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

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supermoto

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

Streamline Performance Brakes In the world of supermoto, stopping power can make the difference between a last ditch effort pass for the win or going home without any of the spoils.

From Time Magazine Archive

This big-rewards program covers nearly 700 events in just about every racing venue: AMA Supercross and motocross; arenacross; local and national MX events; dirt track; enduro; supermoto; ATV racing and road racing.

From Time Magazine Archive

As the official website of the AMA Supermoto Championship, it has quickly emerged as one of the top destinations for news on the growing sport of supermoto racing.

From Time Magazine Archive

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