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{{kart infobox
|image=[[File:DolphinDasher-Mario.png]]<br>[[Mario]]'s Dolphin Dasher
|image=[[File:DolphinDasher-Mario.png]]<br>[[Mario]] on his Dolphin Dasher
|width=200px
|width=200px
|name=Dolphin Dasher
|name=Dolphin Dasher
|high=Off-Road, Speed
|strong=Off-Road (''Wii'')<br>Acceleration, Handling (''World'')
|low=Drift
|average=Speed, Weight, Acceleration, Handling, Mini-Turbo (''Wii'')<br>None (''World'')
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|weak=Drift (''Wii'')<br>Speed, Weight (''World'')
|weight=Medium
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart World]]'' ([[List of games by date#2025|2025]])
|size=''Wii'': Medium<br>''World'': Any
}}
}}
The '''Dolphin Dasher''' is an unlockable medium-sized [[bike]] in the game ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. It is unlocked by winning the [[Mario Kart (series)#Modes of play|Mirror]] [[Star Cup]] or by playing 3,750 races. As the name suggests, it resembles the [[Dolphin]]s from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The character's emblem is shown only on the bike's belly. The tires on this bike feature a "wavy" design also found on the Cheep Charger and [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]]. The rims inside the tires have beach ball-like patterns. These vehicles are all based on aquatic Mario series enemies.
The '''Dolphin Dasher''' is a [[bike]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. The bike is based on the [[Dolphin]]s from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Similar to the [[Flame Runner]], its general shape resembles a {{wp|Types of motorcycles|naked bike}}, specifically a {{wp|l=it|Moto Guzzi Griso}}. The character's emblem is shown only on the bike's belly. The tires on this bike feature a "wavy" design also found on the [[Cheep Charger]] and [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]], two other vehicles based on aquatic ''Super Mario'' species. The rims inside the tires have beach ball-like patterns.


Its [[kart]] counterpart is the [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]], which is slightly faster and lighter, making the Dolphin Dasher the only bike heavier than its kart counterpart. The arcade title, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', features a kart that is similar to the Dolphin Dasher, dubbed the [[Turbo Dolphin]].
''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' feature karts similar to the Dolphin Dasher, dubbed the [[Turbo Dolphin]] and [[Dolphin Drifter]] respectively.


==Stats==
==History==
{{mkwiistat
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
|speed=48
The Dolphin Dasher first appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as an unlockable medium [[Sport bike (vehicle class)|inside drifting]] [[bike]]. It is unlocked by winning the [[Mario Kart (series)#Modes of play|Mirror]] [[Star Cup]] or by playing 3,750 races. Its [[kart]] counterpart is the [[Super Blooper (kart)|Super Blooper]], which is slightly faster and lighter, making the Dolphin Dasher the only bike heavier than its kart counterpart. Its small counterpart is the [[Magikruiser]].
|weight=43
 
|accel=37
The Dolphin Dasher has a great off-road stat, which is tied with that of the [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]] and the [[Bit Bike]]. However, unlike the [[Magikruiser]], it loses some more speed when going off-road. Compared to the [[Zip Zip]], the Dolphin Dasher has more speed and weight, but has less acceleration, handling, drift, off-road, and mini-turbo. It is the heaviest medium bike in the game, and shares the same speed and handling stats as the [[Jet Bubble]]. The two vehicles also have the same mini-turbo stat.
|handling=40
 
|drift=24
The internal stats reveal that the Dolphin Dasher has the second best turning capability while drifting among the medium bikes, only behind that of the [[Mach Bike]]. However, in the vehicle select menu, the Drift stat is based exclusively on the raw stat without applying the points bonus that is applied to all the other hang-on type bikes, resulting in this bike having a poor Drift stat even though in-game it has a relatively high turning capability while drifting.
|offroad=56
|mt=37
|dtype=In
}}


The Dolphin Dasher has a great off-road stat, which is tied with that of the large bike [[Phantom (bike)|Phantom]]. Unlike the [[Magikruiser]], it loses a little more speed when going off-road. Compared to the [[Zip Zip]], the Dolphin Dasher has more speed and weight, but has less acceleration, handling, drift, off-road, and mini-turbo. It is also noted for being the heaviest medium bike in the game, along with having the weakest drifting among all the inside drifting bikes. The Dolphin Dasher shares the same speed and handling stats as the [[Jet Bubble]]. The two vehicles also have the same mini-turbo stat.
The Dolphin Dasher also features the same weight as the [[Classic Dragster]], and the same speed, acceleration, and handling as the [[Standard Kart L]]. It also has the best off-road of all the medium hang-on type bikes, as well as the second best off-road of all the medium bikes and all the hang-on type bikes.


The Dolphin Dasher also features the same weight as the [[Classic Dragster]], and the same speed, acceleration, and handling as the [[Standard Kart]] L.
If Daisy rides the Dolphin Dasher, its speed will surpass the [[Shooting Star (bike)|Shooting Star]]'s default speed stat by two points, and its mini-turbo will tie with the Phantom's default mini-turbo stat. Also, if Peach rides the Dolphin Dasher, its drift will exceed the [[Spear]]'s, [[Tiny Titan]]'s, and Zip Zip's default drift stat by one point. If Mario or Luigi ride the Dolphin Dasher, its weight will surpass the Shooting Star's and [[B Dasher Mk. 2|Sprinter]]'s default weight stat by one point.


==Color schemes==
====Color schemes====
[[File:MKW Dolphin Dasher.png|thumb|Diddy Kong, riding his Dolphin Dasher at [[Bowser Castle 3 (GBA)|<small>GBA</small> Bowser Castle 3]].]]
[[File:MKW Dolphin Dasher.png|thumb|Diddy Kong on his Dolphin Dasher at {{classic link|GBA|Bowser's Castle 3}}]]
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|-
|-
!bgcolor="#dedede"|Character
!Character
!bgcolor="#dedede"|Color scheme
!Color scheme
!bgcolor="#dedede"|Image
!Image
!Character
!Color scheme
!Image
|-
|-
|[[Mario]]
|[[Mario]]
|Blue body with black tires
|Blue body, black tires, yellow-orange goggles, green and red ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Mario.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Mario.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Luigi]]
|[[Luigi]]
|Green body with black tires
|Dark green body, black tires, yellow-orange goggles, blue and light brown ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Luigi.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Luigi.png|x120px]]
|-
|-
|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
|[[Princess Peach|Peach]]
|Pink body with dark blue tires
|Persian pink body, dark blue tires, yellow goggles, sky blue and yellow ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Peach.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Peach.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Daisy]]
|[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]
|Orange body, dark aqua tires, yellow goggles, cyan and orange ball pattern
|Orange body with blue tires
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Daisy.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Daisy.png|x120px]]
|-
|-
|[[Yoshi]]
|[[Yoshi]]
|Light green body with dark blue tires
|Lime green body, dark blue tires, red-orange goggles, blue and light blue ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Yoshi.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Yoshi.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Birdo]]
|[[Birdo]]
|Magenta body with dark purple tires
|Purple-magenta body, dark purple tires, orange goggles, teal and fuchsia ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Birdo.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-Birdo.png|x120px]]
|-
|-
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|Red body with brown tires
|Red body, brown tires, neon green goggles, yellow and orange ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-DiddyKong.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-DiddyKong.png|x120px]]
|-
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|[[Bowser Jr.]]
|Yellow body with black tires
|Yellow body, black tires, red-orange goggles, green and dark purple ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-BowserJr.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-BowserJr.png|x120px]]
|-
|-
|Male [[Mii]]
|Male [[Mii]]
|Light blue body with black tires
|Light-blue body, black tires, yellow goggles, blue and crimson ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-MiiM.png|x120px]]
|-
|Female Mii
|Female Mii
|White body with dark blue tires
|White body, dark blue tires, pink-lavender goggles, pale green and pale blue ball pattern
|[[File:DolphinDasher-MiiF.png|x120px]]
|[[File:DolphinDasher-MiiF.png|x120px]]
|}
|}
{{br}}
{{br}}


==Trading Card info==
===''Mario Kart World''===
The Dolphin Dasher returns in ''[[Mario Kart World]]''. However, unlike its ''Mario Kart Wii'' appearance, it only has [[Mario]]'s color scheme no matter which driver is using it, and is now an [[Standard bike (vehicle class)|outwards drifting]] bike due to the game's removal of inside drift. It is the only bike in ''World'' to return from a previous game. It now uses darker rims with [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart World|Dolphin Marine Sports]] branding.
 
In terms of stats, the Dolphin Dasher has high acceleration and good handling, but weak speed and weight. It shares its stats with the [[Rally Bike]], [[Hyper Pipe]], and [[Fin Twin]].
 
This bike is randomly used by the CPU-controlled [[Pianta]], [[Dolphin]], [[Mario|Mario (Sightseeing)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Gondolier)]], [[Peach|Peach (Vacation)]], [[Birdo|Birdo (Vacation)]], and Peach (Sightseeing).
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
====Stats====
{{MKW vehicle
|speed=48
|weight=43
|accel=37
|handling=40
|drift=24
|offroad=56
|mt=37
|dtype=In
}}
 
====Trading Card information====
[[File:MKW Dolphin Dasher Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Trading Card]]
[[File:MKW Dolphin Dasher Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Trading Card]]
''"If cute was a category, the Dolphin Dasher would be in the top spot. Instead, its Off-Road capabilities are really its best attribute. Just don't try to get too fancy with drifting—you might run into something or even roll 'er!"''
''"If cute was a category, the Dolphin Dasher would be in the top spot. Instead, its Off-Road capabilities are really its best attribute. Just don't try to get too fancy with drifting—you might run into something or even roll 'er!"''
{{br}}
{{br}}
==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
<gallery>
Dolphin Dasher (Mario) Model.png|Mario's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Luigi) Model.png|Luigi's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Peach) Model.png|Princess Peach's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Daisy) Model.png|Princess Daisy's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Yoshi) Model.png|Yoshi's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Birdo) Model.png|Birdo's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Diddy Kong) Model.png|Diddy Kong's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Bowser Jr) Model.png|Bowser Jr's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Medium Male Mii) Model.png|Medium Male Mii's Dolphin Dasher model
Dolphin Dasher (Medium Female Mii) Model.png|Medium Female Mii's Dolphin Dasher model
</gallery>
===''Mario Kart World''===
<gallery>
MKWorld Bike Dolphin Dasher.png|In-game icon
MKWorld Dolphin Dasher.png|Dolphin driving the Dolphin Dasher
MKWorldDolphin.jpg|Dolphin tricking in the Dolphin Dasher
MKWorld Pianta.jpg|[[Pianta]] driving the Dolphin Dasher
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ドルフィンキック<br>''Dorufin Kikku''
|Jpn=ドルフィンキック
|JapM=Dolphin Kick
|JpnR=Dorufin Kikku
|Spa=Velocidelfín
|JpnM=Dolphin Kick
|SpaM=Pun on ''velocidad'' (speed) and ''delfín'' (dolphin)
|ChiS=海豚摩托车
|FraA=Coryphène
|ChiSR=Hǎitún Mótuōchē
|FraAM=The French name of the fish, [[wikipedia:Mahi-mahi|Mahi-mahi]], also known as the "dolphinfish".
|ChiSM=Dolphin Motorcycle
|FraE=Dauphine
|Dut= Tuimelaar
|FraEM=Feminine for the royal title ''Dauphin'', which is also the French word for ''Dolphin''
|DutM= The Dutch name of "Bottlenose dolphin" or tumbler
|FreA=Coryphène
|FreAM=The French name of the fish, [[wikipedia:Mahi-mahi|Mahi-mahi]], also known as the "dolphinfish".
|FreE=Dauphine
|FreEM=Feminine for the royal title ''Dauphin'', which is also the French word for "dolphin"
|Ger=Flippster
|Ger=Flippster
|GerM=
|GerM=From the movie [[wikipedia:Flipper (1963 film)|''Flipper'']], featuring a dolphin of the same name
|Ita=Delfinator
|Ita=Delfino
|ItaM=from ''Delfino'', the Italian for ''Dolphin'', plus the suffix ''-ator''; lit. ''Dolphinator''
|ItaM=Dolphin
|ItaN=''Mario Kart World''
|Ita2=Delfinator
|Ita2M=From ''delfino'', the Italian for "dolphin", plus the suffix ''-ator''; lit. "Dolphinator"
|Ita2N=''Mario Kart Wii''
|Kor=돌핀킥
|Kor=돌핀킥
|KorR=Dolpin Kig
|KorR=Dolpin Kik
|KorM=Dolphin Kick}}
|KorM=Dolphin Kick
|Por=Golfinitro
|PorM=From ''golfinho'' ("dolphin") and "nitro"
|PorC=<ref name=MKW>In-game name from ''[[Mario Kart World]]''</ref>
|Rus=Дельфинатор
|RusR=Del'finator
|RusM=Dolphinator
|RusC=<ref name=MKW/>
|Spa=Velocidelfín
|SpaM=Pun on ''velocidad'' ("speed") and ''delfín'' ("dolphin")
}}
 
==References==
<references/>


{{MKW}}
{{Mario Kart Wii}}
[[Category:Unlockables]]
{{Mario Kart World}}
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Bikes]]
[[Category:Sport bikes]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii Trading Cards]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii bikes]]
[[Category:Mario Kart World bikes]]
[[Category:Mario Kart Wii trading cards]]
[[de:Flippster]]
[[it:Delfinator]]
[[it:Delfinator]]

Latest revision as of 23:32, June 24, 2025

Dolphin Dasher
Mario's Dolphin Dasher
Mario on his Dolphin Dasher
Size class Wii: Medium
World: Any
Strong stats Off-Road (Wii)
Acceleration, Handling (World)
Average stats Speed, Weight, Acceleration, Handling, Mini-Turbo (Wii)
None (World)
Weak stats Drift (Wii)
Speed, Weight (World)
Appears in Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Mario Kart World (2025)

The Dolphin Dasher is a bike in the Mario Kart series. The bike is based on the Dolphins from Super Mario World. Similar to the Flame Runner, its general shape resembles a naked bike, specifically a Moto Guzzi Griso. The character's emblem is shown only on the bike's belly. The tires on this bike feature a "wavy" design also found on the Cheep Charger and Super Blooper, two other vehicles based on aquatic Super Mario species. The rims inside the tires have beach ball-like patterns.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX and Mario Kart Tour feature karts similar to the Dolphin Dasher, dubbed the Turbo Dolphin and Dolphin Drifter respectively.

History

Mario Kart Wii

The Dolphin Dasher first appears in Mario Kart Wii as an unlockable medium inside drifting bike. It is unlocked by winning the Mirror Star Cup or by playing 3,750 races. Its kart counterpart is the Super Blooper, which is slightly faster and lighter, making the Dolphin Dasher the only bike heavier than its kart counterpart. Its small counterpart is the Magikruiser.

The Dolphin Dasher has a great off-road stat, which is tied with that of the Phantom and the Bit Bike. However, unlike the Magikruiser, it loses some more speed when going off-road. Compared to the Zip Zip, the Dolphin Dasher has more speed and weight, but has less acceleration, handling, drift, off-road, and mini-turbo. It is the heaviest medium bike in the game, and shares the same speed and handling stats as the Jet Bubble. The two vehicles also have the same mini-turbo stat.

The internal stats reveal that the Dolphin Dasher has the second best turning capability while drifting among the medium bikes, only behind that of the Mach Bike. However, in the vehicle select menu, the Drift stat is based exclusively on the raw stat without applying the points bonus that is applied to all the other hang-on type bikes, resulting in this bike having a poor Drift stat even though in-game it has a relatively high turning capability while drifting.

The Dolphin Dasher also features the same weight as the Classic Dragster, and the same speed, acceleration, and handling as the Standard Kart L. It also has the best off-road of all the medium hang-on type bikes, as well as the second best off-road of all the medium bikes and all the hang-on type bikes.

If Daisy rides the Dolphin Dasher, its speed will surpass the Shooting Star's default speed stat by two points, and its mini-turbo will tie with the Phantom's default mini-turbo stat. Also, if Peach rides the Dolphin Dasher, its drift will exceed the Spear's, Tiny Titan's, and Zip Zip's default drift stat by one point. If Mario or Luigi ride the Dolphin Dasher, its weight will surpass the Shooting Star's and Sprinter's default weight stat by one point.

Color schemes

Diddy Kong driving the Dolphin Dasher in Mario Kart Wii
Diddy Kong on his Dolphin Dasher at GBA Bowser's Castle 3
Character Color scheme Image Character Color scheme Image
Mario Blue body, black tires, yellow-orange goggles, green and red ball pattern Mario's Dolphin Dasher Luigi Dark green body, black tires, yellow-orange goggles, blue and light brown ball pattern Luigi's Dolphin Dasher
Peach Persian pink body, dark blue tires, yellow goggles, sky blue and yellow ball pattern Peach's Dolphin Dasher Daisy Orange body, dark aqua tires, yellow goggles, cyan and orange ball pattern Daisy's Dolphin Dasher
Yoshi Lime green body, dark blue tires, red-orange goggles, blue and light blue ball pattern Yoshi's Dolphin Dasher Birdo Purple-magenta body, dark purple tires, orange goggles, teal and fuchsia ball pattern Birdo's Dolphin Dasher
Diddy Kong Red body, brown tires, neon green goggles, yellow and orange ball pattern Diddy Kong's Dolphin Dasher Bowser Jr. Yellow body, black tires, red-orange goggles, green and dark purple ball pattern Bowser Jr.'s Dolphin Dasher
Male Mii Light-blue body, black tires, yellow goggles, blue and crimson ball pattern Dolphin Dasher from Mario Kart Wii Female Mii White body, dark blue tires, pink-lavender goggles, pale green and pale blue ball pattern Dolphin Dasher from Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart World

The Dolphin Dasher returns in Mario Kart World. However, unlike its Mario Kart Wii appearance, it only has Mario's color scheme no matter which driver is using it, and is now an outwards drifting bike due to the game's removal of inside drift. It is the only bike in World to return from a previous game. It now uses darker rims with Dolphin Marine Sports branding.

In terms of stats, the Dolphin Dasher has high acceleration and good handling, but weak speed and weight. It shares its stats with the Rally Bike, Hyper Pipe, and Fin Twin.

This bike is randomly used by the CPU-controlled Pianta, Dolphin, Mario (Sightseeing), Luigi (Gondolier), Peach (Vacation), Birdo (Vacation), and Peach (Sightseeing).

Profiles and statistics

Mario Kart Wii

Stats

Speed: 48/80
Weight: 43/80
Acceleration: 37/80
Handling: 40/80
Drift: 24/80
Off-Road: 56/80
Mini-Turbo: 37/80
Vehicle type:
Hang-on

Trading Card information

The Dolphin Dasher card from the Mario Kart Wii trading cards
Trading Card

"If cute was a category, the Dolphin Dasher would be in the top spot. Instead, its Off-Road capabilities are really its best attribute. Just don't try to get too fancy with drifting—you might run into something or even roll 'er!"

Gallery

Mario Kart Wii

Mario Kart World

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ドルフィンキック[?]
Dorufin Kikku
Dolphin Kick
Chinese (simplified) 海豚摩托车[?]
Hǎitún Mótuōchē
Dolphin Motorcycle
Dutch Tuimelaar[?] The Dutch name of "Bottlenose dolphin" or tumbler
French (NOA) Coryphène[?] The French name of the fish, Mahi-mahi, also known as the "dolphinfish".
French (NOE) Dauphine[?] Feminine for the royal title Dauphin, which is also the French word for "dolphin"
German Flippster[?] From the movie Flipper, featuring a dolphin of the same name
Italian Delfino[?] Dolphin Mario Kart World
Delfinator[?] From delfino, the Italian for "dolphin", plus the suffix -ator; lit. "Dolphinator" Mario Kart Wii
Korean 돌핀킥[?]
Dolpin Kik
Dolphin Kick
Portuguese Golfinitro[1] From golfinho ("dolphin") and "nitro"
Russian Дельфинатор[1]
Del'finator
Dolphinator
Spanish Velocidelfín[?] Pun on velocidad ("speed") and delfín ("dolphin")

References

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b In-game name from Mario Kart World