Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 250 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 250
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
25 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
21 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
25 hp @ 9,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
21 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 801
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler for riders who actually ride hard."
Pros
+Strong, characterful twin engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Premium WP suspension components
Cons
−Brutal seat after 90 minutes
−Early software/fueling quirks
−Limited dealer network support
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