supermoto

British

/ ˌsuːpəˈməʊtə /

noun

a form of motorcycle racing in which powerful motorbikes are raced over a circuit that is part tarmac and part dirt

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Etymology

Origin of supermoto

C20: from _superbike + _motocross

Example Sentences

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Though he keeps a supermoto bike for the track, he also cut back on the dirt bike riding.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2017

He said the promotional element particularly involved motocross and supermoto motorcycling events.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2015

Funny...the word "traction" truly characterizes the whole supermoto scene.

From Time Magazine Archive

Quad supermoto racing is starting to gain some traction here in the States.

From Time Magazine Archive

These A-arms allow the camber of the quad to be adjusted to suit the specialized track conditions of a supermoto track and can be purchased in six different powder coated colors.

From Time Magazine Archive

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