as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work
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Recent Examples of two-wheelers
Electric motorcycles are emerging as a major growth segment in Africa, where two-wheelers dominate urban transport and delivery services in many cities.
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ABC News,
1 June 2026
According to police, many parents may not realize that some high-speed electric two-wheelers are legally classified as motor vehicles under Georgia law, not bicycles.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines.
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New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
ABC News,
1 June 2026
According to police, many parents may not realize that some high-speed electric two-wheelers are legally classified as motor vehicles under Georgia law, not bicycles.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines.
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New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-wheelers
Noun
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Janet Schroeder, director and co-founder of the E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, de,anded e-bikes be regulated.
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In February, the council introduced new e-bike regulations to prohibit riders younger than 12, ban e-bikes at two community parks and allow the temporary confiscation of reckless riders’ machines.
Noun
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Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
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All donations support Gillette Children's Adaptive Bike Fund, which helps provide adaptive bicycles for children and adults with disabilities.
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“Two-wheelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-wheelers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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