BMW R 1200 R versus Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500

Scrambler

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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How does the Italian A2 scrambler "Edelmann" perform?

The Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler focuses entirely on lifestyle and look. Although it has just under 40 hp, nevertheless, or perhaps because of this, it will not only appeal to A2 aspirants. Tanja and Dietmar... weiter

Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 6.990 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

partly high-quality parts
very light and manoeuvrable
crisp sound
chic scrambler look
LED Headlights

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

partly inferior parts
doughy front brake
Reluctant to idle

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.425 mm
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 820 mm until : 840 mm
Weight : 157 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 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:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
One, floating saddle (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 230 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

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.