Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Lem LX 2 Factory Racing (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14stacks up against the Lem LX 2 Factory Racing. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14Lem LX 2 Factory Racing
Model year20082005
Price$2,300
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight36 kg40 kg
Seat height28 mm23 mm
Fuel capacity0.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12

Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 vs Lem LX 2 Factory Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 and the Lem LX 2 Factory Racing 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 Lem LX 2 Factory Racing counters with its own power figure at 40 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: