TWIN TRIBUTES: Fantic Caballero 500s from Motobox.

They field teams in Moto2 and the Dakar Rally, produce a large range of motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes and have been around since the '60s, and yet very few people seem to have heard of Fantic Motor. It's always been a bit rocky for the Northern Italian firm, but the last few years have seen the brand grow from strength to strength, and with a global dealer network in place, Fantics have never been available to so many riders. One of those dealers is MOTOBOX Inc, a proudly Verona-based business, that has been selling motorcycles and custom parts since 1952. And to celebrate their long association with their fellow Italians, they've built this stunning pair of 2023 Fantic Caballero 500s, both Rally variants, each pays tribute to a Fantic legend of days gone by. A huge part of the recent success of Fantic can be attributed to how they've developed their engine program, working with Chinese manufacturer Zongshen, and acquiring Italian motorcycle engine manufacturer Motori Minarelli from Yamaha in 2025. This has allowed the small firm to very quickly build a large stable of models, with Motocross and Enduro bikes available in two and four-stroke variants, as well as modern Motards, Street bikes and Scramblers in a host of engine sizes. Combine that with their racing programs in Moto2, with world number two Arón Canet, and a growing dirt and Dakar squad, and you have one very nice recipe for success.