Built around Factory Bike's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2006 Factory Bike Minidesert RC 14 features a 49.8 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 2.5 HP (1.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.7 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) with a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Minidesert RC 14 measures 36 kg (79 lbs) dry. The 2-liter (0.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Brakes
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