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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But Takaichi gave up her beloved Kawasaki Z400GP motorcycle after becoming a lawmaker in 1993 at age 32, reportedly to avoid accidents that could hinder her work.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Parts from the motorcycle were also found.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
During a chase scene between Eve, Ares, and Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith), various life-size Dillinger lightcycles were created for the actors to ride on, alongside proxy motorcycles.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
It was believed that two people riding on motorcycles were the ones behind the attack, per the SSC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Parts from the motorcycle were also found.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
During a chase scene between Eve, Ares, and Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith), various life-size Dillinger lightcycles were created for the actors to ride on, alongside proxy motorcycles.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
It was believed that two people riding on motorcycles were the ones behind the attack, per the SSC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 15 Oct. 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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