Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Fantic Caballero 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Fantic Caballero 500
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
148 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
7.2/10
"Charming Italian weekend bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive scrambler styling
+Smooth torquey single cylinder
+Quality suspension for class
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Early fuelling issues pre-2021
−Limited long-distance comfort
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