motorcycle

motorcycle
A two-wheeled motorized vehicle where the two wheels are not side-by-side but in line. Most have the fuel tank ahead of the saddle and the engine just below the tank. The engine size usually ranges from 50cc to 1500cc. Also called "motorbike" or just "bike."
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