Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Le Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 a été présenté en 2017 dans le cadre de la renaissance par Fantic Motor de la plaque signalétique classique Caballero, initialement célèbre sur la scène des trial des années 1970. La gamme moderne Caballero a été développée en partenariat avec la société chinoise Loncin, à l'aide d'un moteur monocylindre conforme à la norme Euro 4, et a été conçue pour refléter l'esthétique rétro-scrambler qui gagnait en popularité au milieu des années 2010. Elle s'est distinguée en proposant un style italien et une marque traditionnelle à un prix compétitif, contribuant ainsi à rétablir Fantic en tant que fabricant traditionnel.
35 hp
Pouvoir
43 Nm
Torque
175 kg
Poids
140 km/h (estimated)
Vitesse maximale
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Carburant
Nue
Corps
Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir
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.
Générations et spécifications par année
Lancement initial avec un moteur monocylindre Scrambler de 449 cm3, un style rétro, une conformité à la norme Euro 4 et une configuration de suspension standard.
Mise à jour du moteur Euro 5, graphismes et options de couleur révisés, améliorations mineures apportées à l'ergonomie et aux composants.
Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion
"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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