On Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:53:53 -0400, X ` Man
wrote:
SNIP
Acceptable is not a synonym for correct.

What is the technical definition of "motor?"



Seems to me that a definition from the Oxford English Dictionary is
"technical" enough to suffice:

"An agent or force that produces mechanical motion." All-encompassing.
Motor and engine frequently are synonyms. Among rational, intelligent
people, there is no need to split hairs between the two words when
referring to the assemblies that burn fuel to produce motive force for
cars, motorcycles, boats, et cetera.

BINGO!


In the present discussion, as has been cited, the devices are called
"motorcycles," not "enginecycles."