Speed Read: A Fantic Caballero scrambler with vintage style, and more - motorcycles

Speed Read: A Fantic Caballero scrambler with vintage style, and more



Deus ex Machina leads this week’s round-up, with a Fantic Caballero scrambler that tips its hat to the Fantic enduros of the 70s. We also profile Beeline’s new motorcycle navigation device, a rare 1990s Harley-Davidson military bike, and a stunning Triumph Trident T150 Gene Romero replica.

Fantic Caballero 500 by Deus ex Machina Milan With its upright riding position, scrambler styling, and punchy 449 cc single-cylinder engine, it’s a mystery why the Fantic Caballero 500 isn?t more popular. The Italian company started making motorcycles in 1968, including enduros, mini-bikes, and go-karts. The original Caballero was an enduro bike?a 50 cc two-stroke with a bright red tank, yellow number boards, and chunky off-road wheels and tires.
When the team at Deus ex Machina Milan got their hands on a new Fantic Caballero 500, they didn?t waste any time injecting some of the original Cabellero?s styling into the new bike. Starting with the front end, they took the LED headlight off and replaced it with a robust, vintage-style headlight and cowling, finished in bright yellow.
The front cowl barely hides the dashboard, which consists solely of a Garmin Tread navigation unit. A new high-mount alloy front fender was bolted on too, and painted grey.

Deus repainted the stock fuel tank next. The red matches the original Caballero design, with an added streak of yellow and the Deus logo emblazoned across the side.
The factory seat was a little thin and didn?t suit th...
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