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-A '''motorcycle''' is a two-wheeled [[vehicle]] powered by an [[engine]]. Motorcycles are one of the cheapest and most widespread forms of motorized transport for many parts of the world.
+A '''motorcycle''' is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an [[engine]]. Motorcycles are one of the cheapest and most widespread forms of motorized transport for many parts of the world.
-On a typical motorcycle  the operator sits [[wiktionary: astride|astride]] the vehicle on a seat, with their hands on a set of handlebars and their feet supported by footpegs. When the bike is at rest, the rider puts one or both feet on the ground. Engine speed is controlled by twisting the [[throttle]] on the right side handlebar grip with [[#Brakes|braking]] being controlled with a hand-lever and foot pedal.
+On a typical motorcycle  the operator sits astride the vehicle on a seat, with their hands on a set of handlebars and their feet supported by footpegs. When the bike is at rest, the rider puts one or both feet on the ground. Engine speed is controlled by twisting the [[throttle]] on the right side handlebar grip with [[#Brakes|braking]] being controlled with a hand-lever and foot pedal.
 Shifting of gear ratios is controlled by operating a foot lever with the clutch being operated by a hand lever.