pillion

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Gwent Police named the victims as Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and 16-year-old Tashay Canoville, the driver and pillion passenger of the motorbike.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Riding pillion on a neighbour’s motorcycle for 40 minutes through hillsides dotted with paddy fields, the 34-year-old health worker headed for the Mathalput Community Health Centre.

From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2021

One particular issue is the practice of pillion riders, who are at more risk due to not being in control.

From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2019

As the convoy left the hospital it was chased by two motorcycle film crews, with one cameraman standing on the pillion seat.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2017

"Thanks—thanks, good brother!" ejaculated the lady as the Proprietary lifted her to her seat, and then swung the Indian girl upon the pillion behind her.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.