The Fantic Casa 250 Full Long Term Review

It seems like only yesterday that I was taking delivery of my new shiny Fantic Casa E 250 Enduro bike. That was just over a year ago as it happens.
This is my full long term review of the bike. This could be the best Enduro bike in the world for beginner and intermediate riders. With a few tweaks and mods it would definitely be the best.
Check out Clements Moto for specs on the bike and any other Fantic sold in the UK to date. They are the UK importer for Fantic.
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This is a truly great bike and I hope to hear your positive stories in the comments section below. : )
Thanks for watching and let me know anything you'd like to see in the future.

[@joedunne1134]

Good honest real life review ,likes & dislikes. You forgot to mention the Arrow exhaust,but I guess in the riding footage the exhaust speaks for itself. Great sounding bike as well. I have replaced the rear shock with the upgraded Hagon shock & it totally transforms the bike,only wish I had done it sooner . Next thing for me is to change the fork oil as you mentioned to a thinner viscosity to soften the front ,then it will be in my opinion the bike it always should have been . I bought mine brand new for under 5k with a 2 year warranty,ask Ktm ,Huakavana ,Beta to match that,no chance . Another really plus point to the bike it comes standard with two radiators & two fans ,great when going slow & doing really technical trails without having to worry about the engine overheating. You won't find many used bikes for sale as mentioned, owners hold on to them because it does everything you need from this type of bike ,smiles for miles nothing beats it !!

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Very well said Joe and great information for prospective buyers. Nothing beats actual owners talking about their bikes. I look forward to seeing yours after changing the fork oil too. Probably help with log hops and big ruts. I might even do mine too. 😃

[@neilflowers2893]

I did put 7.5w in the forks but have since changed to 5 w great video

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Cheers for the info Neil. What was the difference in adding 7.5 and then likewise, changing that to 5?

[@SUBT0TAL]

🤣I was wondering what Ricky Gervais had been doing recently

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Since they won't let me do the Oscar I gotta keep my hand in the hand game. Adapt and overcome.

[@SUBT0TAL]

😂 Good review and entertaining to watch , awesome bike for the price 👍

[@dynamotightstar3472]

@@SUBT0TAL it's certainly tough to beat at that price for sure.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Whats the Facebook group called pls?

[@dynamotightstar3472]

@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 it's in the description mate. Right next to the meaning of life, the universe and everything.

[@williampeiper292]

Honest video, like the bike, like that front fender bag.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching. The Acerbis fender pack is great. It's only about £20 too which is nice. The first one broke but the replacement was much more sturdy.

[@johnmoore1620]

Thanks for the review Mark. I have recently bought a 2018 carb version. Worth people being aware the newer models are EFI. I may well upgrade the suspension but waiting for lockdown to end to try it out on the lanes. I love the engine too having moved up from a Serow. I am 5ft 9 and find the seat height ok having thought I would need to lower it. I'm also changing the battery to Lithium which you had recommended in a previous post. The previous owner gave me a modified battery tray which means I can access the air filter by just removing the seat which will be helpful, as well as the weight saving. I think the bike is great value and looking forward to getting out onto the lanes!!👍

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Thanks for Watching John and thanks for the input too. It's really important that potential buyers have access to the knowledge we all have. Even when I bought mine there was very little info about and the FB group only had 20members. We have so much more info now it's great. Let us know how the tubliss goes too.

[@johnmoore1620]

@@dynamotightstar3472 I have certainly picked up good tips from the group 😀

[@stephenwilliams7056]

What year did they change to fuel injection please?

[@dynamotightstar3472]

2019 I think. John's was a 2018 which was carbed and mine was a 2019 I think which was fueled injected.

[@stephenwilliams7056]

Cheers.

[@MrSTAdventures]

I thought they were Spanish, anyway great review...now we are a few months down the road what are your thoughts on it now. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Thanks Shane. The front forks are Spanish. I've been to Spain and I've had Paella and Spanish omelette so I guess all those things combined it's at least half Spanish. As per the description, I'd owned the bike just about a year when I made this video. It's now moved onto pastures new. Thanks, I'll sub back.

[@MrSTAdventures]

@@dynamotightstar3472 Thanks, bit like me with the Chorizo 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@dynamotightstar3472]

🤣🤣🤣

[@markmccann-wood2225]

What it like on road? Say a hour or two to get to off road sections (B roads) cheers 👍

[@dynamotightstar3472]

With those tyres and the 13t front sprocket its not the best. That said though, it's an off road bike so it's never gonna be the best on road. Personally I've never ridden it for an hour on the road. I always load it in the van and drive it to the start of off road rides. If it was good on road though it would worse off road I guess. Here it is at speed on the road. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPGh6NmjZZ8r6s

[@6Twisted]

It's taken me 10 minutes to realise who you remind me of, Ricky Gervais.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

He's not as funny as me.

[@chrzanik666]

Haha I am on mine right now 😅😜 byway magic

[@dynamotightstar3472]

It really is isnt it. What do you like about it?

[@chrzanik666]

@@dynamotightstar3472 just got back and can't feel my wrists so agreed on forks, but i am massive 6.5 and 138kg no joke fucking covid belly. Bike is just as you said I go up everything literally. Mine is carburetor and got mitas co2 rear. I look on it like a flipping massive dude on smalish bike but go myself a pair of adventure protapers and jog on. Highly recommend hailing and bluebell hill area if anyone is from medway kent. Hail fantic casa lol

[@dynamotightstar3472]

@@chrzanik666 Maybe give the fork oil change a go mate. Drop it to 5w and see how that feels. You certainly are a big old boy eh! 😃 I'd like to come and ride down your way for sure. There and The Surrey Hills too.

[@chrzanik666]

@@dynamotightstar3472 many thanks for advice on oil will try this. 👍 Surrey Hill never been but a blast for sure and fellow TRF gentleman recommended areas near Wye downs in kent thats next as its 30min from mine.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

@@chrzanik666 you're very lucky having such a great area to find mate. It's flatter than a Witches tit round here.

[@dinidini1225]

Isee zongshen engine

[@touchingthecloth]

Hi Mate. I'm a short arse -5'6" any of your mates of that eight riding one? and if so, do they find it manageable?

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Funny you should mention it but Joe, the comment below this one had a Fantic. Black and yellow one. Joe's maybe 5' 8" but he lowered his and it was perfect for him. He's not had the bike for a while but he loved his as much as I loved mine. I lowered my 690 Enduro as it was just too tall for me. Quite a few people lowered the Fantic. You could probably find one already lowered.

[@touchingthecloth]

@@dynamotightstar3472 Brill. Thanks for the prompt reply!

[@dynamotightstar3472]

No problem mate.

[@derhaddi]

great bike!

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Yep, it's a damned good bike. 👍

[@ruben003]

I heard of various blocks that this bike had at the engine level in 2019/2020 model, something related to the recirculation of fumes and that kind of crochet that is in the exhaust.. you know if the 2022 version also has the same blocks...

[@dynamotightstar3472]

I never found anything in my exhaust. It's not like a diesel engine that recirculates exhaust. Have you asked the question on the Fantic group on Facebook?

[@ruben003]

@@dynamotightstar3472 do you recommend this bike as a first bike, is it too much powerful, i never drived a bike before ahah

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Hell yeah. It's brilliant. As long as you are a 250cc as your first bike in your country then go for it. In the UK you would have to have a 125cc really if you've never ridden before.

[@BlazinBlades]

Great video!!! I’m just about ready to buy the new 2022, are you still a supporter of this bike? No test rides here in Israel 🇮🇱 It’s called now XEF 250 Trail Are they the same bike? Thanks 🙏

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Indeed I am mate. There isn't much in the trail bike market that can beat it that's for sure. And the resale value on them is really good too which is good. My friend Nick bought the bike from me and he had it up until a couple of months ago. Yep, the XEF is pretty much exactly the same. Different colour but same frame, engine and suspension I believe. If you're into hard Enduro then the Fantic is basic by comparison compatlred to a husky/KTM etc but if you want a trail bike then it's brilliant. Ride safe and good luck with the bike, let me know how you get on. 👊

[@BlazinBlades]

@@dynamotightstar3472 Great I will

[@SouthWestBristol]

Great video 👏🏽 Keep up the good work 💪🏽💙

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Cheers mate. You haven't watched the watch draw video from what I can see. Need your details.

[@jimbob12382]

Fair play I agree with you’re review! I ride a 2018 wr250f I suppose this is the ktm freeride competitor, I also go to wern ddu quarry as you mentioned, Decent review mate to the point 👍my budget was £5k I did look at the fabric but ended up with the wrf

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Thanks mate, really appreciate that. The WR is a far superior bike to the Fantic really. My mate Jay has one. Asides it breaking down in Wales it's a really sorted bike.

[@tinex6054]

Nice review bro, i ride 125r 4t for 5y now and i look to buy 2022 fantic 250r 4t new model. I ride 90% off road and i have some hard trails i croatia, so i don't now it was gona be god bike for that ?

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Thanks for the comment mate. I wouldn't buy the Fantic 250 for hard trails. The engine doesn't have the power of a 250 KTM for example and the suspension is very budget.compared to a KTM for example. I bought a 350 KTM after the Fantic and it is far better at everything. I now have a 300 2 stroke Beta and that thing will be far better for hard trails. At the minute Fantic do a 125 2 stroke MX Bike or 250 trail bike. The new 450 might be an option as it's pretty much a Yamaha WR450.

[@exonval1234]

What’s the fb group called mate. I’m thinking of getting the latest model but would like to read up a bit more off your group first. Really enjoyed your review, very helpful too. Thanks.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

You're welcome mate and thanks for the positive feedback. There's a link to the group in the description, give it a click and it should take you straight there.

[@shenpensenge]

hi bro, there is a Beta fork upgrade kit on the market (for the R16V suspension) which is the same as the fork from our Fantic. There are some feedbacks in the www and they seem to be great. great video

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Thats really great info bro. I don't think many people know about that. 👏👏 Thanks man, much appreciated. 👊

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

Was a bit iffy about that Chinese engine till watching your video

[@dynamotightstar3472]

It's a really well sorted engine that is. Many Chinese manufactured products are incredible. Zongshen have been making engines for a long time. I'm pretty sure it was a Suzuki engine originally.

[@roasthunter]

Interesting review, I've done a few thousand miles in Maroc overlanding, went a few weeks ago and we got crf 250, knocked about 1800km, mix of surface, road, rocks and sand. Im thinking about getting an offroader and considering one of these.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Morning, hope you're having a good adventure. I would say the Fantic is far better off-road in general than the crf250. That said though, the CRF is a far better road bike. I'd you're thinking of serious off roading then I'd keep the CRF for green Laning and get a KTM or Husky for more challenging stuff. I've got a KTM EXC-F 350 and it wipes the floor off road with both. It's not the best on road though. 😃

[@roasthunter]

@@dynamotightstar3472 We are thinking about doing Spain next year, last 5 trips to Maroc but we've pretty much done there. It's a great place to go if you get a chance. I've got a video up on one challenging track one a Honda Tornado. I'm thinking about getting a bike for Spain and Fantic sounded a possible alt to the CRF.

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

It’s a beautiful bike, love the inverted fork and the graphics

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Yeah it certainly is a good looking bike. I loved it. Have you got one?

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

@@dynamotightstar3472 not yet but definitely getting one after watching your review

[@leescoey]

like your vids on this bike did you get to sort the fuel gauge level sussed out as i cant sort mine for love no money any help would be nice

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Cheers mate, it's much appreciated. Funnily enough, and this is completely true, I talked about going into the menu and "calibrating" it and the very next ride it had sorted itself out And worked fine after that. I can't say exactly what I did really. The reality is that you can ride 80mikes easily without trouble. On or off road. I carried a litre of fuel with me for nearly a year and the only time it was ever us d was a 450 husky. The fantic never ever came close to running out. I did a TRF run around Leicestershire of 95 mike's and still had fuel left.

[@leescoey]

@@dynamotightstar3472 ive only just bought it 2nd hand ive even got the instructions how to do it but aint got a clue on shit like that rather have a spanner in my hand ps i see you got a new bike the fantics okish i guess for the money but not a patch on the oranges 300 i didnt buy it to do owt drastic on it just to plodder about on it really cant be arsed hanging on for dear life with aching arms n legs next day lol keep driving safe and keep the vids rolling

[@dynamotightstar3472]

@@leescoey I wouldn't bother doing it mate. None of the group guys have managed it so it's unlikely that you will either. It works on some and doesn't on most. Just follow the above and you be fine. You won't ride it any harder than I have I still got 80mikes out of it. You'll be fine. It's a brilliant and very capable bike. Have you got a 13t or 14t front sprocket? For off roading you really want a 13t. If you're riding mainly road then the 14t is better. I've gone to the KTM because the fantic was my baby and I couldn't stand seeing it get ruined by rising it hard. I actually went out with my mate Nick, the guy that bought it, and we had this convo. It's not new to him and so he doesn't care that much about it. I bought it practically new and cared about every single drop. I care about the KTM but not in the same way. It hits rocks at 40mph and I just carry on regardless now 😃

[@leescoey]

its got 14 front and 48 rear which is a pitty coz they look very new with a new oring chain ive since ordered a 13front and a 50 rear which should liven her up a taj other than a little down on power i like how it rides tbh with the suspension mods previous owner as done

[@dynamotightstar3472]

I did consider keeping it and making it a supermoto but getting the wheels is a total nightmare. They're like rocking horse shit. The sprocket change will definitely bring it to life off road that's for sure 😃

[@databackup1365]

How's the suspension?

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Info is all in the video. 👍

[@poiuytcuracao]

10:44

[@dynamotightstar3472]

I do love a good burp! : )