Karts have better drifting abilities, so you gotta love that. Also, they are heavier, so they're much more effective in bumping. However, bikes are faster and can turn on a dime, and they present more opputunities for mini-turbos. It's tough to say, but I'm going to have to go with Karts for the actual racing, and bikes in battle mode.
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