Wheelie
A wheelie appears as a technique that can be used only on a bike in Mario Kart Wii. Wheelies slightly increase the speed of the player's bike, but if the player bumps into an object or opponent while performing one, it cancels and the player loses speed. The player also drops any items deployed out. Also, the speed increase comes at the cost of reduced handling, and turning while performing a wheelie slows down the player substantially. Wheelies fail if the player tries to perform one without moving, or if the player is moving too slowly.
Since Mario Kart 8, wheelies have been removed altogether, and they cannot be performed by the player at will. However, during certain boosts, such as using a Mushroom or running over a Dash Panel, racers who are riding bikes perform a purely cosmetic wheelie. In Mario Kart World, racers on bikes also perform wheelies when rail riding.
Depending on the player's controller, a wheelie is activated accordingly:
- Wii Wheel – Lift controller up
- Classic Controller – Press
- Nintendo GameCube Controller – Press
Wii Remote / 
Nunchuk – Lift Wii Remote up
To stop a wheelie:
- Wii Wheel – Lower controller
- Classic Controller – Press
- Nintendo GameCube Controller – Press
- Wii Remote / Nunchuk – Lower Wii Remote
In addition, drifting cancels a wheelie.
In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, when Mario and Luigi ride their bikes towards Tostarena, Luigi performs a wheelie for a brief moment before he and his brother begin performing their tricks.
Gallery[edit]
Birdo performing a wheelie on her Dolphin Dasher
Diddy Kong performing a wheelie on his Zip Zip
Larry performing a wheelie on his Sport Bike
Ludwig performing a wheelie on his Sport Bike
Shy Guy performing a wheelie on his Flame Rider
Donkey Kong performing a wheelie on his Jet Bike
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ウィリー Wirī | Wheelie | [1] | |
| French (Canada) | Cabré | Rearing up | [2] | |
| Italian | Impennata | Wheelie | [?] | |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Caballito | Rearing up | [3] |
Notes[edit]
- A wheelie can be used to avoid the effects of POW Blocks, by timing it at a certain point. Players still drop their items, however. Although karts cannot perform wheelies, they can also avoid POW Blocks by using the same controls as wheelies (lifting the Wii Remote or pressing
).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rmcj/handle/handle_10.html
- ^ 2008. Mario Kart Wii instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (Canadian French). Page 29.
- ^ 2008. Mario Kart Wii instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (Latin American Spanish). Page 51.
