Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
La Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 se presentó en 2017 como parte del renacimiento por parte de Fantic Motor de la clásica placa de identificación Caballero, originalmente famosa en la escena de trial de la década de 1970. La moderna gama Caballero se desarrolló en colaboración con la empresa china Loncin, utilizando un motor monocilíndrico compatible con la normativa Euro 4, y se diseñó para reflejar la estética retro de los Scrambler, que se hizo popular a mediados de la década de 2010. Se destacó por ofrecer un estilo italiano y una marca tradicional a un precio competitivo, lo que ayudó a restablecer a Fantic como un fabricante convencional.
35 hp
Potencia
43 Nm
Torsión
175 kg
Peso
140 km/h (estimated)
Velocidad máxima
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Combustible
Desnudo
Cuerpo
Lo que los compradores deben saber
Proven Husqvarna Engine
The Caballero 500 uses a Husqvarna-derived single-cylinder 449cc engine, known for solid reliability and widely serviced across Europe. This shared architecture means parts availability is generally good.
Watch the Cooling System
Being a liquid-cooled single, the radiator and coolant hoses should be inspected regularly as blockages or leaks can cause overheating, especially on low-speed urban riding. Check service history for coolant changes.
Strong Niche Resale
As a limited-production Italian scrambler with retro appeal, the Caballero 500 holds its value reasonably well in the enthusiast market. Low production numbers keep demand healthy among style-conscious buyers.
Generaciones y especificaciones por año
Lanzamiento inicial con motor monocilíndrico Scrambler de 449 cc, estilo retro, conformidad con la normativa Euro 4 y configuración de suspensión estándar.
Se ha actualizado el motor Euro 5, se han revisado los gráficos y las opciones de color y se han introducido pequeñas mejoras ergonómicas y de componentes.
Reseña de un comprador usado
"Charming Italian weekend bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
$4,500-$6,500 usedThe Caballero 500 is one of those bikes that wins you over with personality rather than performance. The Minarelli-sourced single is smooth enough, pulls decently from low revs, and that scrambler stance with the high-mounted pipe looks genuinely good in the metal. Italian build quality means it punches above its price point aesthetically, though you'll want to check electrical connectors carefully on anything over two years old — Fantic's dealer network is still thin in most markets, so sourcing parts can be a genuine headache if something obscure goes wrong. For used examples, I'd stick to 2021 onwards when they ironed out some early fuelling quirks and the Euro 5 tune settled things down. Under 8,000 miles is ideal. These aren't high-mileage workhorses — they're weekend scratchers and urban commuters with genuine charm. Service history matters here more than most bikes given the limited specialist knowledge in independent workshops.
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