DK Jumbo
| DK Jumbo | |
|---|---|
 DK Jumbo inMario Kart Tour | |
| Size class | MKDD: Heavy MKT: Any |
| Strong stats | Speed, Weight (MKDD) |
| Weak stats | Acceleration (MKDD) |
| Appears in | Mario Kart: Double Dash!!,Mario Kart Tour |
TheDK Jumbo (orDK's Kart)[1] is akart in theMario Kart series. It is designed to resemble abarrel.
History[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
The DK Jumbo first appears inMario Kart: Double Dash!! as a heavyweight kart serving as the signature kart ofDonkey Kong. In this game, it has Donkey Kong's trademark "DK" on the front and sides. When compared to theWario Car (which has identical stats in-game), the DK Jumbo is slightly heavier, enabling it to easily push the Wario Car (along with theTurbo Birdo andParade Kart) around. However, the DK Jumbo can still be pushed around by theKoopa King,Piranha Pipes,Boo Pipes, all of which are tied for being the heaviest karts in the game. The DK Jumbo is one of the only four karts with a unique engine sound, the others being theKoopa King,Barrel Train, andParade Kart.
In terms of its actual stats, the DK Jumbo shares its top speed with theBarrel Train,Bullet Blaster, and Piranha Pipes. It is also tied with the Piranha Pipes for having the worst acceleration of all the two-star acceleration karts. The kart's width is average compared to the other heavyweight karts, being thinner than the Parade Kart and the Koopa King, but wider than the Piranha Pipes, Boo Pipes, and the Wario Car. On a side note, the DK Jumbo offers the second-weakest off-road of all karts.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
The DK Jumbo returns inMario Kart Tour, where is it classified as a Super kart. It uses theWood tires fromMario Kart 7, resembling its original tires. Unlike before, it lacks the second handlebar, the remaining handlebar has been bent down over the platform, making it no longer usable, and the DK emblem on the front and sides have been replaced by the character's respective emblem. The DK Jumbo increases the duration ofJump Boost speed boosts and the amount of points earned for performing Jump Boosts.
The game introduces two variants of the DK Jumbo: a white variant, named theChrome DK Jumbo, which is also classified as a Super kart, and a dark redwood-plated variant, called theDK Maximum, which is classified as a High-End kart.
Statistics[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Weight
- Website bios:
- Like Donkey Kong, the DK Jumbo is big and fast. Big enough to push other karts around, fast enough to leave them in the dust.
- You'd think wooden tires would slow most karts down, but not the DK Jumbo. It's big enough to push other karts around, and fast enough to leave them in the dust.
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
| Special skill |  Jump Boost Plus | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite courses (Bonus points ×2) |
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| Favored courses (Bonus points ×1.5) | ||||||
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3. ** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6. | ||||||
Gallery[edit]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![edit]
Artwork ofDonkey Kong andDiddy Kong using the DK Jumbo
Artwork of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong using the DK Jumbo onDK Mountain
Screenshot
The DK Jumbo's icon
Real-life model of DK Jumbo made to promote the game from Nintendo France
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
Diddy Kong tricking in the DK Jumbo
Donkey Kong tricking in the DK Jumbo on3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon
Donkey Kong cheering in the DK Jumbo onGCN Dino Dino Jungle R
Donkey Kong gliding with theBarrel Hanafuda onDS DK Pass R/T
Wario (Hiker) tricking in the DK Jumbo onN64 Choco Mountain
Funky Kong tricking in the DK Jumbo onLos Angeles Laps
Mario (Halloween) in the DK Jumbo onWii Maple Treeway
Donkey Kong in the DK Jumbo onRMX Rainbow Road 2
Miscellaneous[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | DKジャンボ[2] DK Janbo | DK Jumbo | |
| Chinese | DK巨型[2] DK Jùxíng | DK Jumbo | Both Simplified and Traditional Chinese |
| French(European) | DK Jumbo[2] | - | |
| German | DK Jumbo[2] | - | |
| Italian | Maxibarile DK[2] | DK Maxi-Barrel | |
| Korean | DK 점보[2] DK Jeombo | DK Jumbo | |
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Jumbo DK[2] | DK Jumbo | |
| Spanish | Jumbo DK[2] | DK Jumbo | Both Latin American and European Spanish |
Notes[edit]
- InMario Kart 7, theWood tires have a similar appearance to the tires of the DK Jumbo. However, unlike the DK Jumbo, they actually boost acceleration but hinder top speed.
- A similar vehicle called theBarrel Roller appears inMario Party 9 as the starter vehicle for the boardDK's Jungle Ruins.
References[edit]
- ^Hodgson, David S. (November 25, 2003).Mario Kart: Double Dash PRIMA's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-4424-0. Page 29, 36, and 112.
- ^abcdefghPolley001.Mario Kart Tour Text Dump.Google Sheets. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
