Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Rieju 50 MRX Castrol (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14Rieju 50 MRX Castrol
Model year20082005
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp8 hp
Weight36 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. 2 piston calipers
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12 80/90-21 / 110/80-18

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Rieju 50 MRX Castrol — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the Rieju 50 MRX Castrol 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 Rieju 50 MRX Castrol counters with 8 hp.

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: