Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 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 500
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 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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