Ikkemotorisert

Ikkemotorisert is a term used to describe devices, vehicles, and activities that operate without an internal combustion engine or electric motor. The word is formed from ikke (not) and motorisert (motorized). It is used to distinguish modes and equipment that rely on human power, wind, or other non-mechanical energy from those that rely on motors. In practice, ikkEmotorisert transport includes walking, running, cycling, skating, skiing, rowing, and animals pulled by humans, as well as human-powered vehicles such as bicycles, handcarts, and push sleds. In some contexts it also covers activities where no engine is used.

In transportation policy and urban planning, ikkEmotorisert transport refers to modes that do not require a motor and is often promoted for health, climate, and space efficiency. Cities may invest in sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian zones to support ikkEmotorisert mobility. Safety considerations, such as mixed traffic with motorized vehicles and the need for traffic calming measures, are common policy concerns.

In sports and recreation, the term can apply to activities that rely on human power or natural forces rather than engines, such as cross-country skiing or long-distance running. The concept is used in national and international discussions about mobility and leisure, often alongside non-motorized transport as a broader category.

See also: Non-motorized transport, Sustainable transport, Bicycle, Pedestrian-friendly design.