Air Ride Machine
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In Kirby Air Ride, Kirby can race upon a variety of star-like vehicles with different appearances and attributes.
Machines
Warp Star - The basic machine with average stats.
Wing Star - This light-blue star has excellent gliding abilities.
Shadow Star - Dark and bat-like, this star has high attack power.
Rocket Star - If charged, this star will zoom forward at high speeds.
Wagon Star - A strange, box-shaped machine that is unusual in many ways. It cannot charge or fly.
Bulk Star - This massive machine is slow to start and must be kept charged to move at all.
Slick Star - Low friction characterizes this slippery star.
Turbo Star - A balanced, fast star.
Formula Star - Slow to start, but get it on a straight course and it will just keep going.
Swerve Star - This ancient-looking star has two moves- stop and GO.
Jet Star - A star that cruises somewhat slowly but receives a burst of speed when it takes to the skies.
Compact Star - This tiny little star is the starting vehicle in City Trial mode. Not too fast or strong.
Wheelie - A vehicle that rides along the ground instead of hovering just above it. It has fairly average stats.
Wheelie Scooter - A lightweight grounded vehicle that is quick to charge and can jump great distances.
Rex Wheelie - A heavyset grounded vehicle with a menacing appearance and plenty of offensive power.
Special Machines
Dragoon - This rainbow colored, dragon-like machine can fly with ease.
Hydra - Green and spiky, the Hyrda possesses massive attack power and speed.
Meta Knight - An unlockable character who flies using bat-like wings.
King Dedede - An unlockable character who rides on a big Wheelie.
Top Ride
Free Star - An air ride machine that moves in the direction of the control stick.
Steer Star - An air ride machine that turns when the control stick is tilted left or right.

