Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14stacks up against the DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels
Model year20082007
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp12 hp
Weight36 kg45 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. 180 mm disc brake with hydr. master cylinder and calliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic rear foot brake
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12 2.50-12 / 2.75-10

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels 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 DB Motors Pirat LC 12-10 inch wheels counters with 12 hp 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: