Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
158 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (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
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