Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Lem LX 3 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14stacks up against the Lem LX 3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14Lem LX 3
Model year20082005
Price$1,615
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight36 kg45 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Lem LX 3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the Lem LX 3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 brings 3 hp in a 36 kg package, while the Lem LX 3 counters with its own power figure at 45 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: