Top Gear Hyper Bike N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

Top Gear Hyper Bike

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SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperSnowblind Studios
PublisherKemco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTop Gear
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Top Gear Hyper Bike is a racing game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Kemco.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3.

It is part of the Top Gear series; on the N64 you can also try Top Gear Rally 2, Top Gear Rally and Top Gear Overdrive. The series also appears on other systems with Top Gear (SNES) and Top Gear 2 (SNES).

Top Gear Hyper Bike supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Top Gear Hyper Bike is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Top Gear Hyper Bike gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Top Gear Hyper Bike cheats & codes

10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D00BB5A4 0000
Activator 2 P1D00BB5A5 0000
Dual Activator P1D10BB5A4 0000
Infinite Nitros810B8E4C 42C8
Unlock All Bikes810FBCBE FFFF
FAKE Always Have 1st800B8E23 0000

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Top Gear Hyper Bike walkthroughs & guides

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Top Gear Hyper Bike FAQ

When did Top Gear Hyper Bike come out on the N64?

Top Gear Hyper Bike was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Top Gear Hyper Bike?

It was developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Kemco.

Is Top Gear Hyper Bike multiplayer?

Yes. Top Gear Hyper Bike supports up to 2 players.

How long does Top Gear Hyper Bike take to play?

As a racing game, Top Gear Hyper Bike typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Top Gear Hyper Bike on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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