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I agree on that Fantic! I spent a bit of time figuring out how to get one into the US, but gave up as I did not see any legal or even semi legal way of doing it. For the Husky, I just can't click with the looks. I thought maybe seeing one in person would help, but nope, just don't understand what they were trying to do design wise. Spec wise it sounds good.For some dirt road riding, the KTM 390 Adventure makes more sense, but yes heavier and more expensive than the SmartVillain. Have you looked at the Benelli Leoncino Scrambler? More like the Fantic.
One of the locals owns one. He likes it a lot. It is available in the US, maybe it is not available in California?
I have a friend who lives in Colorado & I showed him the Caballero 500. He was smitten as well & just contacted the USA Fantic Headquarters located in Colorado. He inquired as to when their motorcycles might be available in the US and their reply was "maybe, hopefully, possibly in the future sometime." Fantic E bicycles are available here. So to clarify, "One of the locals owns one. He likes it a lot" Are you referencing Benelli Leoncino 500?Those bikes are available in US and I have a relatively close local dealer. But for all the inquiring I have done, Fantic motorcycles are not available in the USA.Thanks.
It is February 3 rd & 19 degrees. I called and talked to a dealer today. Spent most of the day surfing the internet, watching YoutTube 401 videos & writing notes. Then I typed up some of the notes and am starting a 3 ring notebook. It is never good when I actually start organizing and typing notes.
Life is short. Go for it!With everything going on in the world today, you might not be able to buy a gas engined motorcycle in a year or two.
+1 on pulling the trigger. It’s just one of those bikes.
Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback. Already found rear & side rack choices and Q Bag Oval 20 Liter panniers ($81.99) option online and a few other farkels. I was surprised to find as much aftermarket products out there as I did. Prices to kit it out are also pretty reasonable. I know that 701 has gotto be big fun and it only weighs 20 lbs or so more than the 401 I think so there is that dilemma. But I think I am going to stay with the little guy if I make the move. Seems to be where my head is at the moment.......but I could be swayed.
The 701 isn’t made anymore, so you have to look around for a good used one. I had to ship a used one to the east coast from Illinois. I’m not a fast rider but I really wanted the 693 motor. Then again I’m on the large side. In boats, I’ve always felt that if there is a choice, get the largest engine rated for the hull.
I’ll take a look and report when I get home tomorrow. Here is a shot of what I thin’ are the parts. It looks as if the panels are the rear subframe.
I too like that Fantic. Too bad they are not bringing them in. The Husky design does not thrill me. JMOScott
A couple of other thoughts ... what about a Duke 690? The 2016-2018 have the dual counter balancer motor ... 327 lbs dry, 73 HP, made in Austria (SV 401 made in India, 701 made in Austria). Totally different look/style, but lots more on the used market than a SV 701... and for a sensible option, what about a Honda CB500X? 2022 it got some nice updates. Or we get a UK buddy to buy a few Fantic Caballero 500 Rally's and crate them up and ship them to the USA, "Motorcycle Parts" stamped all over the place. I'd like the green one please.
My friends have a 401 and a 701. They both seem to really like them but they have mentioned that the power is somewhat lacking on the 401. They are looking into the various options for it...chips, exhaust, etc. She traded her '09 Daytona for it while he traded his Ducati Sport Classic for his.