Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 vs Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14stacks up against the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike Mini Desert YR 14Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge
Model year20052005
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Weight35 kg38 kg
Seat height25 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity0.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires14-2.50 / 12-3.00

Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 vs Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 and the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 brings 3 hp in a 35 kg package, while the Aprilia Mini RX 50 Challenge counters with 3 hp at 38 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: