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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As a whole, the return of the Ninja 300 feels almost rebellious in today's motorcycle market.
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But the band came close to imploding when Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971, right after the band’s At Fillmore East album cemented their rock-star status.
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What is the road like on a motorcycle?
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Armor remains vulnerable, so these attacks are primarily conducted by dismounted infantry, though ATVs and motorcycles may also be employed.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
But the band came close to imploding when Duane was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971, right after the band’s At Fillmore East album cemented their rock-star status.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
What is the road like on a motorcycle?
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Armor remains vulnerable, so these attacks are primarily conducted by dismounted infantry, though ATVs and motorcycles may also be employed.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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