Fantic motorcycles are returning to the United States after a 30-year absence. In that period, the original Fantic Motor company went bankrupt and production of its famed observed motorcycle trials bikes ended. After a few changes of hands, Fantic Motor is now owned by VeNetWork, an Italian collaborative entrepreneurial network. Fantic now focuses on street and off-road motorcycles, without a trials bike in sight. To reintroduce the brand to the United States, Central Powersports Distribution (CPD) has created Fantic Motor USA to import two Fantic enduro bikes—the 2-stroke XE300 and XEF 250 TL thumper.
The competition-ready 2025 Fantic XE300 uses a motor developed by Motori Minarelli, a company Fantic acquired from Yamaha in 2020. The two-stroke motor uses licensed Yamaha design features, with EFI, electric starting, two power modes, an Arrow muffler, 10-level traction control, and increased displacement as upgrades. With the 2.4-gallon fuel tank topped off, the XE300 tips the scales at 250 pounds.
In contrast, the 2025 Fantic XEF 250 TL is intended for casual trail use with a 36-inch seat height, a Euro 5-compliant motor, Fantic suspension components, an Arrow muffler, and a 281-pound wet weight with the two-gallon gas tank filled. We note that there are turn signals on the XEF, and expect them to not make the trip from Italy.
Fantic is a competition-driven brand, with the Fantic Racing division competing in Grand Prix road racing, rally, enduro, and motocross.
On European showroom floors, Fantic has nine off-road models, in addition to street bikes that include supermoto, sport, rally, and scrambler models with motors ranging from 125cc to 700cc.
“With CPD’s expert support team’s knowledge of off-road OEMs like Rieju, AJP, and EM [Electric Motion],” National Sales Manager Gary Hazel explains, “Fantic is well-positioned to offer outstanding products and services to our dealer partners with CPD’s logistics, and I look forward to us delivering unparalleled value to the new Fantic partners and customers.”
CPD is putting together a network of Fantic dealers in the United States and expects to start selling motorcycles here as soon as next month.
2025 Fantic XE 300 Specs
- Type: Two-stroke single
- Displacement: 293cc
- Bore x stroke: 72 x 72mm
- Compression ratio: 11.5:1
- Fueling: Dual-injector EFI
- Cooling: Liquid
- Starting: Electric
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Clutch: Wet multidisc w/ hydraulic actuation
- Final drive: O-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Aluminum semi double-cradle w/ aluminum subframe
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable KYB inverted 48mm fork; 11.8 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable linkage-assisted KYB shock; 12.4 inches
- Front Rim: 21 x 1.16
- Rear rim: 18 x 2.15
- Tires: Metzeler 6 Days Extreme
- Front tire: 90/90 x 21
- Rear tire: 140/80 x 18
- Front brake: 270mm disc
- Rear brake: 240mm disc
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
- Rake: 27.7 degrees
- Trail: 4.8 inches
- Seat height: 38.2 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.4 gallons
- Wet weight: 250 pounds
2025 Fantic XE 300 Price: $TBA MSRP
2025 Fantic XEF 250 TL Specs
- Type: 4-stroke single
- Displacement: 250cc
- Bore x stroke: 77 x 53.6mm
- Maximum torque: 14 ft-lbs @ 6750 rpm
- Cooling: Liquid
- Exhaust: Arrow
- Starting: Electric
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Clutch: Wet multidisc
- Final drive: O-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Chromoly perimeter
- Handlebar: Tapered aluminum
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable Fantic FRS inverted 43mm fork
- Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable linkage-assisted Fantic FRS 125 piggyback-reservoir shock
- Tires: Michelin Tracker
- Front tire: 90/90 x 21
- Rear tire: 120/90 x 18
- Front brake: 260mm wave disc
- Rear brake: 220mm wave disc
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 55.9 inches
- Seat height: 36.0 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.0 gallons
- Wet weight: 281 pounds
2025 Fantic XEF 250 TL Price: $TBA MSRP
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