilometres pile on, that’s what this long-term test will reveal.