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While most would rightly connect the 'Ariel' name with two wheels, the British marque did dabble in three and four wheels in its very earliest years, as evidenced by this 1901 machine that's to be auctioned in November.

Casey Stoner returned to Motegi this week to test Honda's RC213V as well as Honda's new 'Production Racer', which is set to make its MotoGP debut in 2014.

Today, Friday, October 4, marks not only two weeks before the action at the 2013 Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix begins, but also 15 years since years since Mick Doohan won his home race at Phillip Island.

The provisional 2014 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix calendar has been released, with two notable additions to next year's 19-round championship.

The 2013 running of the Australasian Safari was marked by triumph and tragedy: triumph for Yamaha rider, Rod Faggotter, who won his first ever Safari; and tragedy in the death of Ivan Erceg, who was killed partway through the week-long event.

Australian 250 Production class racer, Brandon Demmery, has been invited to race in the SIC support category at this month's Malaysian MotoGP round. Demmery will be flying the flag for the Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show at Sepang, with his Kawasaki Ninja carrying signage for the event.

Australia's premier exhibition of unique, collectable and historically significant cars, RACV Motorclassica, is set to celebrate its biggest year yet in 2013.

Casey Stoner will be back in the saddle for this month's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, but unfortunately not in the way fans would want.

Following a successful introduction in Melbourne, the Enduro-X event that was the brainchild of Col and Dave Robbins has evolved into a tri-state series, with Queensland and New South Wales joining Victoria in hosting an event in early 2014.

Australia recorded one of its best ever finishes at the annual Motocross of Nations (MxoN) event in recent years, finishing in fourth at this year's event. While just shy of the best-ever third place Team Australia achieved in 2011, the results achieved by the trio of Australian riders - against the world's best - was still very impressive.

The up-and-down history of Bimota looks set to go through another "up" phase, following an announcement that the Italian motorcycle marque has been purchased by Italian-based Swiss investors, Daniele Longoni and Marco Chiacianesi.

A Honda 'hybrid' usually conjures up images of some fuel-sipping econocar, but in this case, hybrid means something altogether different!

In an interview with motogp.com, Australia's Damian Cudlin spoke of his enthusiasm for a return to top flight competition, especially as the two-ride deal will include a start at Phillip Island next month.

John Sample Automotive (JSA) has announced details of a series of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi test ride events at selected dealerships, as well as their presence at a number of major upcoming motorcycle events.

Suzuki's return to MotoGP is on track, says the manufacturer after the conclusion of a two-day test at the Mugello circuit in Italy.

The 2013 Australasian Safari has been hit with tragedy following a death of a competitor in the motorcycle division on Leg 5 of the 7-day event.

World-renowned motorcycle adventurer, Charley Boorman will be a special guest at this November's 2013 Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show, as part of his upcoming Australian shows on the 'Charley Boorman Live Tour'.

Details of the 2014 version of Honda's VT 750S cruiser have been announced, with two new colours available. Graphite Black and Pearl Fadeless White are the colours for the 2014 models, which are available now.

Royal Enfield has added an all-new model to their product lineup, which not only reflects the development of the Indian company, but pays homage to the brand's British past.

Over the weekend in Europe, Suzuki unveiled their all-new V-Strom 1000 adventure tourer. The 2014 V-Strom features a totally redesigned 1037cc v-twin engine, advanced traction control, ABS braking and an all-new luggage system.

Australia's Damian Cudlin has been thrown a MotoGP lifeline thanks to Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM). Starting from the next round at Aragon, Spain, Cudlin will ride the PBM CRT bike previously ridden by Michael Laverty.

The Honda CT 110 'Postie Bike' has been a part of the Aussie landscape for decades, but not for much longer, as Australia Post are in the process of replacing the iconic red step through with a new model.

When asked to exhibit at an art fair, most companies would probably knock out a watercolour, oil painting, maybe even a sculpture. But Shaw Speed & Custom, based in East Sussex in the UK, aren't "most companies".

The Australasian Safari officially gets underway today, and for a bunch of Aussies, there's more on the line than just finishing the event; there's also an entry into the 2014 Dakar rally up for grabs.