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.
Comically-Named Honda NX650 Dirty Turkey Adds Custom Ruggedness to the Dominator Formula
26 Jan 2023, 20:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite the funny nickname, this restyled NX650 Dominator certainly looks like it means business. Although it was a shared passion for BMX that led to Benedek Eszteri, Dániel Králik, and Róbert Tóháti becoming...
Dirty Twin Is a Beefed-Up Custom Scrambler of Noble Triumph Street Twin Lineage
26 Jan 2023, 09:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many scrambler-type projects you’ll come across tend to follow the same formula, but that certainly can’t be said for this bad boy. As their builds have proven time and time again, Analog Motorcycles of Harrison, Tennessee are prett...
One-Off Yamaha SR500 Type 7B Is Clear Proof That Beauty Lies in Simplicity
22 Jan 2023, 20:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To be fair, calling this scrambled SR500 beautiful might actually be a bit of an understatement. Auto Fabrica’s bike-modding experts, Gazmend and Bujar Muharremi, have quite an affinity for the SR platform from Yamaha. Their portfolio is ...
Modified Triumph Bonneville T120 Gains Much Leaner Silhouette After Custom Diet
22 Jan 2023, 10:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The stylish mixture of understated two-tone paintwork and brown leather upholstery is utterly breathtaking. Ellaspede is the sort of workshop that always knows how to keep things fresh, so there’s no shortage of diversity from one custom ...
Custom Triumph Thruxton R Scrambler Looks the Part Sporting Pastel Blue Paint
21 Jan 2023, 16:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You might say it’s rather toned down for this workshop’s standards, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a head-turner. Have a look through the extensive portfolio of custom projects on the Purpose Built Moto (PBM) website, an...
Custom Harley-Davidson Springer Softail Dials Chic Old-School Aesthetics to Eleven
15 Jan 2023, 21:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We seriously dig the antique allure of this bespoke titan, and it’s fair to assume that most of you feel the same. Regardless of what donor or stylistic approach they work with, the Australians over at Ellaspede will always be able to pul...
El Matador Is a Vintage Triumph Bonneville Bobber With Gold Leaf Details and Brass Galore
15 Jan 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you dig a bobbed custom showstopper as much as we do, then you’re almost guaranteed to fall in love with this superb Bonnie. Tony Prust’s Analog Motorcycles is a workshop whose portfolio we keep revisiting time and time again, bu...
Awe-Inspiring Triumph Bonneville Emerald Lives Up to Its Name With Looks to Die For
14 Jan 2023, 23:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Over 650 hours were required to create the mechanical jewel you see before your eyes – a bike so magnificent it could stir the envy of gods. Of all the bike-modding outfits you’ll find throughout Europe, few operate at the same leve...
Custom Suzuki GSX-R750 Rad Racer Looks Absolutely Wild Draped in Colorful Livery
13 Jan 2023, 17:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Well, we find this reimagined old-school crotch rocket to be just about as subtle as a magnitude-nine earthquake. Cool Kid Customs (CKC) is the brainchild of Michel Szozda, who’d been crafting incredible one-offs as a solo venture since 2...
Scrambled Triumph Thruxton Houses Beefy Aftermarket Wheels Shod in Continental TKC 80s
11 Jan 2023, 09:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite the crazy width of those hoops, the reworked Thruxton shown below is still said to handle like a charm on tarmac. When it comes to motorcycles, “the more, the better” would be a very appropriate motto for Hugh – the lu...
Custom-Built 1986 BMW K 100 RS Flaunts Dual-Purpose Knobbies and a Much Tougher Posture
10 Jan 2023, 15:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Characterized by aggressive lines and an attitude that oozes ruggedness, this murdered-out warrior will turn heads and drop jaws wherever it goes. Operating under the same roof as the Campos Racing motorsport team, Bolt Motor Co. (BMC) have all...
Triumph Thruxton Victory Wears Colors Inspired by an Obscure German Marque of Yore
9 Jan 2023, 17:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It hints at a long-gone era, when BMW wasn’t the only motorcycle manufacturer on the Bavarian territory. If you’re well-versed in European motorcycle lore, then you might be familiar with the now-defunct Victoria marque, which opera...
Stunning BMW R100/6 Classic Is a Custom R90/6 Equipped With Oodles of Modern Tech
4 Jan 2023, 20:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may actually look stock to an untrained eye, because the quality of fit and finish is top-notch! Established by Tony Prust just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee around 2008, Analog Motorcycles is a workshop whose builds we can never grow tired...
Triumph Scrambler Dune Racer Is So Gorgeously Rugged It Could Make Steve McQueen Blush
2 Jan 2023, 17:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Inspired by the British sleds of yore and built for the beaches of Queensland, Australia, this remixed Scrambler is a real charm. Should vintage desert sleds like those ridden by Steve McQueen be your cup of tea, the custom beauty we’re a...
Custom BMW R 80 Type 10A Is All About Clean Lines and OCD-Soothing Minimalism
2 Jan 2023, 13:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bespoke airheads are nothing new, though you’ll rarely see one that looks as handsome as the Type 10A. Generally speaking, the fraternal duo behind Auto Fabrica (AF) likes to make use of understated colorways that don’t pop out too ...
Custom Yamaha XSR700 Flirts With Scrambler Design Elements, Mild Off-Roading Prowess
1 Jan 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This modded XSR is rather toned-down compared to some of its creators’ other ventures, but it’s phenomenal nonetheless. Before making its way to the Purpose Built Moto (PBM) headquarters, this 2018 Yamaha XSR700 was kept in storage ...
Rare 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Looks Absolutely Stunning Finished in Amethyst Metallic
31 Dec 2022, 16:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing is so gorgeous it could make even the owner of a brand-new GT3 RS turn green with envy. There are many analogies we could use here, but let’s just say the flagship 911 nameplate is to Porsche what Thor’s hammer is to the ...
Keep Your Hands Warm During Winter Rides With Alpinestars’ New AMT-10 Drystar XF Gloves
25 Dec 2022, 22:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With the appropriate gear in your wardrobe, the riding season can easily become a year-round thing. For most riders, the arrival of the colder season means locking their beloved machines away in heated storage and commuting in the warmth and co...
Restyled Triumph Street Scrambler Draws Stylistic Influence From Its Vintage Forefathers
25 Dec 2022, 18:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Street Scrambler is absolutely gorgeous in stock form, so we’re making a bold statement when saying this particular specimen is even sexier. Given how proficient Ellaspede’s specialists are at the art of motorcycle customization...
Espartana Is a Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Seasoned With Custom Flavors From Spain
25 Dec 2022, 14:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The ochre highlights found all over Espartana do a wonderful job of tying everything together into a visually cohesive package. Located near the southeastern Spanish coast and right outside the port city of Alicante, Elche is known for its exp...