Editing Master Cycle

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|image=[[File:MK8MasterCycle.png]]<br>The Master Cycle in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|strong=Speed, Handling (MK8)<br>Speed (MK8D)
|average=Acceleration, Weight (MK8)<br>Weight, Handling
|weak=Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Traction (MK8D)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|DLC Pack 1]]), ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo)
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The '''Master Cycle''' is a [[Sport bike (vehicle class)|sport]] [[bike]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. It is the signature bike of ''Skyward Sword''-style [[Link]]. It is an inside drifting bike shaped after a horse, based on and named after the [[Master Sword]]. The sides of the bike feature the [[zeldawiki:Hylian Shield|Hylian Shield]]. A spinning Triforce can be seen behind the shields. As stated on Nintendo of America's Twitter account,<ref>NintendoAmerica (October 15, 2014). "[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/522430647143763968/photo/1 ''The Master Cycle is part of the first DLC pack for #MK8 and has plenty of horse power.'']" ''Twitter''. Retrieved October 15, 2014.</ref> the Master Cycle has "plenty of {{wp|horsepower|horse power}}", a reference to Link traveling by [[zeldawiki:Epona|horse]] in his games.

The artwork design for Link riding the Master Cycle in ''Mario Kart 8'' is drawn in the same style as artwork from ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', rather than 3D renders like the rest of the ''Mario Kart 8'' characters.

==History==
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
In ''Mario Kart 8'', the Master Cycle is included in [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']] downloadable content pack. The Master Cycle's 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 with [[The 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-controlled [[Link]] will occasionally use this vehicle body, paired with the [[Triforce Tires]], and [[Hylian Kite]]. The Master Cycle shares its engine sound with the [[Bone Rattler]] which is a {{wp|straight-twin engine}}.

In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', the Master Cycle is part of the base game and is randomly unlocked by collecting [[coin]]s. A CPU ''The 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 the [[Sneeker]] and [[Gold Standard]]. This version also includes the [[Master Cycle Zero]], a counterpart to the Master Cycle used by [[zeldawiki:Champion's Tunic|Champion's Tunic]] Link.

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The Master Cycle appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a Legend-class Grab-type primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that has two support slots. When used, this spirit increases a fighter's speed in battle. The only way to obtain it is by summoning it with [[City Tripper]], Mach Rider, and Excitebike spirits and an Attack-type core.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8''====
*'''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 bike (vehicle class)|<span title="Sport bikes commit to the turn rather than drifting">Sport</span>]]

====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
*'''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 bike (vehicle class)|<span title="Sport bikes commit to the turn rather than drifting">Sport</span>]]

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
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!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
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!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
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!width=7%|Opponent(s)
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
!width=7%|Stage
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!Master Cycle
|[[File:SSBU Master Cycle Spirit.png|100px]]
|''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' Series
|Primary (2)
|Legend
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''<br>Speed ↑
|Summoned with a Mach Rider, City Tripper, Excitebike, and {{color|attack|red}}-type core
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=170px>
LinkonMasterCycle.jpg|Artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle for ''Mario Kart 8''
Hyrule Circuit MK8 DLC photo.png|Link riding the Master Cycle
DKMasterCycle.png|[[Donkey Kong]] riding the Master Cycle
MK8 Link Master Bike.jpg|The Master Cycle in anti-gravity
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Art - Link.png|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' artwork of Link riding the Master Cycle while holding a [[Boomerang]]
MK8 Link Sketch.jpg|Sketch of Link riding the Master Cycle for ''Mario Kart 8''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=マスターバイク
|JapR=Masutā Baiku
|JapM=Master Bike
|Dut=Triforcer
|DutM=From "Triforce"
|FreE=Destrier de légende
|FreEM=Legendary Steed
|FreA=Destrier légendaire
|FreAM=Legendary Steed
|Ger=Eponator
|GerM=From "Epona"
|Ita=Destriero di Hyrule
|ItaM=Hyrule's Steed
|Spa=Moto Hyliana
|SpaM=Hylian Bike
|Por=Corcel de Hyrule
|PorM=Steed of Hyrule
|Rus=Трифорсаж
|RusR=Triforsazh
|RusM=From "Triforce" and ''форсаж'' ("afterburner")
|Kor=마스터바이크
|KorR=Maseuteo Baikeu
|KorM=Master Bike
|Chi=大师摩托
|ChiR=Dàshī Mótuō 
|ChiM=Master Motorcycle
}}

==External links==
{{NIWA|ZeldaWiki=1}}
*[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Master_Cycle_(Mario_Kart_8) Master Cycle on Zelda Dungeon Wiki]

==References==
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{{MK8}}
[[Category:Sport bikes]]
[[Category:Downloadable content]]
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda series]]
[[Category:Mario Kart 8 bikes]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits]]
[[it:Destriero di Hyrule]]