Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. 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. Husqvarna Svartpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
148 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
35 hp @ 8,000 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km (approximately 35.7 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
7.5/10
"The most stylish A1-licence bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Stunning, distinctive visual design
+Quality WP suspension fitted
+KTM-derived reliable mechanicals
Cons
−Parts and servicing expensive
−Tight service intervals needed
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
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