motorcycle
Helmeted rider's machine
A motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine, straddled by the rider like a bicycle but capable of highway speeds.
Motorcycles range from small scooters to heavy touring bikes.
The word often shortens to bike or cycle: He rides his motorcycle to work.
To motorcycle is to travel by one.
One who rides cycles
- leatherTanned animal skin
- clubhouseMembers-only gathering place
- patchMaterial covering damage
- chopperRotorcraft or cleaver
brotherhood · hog · outlaw · customization · Sturgis · Daytona · Easy Rider · rally
Organized exploratory journey
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- trailPath through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- enduroLong-distance off-road racing
terrain · journey · exploration · wilderness · dual-sport · overland · camping · navigation
Bicycle steering apparatus
- kickstandHinged cycle support
- headlightForward-facing vehicle lamp
- taillightVehicle's back signal
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
windshield · exhaust · footpeg · clutch · throttle · odometer · mirrors · fender
Rate velocity changes
- throttlePower flow controller
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
redline · tachometer · lean · cornering · aerodynamics · superbike · windblast · slipstream
Paired cargo baskets
- saddlebagsBags draped over mounts
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- highwaysMajor intercity roads
backroads · GPS · navigation · itinerary · rest stops · landmarks · motels · countryside
Unobstructed route ahead
- windAir current outdoors
- independenceFreedom from external control
- escapeFlight from captivity
- solitudeState of being alone
wanderlust · horizon · roaming · journey · autonomy · unbound · liberation · self-expression
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
torque · exhaust · valve · camshaft · four-stroke · two-stroke · combustion · V-twin
Premier motorcycle racing series
- superbikeHigh-powered racing motorcycle
- motocrossOff-road motorcycle racing
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
- trackPath or monitored route
circuit · podium · championship · qualifying · grid · lap · speedway · drag
biker
One who rides cycles
chopper · brotherhood · hog · outlaw · customization · Sturgis · Daytona · Easy Rider · rally · rockers
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- trailPath through wilderness
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
enduro · terrain · journey · exploration · wilderness · dual-sport · overland · camping · navigation · trekking
handlebars
Bicycle steering apparatus
fairing · windshield · exhaust · footpeg · clutch · throttle · odometer · mirrors · fender · tank
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- throttlePower flow controller
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
torque · redline · tachometer · lean · cornering · aerodynamics · superbike · windblast · slipstream · overtake
panniers
Paired cargo baskets
- saddlebagsBags draped over mounts
- road tripExtended pleasure drive
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
highways · backroads · GPS · navigation · itinerary · rest stops · landmarks · motels · countryside · routes
open road
Unobstructed route ahead
- windAir current outdoors
- independenceFreedom from external control
- escapeFlight from captivity
solitude · wanderlust · horizon · roaming · journey · autonomy · unbound · liberation · self-expression · nomad
piston
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
horsepower · torque · exhaust · valve · camshaft · four-stroke · two-stroke · combustion · V-twin · inline-four
MotoGP
Premier motorcycle racing series
- superbikeHigh-powered racing motorcycle
- motocrossOff-road motorcycle racing
- supercrossIndoor off-road motorcycle racing
track · circuit · podium · championship · qualifying · grid · lap · speedway · drag · road racing
- automotivecars, car, trucks, truck, buses
- transportationcar, bus, airplane, train, plane
- vehiclescar, bus, truck, van, bike
- powered machineselectric car, laptop, smartphone, television, microwave
- Motorcyclescruiser, cruisers, sport bike, sportbike, chopper
- personal transportbike, scooter, skateboard, wheelchair, electric scooter
motorcyclesedan
Enclosed passenger car
minivan · station wagon · car · automobile · four-wheeler
motorcycletank
Large storage vessel
armored vehicle · Volvo · minivan · school bus · safety car
- motorcycle rentalLeasing a powered two-wheeler
- motorcycle helmetProtective headwear for riders
- motorcycle clubOrganization for enthusiasts of two-wheeled vehicles
- motorcycle copOfficer on motorized bike
- motorcycle jacketLeather coat for riders
- motorcycle chaseVehicular pursuit on two wheels
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