Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500: 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 140 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
72 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
157 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 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 701
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting single that rewards committed riders."
Pros
+Punchy LC4 engine character
+Genuinely distinctive styling
+Capable WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny 4.5-litre tank
−Expensive service intervals
−Early fuel pump issues
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