sportbike en · NOUN
Etymology
From sport + bike.
Meanings
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A motorcycle optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on paved roads, typically at the expense of comfort and fuel economy.
DUCATI’S new Hypermotard 1100 is described by its envelope-pushing designer, Pierre Terblanche, as “a sportbike with a different attitude.”
2007 September 9, Jerry Garrett, “A Crossover on Two Wheels”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sport bike | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sportbikes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |