Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Borile B50 Cross Junior (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14stacks up against the Borile B50 Cross Junior. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14Borile B50 Cross Junior
Model year20082005
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight36 kg57 kg
Seat height28 mm29 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12 2.50-15 / 3.00-12

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Borile B50 Cross Junior — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the Borile B50 Cross Junior 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 Borile B50 Cross Junior counters with its own power figure at 57 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: