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.
Custom 1979 Suzuki GS550 Cafe Racer Is a Reborn Retro Beauty We Can’t Get Enough Of
25 Feb 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its reduced weight and sporty stance, we bet this GS550 is an absolute blast to ride on the twisties. Under the leadership of Sylwester Mateusiak, the Polish motorcycle doctors at Eastern Spirit Garage (ESG) have been involved in a multitu...
BMW R100 The Five Is a Classic One-Off With Colors Inspired by an Iconic F1 Livery
12 Feb 2023, 20:29 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Call it stunning or classy, if you will, but we reckon that would be a bit of an understatement. Most people know Federal Moto (FM) as the Canadian shop run by Shaun Brandt, but the custom head-turner we’re about to inspect hails from the...
Clean 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Is an AWD Trip Down Nostalgia Lane to the Air-Cooled 993 Days
12 Feb 2023, 20:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given its excellent condition and cult classic status, this thing is a potential long-term investment as much as it is a high-end sports car. Of all the Porsche 911 generations, it’s the 993 produced between 1994 and ‘98 that many e...
Custom Triumph Bonneville T100 Looks Rather Low-Key, But Stunning Beyond Words
12 Feb 2023, 00:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The makeover experienced by this T100 has worked wonders on both a cosmetic and mechanical level. It’s been a while since we’ve last seen a new project from Kiddo Motors, but the builds they’d amassed over the years have certa...
Yamaha SR400 Type 7C Is a Marriage Between Rad Minimalism and Mild Off-Roading Capability
12 Feb 2023, 00:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s no need for colorful livery when a machine’s appearance is as gorgeous as that of Type 7C. In the right hands, Yamaha’s SR platform takes to customization like the proverbial duck to water, and workshops such as Auto F...
Charming Triumph Bonneville T100 Vaelica Sits on Springer Forks and Lenticular Wheels
11 Feb 2023, 10:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Wild aesthetics are the name of the game here, no doubt, but Vaelica also retains a good deal of practicality. If you’re familiar with the superb custom Triumphs built by Tamarit Motorcycles, then you know these folks aren’t afraid ...
Behold 15 Shades of Grey, a Custom-Made Yamaha SR400 Built for a Graduation Project
9 Feb 2023, 15:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Grey paint and brown upholstery go together like hot dogs and mustard; a fact clearly proven by this stylish one-off. Created by Analog Motorcycles and a local high-school student for his graduation project, the custom Yamaha SR400 pictured abo...
Custom Suzuki Boulevard S40 Is a Two-Wheeled Reflection of Its Owner’s Personality
7 Feb 2023, 18:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you were to receive this superb one-off as a gift from your significant other, what would your reaction be? More often than not, the custom bikes we come across are customer commissions built to keep the cash flowing, but this stylish 2017 S...
Custom Yamaha TT-R250 Is Somewhere in Between a Nimble Dirt Bike and Classy Scrambler
6 Feb 2023, 21:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Beautiful and understated though it may be, this thing certainly won’t mind taking a beating. Although it would be ideal for a custom project to begin with a well-maintained donor, the Aussies over at Purpose Built Moto (PBM) won’t ...
One-Off Yamaha XS650 Reloaded Exudes a Sinister Allure With Stacked LED Headlamps
31 Jan 2023, 20:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Retro UJMs are excellent, highly versatile candidates when it comes to customization, and the guys behind this project made the most of that. Built by Analog Motorcycles (AM) a few years ago, the elegant one-off showcased in these photos had on...
Custom-Made Yamaha SR150 From Taiwan Is a Fantastic Display of Skillful Metalwork
31 Jan 2023, 19:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s something raw and unpolished about this SR150’s character, and we’re totally digging it. Operating in the bustling Taiwanese city of Taichung, Twist.Co is a two-man operation that had first seen the light of day back i...
Honda CB250 City Surfer Looks Absolutely Terrific Sporting a Livery Inspired by Street Art
31 Jan 2023, 16:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We love seeing craftsmen buck trends with various aspects of their builds, the mesmerizing paintwork worn by the City Surfer being an excellent case in point. The incredible one-offs built by Reier Motors are anything but conventional, and we m...
Custom Triumph Bonneville Type 5 Looks Rather Austere, but Gorgeous Beyond Words
30 Jan 2023, 23:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Muted and restrained though it may be, the Type 5 certainly won’t fail to turn heads and drop jaws wherever it goes. Photographer Benedict Redgrove and the Auto Fabrica (AF) duo go way back, with the former having served as a great source...
Restyled Triumph Thruxton R Is the Two-Wheeled Definition of Glitzy Elegance
30 Jan 2023, 21:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you’re Ellaspede, there’s simply no such thing as coming up with a boring custom machine. As anyone who indulges in the art of motorcycle customization will tell you, it’s better to secure a well-kept donor from the very ...
Pirelli’s New Diablo Supercorsa V4 Range Feels at Home on Both Racetracks and Public Roads
30 Jan 2023, 16:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We reckon your beloved crotch rocket deserves some premium footwear in preparation for the next riding season. Since 2021, Pirelli’s Diablo product range has been transitioning into its fourth generation, with the Rosso IV tires being the...
Scrambled Triumph Bonneville T100 Black Flexes Brawny Aftermarket Wheels With Gusto
29 Jan 2023, 21:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With that sinister, predominantly black color scheme, we’ll bet this remixed Bonnie has no problem standing out on the pristine beaches its owner likes to frequent. Prior to walking into the Purpose Built Moto (PBM) headquarters in 2021, ...
Rugged EarthCruiser FX Motorhome Is Eager to Help You Discover the Joys of Overlanding
29 Jan 2023, 19:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As you admire this machine and its amenities, it’ll be virtually impossible not to start daydreaming about all the places you’d take it. It’s well-known that demand for campers, RVs, and overlanding rigs has gone through the r...
Custom-Built Triumph Bonneville T120 Moli Will Have You Gasping With Astonishment
29 Jan 2023, 00:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We honestly can’t decide whether our favorite part about this bike is the blue finish on its fuel tank or that handsome brown suede saddle. If you’ve read any of our previous articles covering the work of Tamarit Motorcycles, then y...
Rare 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera Is a Silver Widowmaker Drenched in Cult Classic Aura
28 Jan 2023, 21:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Vintage 911s are the sort of cars that can look the part in any color, and this silver 930 may just have you drooling. Introduced in 1973, the G-series 911 was Porsche’s first major overhaul of the flagship sports car we all know and love...
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Becomes a Custom Adventure Bike With Sharp Aluminum Garments
27 Jan 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Looking the part isn’t the only thing this titan is good at, because a great deal of emphasis was put on functionality. Just over a decade has passed since BAAK Motocyclettes entered the European bike-modding scene, operating in Lyon, Fra...