American IronHorse Bandera vs Bourget Drifter (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the American IronHorse Banderastacks up against the Bourget Drifter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAmerican IronHorse BanderaBourget Drifter
Model year20092009
Price
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight320 kg
Fuel capacity3.5 L6.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston polished calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston polished calipers
Tires90/90-21 / 240/40-18 140/70-ZR18 / 250-18

American IronHorse Bandera vs Bourget Drifter — which should you buy?

Picking between the American IronHorse Bandera and the Bourget Drifter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the American IronHorse Bandera brings its published horsepower in a 320 kg package, while the Bourget Drifter counters with its own power figure.

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: