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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

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

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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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