SCRAMBLER 700
ENGINE: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke twin cylinder
DISPLACEMENT: 689 cc
DISTRIBUTION: 4 valve DOHC
BORE: 94.5 mm
STROKE: 64 mm
IGNITION: Electronic injection - double throttle body or 38mm
STARTER: Electric
GEARS: 6
CLUTCH: Multi plate wet clutch
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Dual exhaust by ARROW
FRAME: CrMo steel central-tube frame
SWINGARM: In aluminium with variable section and progressive link
TYRES: 110/80 R19, 150/70 R17 Spoked with aluminum rims
WHEELS: Black aluminium
BRAKES: Floating front disc 0330mm, Brembo 4-piston radial caliper 032 P4.32- Rear disc 0245mm, Brembo caliper
FRONT SUSPENSION: upside down VRM-Marzocchi 045mm
REAR SUSPENSION: VRM-Marzocchi mono shock absorber with preload adjustment
INSTRUMENTATION: TFT 3.5"' full Led front and rear bluetooth connectivity
ABS: Continental two-channel ABS (disengageable)
SEAT HEIGHT: 830 mm
WHEELBASE: 1460 mm
LENGTH: 2080 mm
WEIGHT: 180kg without petrol (but with coolant)
FUEL TANK: 14 L
2024 Fantic Caballero Scrambler 700cc
YAMAHA XSR ENGINE
MADE IN
ITALY
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES AVAILAVLE
THRILLING AND SMOOTH PERFORMANCE
At the heart of the Caballero 700 Scrambler is a 689cc parallel twin motor, the same CP2 unit that Yamaha uses in its popular MT-07 in fact, which pumps out 74hp and 70Nm of peak torque which translates into an engaging ride in the Fantic set up.
With a twist of the throttle from pretty much anywhere in the rev range, you get a decent surge of torque delivered in a responsive and smooth manner, and it has a good sense of urgency about it, too. To accompany that is an addictive bark which escapes the highly positioned single-sided and neatly designed twin exhausts.
The fuelling is lovely and smooth, with it behaving predictably lower down in the rev range which makes it a doddle to ride around town, and there’s no issues to speak of when you’re working the engine harder, either, which is when it’s at its happiest.
BALANCED CHASSIS AND SPORTY RIDE
Upon first look at the 700 Scrambler’s styling, inspired by Fantic’s 125 RC from the ‘70s, complete with its 19” front and 17” rear spoked wheels, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s going to provide a pretty mellow and relaxed ride. With its lively motor and a pretty stiff chassis and suspension set up, there's more grunt than meets the eye.
Fantic’s new high-resistance steel frame and swingarm machined from aluminium casting is a key contributor to its balanced stance and precise handling, and although the 45mm upside down Marzocchi forks aren’t adjustable, which is a slight surprise given the price point, they work well straight out the crate.
There’s preload adjustment at the rear which provides some level of customisation, and there’s a 150mm of travel at each end which delivers a nimble yet composed ride, and is on the sporty side.
TECHNICAL ADVANCES
The inclusion of solid Brembo 4-piston callipers on a single front 330mm disk and 240mm rear, switchable cornering ABS and traction control adds a layer of safety and sense of confidence, along with its three riding modes – Street, Off Road, and Custom – allowing you to tailor the bike's performance to your preference and riding conditions.
In Street mode, both traction control and ABS are active, Off Road mode unlocks the bike's potential on the rough stuff by turning off the rear ABS while keeping the TC on. The Custom mode then lets riders fine-tune their settings to give a unique mode.
All in all, a sporty scrambler, perfect for a daily rider and weekender in one retro style.