Royal Enfield Himalayan versus Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Royal Enfield Himalayan
Reise-Enduro
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500
Scrambler
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2025~
Built von 2021 bis 2025~
RRP 5.190 €
RRP 7.190 €
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Pros:
- Value for money
- Off-road capability
- Comfort
- Equipment
Pros:
- partly high-quality parts
- very light and manoeuvrable
- crisp sound
- chic scrambler look
- LED Headlights
Cons:
- Mild brakes
- Not for performance fetishists
Cons:
- partly inferior parts
- doughy front brake
- Reluctant to idle
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 365 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.425 mm
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 157 kg
Length : 2.080 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 157 kg
Engine
Motor design: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 411 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Single-cylinder four-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 449 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 95 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 449 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 95 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 127 km/h
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 469 km
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
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
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:
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
Half duplex (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S
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
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
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
One, floating saddle (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 230 mm)
One, floating saddle (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 230 mm)
A bargain
So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.
Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...
The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).
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.
