Fantic Caballero 700 Scrambler

Yamaha-powered retro has plenty of appeal!

The Caballero has been a big hitter for Fantic in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that it’s decided now’s the time to reveal a new, more powerful version for 2023. And with a Yamaha engine, Brembo brakes and Marzocchi springs, it looks like it’s going to be a winner.

The big news is that Fantic is making the most of its partnership with Yamaha, as the new Caballero 700 will be powered by the same 689cc, liquid-cooled Euro5 engine as the Japanese firm’s MT-07, Ténéré 700 and R7. That means the bike will have around 75bhp and 50lb-ft of torque to play with – which is a proper step up from the 40bhp and 31lb-ft of torque of the Caballero 500 Scrambler. That’s a good start, right?

There’s plenty more to get excited about though, with some VRM-Marzocchi 45mm upside-down forks and a rear monoshock (with preload adjustment), and Brembo four-piston callipers grabbing a 330mm disc up front and a two-piston calliper and 245mm disc at the rear. It’s also going to come kitted out with cornering ABS, which will monitor the bike’s lean and fine-tune the brakes to suit. There’re more electronics in the form of traction control, three rider modes (road, off-road and custom) and TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity.

The big Caballero will come with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear aluminium spoked wheels, while the engine will be cradled in a single backbone-style frame which is attached to an aluminium swingarm. Above that will be a 14-litre fuel tank. The seat will stand at 830mm tall, and the bike will weigh in at a respectable 180kg – which should help to make it manageable for most no matter whether they’re commuting in style or cutting-up some green lanes.

Expected to land in the UK next spring with a sub-£9000 pricetag, it’s by no means a cheap bit of kit, but with some quality components, a tried and tested engine and formidable looks, it could do very well indeed. We’ll be trying to ride one at the first opportunity.

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