Fantic Caballero 500 Rally | First ride review | Muddy off-roading and river crossing | Philippines

Test driving a Fantic Caballero Rally 500 for the first time. Off-roading, Crossing rivers, muddy trails.
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[@motothello6932]

Yes! I finally found the person who reviews this motorcycle here in the Philippines. Just found out this motorcycle by the review of Motobob just now and then searching for the one who reviews it here in the Philippines. It's really great to know they sent a demo unit here, hoping it will launch here soon because I really like this unit. I'm planning to buy my first big bike and I'm eyeing for CRF300L, the upcoming CF Moto 450MT, Bristol Veloce 500, and then I saw this Fantic Caballero 500 and I'm in love with it. I really like this modern classics designs of motorcycles because my first motorcycle is a cafe racer and I'm planning to get my first big bike to be a modern classic also 😍

[@enjoy_the_ride]

I have heard from a few people now the bike should be for sale in the Philippines very soon. I’m also waiting excitedly for the launch.
On your list I’m also very interested in the CF Moto 450, can’t wait to try one of those.
The Fantic was a very fun ride, I’m sure you’ll be able to test one soon!

[@motothello6932]

@@enjoy_the_rideyes I will definitely test ride this Caballero if there's an available demo unit here in Mindanao. But if they didn't have one I'll just sit on it and enjoy the design 😍

[@alvinsmith3894]

I'm really hyped for this motorcycle, I hope it does come to the Philippines soon. Most adventure bikes are too heavy for the terrain. The fantic 500 is a good highway legal and terrain friendly motorcycle. A good middle ground for a country like ph. There's definitely a market for it here, I hope more people gets wind of it.

[@enjoy_the_ride]

Couldn’t agree more. A perfect fit of engine size and off-road capability. Even on roads, the light weight is beneficial and makes for easier riding.
There are rumors that they will start selling locally this year. My fingers are crossed

[@deanwilsher8189]

Great Bike. Bought the exact same one in 22. Had custom saddle made up. Slightly longer and more cushioning. Its actually only 450 cc "strangely" but even with the wife on the back, it rumbles along beautifully.. Great for those back road good weather rides and of course those tracks and trails.

[@enjoy_the_ride]

Sounds like a great modification. The stock seat is fairly hard. I used cushioned cycling shorts on a recent 3 day long ride I did on the bike for that reason.
Definitely a fun and easy to handle bike. I enjoyed it greatly

[@matthiasmuller2203]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! Bought this bike, waiting for delivery… Stay safe and all the best from Germany.

[@enjoy_the_ride]

Thanks for watching! I’m sure you’ll have many fun hours on the bike. Enjoy

[@Toni-r6f]

Good morning, I am evaluating this bike but in its 125 version since I do not have the license, it is really capable in offroad terrain, I am considering it instead of the fantic xef enduro so that it can facilitate the paved links, but I do not want Then on offroad I have problems since I go on high mountain tracks with terrain that is sometimes broken and loose.
thank you for your comments.

[@enjoy_the_ride]

I have not used the 125 so can’t say how great its performance is, but with the 500 I had no issues at all either on or off road. Including river crossings, driving dirt roads in mountains, and muddy trails.
If the 125 is like the 500 you would not have issues

[@Toni-r6f]

@@enjoy_the_ride grateful for your comments

[@mettfreund1727]

I´m owning the bike in both versions with 125cc and 500cc. Both are a pleasure, but each on it´s own way. Of course the 500 is the faster bike, but needs more petrol, the engine is more vibrating and it heats more up. The 125 is equipped with the minarelli engine. It works totally perfect, while it only needs 2,7l/100km petrol. You can do everything even with the small version. Up to 100km/h is no problem in nearly every condition. Everything above this speed depends on your weight, the percentage of uphill and wind/weather. Top speed is 128km/h. The only annoying thing is the maintaince interval of 3000km.

[@Toni-r6f]

​@@mettfreund1727 Thank you for your response, appreciated

[@simonandresbonilla]

It's so beautiful bike!
I'm about tu buy the 125 Rally, wich is 50 mm taller (suspension are 200 mm front and rear).
I like the engine protectors do you have installed. What brand do they are?

[@silver6gen1]

Wish we could get these in the US...

[@andrewfernandez8330]

If it makes it to the Philps, is there a possibility that it could come to the US?

[@enjoy_the_ride]

Could be. This one was imported but what I hear is they’re coming any day now

[@user-kj7uy5lj2x]

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