TX 150 Caballero

1981 Fantic TX 150 Caballero Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Fantic's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Fantic TX 150 Caballero relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 137.1 HP per liter, 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 TX 150 Caballero measures 115 kg (254 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.76 kg per horsepower). The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 105 km/h (65 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Fantic archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1979 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.