Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Fantic Caballero 500: 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 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 500
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 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 500
7.5/10
"A gorgeous, characterful single that rewards patient buyers who do homework."
Pros
+Husqvarna engine proven reliable
+Stunning authentic Italian styling
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
Cons
−Patchy UK dealer network
−Parts availability can frustrate
−Suspension mediocre at limits
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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