Swm Silverback 400 vs Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Swm Silverback 400 vs Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500. Swm Silverback 400: approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Swm Silverback 400
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
140 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
175 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
approximately 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 145 km/h (estimated)
140 km/h (estimated)
Weight
approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Swm Silverback 400
6.5/10
"Capable niche adventurer ruined by catastrophic parts and dealer support."
Pros
+Proven Rotax-derived engine
+Capable off-road geometry
+Priced well below competitors
Cons
−Near-zero parts availability
−Negligible dealer support network
−Resale value stays low
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
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