How to unlock all Mario Kart Wii secret characters. Cheats for bikes, karts and more (guide)

Wii Mario Kart Cheats

But there’s much more to be unlocked in Mario Kart Wii. The following lists show the rest of the unlockables:

Bonus Bikes

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding bikes:

Mario Kart Wii bike* Bubble Bike (small): Win the Mirror Leaf Cup.
* Dolphin Dasher (medium): Win the Mirror Star Cup.
* Magikruiser (small): Play on eight different courses in Time Trials mode.
* Nitrocycle (medium): Get a “One Star” rank or better in all 100cc Wii Grand Prix Cups.
* Phantom (large): Win the Mirror Special Cup.
* Quacker (small): Win the 150cc Star Cup.
* Rapide (medium): Win the 100cc Lightning Cup.
* Torpedo (large): Unlock 12 Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.
* Twinkle Star (large): Win the 100cc Star Cup.

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Bonus Karts

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding karts:

Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel * Aero Glider (large): Get a “One Star” rank or better in all 150cc Retro Grand Prix Cups.
* B Dasher Mk 2 (medium): Unlock 24 Expert Staff Ghosts.
* Blue Falcon (small): Win the Mirror Lightning Cup.
* Cheep Charger (small): Get a “One Star” rank or better in all 50cc Retro Grand Prix Cups.
* Dragonetti (large): Win the 150cc Lightning Cup.
* Glory (medium): Unlock 24 Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.
* Piranha Prowler (large): Win the 50cc Special Cup.
* Rally Romper (small): Unlock one Expert Staff Ghost Data in Time Trials mode.
* Royal Racer (medium): Win the 150cc Leaf Cup.
* Turbo Blooper (medium): Win the 50cc Leaf Cup.

Bonus Cups

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding Cup:

* Star Cup: Successfully complete the Flower Cup with a trophy. You must also get a trophy in the Mushroom Cup. Win both with at least a 3rd place.
* Special Cup: Successfully complete the Star Cup with a trophy. Win with at least a 3rd place.
* Leaf Cup: Successfully complete the Banana Cup with a trophy. You must also get a trophy in the Shell Cup. Win both with at least a 3rd place.
* Lightning Cup: Successfully complete the Leaf Cup with a trophy. Win with at least a 3rd place.

Mirror Mode

Win all 150cc Cups to unlock Mirror mode.

Expert Ghosts

Defeat a normal course ghost with a time at least seven seconds faster to unlock the expert ghost for that course. Example: The Expert Staff Ghost for Luigi Circuit has a record time of 01.19.419 but you can unlock him at a time of 01:24.411.

Alternate title screen and ending sequence
Get a “One Star” rank or better in all Cups, including those in Mirror mode to unlock an alternate title screen and ending sequence.

Special credits
Win all trophies in a class to view the credits and see a congratulations screen featuring your Mii with Mario and Peach. Win all Grand Prix Cups to get another congratulations screen featuring your Mii with all the racers.

Quick Start

When the countdown starts, wait until the “2” begins to disappear, then hold 2 to get a boost at the start of the race.

Quick recovery
When you fall into an obstacle, press 2 precisely when you land to get a temporary boost.

Profile name stars
You can add a star next to your profile name on the results screen and the Wi-Fi races by completing all Grand Prix races with a certain rank:

* One star profile name: Earn a “One Star” rank in all Grand Prix races.
* Two star profile name: Earn a “Two Star” rank in all Grand Prix races.
* Three star profile name: Earn a “Three Star” rank in all Grand Prix races.

Big thanks to Joe and Robert for the tips, Spooky for the videos, picture via Wiinintendo.

I used this myself and hope it’s helpful to someone else.