Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge vs Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challengestacks up against the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge | Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Horsepower | 3 hp | 3 hp |
| Weight | 38 kg | 36 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 14-2.50 / 12-3.00 | 2.50-15 / 3.00-12 |
Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge vs Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge and the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge brings 3 hp in a 38 kg package, while the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 counters with 3 hp at 36 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: