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.…