Master Cycle
| Master Cycle | |
|---|---|
 The Master Cycle inMario Kart 8 | |
| Strong stats | Speed, Handling (MK8) Speed (MK8D) |
| Average stats | Acceleration, Weight (MK8) Weight, Handling |
| Weak stats | Traction (MK8) Acceleration, Traction (MK8D) |
| Appears in | Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1),Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) |
TheMaster Cycle is asportbike inMario Kart 8 andMario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is the signature bike ofSkyward Sword-styleLink. It is an inside drifting bike shaped after a horse, based on and named after theMaster Sword. The sides of the bike feature theHylian Shield. A spinning Triforce can be seen behind the shields. As stated on Nintendo of America's Twitter account,[1] the Master Cycle has "plenty ofhorse power", a reference to Link traveling byhorse in his games. The artwork design for Link riding the Master Cycle inMario Kart 8 is drawn in the same style as artwork fromThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, rather than 3D renders like the rest of theMario Kart 8 characters.
History[edit]
Mario Kart 8 /Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
The Master Cycle is included inThe Legend of Zelda ×Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack ofMario Kart 8. Its biggest strengths are its speed and handling, while its known weakness is its traction. It is the fastest bike in the game and is tied withThe Duke for having the highest weight and lowest acceleration of all bikes. The bike is unique in that no other vehicle part in the game shares its stats. A CPU-controlledLink will occasionally use this vehicle body, paired with theTriforce Tires, andHylian Kite. The Master Cycle shares its engine sound with theBone Rattler which is astraight-twin engine.
InMario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Master Cycle is part of the base game and is randomly unlocked by collectingcoins. A CPUThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-style Link can use this bike body. However, its stats are different, with its only advantage being a small ground speed boost, while its water speed, acceleration, anti-gravity handling, traction, and mini-turbo are hindered. The Master Cycle shares its stats with both theSneeker andGold Standard. This version also includes theMaster Cycle Zero, a counterpart to the Master Cycle used byChampion's Tunic Link.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
The Master Cycle appears as a Legend-class Grab-typeprimary spirit with two support slots inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. When used, thisspirit increases a fighter's speed in battle. The Master Cycle spirit can be obtained only by summoning it withCity Tripper, Mach Rider, and Excitebike spirits and an Attack-type core.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart 8[edit]
- Ground Speed: +0.25
- Water Speed: +0.5
- Air Speed: +0.5
- Anti-Gravity Speed: -0.25
- Acceleration: 0
- Weight: 0
- Ground Handling: +0.5
- Water Handling: +0.5
- Air Handling: +0.75
- Anti-Gravity Handling: +0.5
- Traction: -0.75
- Mini-Turbo: 0
- Bike Type:Sport
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
- Ground Speed: +0.25
- Water Speed: -0.25
- Air Speed: 0
- Anti-Gravity Speed: 0
- Acceleration: -0.5
- Weight: 0
- Ground Handling: 0
- Water Handling: 0
- Air Handling: -0.25
- Anti-Gravity Handling: 0
- Traction: -0.75
- Mini-Turbo: -0.25
- Bike Type:Sport
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #93 Master Cycle | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Series/game | Mario Kart Series |
| Type | Primary | |
| Slots | 2 | |
| Class | Legend | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Grab Speed ↑ | |
| How to obtain | Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, andattack-type core |
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle forMario Kart 8
Link riding the Master Cycle
Donkey Kong riding the Master Cycle
The Master Cycle in anti-gravity
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle while holding aBoomerang
Sketch of Link riding the Master Cycle forMario Kart 8
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マスターバイク[?] Masutā Baiku | Master Bike | |
| Chinese | 大师摩托[?] Dàshī Mótuō | Master Motorcycle | |
| Dutch | Triforcer[?] | From "Triforce" | |
| French (NOA) | Destrier légendaire[?] | Legendary Steed | |
| French (NOE) | Destrier de légende[?] | Legendary Steed | |
| German | Eponator[?] | From "Epona" | |
| Italian | Destriero di Hyrule[?] | Hyrule's Steed | |
| Korean | 마스터바이크[?] Maseuteo Baikeu | Master Bike | |
| Portuguese | Corcel de Hyrule[?] | Steed of Hyrule | |
| Russian | Трифорсаж[?] Triforsazh | From "Triforce" and форсаж ("afterburner") | |
| Spanish | Moto Hyliana[?] | Hylian Bike |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^NintendoAmerica (October 15, 2014).The Master Cycle is part of the first DLC pack for #MK8 and has plenty of horse power..Twitter (American English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
