Silvian Secara
2,197 ARTICLES
Personal motto:
"Always place your becoming above your current being"
A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
He spends his spare time hiking, hitting the gym and reading classic literature.
KLIM’s Adventure GTX Riding Boots Redefine Versatility
18 Oct 2020, 17:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / These things must be among the prettiest pieces of riding footwear money can buy! Right, if you’re going to be riding a gorgeous two-wheeler, such as Suzuki’s GSX-R or perhaps Ducati’s ferocious Panigale, then you’ll defi...
This Unique Triumph Daytona 675R Is A Carbon Fiber Leviathan
18 Oct 2020, 17:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Over the years, we stumbled upon countless bespoke motorcycles that left us lost for words, but this Daytona 675R is unlike anything we’ve seen so far. We can probably all agree that Triumph’s Daytona 675R is an absolute showstopper....
Bolt Motor Strikes Again with This Bespoke Honda CB750
16 Oct 2020, 11:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It would appear the folks over at this Valencia-based enterprise have been keeping rather busy with yet another admirable build. At this point, it’s quite safe to say the Spanish moto gurus over at Arián Campos’ Bolt Motor Co....
One-Off Yamaha XJR1200 Loves Its Blingy Livery
16 Oct 2020, 11:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Top-grade Japanese engineering meets outstanding German craftmanship. Daniel Schuh’s Espiat deals with just about anything from logo design and woodwork, to meticulous motorcycle customization. In terms of bespoke two-wheeled goodness, thi...
Mercedes-Benz GLS Encounters Hofele’s Custom Wizardry
15 Oct 2020, 14:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With over 35 years of experience in the aftermarket realm, this enterprise is often regarded as one of Germany’s most revered tuners. Hofele specializes in developing visual enhancement kits and high-performance components for several mode...
Alpinestars Unveils Supertech R El Diablo Limited Edition Riding Boots
15 Oct 2020, 12:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Unleash you inner MotoGP champion! Right, I’m prepared to bet there's not a single self-respecting rider out there that hasn’t already got a solid idea about Alpinestars’ legacy in the moto realm. The firm in question is a...
The U.S. Market Welcomes Benelli’s 2021 Leoncino 500
15 Oct 2020, 12:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Honestly, I’d just love to take it for a spin. You know what they say, better late than never. As such, Benelli USA finally unleashed the beloved Leoncino 500 on the U.S. market. Let’s take a minute to examine what this bad boy has t...
Sinroja Motorcycles Remind Us They’re Pros with This Custom BMW R80/7
15 Oct 2020, 09:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This, right here, is English craftmanship at its finest! Back in 2015, a passionate moto surgeon named Rahul Sinroja decided to pursue his ambition and establish his very own enterprise. As such, Sinroja Motorcycles was born in Leicester, United...
RodSpeed’s Custom Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe Crawls on Vossen Wheels
15 Oct 2020, 09:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Who would’ve thought Daimler’s performance coupe could look so sexy clad in a splendid copper finish? Let me tell you, the pros over at RodSpeed aren’t your average Joes when it comes to extensive visual customization. Over the...
Range Rover Velar Takes A Sip of Manhart’s German Aftermarket Brew
14 Oct 2020, 11:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As you navigate through this firm’s portfolio, you’ll notice a consistent signature recipe applied to each and every one of their majestic exploits. Needless to say, it certainly works wonders! To be quite frank, Manhart Performance ...
Brabus’ Mercedes-Benz GLB Is the Darth Vader of Crossovers
14 Oct 2020, 08:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Emperor Palpatine would be proud! Ever since its recent debut, the GLB enjoyed a fair deal of praise from the press and gearheads alike. Daimler’s subcompact SUV was unleashed to further solidify the manufacturer’s crossover lineup, ...
Aprilia RS 660 Makes Its Long-Awaited Debut
13 Oct 2020, 11:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / At the 2019 EICMA, Piaggio revealed a spectacular mid-range machine, namely the almighty Aprilia RS 660. Originally, the Italian manufacturer intended to have this two-wheeled masterpiece hit dealerships in early 2020, but their plans were postp...
This Is the 2021 KTM 250 SX-F Troy Lee Designs Edition
13 Oct 2020, 08:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sure, it looks great and all, but it’d look better with some fresh dirt splattered over that tasty livery. When it comes to motocross, KTM’s 250 SX-F is a force to be reckoned with. It is put in motion by a four-stroke single-cylind...
Yamaha’s Upcoming Long-Range Tenere 700 Rally Spied, Flexes Massive Fuel Tank
11 Oct 2020, 07:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite the fact that Yamaha’s Tenere 700 underwent a bumpy debut, the Japanese adventure machine eventually managed to find its rightful place on this segment. Sure enough, this accomplishment led to the expansion of Yamaha’s beloved T...
Kahn Automobiles’ Mercedes-Benz X-Class Has Bulletproof Windows
10 Oct 2020, 14:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may not pack any extra oomph below its hood, but Kahn’s cosmetic tweaks are absolutely feral. Due to weak sales figures, the Three-Pointed Star discontinued the production run of their luxury pickup truck. Back in 2019, only 15,300 uni...
Rough Crafts Takes Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight on a Bespoke Adventure
10 Oct 2020, 09:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Are you ready to meet the grooviest Sportster Forty-Eight that’s ever roamed our roads? As of 2010, a gifted aftermarket wizard named Winston Yeh founded Rough Crafts in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei. His enterprise specializes in develo...
This One-Off 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special Honors A 1970s Racing Legend
9 Oct 2020, 13:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The new bodywork is absolutely spectacular, but just wait ‘til you see the performance upgrades! For this remarkable custom creature, Rocket Motorcycle’s Yutaka Hoshi drew inspiration from the almighty Kenny Roberts and his champions...
Nova Motorcycles’ Ravishing Kawasaki KZ1000 Is A Timeless Showstopper
9 Oct 2020, 11:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The powertrain was blessed with a host of delightful refinements, but the chassis is where the real party’s at. Back in 2013, Nova Motorcycles was co-founded by Pete Chilton and Sayer Anthony. Their Massachusetts-based workshop specializes...
Mellow Motorcycles Gave This 1979 Suzuki GS1000 A Delicious Overhaul
9 Oct 2020, 10:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This surreal custom entity goes by the name of ‘Babo45’. A little while back, we’ve had a look at Mellow Motorcycles’ magnificent achievements on their 1979 Suzuki GS550 exploit – an exceptional display of meticulou...
Hofele’s Visual Pizzazz Works Wonders on Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
9 Oct 2020, 09:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / More aftermarket wizardry brewed on German soil? You better count me in on that. While most of us wouldn’t be too inclined to call 2020 a successful year, it would appear Mercedes-Benz has a little something going for itself; in terms of ...