Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Fantic Caballero 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs Fantic Caballero 700. 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. Fantic Caballero 700: ~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant) hp, ~210 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
Fantic Caballero 700
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
210 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant)
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h
~185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
~210 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Fantic Caballero 700
7.5/10
"A looker with a trustworthy heart — buy one with history."
Pros
+Reliable Enfield-derived engine
+Stunning Italian bodywork
+Marzocchi fork holds up
Cons
−Early subframe cracking issues
−Neglected suspension linkage bearings
−Rare, so prices hold firm
Top 10 Accessories
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