Fantic Caballero 700 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 700 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250. 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. Husqvarna Svartpilen 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero 700
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
210 kg
167 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant)
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~210 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical 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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful small bike that rewards patient, curious riders."
Pros
+Genuinely fun off-road capable
+Proven KTM-derived engine
+Distinctive styling holds up
Cons
−Suspension floaty at speed
−Stock seat is brutal
−Service history often patchy
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