Fantic Caballero 700 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero 700 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. 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 401: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, 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 401
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
210 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant)
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
~67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
~210 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (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 401
7.5/10
"Character-packed urban scrambler that rewards buyers willing to overlook its flaws."
Pros
+Unique styling turns heads
+KTM engine utterly bulletproof
+Agile in city traffic
Cons
−Seat comfort is terrible
−Suspension harsh on rough roads
−Limited wind protection above 70mph
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