Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. Fantic Caballero 250: 25 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 250
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
25 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
21 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
25 hp @ 9,000 rpm
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
21 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Fantic Caballero 250
7.5/10
"Charming urban scrambler that rewards careful buying with real smiles."
Pros
+Genuinely excellent build quality
+Lightweight and highly maneuverable
+Strong retro visual appeal
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on older bikes
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Abrupt low-throttle fueling
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful small bike that rewards patient, curious riders."
Pros
+Genuinely fun off-road capable
+Proven KTM-derived engine
+Distinctive styling holds up
Cons
−Suspension floaty at speed
−Stock seat is brutal
−Service history often patchy
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