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|image=[[File:MK7 B Dasher.png|225px]] The '''B Dasher''' in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
|image=[[File:MKT Icon BDasher.png|200px]]<br>The B Dasher, in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|high=MKDS: Weight, Items<br>
|strong=Acceleration, Weight, Items (MKDS)<br> Speed, Handling (MK7)<br> Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
MK7: Speed, Handling
|average=Speed, Handling, Drift (MKDS)<br>Weight (MK7)<br>Handling (MK8)<br>None (MK8D)
|low=MKDS: None
|weak=None (MKDS)<br>Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)<br>Acceleration, Traction (MK8)<br>Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
MK7: Acceleration, Off-Road
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[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), ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''}}
}}
The '''B Dasher''' is [[Mario]]'s main [[kart]] of choice in the game ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It is a long, skinny, white kart with stripes along each side. It appeared on the boxart of ''Mario Kart DS''. It has average speed, handling, and drift, above average acceleration and high items & weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game and its weight is tied with the [[Hurricane]]. B Dasher resembles the real [[wikipedia:Honda RA272|Honda RA272]] Formula One car.
The '''B Dasher''' is a [[kart]] in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It is a long, skinny, white kart with a red stripe along the front and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. The emblem is located on the hood. It appears on the box art of ''Mario Kart DS'', and it resembles a classic 1960s Formula 1 car, specifically the {{iw|wikipedia|Honda RA272}}, the first Japanese car to win a Formula One race. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design, a feature that has become a staple in subsequent games. Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platform games, in which the player presses and holds the B button to [[dash]]. The {{button|snes|B}} button on the [[Super Famicom]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] is also used for acceleration in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.


In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', there is a kart called the ''B Dasher Mk. 2'' in Europe, Australia, and Japan, making it the ''Mario Kart DS'' kart's successor. However, it's called the [[Sprinter]] in the American edition.
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', there is a kart called the [[B Dasher Mk. 2]] (Sprinter in its North American version, which is the B Dasher's Dutch name), which makes it the B Dasher's successor. The [[Circuit Special]] is another successor of the B Dasher, as it is called "Sprinter 2.0" in Dutch, and could possibly be a successor of the B Dasher Mk. 2 from ''Mario Kart Wii'' as well. The [[Zucchini]] is similar in design to the B Dasher, but with a very different paint job.


==''Mario Kart 7''==
==History==
The B Dasher reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as one of the selectable kart frames. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. CPU Mario is also more likely to be seen driving on this body
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart DS''====
[[File:MKDS Mario and B Dasher Cover Artwork.png|thumb|The B Dasher in its first appearance, ''Mario Kart DS'']]
The B Dasher is a kart in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It is [[Mario]]'s default signature kart. Like the [[Standard MR]], it is balanced in stats and has average speed, handling and drift, good acceleration, and high items and weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game. Its speed is tied with the [[Power Flower (kart)|Power Flower]]; its acceleration is tied with the [[Royale]]; its weight is tied with the [[Streamliner]]; and its handling and drift are tied with the [[Zipper (kart)|Zipper]]. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart. Any characters can use the B Dasher after all gold trophies in 150cc Mirror Mode have been obtained, though [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] and [[Waluigi]] can use this kart after the player has obtained all gold trophies in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.
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==Stats==
====''Mario Kart 7''====
===''Mario Kart DS''===
[[File:MK7 B Dasher.png|thumb|120px|left|The B Dasher, as it appears in ''Mario Kart 7'']]
*'''Speed''': 6/10
The B Dasher reappears in ''Mario Kart 7'' as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in ''Mario Kart DS''. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the [[Blue Seven]] and [[Bolt Buggy]] for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. However, it is tied with the Blue Seven, [[Bruiser]], and [[Zucchini]] for having the highest speed of all kart bodies and is the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost and to not have a negative impact on the air speed stat, though it is also the fastest kart body of the four to affect off-road negatively.
*'''Acceleration''': 7/10
 
*'''Weight''': 8/10
It now has a four stroke engine with a large block in the back, resembling an {{wp|inline-four engine}}. The engine's sound is shared with the [[Mini Beast]], [[Wild Wing]], and [[Flame Flyer]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.
*'''Handling''': 5/10
 
*'''Drift''': 5.5/10
Equipping the B Dasher with [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires makes it resemble the original ''Mario Kart DS'' version.
*'''Items''': 10/10
 
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:B Dasher MK8 screenshot.jpg|256px|thumb|[[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]], driving the B Dasher on {{classic-link|GBA|Mario Circuit}}]]
The B Dasher once again returns in ''Mario Kart 8'' as part of the first downloadable content pack, [[The Legend of Zelda x Mario Kart 8|''The Legend of Zelda'' × ''Mario Kart 8'']]. It uses the same exact stats as the [[Mach 8]], [[Sports Coupe]], [[Circuit Special]], [[Gold Standard]], and [[P-Wing (kart)|P-Wing]]. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Normally, it does not possess headlights, but it will gain headlights if racing on a track with dark areas, located between the front wheels and body. Its sound suggests that it is possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference in that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others. It additionally shares the same engine sound with the P-Wing, resembling that of a DOHC {{wp|V8 engine}}.
 
In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', it is unlocked randomly by collecting [[coin]]s, and its stats have been altered so that it now only boosts speed, weight, and anti-gravity speed while hindering every single other stat. The acceleration, handling, and mini-turbo are worsened, while the traction is slightly better than before. The B Dasher now only shares its stats with the Circuit Special and P-Wing. A CPU [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]] are occasionally seen using this body paired with the [[Standard (tire)|Standard]] tires.
 
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
The B Dasher returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' where it is classified as a High-End kart. It uses the [[Pipe Frame]]'s tires to match its appearance in ''Mario Kart DS''. The B Dasher increases the duration of [[Dash Panel]] boosts and the number of points earned for using Dash Panels. The game also introduces five variants named the [[Black B Dasher]], [[Kabuki Dasher]], [[Red B Dasher]], [[Black Kabuki Dasher]], and [[Gold B Dasher]]; all five karts share the High-End classification.
 
Since its introduction in the [[New York Tour]], the B Dasher has appeared in all regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe, and has been a part of the Daily Selects set. It has also been obtainable through other means, listed below by tour.
{{tour availability
|tour1=[[Summer Festival Tour]]
|availability1=[[Summer Festival Tour#Special pipe|B Dasher Pipe]]
|tour2=[[1st Anniversary Tour]]
|availability2=[[1st Anniversary Tour#Token Shop|Token Shop]]<br><small>50 [[event token]]s
|tour3=[[Los Angeles Tour (2021)]]
|availability3=[[Los Angeles Tour (2021)#Rewards|Gold gift]]<br><small>100 [[Grand Star]]s
|tour4=[[2nd Anniversary Tour]]
|availability4=[[2nd Anniversary Tour#Token Shop|Token Shop]]<br><small>100 event tokens
|tour5=[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]
|availability5=[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)#Rewards|Gold gift]]<br><small>40 Grand Stars
}}
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
The B Dasher is an Ace-class {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It uses its artwork from ''Mario Kart 7''. It takes up one support slot, increasing the power of its user's neutral special moves (for example, Mario's Fireball) when used. The [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]'s battle takes place on [[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Figure-8 Circuit]], where the player has to face off against a team of Marios who can deal damage by running into the player.
{{br}}
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart DS''====
{{MKDS kart
|speed=58
|accel=69
|weight=73
|handling=52
|drift=55
|items=100
}}


===''Mario Kart 7''===
{|
|- valign=top
|
<big>'''''Mario Kart 7'''''</big>
*'''Speed''': +0.5
*'''Speed''': +0.5
*'''Sea Speed''': -0.5
*'''Air Speed''': 0
*'''Acceleration''': -0.5
*'''Acceleration''': -0.5
*'''Weight''': 0
*'''Weight''': 0
*'''Handling''': +0.25
*'''Handling''': +0.25
*'''Sea Handling''': 0
*'''Air Handling''': 0
*'''Off-Road''': -0.25
*'''Off-Road''': -0.25
*'''Mini-Turbo''': 0
*'''Stability''': 0
*'''Drift''': 0
|
<big>'''''Mario Kart 8'''''</big>
*'''Ground Speed''': +0.5
*'''Water Speed''': +0.25
*'''Air Speed''': +0.5
*'''Anti-Gravity Speed''': +0.25
*'''Acceleration''': -0.25
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Ground Handling''': 0
*'''Water Handling''': 0
*'''Air Handling''': 0
*'''Anti-Gravity Handling''': -0.25
*'''Traction''': -1
*'''Mini-Turbo''': -0.5
|
<big>'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'''''</big>
*'''Ground Speed''': +0.5
*'''Water Speed''': -0.5
*'''Air Speed''': -0.25
*'''Anti-Gravity Speed''': +0.25
*'''Acceleration''': -0.75
*'''Weight''': +0.25
*'''Ground Handling''': -0.5
*'''Water Handling''': -0.25
*'''Air Handling''': -0.75
*'''Anti-Gravity Handling''': -0.25
*'''Traction''': -0.5
*'''Mini-Turbo''': -0.75
|}
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
{{MKT profile
|skill_kart=Dash Panel
|I1.1=SNES Mario Circuit 1|R1.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1]]
|I1.2=3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T|R1.2=[[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T]]
|I1.3=SNES Mario Circuit 3RT|R1.3=[[SNES Mario Circuit 3|SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T]]
|I1.4=3DS Toad Circuit|R1.4=[[3DS Toad Circuit]]
|I1.5=3DS Toad Circuit R|R1.5=[[3DS Toad Circuit|3DS Toad Circuit R]]
|I1.6=3DS Daisy Hills|R1.6=[[3DS Daisy Hills]]
|I1.7=3DS Mario Circuit|R1.7=[[3DS Mario Circuit]]
|I1.8=Tokyo Blur 3R|R1.8=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3R]]
|I1.9=RMX Rainbow Road 2R|R1.9=[[RMX Rainbow Road 2|RMX Rainbow Road 2R]]
|I1.10=N64 Luigi Raceway|R1.10=[[N64 Luigi Raceway]]
|I2.1=SNES Mario Circuit 1R|R2.1=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1|SNES Mario Circuit 1R]]*
|I2.2=SNES Mario Circuit 1T|R2.2=[[SNES Mario Circuit 1|SNES Mario Circuit 1T]]*
|I2.3=GCN Yoshi Circuit T|R2.3=[[GCN Yoshi Circuit|GCN Yoshi Circuit T]]**
|I2.4=New York Minute R|R2.4=[[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute R]]
|I2.5=New York Minute RT|R2.5=[[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute R/T]]
|I2.6=SNES Donut Plains 1T|R2.6=[[SNES Donut Plains 1|SNES Donut Plains 1T]]***
|I2.7=RMX Mario Circuit 1RT|R2.7=[[RMX Mario Circuit 1|RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T]]**
|I2.8=Tokyo Blur 3|R2.8=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3]]
|I2.9=Tokyo Blur 3T|R2.9=[[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3T]]
|I2.10=RMX Rainbow Road 2T|R2.10=[[RMX Rainbow Road 2|RMX Rainbow Road 2T]]
|I2.11=Wii Maple Treeway RT|R2.11=[[Wii Maple Treeway|Wii Maple Treeway R/T]]
|I2.12=RMX Ghost Valley 1RT|R2.12=[[RMX Ghost Valley 1|RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T]]
|I2.13=Los Angeles Laps 2|R2.13=[[Los Angeles Laps|Los Angeles Laps 2]]
|I2.14=Singapore Speedway 2RT|R2.14=[[Tour Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway 2R/T]]
|I2.15=Sydney Sprint 3T|R2.15=[[Tour Sydney Sprint|Sydney Sprint 3T]]
|I2.16=GBA Battle Course 1|R2.16=[[GBA Battle Course 1]]
|I2.17=Athens Dash|R2.17=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash]]
|I2.18=Athens Dash 2|R2.18=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash 2]]
|I2.19=Athens Dash 3|R2.19=[[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash 3]]
}}
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{Spirit
|no=85
|name=B Dasher
|image=[[File:MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|100px]]
|series=''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Ace
|effects=Neutral Special ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=[[Mario]] x3
|conditions='''Rule:''' Uncontrollable Speed
*All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly
*The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|stage=[[Figure-8 Circuit (stage)|Figure-8 Circuit]]
|song=Circuit - Mario Kart 7
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
===''Mario Kart DS''===
File:Mario Box Figure - Mario Kart DS.png|''Mario Kart DS'' artwork of the '''B Dasher'''.
<gallery>
File:MKDS Mario-03.png|Mario, drifting on his B Dasher.
MKDS NA Box Art.png|[[Mario]] in the B Dasher from the ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' box art
File:MKDSBDasher.png|Mario, on his B Dasher in the Select Kart screen.
MKDS Mario B Dasher Side View Artwork.png|Mario drifting in the B Dasher
File:Metal Mario MK7.png|[[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]], next to the B Dasher.
MKDS Mario and Donkey Kong Artwork.png|[[Donkey Kong]] in the [[Rambi Rider]] with a [[Bob-omb]] driving behind Mario in the B Dasher
File:Build-super-glider.jpg‎|A screenshot, displaying the B Dasher kart body.  
MKDS Mario Peach Luigi and Blooper Artwork.png|Mario in the B Dasher alongside [[Princess Peach|Peach]] in her [[Royale]] and [[Luigi]] in his [[Poltergust 4000]], who is being squirted by a [[Blooper]]
File:B_Dasher.PNG|The B Dasher icon from the kart customization screen of ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
MKDS B Dasher Model.png|Model of the B Dasher
File:MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|Metal Mario's B Dasher, from ''Mario Kart 7''.
MKDSBDasher.png|Mario in the B Dasher on the Select Kart screen
</gallery></center>
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart 7''===
<gallery>
Metal Mario MK7.png|[[Metal Mario]] next to the B Dasher in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''
MetalMarioKart MK7.jpg|Metal Mario's B Dasher with the [[Slick]] tires
B Dasher.PNG|The B Dasher icon from the kart customization screen
B Dasher and Super Glider MK7 selection.png|A screenshot displaying the B Dasher kart body
Rocket Start MK7.png|[[Koopa Troopa]] getting a [[Rocket Start]] in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|N64|Koopa Troopa Beach}}
Waluigipinballmk7.png|Metal Mario in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|DS|Waluigi Pinball}}
B Dasher front (Mario Kart 7).jpg|The B Dasher in [[First-Person View]]
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart 8''===
<gallery>
ZeldaMK8Bdasher.png|The B Dasher icon from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
MK8 Ribbon Road Starting Line.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}}
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
<gallery>
MKT Assorted Karts.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on [[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute]]
MKT Rock Rock Mountain Gliding.jpg|Mario gliding in the B Dasher on [[3DS Rock Rock Mountain]]
MKT Pirate Tour Racers.png|[[Pauline]] in the B Dasher on [[DS Airship Fortress]]
MKT B Dasher Pipe.jpg|The B Dasher and its variants in-game on [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3]]
MKT New Year's 2021 Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario in the B Dasher on [[RMX Rainbow Road 2]]
MKT Thank You 2020.png|Mario tricking in the B Dasher on RMX Rainbow Road 2
MKT New Year's 2021 Mario Variants.jpg|Mario (SNES) tricking in the B Dasher on [[3DS Daisy Hills|3DS Daisy Hills R]]
MKT Mario Tour Teaser.jpg|Mario (Racing) in the B Dasher on [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 4]]
MKT Streamliner Pipe.jpg|In-game view of the B Dasher on [[3DS Toad Circuit]] for the Streamliner Pipe
MKT 081CB.png|A common [[List of badges in Mario Kart Tour|badge]] that depicts the B Dasher
MKT 081GB.png|A gold badge that depicts the B Dasher
MKT 148CB.png|A common badge that depicts the B Dasher in front of the [[Starting Grid]]
MKT 148GB.png|A gold badge that depicts the B Dasher in front of the Starting Grid
</gallery>
 
===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
LEGO Super Mario Mario Kart Toad's Garage.jpg|[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']]
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname|
{{foreign names
|Jap=Bダッシュ
|Jap={{hover|B|ビー}}ダッシュ
|JapR=Bī Dasshu
|JapR=Bī Dasshu
|JapM=B Dash
|JapM=B Dash
|Fra=Intrépide
|ChiS=B冲刺
|FraM=Intrepid
|ChiSR=B Chōngcì
|ChiSM=B Sprint
|ChiT=B衝刺
|ChiTR=B Chōngcì
|ChiTM=B Sprint
|Dut=Sprinter
|Dut=Sprinter
|DutM=Sprinter, probably from the [[Sprinter]], which is outside North America known as the ''B Dasher Mk. 2''. ''Sprinter'' also means someone who runs fast.  
|DutM=Sprinter, probably from the [[B Dasher Mk. 2]], which is named ''Sprinter'' in the North American English version of ''Mario Kart Wii''. ''Sprinter'' also means someone who runs fast.
|Fre=Intrépide
|FreM=Intrepid
|Ger=Bolide
|Ger=Bolide
|GerM=Racing Car
|GerM=Racing Car
|Spa=Rayo GTI
|SpaM=Thunderbold GTI, GTI stands for ''Gran Turismo Inyección'' (Gran Turismo Injection)
|Ita=Fulmine
|Ita=Fulmine
|ItaM=Lightning
|ItaM=Lightning
|Por=Turbólide
|PorM=An aggregation of ''Turbo'' and ''Bólide'' (Racing Car)
|Rus=Турбо B<br>''Turbo B''
|RusM=Turbo B
|Kor=B대시
|Kor=B대시
|KorR=B Daesi
|KorR=B Daesi
|KorM=B Dash}}
|KorM=B Dash
|PorA=Corisco
|PorAM=Lightning
|PorE=Turbólide
|PorEM=An aggregation of ''turbo'' and ''bólide'' ("racing car")
|Rus=Турбо B
|RusR=Turbo B
|RusM=Turbo B
|Spa=Rayo GTI
|SpaM=Thunderbolt GTI; GTI stands for ''Gran Turismo Inyección'' (Gran Turismo Injection)
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] and [[Game Boy]] games - the player presses and holds the B Button to dash. The B Button in [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] was also responsible for acceleration in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Mario's special kart resembles a stylized form of the B Dasher.
*In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Mario's original kart resembles a stylized form of the B Dasher.
 
*The B Dasher's tailpipe design seems to be the inspiration for the tailpipe designs of the Standard Karts S/M/L from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.
==See also==
*The B Dasher's name in Dutch is Sprinter, a reference to the [[Sprinter]] (B Dasher Mk. 2 in PAL regions and Japan) from ''Mario Kart Wii''.
*[[B Dasher Mk. 2]]
**The [[Circuit Special]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' is called Sprinter 2.0 in Dutch, further making it a successor to both karts.
 
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B Dasher
B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour
The B Dasher, in Mario Kart Tour
Strong stats Acceleration, Weight, Items (MKDS)
Speed, Handling (MK7)
Speed, Weight (MK8 and MK8D)
Average stats Speed, Handling, Drift (MKDS)
Weight (MK7)
Handling (MK8)
None (MK8D)
Weak stats None (MKDS)
Acceleration, Off-Road (MK7)
Acceleration, Traction (MK8)
Acceleration, Handling, Traction (MK8D)
Appears in Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8 (DLC Pack 1), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo), Mario Kart Tour

The B Dasher is a kart in the Mario Kart series. It is a long, skinny, white kart with a red stripe along the front and a massive engine block with four large exhaust pipes. The emblem is located on the hood. It appears on the box art of Mario Kart DS, and it resembles a classic 1960s Formula 1 car, specifically the Honda RA272, the first Japanese car to win a Formula One race. It is the first vehicle in the series to have a racing car design, a feature that has become a staple in subsequent games. Its name is most likely a reference to the controls of the side-scrolling platform games, in which the player presses and holds the B button to dash. The B Button button on the Super Famicom and Super Nintendo Entertainment System is also used for acceleration in Super Mario Kart.

In Mario Kart Wii, there is a kart called the B Dasher Mk. 2 (Sprinter in its North American version, which is the B Dasher's Dutch name), which makes it the B Dasher's successor. The Circuit Special is another successor of the B Dasher, as it is called "Sprinter 2.0" in Dutch, and could possibly be a successor of the B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Wii as well. The Zucchini is similar in design to the B Dasher, but with a very different paint job.

History[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario on his B Dasher from Mario Kart DS
The B Dasher in its first appearance, Mario Kart DS

The B Dasher is a kart in Mario Kart DS. It is Mario's default signature kart. Like the Standard MR, it is balanced in stats and has average speed, handling and drift, good acceleration, and high items and weight; it is one of the heaviest karts in the game. Its speed is tied with the Power Flower; its acceleration is tied with the Royale; its weight is tied with the Streamliner; and its handling and drift are tied with the Zipper. In a minor note, despite its appearance would suggest, it has a weak-sounding two stroke engine, which is the same as Standard Kart. Any characters can use the B Dasher after all gold trophies in 150cc Mirror Mode have been obtained, though Daisy and Waluigi can use this kart after the player has obtained all gold trophies in 150cc Nitro or Retro Grand Prix.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

The B Dasher, as it appears in Mario Kart 7

The B Dasher reappears in Mario Kart 7 as an unlockable vehicle and is noticeably more powerful than in Mario Kart DS. It features a speed and handling boost, but its acceleration and off-road stats are hindered during the process. In fact, the B Dasher is tied with the Blue Seven and Bolt Buggy for having the lowest acceleration of all kart bodies. However, it is tied with the Blue Seven, Bruiser, and Zucchini for having the highest speed of all kart bodies and is the fastest kart body to have a positive handling boost and to not have a negative impact on the air speed stat, though it is also the fastest kart body of the four to affect off-road negatively.

It now has a four stroke engine with a large block in the back, resembling an inline-four engine. The engine's sound is shared with the Mini Beast, Wild Wing, and Flame Flyer from Mario Kart Wii.

Equipping the B Dasher with Standard tires makes it resemble the original Mario Kart DS version.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

The B Dasher as it appears in the first Mario Kart 8 Add-On Pack
Red Yoshi, driving the B Dasher on GBA Mario Circuit

The B Dasher once again returns in Mario Kart 8 as part of the first downloadable content pack, The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8. It uses the same exact stats as the Mach 8, Sports Coupe, Circuit Special, Gold Standard, and P-Wing. The design remains unchanged, aside from the engine being larger and more visible within the exhausts. Normally, it does not possess headlights, but it will gain headlights if racing on a track with dark areas, located between the front wheels and body. Its sound suggests that it is possibly powered by a four-cylinder engine. The B Dasher has a noticeable difference in that the exhaust noise is louder and more audible compared to others. It additionally shares the same engine sound with the P-Wing, resembling that of a DOHC V8 engine.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is unlocked randomly by collecting coins, and its stats have been altered so that it now only boosts speed, weight, and anti-gravity speed while hindering every single other stat. The acceleration, handling, and mini-turbo are worsened, while the traction is slightly better than before. The B Dasher now only shares its stats with the Circuit Special and P-Wing. A CPU Mario and Pauline are occasionally seen using this body paired with the Standard tires.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

The B Dasher returns in Mario Kart Tour where it is classified as a High-End kart. It uses the Pipe Frame's tires to match its appearance in Mario Kart DS. The B Dasher increases the duration of Dash Panel boosts and the number of points earned for using Dash Panels. The game also introduces five variants named the Black B Dasher, Kabuki Dasher, Red B Dasher, Black Kabuki Dasher, and Gold B Dasher; all five karts share the High-End classification.

Since its introduction in the New York Tour, the B Dasher has appeared in all regular tour pipes, including the All-Clear Pipe, and has been a part of the Daily Selects set. It has also been obtainable through other means, listed below by tour.

# Tour Availability

1 Summer Festival Tour B Dasher Pipe
2 1st Anniversary Tour Token Shop
50 event tokens
3 Los Angeles Tour (2021) Gold gift
100 Grand Stars
4 2nd Anniversary Tour Token Shop
100 event tokens
5 Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022) Gold gift
40 Grand Stars

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The B Dasher is an Ace-class support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It uses its artwork from Mario Kart 7. It takes up one support slot, increasing the power of its user's neutral special moves (for example, Mario's Fireball) when used. The spirit's battle takes place on Figure-8 Circuit, where the player has to face off against a team of Marios who can deal damage by running into the player.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Speed: 58/100
Acceleration: 69/100
Weight: 73/100
Handling: 52/100
Drift: 55/100
Items: 100/100

Mario Kart 7

  • Speed: +0.5
  • Sea Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: 0
  • Acceleration: -0.5
  • Weight: 0
  • Handling: +0.25
  • Sea Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Off-Road: -0.25
  • Mini-Turbo: 0
  • Stability: 0
  • Drift: 0

Mario Kart 8

  • Ground Speed: +0.5
  • Water Speed: +0.25
  • Air Speed: +0.5
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.25
  • Weight: +0.25
  • Ground Handling: 0
  • Water Handling: 0
  • Air Handling: 0
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
  • Traction: -1
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.5

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Ground Speed: +0.5
  • Water Speed: -0.5
  • Air Speed: -0.25
  • Anti-Gravity Speed: +0.25
  • Acceleration: -0.75
  • Weight: +0.25
  • Ground Handling: -0.5
  • Water Handling: -0.25
  • Air Handling: -0.75
  • Anti-Gravity Handling: -0.25
  • Traction: -0.5
  • Mini-Turbo: -0.75

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Statistics
Special skill Dash Panel Plus icon from Mario Kart Tour Dash Panel Plus
Favorite courses
(Bonus points ×2)
SNES Mario Circuit 1 from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon T
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 3R/T
3DS Toad Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit
3DS Toad Circuit R from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Toad Circuit R
3DS Daisy Hills from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Daisy Hills
3DS Mario Circuit from Mario Kart Tour
3DS Mario Circuit
Tokyo Blur 3R from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3R
RMX Rainbow Road 2R from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2R
N64 Luigi Raceway from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Luigi Raceway
Favored courses
(Bonus points ×1.5)
SNES Mario Circuit 1R from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1R*
SNES Mario Circuit 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Mario Circuit 1T*
GCN Yoshi Circuit T from Mario Kart Tour
GCN Yoshi Circuit T**
New York Minute R from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R
New York Minute R/T from Mario Kart Tour
New York Minute R/T
SNES Donut Plains 1T from Mario Kart Tour
SNES Donut Plains 1T***
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Mario Circuit 1R/T**
Tokyo Blur 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3
Tokyo Blur 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Tokyo Blur 3T
RMX Rainbow Road 2T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Rainbow Road 2T
Wii Maple Treeway R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Wii Maple Treeway R/T
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T from Mario Kart Tour
RMX Ghost Valley 1R/T
Los Angeles Laps 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Los Angeles Laps 2
Singapore Speedway 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
Singapore Speedway 2R/T
Sydney Sprint 3T from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 3T
GBA Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart Tour
GBA Battle Course 1
Athens Dash from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash
Athens Dash 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 2
Athens Dash 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Athens Dash 3

* 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.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#85 B Dasher
An artwork of Metal Mario's signature kart. Series/game Mario Kart Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Neutral Special ↑
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mario x3
Conditions

Rule: Uncontrollable Speed

  • All fighters move faster and can't stop quickly
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Stage Figure-8 Circuit
Song Circuit - Mario Kart 7

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart DS[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart 8[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Miscellaneous[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ダッシュ[?]
Bī Dasshu
B Dash
Chinese (simplified) B冲刺[?]
B Chōngcì
B Sprint
Chinese (traditional) B衝刺[?]
B Chōngcì
B Sprint
Dutch Sprinter[?] Sprinter, probably from the B Dasher Mk. 2, which is named Sprinter in the North American English version of Mario Kart Wii. Sprinter also means someone who runs fast.
French Intrépide[?] Intrepid
German Bolide[?] Racing Car
Italian Fulmine[?] Lightning
Korean B대시[?]
B Daesi
B Dash
Portuguese (NOA) Corisco[?] Lightning
Portuguese (NOE) Turbólide[?] An aggregation of turbo and bólide ("racing car")
Russian Турбо B[?]
Turbo B
Turbo B
Spanish Rayo GTI[?] Thunderbolt GTI; GTI stands for Gran Turismo Inyección (Gran Turismo Injection)

Trivia[edit]

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