Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. 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 401: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, 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 401
Horsepower (hp)
25 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
21 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
25 hp @ 9,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
21 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (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 401
7.5/10
"Character-packed urban scrambler that rewards buyers willing to overlook its flaws."
Pros
+Unique styling turns heads
+KTM engine utterly bulletproof
+Agile in city traffic
Cons
−Seat comfort is terrible
−Suspension harsh on rough roads
−Limited wind protection above 70mph
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