Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 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 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 500
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 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 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
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