Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
O Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 foi lançado em 2017 como parte do renascimento da clássica placa de identificação Caballero pela Fantic Motor, originalmente famosa na cena de testes dos anos 1970. A moderna linha Caballero foi desenvolvida em parceria com a Loncin da China, usando um motor monocilíndrico compatível com Euro 4, e foi projetada para capturar a estética retrô que se tornou popular em meados da década de 2010. Tornou-se notável por oferecer estilo italiano e marcas tradicionais a um preço competitivo, ajudando a restabelecer a Fantic como fabricante convencional.
35 hp
Poder
43 Nm
Torque
175 kg
Peso
140 km/h (estimated)
Velocidade máxima
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Combustível
Nua
Corpo
O que os compradores devem 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.
Gerações e especificações por ano
Lançamento inicial com motor monocilíndrico Scrambler de 449 cc, estilo retrô, conformidade com Euro 4, configuração de suspensão padrão.
Atualização do motor Euro 5, gráficos e opções de cores revisados, pequenos refinamentos ergonômicos e de componentes introduzidos.
Avaliação do 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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