Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Lifan Sr200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Lifan Sr200. 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. Lifan Sr200: ~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm — best estimate; official figures not widely published hp, ~145 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheet weight, top speed 115–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Lifan Sr200
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
145 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~15 hp @ 8,000 rpm — best estimate; official figures not widely published
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — best estimate
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
115–125 km/h — best estimate based on engine class
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
~145 kg (wet/curb weight) — best estimate; verify with regional spec sheet
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, official figures vary by market
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
Lifan Sr200
5.5/10
"Decent budget starter if you buy smart and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
+Cheap entry price used
Cons
−Inconsistent quality control issues
−Electrical systems notoriously temperamental
−Parts sourcing still frustrating
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