Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Aprilia MX 50 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14stacks up against the Aprilia MX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14Aprilia MX 50
Model year20082005
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight36 kg
Seat height28 mm340 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Aprilia MX 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the Aprilia MX 50 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 Aprilia MX 50 counters with its own power figure.

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: