Melbourne Motorclassica: October 25-27

Australia's only 'Globe of Death' will be one of the star attractions amid a record entry of classic and custom motorcycles at the 2013 RACV Motorclassica, to be held at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building from October 25-27.

Almost 50 significant motorcycles will compete in the event's Concours d'Elegance, while contemporary, classic collectible and customised bikes will all be available for purchase from a record attendance of retailers.

RACV Motorclassica's 'Globe of Death' is a replica of a genuine, old-school circus act from the last century, which will see four motorcycle riders race around the inside of a giant metal globe-shaped cage, complete with daredevil stunt woman in the centre.

Its star is Brazilian performer Ricardo da Ararujo, who has been riding the Globe since he was just eight years old.

In stark contrast, British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph and Italian maker Benelli will all display their latest wares at this year's RACV Motorclassica.

These two manufacturers have long and storied two-wheeled histories that fit perfectly with the retrospective ambience of RACV Motorclassica, Australia's premier classic car and motorcycle event.

But Triumph and Benelli will instead showcase their 2013 bikes to Motorclassica's audience, together with the latest from custom cycle manufacturer, American Ironhorse.

RACV Motorclassica will also celebrate 110 years of Harley Davidson with a display of significant models from the earliest, an ioe 1000cc Twin Two Speed from 1914 to the latest, a 2013 Road King Anniversary model.

There will be such rarities as the world's fastest Velocette, a 1960 model which set the world record for the now-defunct British marque, a collection of 10 iconic 1980s Japanese motorcycles, a rare 1937 Zundapp K500 and 1944 WL and sidecar, and the only 2010 Confederate R131 Fighter in Australia, a bike that looks more like a Meccano set than a motorcycle.

On sale at RACV Motorclassica from a variety of traders like Antique Motorcycles, Classic Style and Boxer & Bevel will be collectible Indian, Triumph, BSA, BMW and Japanese motorcycles, while Mid Life Cycles will offer a range of custom bikes.

Motorclassica is now established as a mecca for automotive enthusiasts, uniquely mixing rare and exotic, historic, vintage, veteran, classic and collectable cars and motorcycles, plus automotive memorabilia, models and other collectibles.

2013's event at Melbourne's iconic Royal Exhibition Building will see more than 150 cars and motorcycles on show inside its 19th century halls, plus another 200 cars and motorcycles over the weekend in the adjacent club displays.

Additional information on the 2013 Motorclassica is available on www.motorclassica.com.au.