Top Gear Hyper-Bike
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this. Oh, and, I typed out the warranties and button controls, because I believe
in typing out the WHOLE manual, not just the parts that I THINK are needed.
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TOPGEAR
HYPER-BIKE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
keMco NINTENDO64
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WARNINGS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING
YOUR NINTENDO(R) HARDWARE SYSTEM. GAME PAK OR ACCESSORY. THIS
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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keMco)
(c) 1999 KEMCO
TOP GEAR is a registered trademark of KEMCO. Honda (R) and Wing, CR(R),
NSR are trademarks of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Monkey and XLR
are trademarks of Hondo Morot Co., Ltd. used under license. YAMAHA is a
registered trademark and is used with the per- mission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
KAWASAKI is a registered trademark and is used with the permission of
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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TOPGEAR
HYPER-BIKE
(picture: speedometer)
CONTENTS
Controller Functions .................................6
Rev It Up ............................................7
Mode Select ..........................................8
Screen Views ........................................10
Dirt Bikes ..........................................12
Street Bikes ........................................13
Track Editor ........................................14
Bonus Stuff .........................................14
Limited Warranty ....................................15
(logo: HONDA (R)
Official Licensed Product)
Be a responsible rider. Riding a motorcycle is an excercise in responsibility - to
yourself, to others, to the environment, and to the sport. So remember,
wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing whenever you ride.
Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and never use the street
as a racetrack. Inspect your motorcycle before riding and read your
owner's manual. Always obey local laws, use common sense, and respect
the rights of others when you ride. Make sure you have a proper license
when riding on public roads, and never modify your motocycle's exhaust system.
(logo: K Kawasaki
MANUAL DESIGN BY V DESIGN, INC.)
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IMPORTANT WARNING: NEVER TRY TO INSERT OR REMOVE A GAME PAK
WHEN THE POWER IS ON!
Instead, first turn the power OFF on your N64(R).
Then insert the Game Pak into the slot of your N64(R).
Press firmly to lock the Game Pak in place.
Turn the power switch ON. After the game title and legal screen appear,
you may bypass the game intro screens at any time by press- ing the START Button.
(logo: Nintendo 64 with controller in black & white)
(logo: (picture of expansion pak)
Designed For
N64 Expansion Pak(TM)
(picture: screenshot)
If you have an Expansion Memory Pak(TM) in your N64, you can select
the Video Display menu in Option Mode to adjust the dimensions of
the viewing screen. The 649 x 420 perspective is generally the best
for new riders because it provides the largest view of the road ahead.
NOTE: The Expansion Pak(TM) is required for use of the Track Editor option.
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The Nintendo 64 Control Stick uses an analog system to read the angels
and directions of its movement. This allows precision control that you
will not find using the conventional Control Pad.
When turning the Control Deck power ON, do not move the Control Stick
from its neutral position on the controller.
(picture: Control Stick moved sideways with a red X through it)
If the Control Stick is held at an angled posi- tion (as shown in the
picture on the left) when the power is turned ON, this position will set
as neutral. This will cause games using the Control Stick to operate incoreectly.
(picture: Control Stick in correct neutral position)
To reset the neutral position once the game has started, release the
Control Stick so it returned to its center position (as shown in the
picture on the left) then press the START while holding down the L
Button and R Buttons at the same time.
The Control Stick is a precision instrument. Avoid spilling liquids or
placing foreign objects on or in it.
This game is compatible with the Controller Pak(TM) and Rumble Pak(TM)
accessories. Before using these accessories, please read the Controller
Pak(TM) and Rumble Pak(TM) instruction booklets carefully. Follow the
on-screen instructions to determine when you should insert or remove
the Controller Pak(TM) and Rumble Pak(TM).
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Controller Functions
L BUTTON
Switches the game view
from the default, over-the-
shoulder view to a first
person, directly-over-the-
handlebars perspective.
CONTROL PAD
The Control Pad is not
used in Top Gear Hyper-
Bike. It's much easier to
steer you bike using the
Control Stick instead.
START
When racing, you can
pause the game by press-
ing the START. This brings
up the Continure menu
and other game options.
CONTROL STICK
Push the Control Stick left
or right to steer. You can
execute airborne stunts if
you move the Control Stick
while holding the B Button.
Pull the Control Stick back
to slide around corners.
Connector Slot
Top Gear Hyper-Bike is
Rumble Pak(TM) and
Controller Pak(TM) compati-
ble. To save your game,
plug a Controller Pak(TM)
into this connector slot.
(picture in middle top: controller diagram with labeled descriptions)
(picture in middle bottom: backside of controller diagram with labeled descriptions)
R BUTTON
Press and hold the R Button
to look behind your rider.
C BUTTONS
Press the C-Down Button to
expend a short Nitro boost.
Press and hold the C-Down
Button for an extended
boost.
A BUTTON
Pressing and holding the A
Button opens the throttle
and makes your bike
accelerate. Gear shifting is
conveniently automatic.
B BUTTON
When racing tap the B
Button to apply the brakes.
In Trick Attack, use the B
Button to execute tricks.
Z BUTTON
Hold the Z Button to
increase your Spring Gauge.
Press B and release it to
jump.
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REV IT UP
Top Gear Hyper-Bike features five incredible modes of play for one
or two players. We'll break down all of the modes in detail over the
next couple of pages, but if you can't wait to ride white lines or
pound the whoops, check out this handy game summary:
SINGLE RACE
One to four players can race against each other in this mode. Since
there are no stunt points or checkpoints to worry about, you can also
spend time exploring the courses and looking for shortcuts.
TIME ATTACK
Time Attack is a one-player race against the clock. Ride as fast as you
can through each checkpoint on the course. If you miss a checkpoint,
you'll have to turn around and find it before time runs out. When you
replay you'll be able to see a "ghost" you your best run.
TRICK ATTACK
When you start Trick Attack Mode, you can choose to run through a
tutorial or dive right in to the real thing. Trick Attack is a high point
contest for one or two players. Like Time Attack Mode, you ride through
the checkpoints and score bonus points by executing amazing stunts.
When you replay you'll see a "ghost" of your best run.
CHAMPIONSHIP
A multi-race game, Championship mode is for one or two players. Win a
complete season and you'll unlock hidden bikes in the game!
TRACK EDITOR
Track Editor allows you to create and save up to three tracks, When you
think you've got what you want, you can test it. After you've saved it,
the track will be available in Single Race, Time Attack and Trick Attack Modes.
OPTIONS
Adjust the game sound, brightness or video modes at the Options menu.
If you're looking for a particular saved game from an earlier race, use
this menu to browse the contents of your Controller Pak memory.
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MODE SELECT
SINGLE RACE
Pick a bike, select a track and let
it rip--the only rule in Single Race
mode is the law of gravity, and
you can break that by blasting off
incredible jumps. Use this mode
to race against another player, or
take your time and look for hid-
den shortcuts.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TEAM COLORS
While it won't improve your top speed, creating new team colors
will certainly distinguish you from the rest of the pack. Press Left
of Right on the Control Stick to select different leathers. Press the
Z Button when you select your bike or rider to change color schemes.
(picture: screenshot of bike color select screen)
(picture: screenshot of rider outfit color select screen)
(picture: screenshot)
TIME ATTACK
Time Attack mode is a race
against the clock--the object is to
reach the next checkpoint before
the timer counts down to zero.
When you race the same course
a second time, you'll spot a ghost
image of your best time around
the track. Keep riding faster and
dust your best times!
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TRICK ATTACK
(picture: screenshot of player in Trick Attack mode)
In Trick Attack you race between check-
points, but you also earn trick points. If you want to you can choose
to go through a tutorial at the beginning if* Trick Attack Mode. In the
tutorial, at the top left of the screen, the button configuration for a
trick will appear. You must complete each trick three times to move
on to the next trick. To do a trick, hold the Z Button to increase your
spring, then release it while in mid-air off a jump. Press the B Button
and move the Control Stick to complete a trick.
(*manual spelling error, should be "of")
CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship mode is a one or two player racing campaign challenge
in which racers ride against one another through multiple- race
seasons. If you win an entire season, you'll unlock new bikes and
courses that you can race on in the other game modes!
OPTIONS
Using the Options menu to adjust game sound vol- ume, screen brightness
and the video display, or check out your saved game files on any Controller
Pak. This versatile menu lets you change the levels of the game music or
sound effects or eliminate shad- ows on darker courses. If you have an
Expansion Pak(TM) in
your N64, you'll be
able to switch to a hi-
resolution mode and
add a letterbox frame
around the screen.
(picture: main menu)
(picture: options menu)
(picture: letterbox format screenshot)
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SCREEN VIEWS
CHAMPIONSHIP MODE
(picture: diagram with labeled areas using numbers, which are
defined below)
(1)TIME
This shows your current lap time. As you complete more laps, your
previous lap times will appear above the current time.
(2)YOUR POSITION
This shows your standing in the race field. It's pretty much a no
brainer that you want to see the number 1 here all the time.
(3)LAP
The lap counter shows how many laps
remain in your race. A banner above the
finish line will also announce the final lap.
(4)NITRO COUNT
This shows how many Nito Boosts remain
in your inventory.
(5)CHECKPOINTS
You don't have to worry about a checkpoint countdown meter in
Championship mode, but you will have to ride beneath each Checkpoint
banner during a rac. If you miss a checkpoint, you won't finish your
current lap until you return to the checkpoint banner you missed.
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(6)SPEEDOMETER
This shows how fast you're going. Unless you like sudden detours,
check you speed before entering a series of tight turns.
(7)TACHOMETER*
This tells you your engine RPM. Unless
you're already in top gear, you'll automati- cally shift when the
tachometer turns red.
(8)YOUR BIKE
That's you, pal. If you hate watching your- self, tap the L Button
and take in the view from a first-person perspective.
(9)SPRING GAUGE*
The Spring Gauge shows how much
spring energy you have ready for your
next jump. Hold the Z Button down to
power up the gauge.
(10)GEAR
This shows the gear you're currently in. Generally, how gear is great
for hills and high gear is ideal for ripping up flats.
(*in the diagram, tachometer and spring gauge are reversed.)
TIME AND TRICK ATTACK SCREEN VIEW
(picture: diagram of time attack mode)
(11)CHECKPOINT TIMER
The main objective in Time
Attack and Trick Attack modes is
to reach the next checkpoint
before the Checkpoint Timer
counts down to zero. The nim-
ber on the timer is how many
seconds you have to reach the
next checkpoint and extend your
playing time.
With the exception of the Checkpoint Timer, the statistical information
on the screen in Time and Trick ATTACK modes is almost identical to
the Championship mode display. Some players get totally stoked on
stunts and forget the timer-- something you need to monitor in Trick Attack.
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DIRT BIKES
KAWASAKI KX80
Powered by a liquid-
cooled, 82 cc two-
stroke engine, the
Kawasaki KX80 is out-
standing for beginners.
(picture: the bike)
HONDA(R) XLR125R
The Honda(R)
XLR125R is a solid
and dependable four-
stroke motocross
bike.
(picture: the bike)
KAWASAKI KX125
The KX125 might
look similar to the
Honda(R) XLR125R,
but it's lighter and fea-
tures a high revving
engine, making it an ideal big air
bike.
(picture: the bike)
YAMAHA YZ250
The YZ250 features a
liquid-cooled, two-
stroke engine and an
excellent chassis
design. It's one of the
most balanced bikes in the game.
(picture: the bike)
YAMAHA YZ426F
The YZ426F comes
with a short-stroke,
liquid-cooled, five-
valve engine, giving
this bike high speed
and acceleration.
(picture: the bike)
YAMAHA XTZ650
The XTZ650 is actual-
ly a dirt/street hybrid.
While it has an incred-
ible top speed, it takes
an expert rider to
guide it through tight turns.
(picture: the bike)
HONDA(R) CR(R)500R
Launch this eemingly
overpowered rocket
off the steeps and
you'll probably end up
on the moon. This
bike is for expert riders.
(picture: the bike)
MONKEY
Keep finishing first in
each Championship
mode season and
you'll release this 800
lb. gorilla. Once it's
out, nobody will catch it.
(picture: the bike)
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STREET BIKES
HONDA(R) NSR125
This entry- bike(*) has
plenty of power to
blast through the
straights, but you'll
need to throttle back
to corner on the turns.
(*manual error, should
most likely say "entry-
level")
(picture: the bike)
YAMAHA TZR250 SPR
The Yamaha TZR250
SPR has more power
and acceleration then
the NSR125 and it
does a better job
soaring through turns on the
advanced courses.
(picture: the bike)
KAWASAKI ZX7R
The modified four-
stroke Kawasaki ZX7R
Ninja features breth-
taking acceleration and
tremendour speed--
but it's strictly for advanced rac-
ers.
(picture: the bike)
HONDA(R) CBR(R)900RR
FIREBLADE
The CBR(R)900RR fea-
tures big bore power
in a small bore chassis,
resulting in wild, eye-
tearing acceleration.
(picture: the bike)
CUDATI 750
This Italian thorough-
bred packs an
advanced four-stroke
V-Twin engine for
explosive power.
(picture: the bike)
YAMAHA YZR500
Even if you're one of
the best riders on the
circuit, you'll have a
tough time taming this
monster. It easily tops
200 mph--without Nitro.
(picture: the bike)
JULIO
Remember how peo-
ple giggled when they
found out about the
milk truck in Top Gear
Rally? Don't laugh or
you'll end up eating dirt too.
(picture: the bike)
BISON
Like the legendary
bison that once
roamed the plains of
North America, this
bike is a wild beast
that rules today's streets.
(picture: the bike)
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TRACK EDITOR
Track Editor allows you to create and save up to three tracks. When you
think you've got what you want, you can test them. After you've saved
them, the tracks will be available in Single Race, Time Attack and
Trick Attack Modes.
(picture: main menu with Track Editor highlighted)
If the Track Editor tells you to fix your trouble spots before you can
race on your track, one or all of the following could be the problem:
(1)Line segment is too steep (indicated by a blue highlighted segment)*
(2)Line segment overlapping or bends too sharply (indicated by a yellow
flashing line segment) (3)Track is too short (indicated by text on the screen)
(*in the game, the segment is actually white, not blue)
(picture: too steep segment)
(picture: segment bending too sharply)
(picture: text indicating track is too short)
NOTE: The Expansion Pak(TM) is required for use of the Track Editor option.
BONUS STUFF
You'll find Nitro Bursts and Nitro Boosts in groups along the roads and
lesser-known byways.
NITRO BURST
Unlike Nitro Boosts, which
you can save and use when-
ever you want, Nitro
Bursts are one-time free-
bies. Your bike will surge
forward the moment you
hit a Nitro Burst.
(picture: Nitro Burst)
NITRO BOOSTS
Nitro Boosts are invento-
ry items that temporarily
increase engine hore-
power, giving you extra
speed to soar over steep
hills or pass racers on the
course.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
KEMCO warrants to the original purchaser of this KEMCO product that
this game is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This KEMCO
product is sold "as is" without expressed or implied warranty of any
kind, and KEMCO is not liable for any losses or damages of any kind
resulting from the use of this product. If a defect covered by this
warranty occurs during this 90-day warranty period, KEMCO will repair
or replace the game Pak, at its option, free of charge. Send product postage
paid, along with the dated proof of purchase to the address shown below.
TO RECEIVE THIS REMEDY
(1) DO NOT return your defective KEMCO software product to the retailer.
(2) Send the defective product via registered mail, along with receipt as
proof of purchase to the Vatical Warranty Return Center at:
KEMCO TOP GEAR(R) HYPER-BIKE
1940 East 27th Street
Vernon, CA 90058
The TOP GEAR(R) HYPER-BIKE Customer Support telephone number
is: 323-234-9911
When you write to us, please provide us with your telephone number
and a brief explanation of what appears to be wrong with the product.
The remedy provided above is your exclusive remedy if the Vatical
software product does not comply with this Limited Warranty.
This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect
in the Vatical product arises through abuse, unreasonable use,
mistreatment or neglect. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS
WARANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY
NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE KEMCO. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE NINTY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT
WILL VATICAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNC- TIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or exclusions of limitations of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions of liability may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
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