Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Fantic Caballero 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Fantic Caballero 250
Horsepower (hp)
43 hp
25 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
21 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
153 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
25 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
21 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Fantic Caballero 250
7.5/10
"Charming urban scrambler that rewards careful buying with real smiles."
Pros
+Genuinely excellent build quality
+Lightweight and highly maneuverable
+Strong retro visual appeal
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on older bikes
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Abrupt low-throttle fueling