On keyboard, hold W to accelerate and use Control for a wheelie. The key skill is not the initial pop; it is gentle balance. Sharp left or right steering can end the trick, so pick a long, straight road and make small corrections. Longer wheelies earn XP and can raise the cash multiplier.
An admitted guide records the bottom control bar as the place for riding inputs and says trick buttons also count toward achievements. For a stable training session, set police difficulty to Easy; it disables police pursuit. When you want chase achievements, switch back to a harder police setting and practice separately.
Keyboard controls from admitted evidence
| Input | Action | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| W | Drive | Build speed before lifting the front wheel. |
| S | Brake | Use before sharp areas rather than mid-wheelie where possible. |
| Space | Slow-mo | Optional style tool; not required for the core loop. |
| Control | Wheelie | Hold after the lift and keep corrections small. |
| E | One Hand | Counts toward relevant achievements. |
| Q | No Hands | Use only when stable; avoid it near traffic or turns. |
| F | Get Off | Dismount after a run ends. |
Wheelie practice
- 1
Choose a straight road
A route with few corners lets you focus on balance instead of constant steering decisions.
- 2
Build speed
Hold W before lifting the front wheel. A faster scooter can be easier to balance.
- 3
Start the wheelie
Press and hold Control, then keep it held.
- 4
Make tiny corrections
Use small left and right inputs only. Sharp steering is the common run-ender.
- 5
Watch the multiplier
The Wheelie timer and Cash Multiplier climb while you hold the trick; the source cites a 2.00x cash cap.
- 6
Stop cleanly
Dropping the front wheel ends the run and resets the multiplier, so aim for stable duration over risky turns.
Tricks and controls FAQ
- How do you do a Kukirin Life wheelie?
- Press W and Control, then keep the front wheel up with gentle steering.
- How do you do no hands?
- Use the No Hands input recorded for Q. It is a trick, not a requirement for cash; stability still matters.
- Do upgrades help wheelies?
- Hardware and software upgrades can increase speed, but wheelie rewards still depend on maintaining the trick.