Kawasaki Drifter

Blue Rebel · 08-19-2008, 10:34 AM

Just a curious question, does Kawasaki still make the Drifter or has it been discontinued?

Anyone know much about this bike as far as performance?

Yellow Jacket · 08-19-2008, 04:20 PM

It's not on the Kawasaki web site for 2008. At least I couldn't find it.

**ringadingh** · 08-19-2008, 04:20 PM

It has been discontinued, I think 2006 was the last year for them.
If I could have another bike, it would be a 1500 Drifter. There are a lot of accessories available to make them look like an old style Indian. There is a Delphi Kawasaki Drifter forum that has a lot of info on them. One of the members there, his name is "Chief" has a beautiful looking Drifter done up like an Indian Chief bike. Heres the link.

http://forums.delphiforums.com

rlfaubion · 08-20-2008, 09:04 AM

2006 800cc Drifter

Blue Rebel · 08-20-2008, 01:14 PM

I think the drifter is a sweet looking bike. If I was to get a second bike, it would be a drifter, something I can use for work. The Nomad is more for the wife and I. Also, the wife would like to learn now to drive a bike, so the drifter might be a good one.

08-20-2008, 04:22 PM

I thought that 2005 was the last year for the Drifter 1500.

**scion0** · 08-20-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

2006 800cc Drifter

I like, I like! both the bike and the ...

rflnomad · 08-22-2008, 07:46 PM

I like the 800cc model myself. I just thought it was a cool motorcycle.
I did see a 1500 with a set of Nomad exhaust pipes on it and that gave it a nice balanced look.
Saw a 800 for sale, 05, silver & black, and I think it was $4000.00. I would rather commute that to work instead of the Nomad.

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Kawasaki Drifter It has been discontinued, I think 2006 was the last year for them. If I could have another bike, it would be a 1500 Drifter. There are a lot of accessories available to make them look like an old style Indian. There is a Delphi Kawasaki Drifter forum that has a lot of info on them. One of the members there, his name is "Chief" has a beautiful looking Drifter done up like an Indian Chief bike. Heres the link. http://forums.delphiforums.com __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	Kawasaki Drifter I think the drifter is a sweet looking bike. If I was to get a second bike, it would be a drifter, something I can use for work. The Nomad is more for the wife and I. Also, the wife would like to learn now to drive a bike, so the drifter might be a good one. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Kawasaki Drifter I like the 800cc model myself. I just thought it was a cool motorcycle. I did see a 1500 with a set of Nomad exhaust pipes on it and that gave it a nice balanced look. Saw a 800 for sale, 05, silver & black, and I think it was $4000.00. I would rather commute that to work instead of the Nomad. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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