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supermoto

British  
/ ˌsuːpəˈməʊtə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of supermoto

C20: from superbike + motocross

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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

Denton Steering Stabilizer Steering dampers are a necessity for any aggressive sport riding, but supermoto is an extreme application and requires the use of a widely adjustable damper.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Southern Nevada Supermoto in Primm, Nevada, was the country's first supermoto race to feature quads.

From Time Magazine Archive

For ATV manufacturers, however, supermoto is a tricky subject.

From Time Magazine Archive

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