Fantic Caballero 500
You probably haven’t heard of Fantic Motorcycles,
but you won’t want to miss the company’s two new 500 cc models, which are
tastefully done heritage models.
Bringing Italian sexiness to a segment dominated
with an American aesthetic, the Fantic Caballero 500 street tracker and
scrambler bikes are remarkable examples of purposeful and elegant machines.
Based around a 449 cc single-cylinder four-stroke
engine that makes 43 hp, the Fantic Caballero 500 scrambler comes with a 19″
front wheel and 17″ rear wheel, whereas the street tracker model comes with 19″
hoops fore and aft.
The chassis is done in the old style, with a
backbone frame made out of chromoly steel, mated to a more modern aluminum
swingarm. Upside down forks and a rear monoshock handle suspension, both of
which are fully adjustable.
Other highlights include a well-done high-mount
exhaust by Arrow, four-gallon fuel tank, and six-speed gearbox. If your desire is for a back-to-basics
vintage machine that is done right with modern touches, Fantic seems to have
been listening. The 1970s never looked so good.