Standard Bike
- This article is about the bike body. For the vehicle class, see Standard bike (vehicle class). For other articles that use the name "Standard", see Standard.
The Standard Bike is a type of bike introduced in Mario Kart Wii. The Standard Bike is seen as a counterpart to the Standard Kart as it is balanced in stats. It resembles the bike used in NES game Excitebike.
History
Mario Kart series
Mario Kart Wii
The Standard Bike made its first appearance in Mario Kart Wii. Much like the Standard Kart, each size class has its own Standard Bike, being named Standard Bike S for the small size, Standard Bike M for the medium size, and Standard Bike L for the large size. Standard Bikes perform similar to Standard Karts stat-wise, as small characters have better handling and acceleration while large characters have higher top speed and weight. All Standard Bikes are drift-type bikes, and their appearances are different between size classes. They are equipped with single cylinder four-stroke engines. The emblem is located on the front and sides of the bike.
A trophy of Mario riding his Standard Bike M appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. A support spirit using the artwork of Waluigi riding his Standard Bike L appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which increases the user's speed while they are at 0% damage.
Gallery
Mario, using the Standard Bike M.
Luigi, using the Standard Bike M.
Waluigi, using the Standard Bike L.
Battle Mode
Waluigi's Red Team bike
Dry Bowser's Blue Team bike
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The Standard Bike returns in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, being the only bike to return. It is redesigned to have a more modern look, resembling a late-2000s dirtbike. The side emblems have been moved closer to the front. In this game, the Standard Bike appears as one of the selectable vehicle parts for customization, they also can have custom tires and gliders. Unlike the Standard Kart, the Standard Bike alters stats slightly, raising the acceleration and handling stats, while lowering weight and traction. It shares its stats with Pipe Frame, Wild Wiggler, Flame Rider, Varmint, W 25 Silver Arrow, and City Tripper.
This is the only bike body used by CPU-players other than Mario, Link, Female Villager, and Isabelle in the original Mario Kart 8.
CPU-controlled lightweight characters (with the exception of Larry and Wendy) always pair the Standard Bike with Standard tires, middleweight characters (in addition to Larry, Wendy, and Link) always use the Slim tires (although Daisy can alternately be seen using the Monster tires instead), and heavyweight characters (with the exception of Link) always use the Monster tires (although Waluigi can also be seen using the Slim tires).
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Standard Bike's stats have been altered, and are now exclusively shared with the Flame Rider, W 25 Silver Arrow, and Wild Wiggler. Additionally, CPU Inkling Boys and Girls are always seen using Monster tires like heavyweights instead of Slim tires like other middleweights. Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, and Cat Peach now use the Plane Glider with this bike body instead of the Super Glider. More CPUs are also seen using other bike bodies than the standard version as well.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
A collectible trophy showing Mario performing a trick on a Standard Bike from Mario Kart Wii appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The trophy is obtained by having Dr. Mario unlocked and clearing the Oh Yeah, Luigi Time! event.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Standard Bike appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Novice-class support spirit, requiring one free support slot. The image used to represent the spirit is the Mario Kart Wii artwork featuring Waluigi on the bike. Fighters equipped with the spirit have increased movement speed, but only at 0% damage. The spirit's puppet fighters are a team of four Warios with increased move speed and powerful side specials, and the battle takes place on the Figure-8 Circuit stage.
Profiles and statistics
Mario Kart series
Mario Kart Wii
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Standard Bike S
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Standard Bike M
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Standard Bike L
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Mario Kart 8
- Ground Speed: 0
- Water Speed: +0.25
- Air Speed: +0.25
- Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25
- Acceleration: +0.25
- Weight: -0.25
- Ground Handling: +0.5
- Water Handling: +0.5
- Air Handling: +0.5
- Anti-Gravity Handling: +0.25
- Traction: -0.5
- Mini-Turbo: +0.25
- Bike Type: Standard
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Ground Speed: -0.25
- Water Speed: -0.25
- Air Speed: 0
- Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
- Acceleration: +0.25
- Weight: -0.25
- Ground Handling: +0.25
- Water Handling: +0.25
- Air Handling: 0
- Anti-Gravity Handling: +0.25
- Traction: +0.5
- Mini-Turbo: +0.25
- Bike Type: Standard
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
| Name | Image | Appears in | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario + Standard Bike | 
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Wii Mario Kart Wii 04/2008 | In Mario Kart Wii, bikes were the big, new thing. This Standard Bike M is, as you'd expect, a very standard bike–its speed, weight, acceleration, handling, off-road, drift, and mini-turbo stats are all decidedly middle of the road. This makes it a great choice for Mario Kart beginners or for series veterans trying out bikes for the first time. |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit
| Name | Image | Series / game | Type | Class | Strength / effect(s) | How to obtain | Spirit battle | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent(s) | Battle conditions | Stage | Song | |||||||
| Standard Bike | 
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Mario Kart Series | Support (1) | Novice | Undamaged Speed ↑ | Spirit Board | Wario ×4 |
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Figure-8 Circuit | Mario Kart Stadium - Mario Kart 8 |
Gallery
Artwork
Artwork of Princess Peach on her Standard Bike
Artwork of Lemmy on his Standard Bike
Artwork of Donkey Kong on his Standard Bike with a Boomerang in his hand
Sprites
Mario, Baby Mario, Red Mii/Yoshi
Luigi, Baby Luigi, Green Mii/Shy Guy
Peach, Baby Peach, Pink Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Daisy, Baby Daisy, Orange Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Koopa Troopa and light-green Mii
Wario Yellow Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Inkling Girl (green)
Inkling Girl (pink)
Inkling Boy (purple)
Inkling Boy (teal)
Champion's Tunic Link
Male Villager
Female Villager
Blue Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Purple Mii
Brown Mii
White Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Black Mii/Shy Guy/Yoshi
Screenshots
Mario's Standard Bike
Luigi's Standard Bike
Peach's Standard Bike
Daisy's Standard Bike
Rosalina's Standard Bike
Metal Mario's Standard Bike
Yoshi's Standard Bike
Light-blue Yoshi's Standard Bike
Black Yoshi's Standard Bike
Red Yoshi's Standard Bike
Yellow Yoshi's Standard Bike
White Yoshi's Standard Bike
Blue Yoshi's Standard Bike
Pink Yoshi's Standard Bike
Orange Yoshi's Standard Bike
Toad's Standard Bike
Koopa Troopa's Standard Bike
Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Light-blue Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Black Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Green Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Yellow Shy Guy's Standard Bike
White Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Blue Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Pink Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Orange Shy Guy's Standard Bike
Lakitu's Standard Bike
Toadette's Standard Bike
Baby Mario's Standard Bike
Baby Luigi's Standard Bike
Baby Peach's Standard Bike
Baby Daisy's Standard Bike
Baby Rosalina's Standard Bike
Pink Gold Peach's Standard Bike
Bowser's Standard Bike
Donkey Kong's Standard Bike
Wario's Standard Bike
Waluigi's Standard Bike
Iggy's Standard Bike
Roy's Standard Bike
Lemmy's Standard Bike
Larry's Standard Bike
Wendy's Standard Bike
Ludwig's Standard Bike
Morton's Standard Bike
Brown Mii's Standard Bike
White Mii's Standard Bike
Tanooki Mario's Standard Bike
Cat Peach's Standard Bike
Link's Standard Bike
Male Villager's Standard Bike
Female Villager's Standard Bike
Isabelle's Standard Bike
Dry Bowser's Standard Bike
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スタンダードバイク Sutandādo Baiku |
Standard Bike |
| Chinese (traditional) | 標準摩托車 Biāozhǔn mótuō chē |
Standard motocycle |
| Dutch | Standaardmotor |
Standard Motorbike |
| Italian | Moto standard |
Standard motorcycle |
| Korean | 스탠다드바이크 Seutaendadeu Baikeu |
Standard Bike |
| Russian | Мото-стандарт Moto-standart |
Standard Bike |
| Spanish | Estándar Moto estándar |
Standard Standard bike |
Trivia
- In Mario Kart 8, the standard bike features a part of the engine that looks like a ? Block, with another engine part that resembles a Mushroom above it.
- The Mushroom part resembles the Mushroom Piston, which appears in advertisements within the courses and on the loading screen of the game.
- In Mario Kart 8, the only character who does not have a black seat on their bike is the female Villager, who has a brown seat.
