Fantic Caballero 700 vs Benelli Leoncino 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 700 vs Benelli Leoncino 800. Fantic Caballero 700: ~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant) hp, ~210 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Benelli Leoncino 800: 80 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 700
Benelli Leoncino 800
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
210 kg
213 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant)
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~210 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Fantic Caballero 700
7.5/10
"A looker with a trustworthy heart — buy one with history."
Pros
+Reliable Enfield-derived engine
+Stunning Italian bodywork
+Marzocchi fork holds up
Cons
−Early subframe cracking issues
−Neglected suspension linkage bearings
−Rare, so prices hold firm
Benelli Leoncino 800
7.0/10
"A characterful, good-looking middleweight that demands thorough pre-purchase homework."
Pros
+Striking scrambler aesthetics genuinely deliver
+Torquey twin, strong midrange
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thin North American dealer network
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Early electrical issues documented
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