Caballero

1997 Fantic Caballero Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Fantic Caballero enduro - offroad motorcycle, Fantic pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17 Nm (12.5 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 121 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Caballero measures 92 kg (203 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Fantic archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1989 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.