To start, we find a new LED headlight that includes 24 LEDs for exceptional brightness, even on the darkest roads and trails. The turn signals and rear light are also LED, improving visibility in low light conditions. There is also a new four-inch LCD instrument panel with an enhanced user interface. The new setup includes a gear indicator, a tachometer, and a temperature gauge. The 2024 model also brings technological improvements, such as smartphone pairing via Bluetooth, so you can monitor calls and notifications through the new screen.
Moving straight to performance enhancements, Fantic has given its powerful single-cylinder engine slight changes to improve smoothness. Particularly for the Caballero 500, the engine has received a new mapping that enhances throttle response. Meanwhile, the 125 retains the Minarelli engine with variable valve timing.
In addition to engine improvements, the Caballero also benefits from a new aluminum swingarm that is not only stiffer than the old steel one but also lighter by 2 kg. As a result, the 2024 Caballero 500 weighs only 149 kg. With a fuel capacity of 12 liters, we can expect the weight to be around 165 kg – still substantially lighter than many scramblers on the market.
At the time this article was written, pricing details for the 2024 Fantic Caballero 125 and 500 have not yet been revealed. However, the updated models will retain the same colors as the 2023 models, but a new Azzurro variant, similar to the more premium Caballero 700, is set to debut in 2024.
