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{{Infobox Character General
|name=Excitebike
|name=Excitebike
|image=[[Image:Bike.jpg|250px]]
|image=[[File:SSBU spirit Excitebike.png|250px]]
|caption=[[File:SpecialStagesSymbol.png|50px]]
|caption={{symbol|other}}<br>Official artwork of a biker from ''Excitebike''.
|universe={{uv|Excite}}
|universe={{uv|Excite}}
|debut =''{{S|wikipedia|Excitebike}}'' (1984)
|firstgame=''{{s|wikipedia|Excitebike}}'' (1984)
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}'' (2014) (cameo)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|WarioWare Gold}}'' (2018, cameo)
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System
|species = Human
|creator = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
}}
}}
'''Excitebike''' ({{ja|エキサイトバイク|Ekisaito Baiku}}, ''Excite Bike'') is the brand of eponymous motorcycle originating in the {{s|nwiki|NES}} game ''{{uv|Excite}}bike'', the game which this [[Assist Trophy]] is taken from. In this game, the Excitebike drivers must simply go through various obstacles and do a certain amount of laps in order to win the race. "Excitebike" also appears in the [[Nintendo 64]] game ''Excitebike 64'' and in the {{s|wikipedia|WiiWare}} game ''Excitebike: World Rally''.
'''Excitebike''' ({{ja|エキサイトバイク|Ekisaito Baiku}}, ''Excite Bike'') is the brand of eponymous motorcycle originating in the {{s|nwiki|NES}} game ''{{uv|Excite}}bike''.


While it appears as an [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', it only cameos in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and {{for3ds}} as regular trophies.
==Origin==
[[File:ExcitebikeNES.png|thumb|left|Excitebikes as they originally appeared in ''Excitebike''.]]
Excitebikes made their first appearance in the NES game ''Excitebike''. They are, for the most part, typical motorcycles that are used in Excitebike racing competitions: as they are used for sport, they have very high specifications and can perform high-profile maneuvers such as launching high in the sky off ramps. Each Excitebike is equipped with a turbo-boosting system which allows it to speed up to very high speeds, but puts a strain on the overheating engine if used for extended periods of time. On each racetrack are icons that instantly cool down the engine if the player rides over them, though. In this game, the Excitebike drivers must simply go through various obstacles and do a certain amount of laps in order to win the race. "Excitebike" also appears in the [[Nintendo 64]] game ''Excitebike 64'' and in the {{s|wikipedia|WiiWare}} game ''Excitebike: World Rally''.
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==Vehicle description==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Excitebikes are, for the most part, typical motorcycles that are used in Excitebike racing competitions. As they are used for sport, they have very high specifications and can perform high-profile maneuvers such as launching high in the sky off ramps. Each Excitebike is equipped with a turbo-boosting system which allows it to speed up to very high speeds, but puts a strain on the overheating engine if used for extended periods of time. On each racetrack are icons that instantly cool down the engine if the player rides over them, though.
The Excitebike biker was one of many characters - such as {{h2|List of SSBM trophies (Others)|Bubbles}} (from {{uv|Clu Clu Land}}), the main character from {{uvm|Urban Champion}}, and the {{h2|List of SSBM trophies (Others)|Balloon Fighter}} (from {{uv|Balloon Fight}}) - who [[Unused content (SSBM)#Characters|were considered]] as representatives of the NES era in ''Melee''; ultimately this role was given to the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}, as [[Masahiro Sakurai]] saw them as having more potential for an interesting moveset. A factor cited as to why the Excitebike biker wasn't chosen was the difficulty of designing a proper jump mechanic for him.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1009/index.html]</ref> In the final game, the Excitebike biker just makes a minor cameo as a trophy.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
===Trophy===
[[File:Excite Bike Trophy Melee.png|thumb|150px|The Excitebike trophy in ''Melee''.]]
Excitebike features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.
The Excitebiker was one of many characters, such as {{h2|List of SSBM trophies (Others)|Bubbles}} (from ''{{s|strategywiki|Clu Clu Land}}''), {{s|strategywiki|Urban Champion}} (from the eponymous game), the {{h2|List of SSBM trophies (Others)|Balloon Fighter}} (from ''{{uv|Balloon Fight}}''), who were considered to be the NES era representative in ''Melee'', but instead the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} were chosen over all of these characters for inclusion in ''Melee'', as Sakurai saw the Ice Climbers as having more interesting moveset potential than them. The Excitebiker instead makes a minor cameo as a trophy in this game:
{{Trophy
|name=Excitebike
|image=Excite Bike Trophy Melee.png
|desc=This top-of-the-line motocross motorcycle can accelerate like crazy with its turbo, but this also causes the temperature gauge to rise rapidly; if used too often, the bike will overheat. You can cool your hot bike down by running over special icons scattered across the track. The turbo and ramps let you pull insane airs.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Excitebike|release1=10/85}}
|game=Melee
}}
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===As a trophy===
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
Excitebike features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:
===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
[[File:Kirby & bikes.jpg|thumb|{{SSBB|Kirby}} floating over a group of Excitebikes.]]
In ''Brawl'', Excitebikes appear as an [[Assist Trophy]]: multiple Excitebike bikers race around the stage, dealing damage to any opponent they hit. The Excitebikes appear as 8-bit sprites in a reference to their design in the original ''Excitebike''.


;Excitebike
===Trophy===
:''This top-of-the-line motocross motorcycle can accelerate like crazy with its turbo, but this also causes the temperature gauge to rise rapidly; if used too often, the bike will overheat. You can cool your hot bike down by running over special icons scattered across the track. The turbo and ramps let you pull insane airs.'' (''Excitebike'' 10/85)
{{Trophy
 
|name=Excitebike
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
|image=Excitebikes - Brawl Trophy.png
In ''Brawl'', Excitebikes appear as an assist trophy and simply drive around the stage, dealing damage to whoever they hit. The Excitebikes appear as 8-bit sprites in a reference to their design in the original ''Excitebike''.
|desc-ntsc=High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Overuse turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.
|desc-pal=High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Over-use turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Excitebike|console2=N64|game2=Excitebike 64}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Sticker===
===Sticker===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Name  
! Name
! Game  
! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Character(s)
! Character(s)
|-
|-
| Excitebikes
| Excitebike
| ''{{uv|Excite}}bikes''
| ''{{uv|Excite}}bike''
| {{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +31
| {{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +31
| {{AllChars|s=16}}
| {{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Excitebike}}
{{StickerPicBox|Excitebike}}
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''Note: This is the most powerful sticker for leg attacks.''
''Note: This is the most powerful sticker for leg attacks.''


===As an [[Assist Trophy]]===
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Hordes of Excitebike racers is an Assist Trophy helper in ''Brawl''. It appears as multiple Excitebike racers, all in their original sprite forms, who race around the stage and damage players. All the different original sprites from the game appear to race across the field, along with the main character from the game ''{{b|Excitebike|game}}''.
The Excitebike bikers do not return as an Assist Trophy.
 
===In [[Smash Tour]]===
The Excitebike appears as a blue item: when selected, it doubles the result of the user's spin.


===Trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:Excitebikes - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|left|135x235px|The Excitebike trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
The Excitebike trophy is available in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''NES'' {{h1|Trophy Box|NES}}.
;Excitebike
{{Trophy
:''High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Overuse turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.''
|name=Excitebike
:''Excitebike'' (1985)
|image-3ds=ExcitebikeRacerTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=ExcitebikeRacerTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Released in 1985, Excitebike was one of the original launch titles for the NES in North America. A happy return to this racing classic, Excitebike: World Rally, was released in 2009 on the Wii. Racers use a variety of techniques in courses set all over the world. You can even make your own tracks!
|desc-pal=This popular side-scrolling game was originally released in Japan in 1984, and was then remade for WiiWare in 2010. In the newer version, players go on a world tour, racing in lots of different cities, using a huge variety of techniques. You can even create your own original courses!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Excitebike|release1=10/1985|console2=Wii|game2=Excitebike: World Rally|release2=11/2009}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Excitebike|release1=09/1986|console2=Wii|game2=Excitebike: World Challenge|release2=02/2010}}
}}
{{clrl}}


==In ''Super Smash Bros. 4''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
While the Excitebikes do not reappear ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' as an Assist Trophy, an Excitebike Racer is present as a collectible Trophy in {{for3ds}}.
===Spirit===
Excitebike appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Advanced-class [[support spirit]].


===Trophy===
In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], Excitebike is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. Excitebike's spirit is located in the racing circuit section of [[The Light Realm]].
[[File:ExcitebikeRacerTrophy3DS.png|thumb|128x128px|The Excitebike trophy in the 3DS version of ''SSB4''.]]
;Excitebike
:''Released in 1985, Excitebike was one of the original launch titles for the NES in North America. A happy return to this racing classic, Excitebike: World Rally, was released in 2009 on the Wii. Racers use a variety of techniques in courses set all over the world. You can even make your own tracks!''


{{clear}}
Excitebike's Spirit Battle uses an army of {{SSBU|Wario}} puppet fighters and is fought on the [[Mario Circuit]] stage. During the battle, Wario favors [[Wario Bike]], referencing the motorbikes the Excitebike racers ride.


==Origin==
{|class="wikitable"
Excitebikes made their first appearance in the NES game ''Excitebike''. The goal of ''Excitebike'' is to simply go through various obstacles and do a certain amount of laps in order to win the race. In ''Brawl'', Excitebikes appear as an Assist Trophy and simply drive around the stage, doing damage to whoever they hit. The Excitebikes being in 8 bit is based around their design in the original ''Excitebike''.
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 1,123 || {{SpiritTableName|Excitebike}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Move Speed ↑ || ''Excitebike'' Series
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Kirby & bikes.jpg|{{SSBB|Kirby}} floating over a group of Excitebikes.
Bike.jpg|Official artwork of Excitebike from ''Brawl''.
Image:Excite Bikes.jpg|{{SSBB|Bowser}} being hit by the Excitebikes.
Excite Bikes.jpg|{{SSBB|Bowser}} being hit by the Excitebikes.
File:ExcitebikeNES.png|Excitebikes as they originally appeared in ''Excitebike''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|モトクロッサー|Motokurossā}}, ''Motocrosser''
|en=Excitebike
|fr_ca=Motos Excitebike
|fr_fr=Moto Excitebike
|es=Excitebike
|de=Excitebike
|it=Motociclista di Excitebike
|nl=Excitebike
|ru={{rollover|Мотоциклист|Mototsiklist|?}} Excitebike
|ko=Excitebike
|zh_cn={{rollover|越野摩托手|Yuèyě Mótuōshǒu|?}}
|zh_tw=Excitebike
}}
==References==
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 12:28, December 16, 2023

Excitebike
SSBU spirit Excitebike.png
SpecialStagesSymbol.svg
Official artwork of a biker from Excitebike.
Universe Excite
Debut Excitebike (1984)
Smash Bros. appearances Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance WarioWare Gold (2018, cameo)
Console/platform of origin Nintendo Entertainment System
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto

Excitebike (エキサイトバイク, Excite Bike) is the brand of eponymous motorcycle originating in the NES game Excitebike.

Origin[edit]

Excitebikes as they originally appeared in Excitebike.

Excitebikes made their first appearance in the NES game Excitebike. They are, for the most part, typical motorcycles that are used in Excitebike racing competitions: as they are used for sport, they have very high specifications and can perform high-profile maneuvers such as launching high in the sky off ramps. Each Excitebike is equipped with a turbo-boosting system which allows it to speed up to very high speeds, but puts a strain on the overheating engine if used for extended periods of time. On each racetrack are icons that instantly cool down the engine if the player rides over them, though. In this game, the Excitebike drivers must simply go through various obstacles and do a certain amount of laps in order to win the race. "Excitebike" also appears in the Nintendo 64 game Excitebike 64 and in the WiiWare game Excitebike: World Rally.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

The Excitebike biker was one of many characters - such as Bubbles (from Clu Clu Land), the main character from Urban Champion, and the Balloon Fighter (from Balloon Fight) - who were considered as representatives of the NES era in Melee; ultimately this role was given to the Ice Climbers, as Masahiro Sakurai saw them as having more potential for an interesting moveset. A factor cited as to why the Excitebike biker wasn't chosen was the difficulty of designing a proper jump mechanic for him.[1] In the final game, the Excitebike biker just makes a minor cameo as a trophy.

Trophy[edit]

Excitebike features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

Excitebike's trophy in Melee
Excitebike
This top-of-the-line motocross motorcycle can accelerate like crazy with its turbo, but this also causes the temperature gauge to rise rapidly; if used too often, the bike will overheat. You can cool your hot bike down by running over special icons scattered across the track. The turbo and ramps let you pull insane airs.
Excitebike (10/85)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

As an Assist Trophy[edit]

Kirby floating over a group of Excitebikes.

In Brawl, Excitebikes appear as an Assist Trophy: multiple Excitebike bikers race around the stage, dealing damage to any opponent they hit. The Excitebikes appear as 8-bit sprites in a reference to their design in the original Excitebike.

Trophy[edit]

Excitebike's trophy in Brawl
Excitebike
NTSC High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Overuse turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.
PAL High-performance motocross bikes that handle massive jumps with ease. Using turbo on these beauties gives a speed boost but also causes the engine's internal temperature to rise. Over-use turbo, and the bikes overheat and shut down. The engines can be cooled by running over certain marks on the track. Excitebikes cap off every race with an undeniably awesome wheelie.
NES: Excitebike
N64: Excitebike 64

Sticker[edit]

Name Game Effect Character(s)
Excitebike Excitebike TypeIcon(Foot).png Attack +31 RandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Excitebike.png
Excitebike

Note: This is the most powerful sticker for leg attacks.

In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]

The Excitebike bikers do not return as an Assist Trophy.

In Smash Tour[edit]

The Excitebike appears as a blue item: when selected, it doubles the result of the user's spin.

Trophy[edit]

The Excitebike trophy is available in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the NES Trophy Box.

Excitebike's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Excitebike's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Excitebike
NTSC Released in 1985, Excitebike was one of the original launch titles for the NES in North America. A happy return to this racing classic, Excitebike: World Rally, was released in 2009 on the Wii. Racers use a variety of techniques in courses set all over the world. You can even make your own tracks!
NES: Excitebike (10/1985)
Wii: Excitebike: World Rally (11/2009)
PAL This popular side-scrolling game was originally released in Japan in 1984, and was then remade for WiiWare in 2010. In the newer version, players go on a world tour, racing in lots of different cities, using a huge variety of techniques. You can even create your own original courses!
NES: Excitebike (09/1986)
Wii: Excitebike: World Challenge (02/2010)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit[edit]

Excitebike appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Advanced-class support spirit.

In Adventure Mode: World of Light, Excitebike is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by Galeem during his takeover of the universe. Excitebike's spirit is located in the racing circuit section of The Light Realm.

Excitebike's Spirit Battle uses an army of Wario puppet fighters and is fought on the Mario Circuit stage. During the battle, Wario favors Wario Bike, referencing the motorbikes the Excitebike racers ride.

No. Image Name Type Class Cost Ability Series
1,123
SSBU spirit Excitebike.png
 Excitebike
Support
 ★★ 1 Move Speed ↑ Excitebike Series

Gallery[edit]

  • Official artwork of Excitebike from Brawl.

    Official artwork of Excitebike from Brawl.

  • Bowser being hit by the Excitebikes.

    Bowser being hit by the Excitebikes.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese モトクロッサー, Motocrosser
UK English Excitebike
France French (PAL) Moto Excitebike
Quebec French (NTSC) Motos Excitebike
Germany German Excitebike
Spain Spanish Excitebike
Italy Italian Motociclista di Excitebike
China Chinese (Simplified) 越野摩托手
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) Excitebike
South Korea Korean Excitebike
Netherlands Dutch Excitebike
Russia Russian Мотоциклист Excitebike

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1]


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