Triumph Scrambler 400 X versus Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Scrambler 400 X

Scrambler
Fantic

Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500

Scrambler

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 6.295 €
RRP 6.990 €
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Pros:
  • Comfortable seating position
  • tidy look
  • Hardly any vibrations
  • cool scrambler tires from Metzeler
  • Hand Guards and Lamp Guards Series
  • 4-year warranty
Pros:
  • partly high-quality parts
  • very light and manoeuvrable
  • crisp sound
  • chic scrambler look
  • LED Headlights
Cons:
  • loveless made levers
  • five more horsepower would have done her good
Cons:
  • partly inferior parts
  • doughy front brake
  • Reluctant to idle

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.418 mm
Length :
2.065 mm Height : 1.169 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
179 kg
Wheelbase: 1.425 mm
Length :
2.080 mm
Seat :
820 mm until : 840 mm
Weight :
157 kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 398 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single-cylinder four-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 449 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 95 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 150 km/h
Performance: 40 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
371 km

Performance: 39 HP at 7.100 U/Min
Torque: 40 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
286 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Hybrid Bridge/Perimeter Frame, Tubular Steel, Bolted Rear Subframe (Steel)
Front suspension:
43 mm "Big Piston" upside-down fork (150 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Gas-pressure central shock absorber with external reservoir and adjustable spring preload (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 140/80-17
Frame type:
Central tube (steel)
Front suspension:
USD 41mm (travel 150mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarmstead swingarm with variable cross-sections and progressive steering
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 140/80 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Rigid 320 mm brake rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 230 mm rotor, ByBreTM single-cylinder floating caliper ( 230 mm)
Front brake
One, floating saddle ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 230 mm)

Result

No wonder that the Scrambler 400 X made it into the top 10 of new registrations in Germany in June 2024: For only 6,295 euros, Triumph is putting a beautiful and well-made machine on the road that should appeal not only to A2 aspirants. At one point or another, you notice this low price, but all in all, the 400 X is a well-made scrambler that is also suitable for taller people.
 
The test bike was provided to us by the Triumph flagship store "Q-Bike" in Hamburg Rothenburgsort . Not only the 400 X will be available as a demonstrator, but also the naked bike counterpart Triumph Speed 400. If you are hesitating between these two bikes, you can try both machines at Q-Bike!

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: € 6,295
  • Availability: Since 2024
  • Colors: Red, Khaki, Black

Conclusion - what sticks

Awesome, an imperfect bike! The Fantic Caballero 500 is a typical Italian: Here a little diva-like, boastful and loud, but absolutely endearing and emotional. You like them or you don't like them, there will be hardly anything else in between. Performance and technical equipment take a back seat to the Caballero, with design, sound and the wonderfully mocking single-cylinder engine in the foreground.
 
The test bike was provided by Legendary Cycles in Hamburg. There is the Caballero 500 Scrambler as a demonstrator. And while you're there, take a look at the many other bikes from Legendary: There are bikes from Indian, Benelli, Royal Enfield, Moto Morini, Mash and Fantic. Delightful shop. Coffee is also available, but do not press "Capucchino", the milk frother is broken.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 7.090€
  • Used (3 years old): 5.500€
  • Years of construction: 2018-2022
  • Colours: red, bright yellow