two-wheelers

plural of two-wheeler
as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a committed environmentalist, he doggedly rides his two-wheeler to work

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Recent Examples of two-wheelers But demand grew, and so did the all the two-wheelers darting in and out of traffic. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Electric motorcycles are emerging as a major growth segment in Africa, where two-wheelers dominate urban transport and delivery services in many cities. ABC News, 1 June 2026 According to police, many parents may not realize that some high-speed electric two-wheelers are legally classified as motor vehicles under Georgia law, not bicycles. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 May 2026 However, the rapid rise of more powerful electric two-wheelers – some capable of significantly higher speeds and equipped without functional pedals – has blurred regulatory lines. New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-wheelers
Noun
  • That's a big step up in suspension compared to other folding bikes, whose design only really allows for a plastic block to cushion the blow of uneven roads.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Worse, the advent of electric bicycles and scooters has made the activity in the bike lanes chaotic.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Canyon has been trialing this technology in cooperation with Volkswagen, and testing showed that connected vehicles and bicycles can successfully detect each other and exchange live safety information.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

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“Two-wheelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-wheelers. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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