Fantic Returns To America: Back After 30 Years With 2 New Bikes

Fantic XE300.

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.

Fantic Returns To America: XE300

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.

Fantic Returns To America: Fantic XEF 250 TL.
Fantic XEF 250 TL.

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

Fantic Returns To America: Off-road motorcycles

  • 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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Don Williams
With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles. He enjoys sport bikes, cruisers, dirt bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, dual sport bikes, and rideable customs. Ask Don what his favorite bike is and he will tell you, "Whatever bike I'm on."