Definition of motorcycle Motorcycle

/mowˈtɚsajˌkʌl/ - [mowtersaykul] - mo•tor•cy•cle

We found 6 definitions of motorcycle from 5 different sources.

What does motorcycle mean?

Noun Plural: motorcycles
motorcycle - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
		bike
		automotive vehicle, motor vehicle a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
		kickstand a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
		kick start, kick starter a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
		minibike, motorbike small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
		mudguard, splash-guard, splash guard a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels

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A motorcycle is a vehicle, ridden for transportation. It does not have 4 wheels like a car. It has 2 wheels like a bicycle. But it has a motor like a car.

Nowadays (2008), motorcycles (bikes) are used both for transportation and extreme sports. Since motorcycles can be lighter than cars, they can accelerate more quickly. On-road bikes (ones that are allowed on public roads) must have a special type of driver's licence to be ridden legally. Off-road bikes are not allowed with traffic on the road. Speed and stunts are the main aims for off-road bike sports. Many on-road bikes are much faster than off-road bikes and can be used in sport like cars are in Formula 1 racing.

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motorcycle, verb, present, 1st person singular of motorcycle (infinitive).
motorcycle, verb (infinitive).
motorcycle, noun, singular of motorcycles.