UM DTF-50 vs Polini Minicross X5 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the UM DTF-50stacks up against the Polini Minicross X5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUM DTF-50Polini Minicross X5
Model year20072005
Price$999
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight54 kg43 kg
Seat height22 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity0.8 L1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc

UM DTF-50 vs Polini Minicross X5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the UM DTF-50 and the Polini Minicross X5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the UM DTF-50 brings its published horsepower in a 54 kg package, while the Polini Minicross X5 counters with its own power figure at 43 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: