Test Ride
Fantic Caballero 700 Scrambler
And it didn’t take me long to realise it was, with the positivity beginning from the very first moment that I first saw it...
There might well be no better time to buy a new bike, with today’s offerings giving impressive levels of tech and performance. Alas, not that many of the current era’s machines possess an endearing personality quite like the Fantic’s. The Italian roadster differs from the norm, having a bit of that special X-factor to help set it apart.
Unlike the rest
The Scrambler’s classy, fashionable silhouette sets off the allure. Along with its lovely low and lithe overall style, the Caballero has a handcrafted appearance to it. It’s a refreshing alternative to the more commonly seen ‘just dropped off the production line’ mass-produced look the majority of current bikes have. When you examine it closer, taking note of chunky machined alloy sections like the top yoke and swingarm pivot plates, you’re won over further. Persuaded to inspect things in greater detail, visual stimulus is boosted by the solid-looking tapered alloy bars, beautifully finished twin high-level silencers, and up-to-date LED lights all adding to the desirability. That tank badge helps, too. The Fantic logo on UK roads is a very rare sight, instantly
