motorcycle

noun

mo·tor·cy·cle | \ ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl

Definition of motorcycle

: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels

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There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a motorcycle with a huge 2,458 cc engine is one of them. — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "The (New) Biggest Motorcycle Engine You Can Buy," 2 May 2019 Lenz was driving a motorcycle and Krzywda was a passenger when they were struck by a car at the intersection of Illinois Highway 83 and Thorndale Avenue about 2:30 a.m. June 10. — Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com, "Second person dies from crash last month in Bensenville; authorities issue warrant for driver they say caused incident," 3 July 2018 Mazda, along with an enormous list of automotive and aircraft manufacturers and a couple of motorcycle makers, licensed the Wankel from NSU and developed their own versions. — Matthew Jancer, Popular Mechanics, "The Rhombus Rotary Engine: Can a Quirky New Design Top the Famous Wankel?," 18 Jan. 2019 The president has held up the iconic American motorcycle maker as an example of a U.S. business harmed by trade barriers in other countries, but Harley-Davidson had warned that tariffs could negatively impact its sales. — Author: Darlene Superville, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump threatens Harley-Davidson with severe taxes if it shifts operations overseas," 26 June 2018 The motorcycle maker shipped 241,498 bikes to U.S. dealerships last year, the lowest number in six years. — Stephen Hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Harley-Davidson sales slip but loyalty is strong among Leesburg Bikefest throngs," 27 Apr. 2018 After a week spent in Dior pieces to promote the brand in Seoul and Tokyo, Delevingne switched back to her off-duty uniform of dark denim and a leather motorcycle jacket. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "How Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson Dress for Date Night at the Moulin Rouge," 10 Apr. 2019 Or chime in on Twitter about riding a motorcycle with no helmet? — Ellen Byron And Leslie Scism, WSJ, "Can a Facebook Post Make Your Insurance Cost More?," 18 Mar. 2019 In 2017, the brand welcomed 69-year-old Maye Musk into its family, along with Issa Rae (of HBO's Insecure), chef Ayesha Curry, fitness trainer Massy Arias, and motorcycle racer Shelina Moreda. — Leah Prinzivalli, Glamour, "The 10 Most Groundbreaking Beauty Campaigns of 2018," 22 Dec. 2018

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