The first naked from Fantic is called Stealth 125 and was presented today in Milan, on the eve of EICMA 2023. The declared goal of the Venetian manufacturer is not only to show us a motorcycle, but to launch a true range that will be completed with sporty models designed for younger riders and that will also meet the requirements of A2 license holders. It will be a range designed, designed, and manufactured in Italy and, precisely for the A2 category, Fantic will be the only company to do so, taking on an important business challenge.
The Stealth 125 is therefore the firstborn of this much broader project and is, as already mentioned, a naked motorcycle equipped with the Minarelli 125 4-stroke engine with fuel injection and slipper clutch. Great attention has been given to mass centralization and reduction of unsprung masses: the 12-liter tank is positioned as close as possible to the center of gravity and leaves space in front to allow the airbox to take advantage of better airflow. For the same reasons, the exhaust is divided into two groups with a high and light silencer, while the heavier expansion chamber is centrally placed at the bottom. The debut in a 125 is therefore a mixed frame with aluminum sheet and steel trellis, combined with a cast aluminum swingarm with lower trellis. A frame designed for greater rigidity and the dynamic behavior of a true sportbike, as well as weight reduction, which, however, has not yet been declared. The Stealth 125 is also equipped with a 5″ TFT screen with Bluetooth, fully LED headlights, and offers the option of cornering ABS.
The same concepts in terms of weight and sporty character that gave rise to the Stealth 125 project can also be found in the Imola Concept, a pure sports bike, without compromises, intended for the tracks. Remember that Fantic Motor is now involved in the Moto2 World Championship, and this Imola aims to anticipate what will follow in the Veneto range, which will increasingly open up to the world of sports bikes.
