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.
Collectible 1979 Honda CBX in Near-Perfect Shape Will Set You Back Nearly $30K
29 Oct 2022, 13:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Aside from a few cosmetic imperfections that are barely noticeable, this beauty is basically in mint condition. Among all the cult classics bearing Honda decals or badges, the CBX has to be one of the raddest and most desirable! This is especia...
Immaculate 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 Equipped With Countless Upgrades Could be Yours
26 Oct 2022, 21:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although the numbers on its odometer may be substantial, this Italian treasure still manages to look virtually spotless. Given how fond the masses seem to be of retro-looking motorcycles nowadays, it baffles us to consider that Ducati’s S...
With One Kilometer on the Odo, This Rare Aprilia RSV 1000 R Nera Is Virtually Brand-New
25 Oct 2022, 22:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It spent its whole life as a garage queen, and we’re pretty sure it’ll stay that way until the end of time. When the 2004 model-year rolled around, motorcycle enthusiasts got to meet Aprilia’s mighty RSV 1000 R Nera, of which ...
2002 Ducati MH900e With 332 Miles Will Make Collectors Go Weak in the Knees
25 Oct 2022, 18:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite a couple of teeny blemishes, this machine’s overall condition is nothing short of museum-worthy. British motorcycle racer Mike Hailwood had a career filled with success and memorable moments, but it’s his comeback at the Isl...
Restored 1948 Indian Chief Clad in Prairie Green Dials Antique Cruiser Thrills to Eleven
24 Oct 2022, 23:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A classic Chief in mint condition is always a charming sight to behold, so don’t forget to breathe as you browse through the photo gallery below. After spending 25 years with the second owner, this 1948 Indian Chief made its way to a new...
1974 Kawasaki H1 Mach III Looks Seriously Arresting After an Exhaustive Restoration
24 Oct 2022, 16:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even if its larger H2 Mach IV sibling might’ve gained more popularity, this bad boy was a force to be reckoned with for sure. The 1974 Kawasaki H1 Mach III you’re seeing here was bought by its present-day owner back in 2014, and it ...
Well-Tended 2010 BMW S 1000 RR With Low Mileage Could End Up in Your Garage
24 Oct 2022, 01:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If raw Bavarian power is what you’re after, then you may want to try your hand at snatching this beast while there’s still time. Behind its sporty bodywork, the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR houses a liquid-cooled 999cc inline-four powerplant ...
Reconditioned 1970 Honda CB750 Is Dripping With Antique Beauty, Looks Fit for a Museum
23 Oct 2022, 20:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Take this splendid UJM to a bike night, and you’ll almost certainly be the center of attention. After a full restoration performed about a year ago, this 1970 Honda CB750 is almost as good as new on both a cosmetic and mechanical level. T...
Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore Prepares to Change Hands, Has Several Aftermarket Add-Ons
23 Oct 2022, 11:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Well, here’s your chance to acquire a Bolognese rarity without spending a small fortune. What you’re looking at here is one of only 400 Tricolore variants produced by Ducati for the Monster S4RS lineup, belonging to the 2008 model y...
Restored 1946 Harley-Davidson WL Brings Classic Milwaukee Flair From the Post-War Days
22 Oct 2022, 13:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even those who aren’t such huge fans of The Motor Company will absolutely dig this vintage stunner. Offering complete restoration services and an extensive catalog of replacement parts, Florida-based David Sarafan Inc. is who you should b...
Ultra-Rare 2002 Ducati MH900e Shows Up at Auction With 1,400 Miles on the Clock
21 Oct 2022, 09:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s hard to come by and extremely desirable to collectors, so don’t expect its price tag to be within mere mortals’ reach. If you were to ask any enthusiast to name their favorite limited-edition Ducatis, you’d be more ...
Refurbished Honda CB750 Four K5 Went From Unwanted Project to Museum-Grade Artifact
21 Oct 2022, 00:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may count nearly 17k miles on the clock, but that’s practically nothing in CB750 years. The third and current owner of this charming 1975 Honda CB750 procured it as a project back in 2006, and what followed was an invigorating (and wel...
One-Owner 1998 Ducati 748 Looks Delightfully Clean, Keeps the Mileage Nice and Low
20 Oct 2022, 14:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you want to experience some Bolognese charm without breaking the bank, this 748 will let you do just that. More than 24 years after it first saw the light of day, this 1998 Ducati 748 is still in the original owner’s possession. That w...
Fully-Restored 1966 BMW R60/2 Is Almost $20K’s Worth of Antique Bavarian Goodness
19 Oct 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The bikes currently produced by BMW are sometimes criticized for lacking personality, but this was far from being the case a few decades back. Although this 1966 BMW R60/2 was nothing more than a non-running project as of last year, it now look...
Restored 1974 Honda CB750 Has Everything From Great Looks to Historical Significance
18 Oct 2022, 22:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a rider in the early 1970s, it was hard to find a better two-wheeled companion than the CB750. Were you to have come across this 1974 Honda CB750 a few months ago, it would’ve looked far less attractive than it does today. Following t...
Low-Mile 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Is a Collector’s Wildest Dream Come True
15 Oct 2022, 21:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s not completely stock or devoid of any blemishes, but we reckon you’re going to dig it nonetheless. This 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE was recently imported from a private collection over in Japan, and it reads approximately 11...
4K-Mile MV Agusta F3 Serie Oro Brings Italian Thrills in a Rare Triple-Cylinder Package
15 Oct 2022, 17:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It can go like stink and turn a whole load of heads in its direction while doing it. Having stayed in the first owner’s possession to this very day, the 2012 MV Agusta F3 Serie Oro pictured above is now going on the block with 4k miles (6...
Museum-Worthy 1971 Honda CB750 Showcases the Power of Well-Executed Restorations
10 Oct 2022, 22:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Perfection isn’t an attainable goal – unless you happen to be this ‘71 MY CB750, that is. According to the description and user comments on Bring a Trailer (BaT), this mesmerizing 1971 Honda CB750 was subjected to an all-encom...
Rare 2003 Ducati 999R Fila With Low Miles Wants to Make You Look Like a WorldSBK Champ
10 Oct 2022, 20:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many Ducatistas would be stoked to bring this machine into their garage, but only a handful of them are moneyed enough to actually make it happen. People may call the Terblanche-designed Ducati 999 ugly all they want because it won’t hear...
Low-Mile 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 S Is Teeming With Rizoma Add-Ons and Cafe Racer Charm
6 Oct 2022, 22:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Imagine how much success the SportClassic lineup might’ve had if it had been introduced a little later. The 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 S we’re about to inspect was introduced to its latest owner in 2010, and it currently reads less than...