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.
Rare and All-Original 1990 Honda VFR750R RC30 With Three Miles Is Next to Immaculate
22 Nov 2022, 21:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s the street-legal version of a bike created with WSBK domination in mind, though calling it collectible would be a bit of an understatement. The 1990 Honda RC30 – alternatively known as the VFR750R – was built in limited n...
The Flying Merkel: A Lesser-Known American Legend From the Early Days of Motorcycling
20 Nov 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sit back, relax, and join us for a history lesson on the exquisite marque that called Milwaukee, Wisconsin, its home before Harley-Davidson. Born in Manistee, Michigan, in 1872, Joseph Merkel was a man with scores of groundbreaking ideas and a ...
Second-Owner 1997 Ducati 916 Clad With Several Upgrades Is in Search of Its Future Home
20 Nov 2022, 19:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / High-end aftermarket componentry is by no means scarce on this machine, and we bet you’ll dig it. The 1997 Ducati 916 you’re looking at here had been repurposed for track-only use under previous ownership, and it was purchased by th...
Custom BMW G450X Type 17 Is a Startling Combination of Aluminum Elegance and Enduro Genes
20 Nov 2022, 00:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We doubt this thing will be seeing much hardcore off-roading, because it’s simply too beautiful to be put through any serious abuse. Usually, Auto Fabrica’s signature style is a matter of minimalistic contours, understated paintwork...
Restored 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R Looks so Clean it Ought to be Put in a Museum
19 Nov 2022, 23:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to outright beauty, Bonnevilles new and old strike all the right notes. The immaculate 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R showcased above was originally destined to appear at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in 2020, but the event ended ...
810-Mile 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Is a Matter of Vintage Aesthetics and Chrome Galore
19 Nov 2022, 16:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may not get you anywhere in too much of a hurry, but it’ll most definitely turn a bunch of heads on the way. If chrome and classic looks are your cup of tea, then you’ve probably got a bit of an affinity for the Moto Guzzi V7 Rac...
604-Mile 2009 Aprilia SXV 550 Lets You Enjoy Race-Bred Supermoto DNA in Road-Legal Form
19 Nov 2022, 00:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you don’t mind service intervals measured in hours rather than miles, you’ll totally dig this featherweight spartan. Production supermotos are generally a ton of fun to ride, but the Aprilia SXV 550 can really dial the whole expe...
Neat ‘75 Triumph Trident T160 With Matching Numbers and 850cc Displacement Is a Real Charm
18 Nov 2022, 15:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It comes from a time when the British motorcycling industry was basically on life support – a piece of history from the turbulent Norton Villiers Triumph days. This 1975 Triumph Trident T160 came into the latest owner’s possession a...
Mostly-Clean 2001 Ducati 996 With Termignoni Pipes Is Getting Ready for Auction
17 Nov 2022, 19:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A 996 doesn’t necessarily need to be in perfect shape to turn heads, steal hearts, and drop jaws. Designed by the illustrious Massimo Tamburini, the Ducati 916 really made waves when it came out back in 1994. It was (and still is) widely ...
756-Mile 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 Looks Eager to Turn Heads and Carve Twisties
16 Nov 2022, 21:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Daytona nameplate is loved by many sport bike aficionados, and it shouldn’t be too hard to see why that’s so. As it had only stayed in production for about a year, the 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 is rare and quite desirable among c...
Pristine 1982 Honda CBX Super Sport Has 16K Miles and Six-Into-Six Aftermarket Pipework
15 Nov 2022, 17:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We absolutely dig the organ-esque look of those exhaust mufflers flanking the rear wheel. Hailing from the model’s final year in production, this 1982 Honda CBX Super Sport comes with an aftermarket six-into-six exhaust and just under 16k...
This Ultra-Rare 1992 Honda NR Could End up Fetching 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera Money
15 Nov 2022, 00:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Only a select few will ever get the chance to even sit on one such creature, let alone own it. The Honda NR (informally known as the NR750) is, without a doubt, one of the wildest road-legal machines to ever grace the motorcycling realm. Its ro...
Nine-Mile 2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Bears Hyper Naked Thrills by the Dozen
14 Nov 2022, 20:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Menacingly imposing is the perfect way to describe both its power output and cosmetic demeanor. If you’re after superbike performance but can’t be bothered with fairings or tucked ergonomics, then you will have at least fantasized a...
Barely-Ridden 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 in Tip-Top Shape Is Going Under the Hammer
6 Nov 2022, 23:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Pierre Terblanche may have designed some polarizing machines, but his SportClassics are almost universally regarded as absolute stunners. We’re suckers for just about any variant of Ducati’s SportClassic lineup, so coming across thi...
Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia Crowned 2022 MotoGP World Champion After Final Race in Valencia
6 Nov 2022, 19:47 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The race at Circuit Ricardo Tormo was a fantastic end to a fantastic season, with Alex Rins grabbing one last win for Suzuki before they leave the MotoGP grid. Today’s MotoGP season finale in Valencia marks a very special occasion for the...
49-Years-Owned Honda CB750 Four K1 With Great Looks and Low Mileage Needs a New Home
5 Nov 2022, 20:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re a fan of iconic UJMs, this gorgeous piece of machinery will probably have you drooling. The outright industry conquest spearheaded by the CB750 Four in the seventies isn’t an event the motorcycling community will forget an...
Low-Mileage 1963 Honda CB77 Super Hawk Is a Lesser-Known Gem Fit for a Museum
2 Nov 2022, 17:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In many ways, the Super Hawk paved the way for groundbreaking innovations that would later shake the industry to its core. Before Honda gave us the legendary CB750 and CB450 Black Bomber, there was the CB77 Super Hawk. Remembered as the company...
Upcoming 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 Gets Bluetooth-Equipped TFT Dash and New Colors
2 Nov 2022, 13:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / “When you’re riding the Tenere 700, your future can be whatever you want it to be.” Many would regard the Tenere as one of the most competent adventure bikes around, and those who do will be stoked to see Yamaha Motor Europe s...
Mostly-Unscathed 2005 Ducati 999R Has 513 Miles and No Shortage of Raw Italian Power
31 Oct 2022, 19:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With 150 hp on tap and a dry weight of around 400 pounds, this thing can certainly go like stink. Although people like to hate on them for looking odd, Ducati 999s are absolutely phenomenal when it comes to performance. This is especially true ...
6K-Mile 2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 Can Deliver Top-Tier Sport Bike Thrills on a Budget
30 Oct 2022, 21:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You might expect a 22-year-old R1 to be quite beat up, but that’s far from being the case this time around. Boasting just under 6,200 miles (10,000 km) on the clock and looks to die for, this 2000 MY Yamaha YZF-R1 lets you fulfill your li...