: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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The days of the trucks designed specifically for work and off-road usages are mostly bygones, as the truck market has significantly shifted toward comfort and family-friendly vehicles fit for everyday usage.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Holland and its surrounding communities are home to over 150 miles of bike paths and off-road trails, many of which traverse the city’s most popular parks.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
An e-dirt bike, also called an electric motorcycle or e-moto, is distinct from e-bikes in that e-motos have no pedals, can reach speeds of 50 mph or more and are legal in California only for off-road use.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Six years after Ducati launched the first-gen DesertX, the company has given its beloved adventure motorcycle a major overhaul, with a view to enhancing off-road performance.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Holland and its surrounding communities are home to over 150 miles of bike paths and off-road trails, many of which traverse the city’s most popular parks.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
An e-dirt bike, also called an electric motorcycle or e-moto, is distinct from e-bikes in that e-motos have no pedals, can reach speeds of 50 mph or more and are legal in California only for off-road use.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Six years after Ducati launched the first-gen DesertX, the company has given its beloved adventure motorcycle a major overhaul, with a view to enhancing off-road performance.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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