Usage Note
Motociclismo refers to motorcycling as a sport or activity — covering both road racing and off-road riding. The person who practices it is il motociclista (m) / la motociclista (f). The related noun la motocicletta (or colloquially la moto) is the vehicle itself. Motociclismo is invariable in form as an abstract noun.
Examples
"Il motociclismo è uno sport pericoloso."
Natural Translation
Motorcycling is a dangerous sport.

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