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==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Significantly larger than its bike relatives, this vehicle's basic body is that of a single massive wheel with a rounded black tire. On each side where a hub would normally be, there is instead a massive, angry-looking eye with a golden eyelid. Positioned on the top half of the wheel is a black, matte covering with golden accents, and a brown leather seat upon which the rider sits. This covering is stylized to look like the body of a motorcycle, and features on the front what resembles a gaping jaw with large fangs. On top and front of this covering are are a pair of handlebars gripped by the rider, sheathed behind a glass visor at the helm. | Significantly larger than its bike relatives, this vehicle's basic body is that of a single massive wheel with a rounded black tire. On each side where a hub would normally be, there is instead a massive, angry-looking eye with a green iris and golden eyelid. Positioned on the top half of the wheel is a black, matte covering with golden accents, and a brown leather seat upon which the rider sits. This covering is stylized to look like the body of a motorcycle, and features on the front what resembles a gaping jaw with large fangs. On top and front of this covering are are a pair of handlebars gripped by the rider, sheathed behind a glass visor at the helm. | ||
Extending out from the rear of the covering are four very large silver exhaust pipes--two on each side--which pump 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. Between the four exhaust pipes is a single red taillight, which lights up when the vehicle is charging. | Extending out from the rear of the covering are four very large silver exhaust pipes--two on each side--which pump 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. Between the four exhaust pipes is a single red taillight, which lights up when the vehicle is charging. | ||
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==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
The bike's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], 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 less than its fellow bikes--but cannot steer or alter its trajectory to the point almost all stars can. | [[File:RexWheelieFireKAR.jpg|thumb|[[Red]] [[Kirby (character)|Kirby]] wielding the [[Fire#Kirby Air Ride|Fire]] ability while riding the Rex Wheelie.]] The bike's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], 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 less 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 Rex Wheelie's most prominent attribute is its high [[top speed]] of 31.36 km/h. It also is an extreme [[weight|heavyweight]], with high [[HP]], [[offense]], and [[defense]]. However, it has very poor [[turn|handling]], slow [[charge|charging]], paltry [[boost]], and [[glide|jump]]s only short distances. | Aside from its unique bike properties, the Rex Wheelie's most prominent attribute is its high [[top speed]] of 31.36 km/h. It also is an extreme [[weight|heavyweight]], with high [[HP]], [[offense]], and [[defense]]. However, it has very poor [[turn|handling]], slow [[charge|charging]], paltry [[boost]], and [[glide|jump]]s only short distances. | ||
