Fantic has surprised everyone at the latest edition of EICMA with the presentation of its new range Knight 500 2025which for the next season presents some new features of special relevance. Among them stands out, above any other, the addition of a new “made in Italy” mechanics to replace the previous engine built in China by Zongshen.
Let us remember that until this year the Caballero 500 was powered by a 449 cc, water-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder, declaring a power of 40 HP at 7,500 rpm along with a maximum torque of 43 Nm at 6,000 revolutions.
However, by 2025 the brand is betting on the national product and will start installing a new engine called in internal code. MM460, referring to the brand in charge of its development and manufacturing, Motori Minarelliand the final displacement that it cubes, 460cc.
Fantic Caballero 500 2025 range in detail
This change in the Caballero 500 2025 range for next season not only represents a change of direction in current decision-making within the two-wheeled sector. In addition, the well-known transalpine model improves the final performance, compared to the 2024 version, by a 15%. On the other hand, it manages to exceed the demanding Euro5+ regulations in anti-pollution matters.
The brand itself calls its new propeller as “compact and ultralight, weighing less than 40 kg”. Likewise, it has a forged piston that allows high rotation speeds, while the shapes of the cylinder head facilitate a balanced design of the bike, especially around the tank area.
The slipper clutch, Ride-by-Wire system or the different engine maps, customizable depending on the version, also contribute to an even more effective and efficient overall operation. In performance terms, the Caballero 500 2025 declares a final power of 45 HP at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 42.4 Nm at 7,000 revolutions.
Looking ahead to next season, the brand offers us three very different versions of the model:
- Knight 500 Scrambler
- Knight 500 Deluxe
- Caballero 500 Rally (21” front wheel)
All of them share common elements in their chassis and equipment, such as the new single-beam steel frame or the front fork equipped with a refined hydraulic system with an improved set of valves and designed for off-road use. At the rear we find a new shock absorber that offers optimized preload for greater stability and traction in off-road conditions.
The Rally version includes a 21” front wheel and, for the first time, tires Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR. The suspension setup is fully customizable for any riding style, with compression, rebound and preload adjustments both front and rear. Suspension travel is 200 mm, with ground clearance of 280 mm and a greater steering angle. Off-road protection includes a metal skid plate and a grille for the headlights.
If we talk about equipment and electronics, the new Caballero 500 2025 range includes, among others, Full LED lighting, 5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth, multi-level traction control (TC) system and cornering ABS. All of this is possible thanks to an IMU that enables these technological options in terms of advanced security.
In any case, the brand has not yet announced the official price of the new Caballero 500 2025 range and the moment when it will be available in official dealers in our country.
