Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 801. 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 801: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), 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 801
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
189 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated 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 801
7.8/10
"A genuinely capable scrambler for riders who actually ride hard."
Pros
+Strong, characterful twin engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Premium WP suspension components
Cons
−Brutal seat after 90 minutes
−Early software/fueling quirks
−Limited dealer network support
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