Fantic Caballero 500 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 500 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200. 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. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 500
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
207 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, 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
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10
"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Early TFT screen issues
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