minibike

American  

[min-ee-bahyk] / ˈmɪn iˌbaɪk /

noun

1. a small, lightweight motorcycle with a low frame and designed generally for off-highway use.

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Other Word Forms

• minibiker noun

Etymology

Origin of minibike

First recorded in 1960–65; mini- + bike ¹

Example Sentences

A longtime rider who had his first minibike at age 8, he’s logged thousands of miles on two wheels in Western Washington, many with local motorcycle groups he met on the social media platform Meetup.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022

He dabbled in minibike building and drag racing.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Lamonica recalls a neighborhood friend getting a Honda minibike for Christmas and allowing his friends to ride it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2021

Arnold Schwarzenegger was on TikTok, riding a minibike and chasing a miniature pony.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 23, 2019

I started on a minibike with a lawn mower engine, and I kept riding bigger and bigger bikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 31, 2018