7 Best Karts for Drifting In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Drifting in Mario Kart 8 is an essential technique that allows players to take sharp turns without losing speed. In addition to providing a speed boost, drifting can also be used to avoid obstacles and incoming attacks from other racers. Mastering the art of drifting is crucial for achieving the fastest race times and ultimately winning races. If you are just getting started with drifting, then it’s important to pick the right Kart for yourself. We have a list of some of the 7 best Karts and bikes you should use to master drifting in.

7. Standard Bike

The standard bike is often considered one of the best options for drifting. This is due to its balanced handling and weight distribution, which makes it easier to control during drifts. Unlike some of the heavier Karts, the standard bike can quickly initiate a drift and maintain it for longer periods, allowing for more significant speed boosts. Additionally, its narrow profile allows for precise movements, making it easier to dodge obstacles and navigate through tight spaces.

6. Yoshi/Comet Bike

Both the Yoshi Bike and Comet Bike have identical stats and perform similarly. They are both the best in the Bike class when it comes to inwards drifting. We suggest running them with medium-weight characters, so you have a good idea of what standard handling feels like. This makes the Yoshi Bike and Comet Bike excellent for practicing the basics of drifting. 

5. Biddybuggy

The Biddybuggy is a fan favorite in terms of handling and Turbo Boosts. It’s already useful in many of the most competitively viable builds, and that is because of its powerful Turbo Boost stat. If you truly want to master drifting you need to know how to utilize Turbo Boosts as well. The Biddybuggy is the perfect Kart to hone your skills on and will let you dominate the competition once you master its mechanics. 

4. W 25 Silver Arrow

The W 25 Silver Arrow may not seem like a sleek vehicle that can comfortably drift corners but do not let its appearance fool you. This Kart has some of the best acceleration, traction, and handling balance in the game, and its weight allows for the turns you make on it to have weight to them. If you can learn how to maneuver around corners on this vehicle you can adjust to any lighter vehicle quite easily.

3. Streetle

The Streetle is the male villager’s signature Kart, and while it may look too lightweight to drift well, it’s actually the opposite. This vehicle has some really good traction, handling, and Mini Turbo stats, which make it a perfect option for learning how to drift. Additionally, it doesn’t have a ridiculously high-speed stat, unlike other Karts, so you can use whatever character weight class you feel comfortable with. This makes the Streetle an excellent training partner for practicing how to drift with all character weight classes. 

2. Mr. Scooty

If you want to make drifting even easier on yourself, then pair Mr. Scooty with any of the lightweight baby characters to reach the maximum handling threshold. Afterward, just keep attempting tracks with lots of cuts to get a feel for the maximum drift you can achieve with this combination. Once you get the hang of Mr. Scooty, you can swap to heavyweight characters for more precision-based drifting. 

1. Wild Wiggler

The Wild Wiggler is part of the Wiggler Luigi combo, which is the best and most balanced combo in the game. This is due to the Wigglers’ excellent control and weight stats that make it suitable for mastery. If you want to reach the peak of Mario Kart 8, then mastering the drifts and boosts on the Wild Wiggler is a must. This kart can reach the highest Mini-Turbo stat in the game which is no small feat. Those who master this Kart will be able to leave all the competition in the dust with ease.