Lem CX3 vs Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lem CX3stacks up against the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLem CX3Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14
Model year20062005
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp3 hp
Torque2 Nm
Weight45 kg35 kg
Seat height29 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity0.7 L0.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-14 / 3.00-12

Lem CX3 vs Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lem CX3 and the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lem CX3 brings 3 hp in a 45 kg package, while the Factory Bike Mini Desert YR 14 counters with 3 hp at 35 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: