Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Fantic Caballero 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 vs Fantic Caballero 700. 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. 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 801
Fantic Caballero 700
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
210 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~80 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated, based on engine variant)
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~210 km/h (estimated)
~185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
~210 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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