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{{Infobox-AirRideMachine | {{Infobox-AirRideMachine | ||
|image= [[File:WheelieScooterKAR. | |image= [[File:WheelieScooterKAR.JPG|200px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= The Wheelie Scooter as it appears in [[Kirby Air Ride]]. | ||
|flavor='' | |flavor= ''Jumps up very high. Charge up for quick rotation.'' | ||
|unlock=On the final lap of a race, start in 4th and finish in 1st | |unlock= On the final lap of a race, start in 4th and finish in 1st | ||
|emphasis=[[ | |emphasis= [[Glide|Jumping]] / [[Turn|Handling]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Wheelie Scooter''' is a ridable [[Air Ride Machine|machine]] in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''. This vehicle is the most agile design of the four different "bike" machines available in the game, and is notable for both [[turn]]ing very well and [[glide|jumping]] extremely high. It notably appears to be a variation of the [[Wheelie]] [[enemy]]. | |||
The '''Wheelie Scooter''' is a | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
This vehicle's basic body is that of a single, somewhat large wheel with a rounded black tire. On each side where a hub would normally be, there is instead a large, relaxed brown eye with a chrome eyelid. Positioned on the top half of the wheel is a pale green, matte covering with tan accents, and a brown leather cushion upon which the rider sits. On the front of this covering are are a pair of handlebars gripped by the rider, and a small yellow headlight. | This vehicle's basic body is that of a single, somewhat large wheel with a rounded black tire. On each side where a hub would normally be, there is instead a large, relaxed brown eye with a chrome eyelid. Positioned on the top half of the wheel is a pale green, matte covering with tan accents, and a brown leather cushion upon which the rider sits. On the front of this covering are are a pair of handlebars gripped by the rider, and a small yellow headlight. | ||
Extending out from the rear of the covering is one small gray exhaust pipe, which leaks out smoky gray exhaust while the vehicle is moving. The exhaust stops completely when the bike is stationary or charging, but spikes for a moment after | Extending out from the rear of the covering is one small gray exhaust pipe, which leaks out smoky gray exhaust while the vehicle is moving. The exhaust stops completely when the bike is stationary or [[charge|charging]], but spikes for a moment after [[boost]]ing. Adjacent the exhaust pipe is a single red taillight, which lights up when the vehicle is charging. | ||
Where the [[Rex Wheelie]] appears to be based on a powerful motorcycle, the Wheelie Scooter appears to be based upon a mundane moped. | Where the [[Rex Wheelie]] appears to be based on a powerful motorcycle, the Wheelie Scooter appears to be based upon a mundane moped. | ||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
The bike's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Rex Wheelie]], and [[King Dedede ( | The bike's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Rex Wheelie]], and [[King Dedede (Air Ride)|King Dedede]]. Since it relies on a wheel to propel itself, it does not float above the ground as stars do. This renders it more susceptible to ground hazards such as the magma in [[Magma Flows]] or the snow in [[Frozen Hillside]], decelerating and messing with its handling more than it would stars. However, it also gains the aid of [[boost panel]]s and activates [[switch]]es without the need to touch the ground with a [[charge]]. As with all bikes, it does not [[glide]] in the typical sense, but instead jumps. That is, it gains a sudden increase of speed when going airborne--much more so than its fellow bikes--but cannot steer or alter its trajectory to the point almost all stars can. | ||
Aside from its unique bike properties, the Wheelie Scooter is renowned for being the single highest glider | Aside from its unique bike properties, the Wheelie Scooter is renowned for being the single highest [[glide|glider or jumper]] in the entire game, barring the legendary [[Dragoon]]. In addition, it can also fly quite far, but is outdone in that area by at least the [[Winged Star]]. Aside from this, it has excellent [[turn]]ing capability, and can even do rapid U-turns by [[charge|charging]], without loosing much momentum. Although it gains little [[boost]] from doing so, it can [[charge]] extremely fast. The vehicle also has superb acceleration. | ||
Despite its impressive maneuverability, the Scooter has a low top speed of a mere 21.12 km/h. In addition, it has very low HP, as well as very low offensive and defensive capabilities. Finally, it is also very lightweight, and thus can be knocked around easily | Despite its impressive maneuverability, the Scooter has a low [[top speed]] of a mere 21.12 km/h. In addition, it has very low [[HP]], as well as very low [[offense|offensive]] and [[defense|defensive]] capabilities. Finally, it is also very [[weight|lightweight]], and thus can be knocked around easily. | ||
Its maneuverability and great jumping acceleration can make it a decent contender in [[Air Ride]] as well as maneuvering very well in the city of [[City Trial]]. For [[Stadium]]s, it will almost inevitably win [[High Jump]] and also excels in [[Air Glider]] and [[Kirby Melee]]. It stands a fair chance in [[Single Race]]. However, the bike's fragile nature and low top speed make winning [[Drag Race]], [[Destruction Derby]], and [[Vs. King Dedede]] virtually impossible. | |||
== | ==How to Unlock== | ||
To unlock this machine for use in [[Air Ride]], the player must begin the final lap of any course in 4th, but end up finishing in 1st. This is perhaps most easily done on [[Checker Knights]], as it is a very lengthy course with plenty of room to catch up. | |||
In [[City Trial]], the Wheelie Scooter can occasionally found randomly throughout the city and be mounted like most other air ride machines. It is always available in [[Free Run]] as well. | |||
== | ==Instruction Booklet Description== | ||
"''This machine has great acceleration but poor top speed. You can get healthy boosts of speed on it by using the rails and the jumps along the course!''" | |||
==Other Appearances== | |||
While the Wheelie Scooter itself does not appear in ''[[Kirby: Right Back At Ya!]]'', he does ride a vehicle styled after it in the [[Episode 90|90th episode]]. | |||
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