motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verb
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Since then, my life as an automotive journalist has included nearly countless track days in supercars, SUVs, astride motorcycles—plus rally training, an experience behind the wheel of a Dakar-winning racecar and even pre-running the Baja 1000.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Why are Europeans picking on Kentucky bourbon or Harley Davidson motorcycles?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Products from these states range widely, from casks for alcohol brewing to tobacco and tobacco products, peanuts, frozen and fresh orange juice, food oils, motorcycles, dishwashers, clothing, footwear, furniture, and carpets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Feb. 13 meeting with Trump in Washington, India preemptively cut tariffs on several goods, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a move seen as a goodwill gesture.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Why are Europeans picking on Kentucky bourbon or Harley Davidson motorcycles?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Products from these states range widely, from casks for alcohol brewing to tobacco and tobacco products, peanuts, frozen and fresh orange juice, food oils, motorcycles, dishwashers, clothing, footwear, furniture, and carpets.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Feb. 13 meeting with Trump in Washington, India preemptively cut tariffs on several goods, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a move seen as a goodwill gesture.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle
verb
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