Polini Minicross X3 R vs Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polini Minicross X3 Rstacks up against the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolini Minicross X3 RFactory Bike MiniDesert RC14
Model year20052008
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight38 kg36 kg
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-15 / 3.00-12

Polini Minicross X3 R vs Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polini Minicross X3 R and the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polini Minicross X3 R brings its published horsepower in a 38 kg package, while the Factory Bike MiniDesert RC14 counters with 3 hp at 36 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: