: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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Electric motorcycles are primarily designed for off-road riding and are not legal to use on California roadways.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Depending on the variant, the tank had a maximum speed of 22-30 mph (35-48 km/h) on roads and 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) off-road, and an operational range of 100-150 mi (160-240 km) on roads and 60-100 mi (97-161 km) cross-country.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
National Weather Service The DNR says that nine out of 10 wildfires in Michigan are caused by human activity, such as burning yard waste, leaving campfires unattended, using power equipment and off-road vehicles amid dry conditions, or dragging trailer chains that can cause sparks.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Nissan knows this, and the 2026 Pro-4X model continues to lean into its off-road chops.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Depending on the variant, the tank had a maximum speed of 22-30 mph (35-48 km/h) on roads and 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) off-road, and an operational range of 100-150 mi (160-240 km) on roads and 60-100 mi (97-161 km) cross-country.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
National Weather Service The DNR says that nine out of 10 wildfires in Michigan are caused by human activity, such as burning yard waste, leaving campfires unattended, using power equipment and off-road vehicles amid dry conditions, or dragging trailer chains that can cause sparks.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Nissan knows this, and the 2026 Pro-4X model continues to lean into its off-road chops.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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