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 Yamaha SR500 Type 7A Has a Bare-Bones Scrambler Attitude and Looks to Die For
6 Oct 2022, 21:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / One can almost picture Steve McQueen looking all badass while taking this thing for a ride, even if it’s not a Husky or some Triumph. Auto Fabrica’s bike-modding connoisseurs – Bujar and Gazmend Muharremi – are true mast...
Rare 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Rolls to Auction Wearing Shiny Galespeed Wheels
6 Oct 2022, 20:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing had once dwelled in Japan, and its odometer displays the equivalent of just over 10k miles. Paul Smart’s victory at Imola back in 1972 will always be remembered as one of the pivotal moments in Ducati’s racing history, an...
Restored 1950 BMW R51/2 Is a Vintage Rarity You’ll Certainly Drool Over, Numbers Match
6 Oct 2022, 14:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seriously, though, when’s the last time you saw one such entity for sale or hitting the auction block? Having been assembled on October 3, 1950, this arresting BMW R51/2 is one of approximately 5k units built during the model’s shor...
11-Mile 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore Is an Exotic Gem You Probably Can’t Afford
4 Oct 2022, 23:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s a rare status symbol, an unforgiving track weapon, and a genuine beauty all at once. Ducati has graced the motorcycling realm with a ton of beautiful machines over the years, but we’ll always regard the special-edition 1199 Pan...
1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 With 11K Miles Is in Great Shape and Searching for a New Home
4 Oct 2022, 19:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In case you value historical significance and raw power equally, this is something you’ll definitely want to look at. Yamaha sent shockwaves throughout the liter-bike realm upon releasing the beastly YZF-R1 for the 1998 model-year, and it...
Mint-Condition 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Counts a Puny 50 Miles on the Clock
3 Oct 2022, 22:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The sheer amount of tech and fancy gadgetry stuffed into this Duc is rather staggering. Often regarded as one of the most technologically advanced machines in its class, the Ducati Multistrada is a true marvel of Italian engineering. Pictured a...
Restored 1971 Honda CB750 Is a Genuine Stunner, Would Look Great in Your Garage
3 Oct 2022, 20:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although this CB750 Four K1 doesn’t quite attain perfection, we’re delighted to see how close it comes to that ideal. This 1971 Honda CB750 has been in the current owner’s possession for the past ten years, over the course of ...
Rare 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse With Just Over 1,000 Miles Wants Your Money
2 Oct 2022, 17:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / On a scale of one to downright bonkers, Ducati’s ruthless V4 S lineup breaks the damn scale. The Panigale V4 S is a tremendous-looking bike in just about any color offered by Ducati, but we’re particularly fond of the livery adornin...
Low-Mile 2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE Is the Proud Bearer of Premium Akrapovic Pipework
30 Sep 2022, 11:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may not offer the same prestige as an upscale Ducati, but it definitely packs some serious punch. First released for the 2018 model year, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE is a machine best described as downright bonkers. It may be a little more ...
Numbers-Matching 1966 BMW R69S Had Once Dwelled in Europe, Looks Absolutely Superb
29 Sep 2022, 01:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You might feel inclined to think this creature’s been restored, given how clean it is, but that’s apparently not the case. Having been purchased new in Europe and subsequently imported to the United States about two years later, thi...
1,600-Mile 2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Prepares to Leave Its First Owner’s Possession
28 Sep 2022, 00:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You can be sure a motorcycle means business when its name literally translates to “brutal.” It should go without saying that MV Agusta’s Brutale lineup offers some of the sexiest naked bikes around, but you’ll have to pa...
Original-Owner 2002 Ducati 998 With 3K Miles Has No Shortage of Features You’ll Dig
27 Sep 2022, 01:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seductive looks, low mileage, and plenty of aftermarket upgrades – this thing is a real charm. As many as 20 years have passed from the moment this Ducati 998 came off the assembly line, but it still finds itself in the first owner’...
1993 Honda CBR900RR Looks Crisp Approaching Its 30th Birthday, Prepares to Change Hands
26 Sep 2022, 20:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To quickly understand why this thing was such a revelation, take a first-gen CBR for a spin, then hop on any sport bike that predates it. Ask any rider to name a few bikes that defined the nineties, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to he...
One-Owner 2007 Ducati Sport 1000 SE Is Rarer Than Hens’ Teeth, Rode Less Than 5K Miles
25 Sep 2022, 23:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The mixture of black and gold paint would probably look awesome on just about any motorcycle if you ask me. With a mere 100 copies assembled for the 2007 model-year, the Sport 1000 SE is one of the rarest machines produced by Ducati in recent m...
Rare and Scarcely-Ridden 2004 Honda Rune Finished in Illusion Blue Is Up for Grabs
24 Sep 2022, 01:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / These machines are extremely difficult to come by, so don’t expect to find another one for sale anytime soon. To this very day, the NRX1800 Rune is still regarded as one of the wildest motorcycles produced by Honda, so collectors won&rsqu...
Fully-Restored 1974 Norton Commando 850 Looks as Good as New, Oozes Classic Grace
22 Sep 2022, 00:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s mind-boggling to see how far the overhaul went, and you’ll soon understand why we say this. At the time when it was purchased by the present-day owner, this 1974 Norton Commando 850 was nothing more than a dismantled project co...
Low-Mile 2020 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC Can Show You the Ways of Hyper Naked Goodness
21 Sep 2022, 17:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s packed full of cutting-edge technology and asphalt-crushing power, not to even mention those ominously gorgeous looks. The MV Agusta Dragster 800 is an absolute barbarian in its base trim, but things get even wilder when it comes to ...
Low-Mile 2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Looks Rad Wearing TFC-Style Front Fairing
21 Sep 2022, 09:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Unlike the mods you’ll see on many second-hand bikes, the ones found on this Thruxton are rather tasteful. For someone who wants heritage, retro styling, and great performance all at once, the Triumph Thruxton 1200 is a dream come true. W...
Minimalist Yamaha SR250 Type 4 Dwells in the Upper Echelons of Bespoke Grandeur
21 Sep 2022, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What you’re seeing here is way more than just a custom motorcycle; it is fine art on two wheels. After having a quick gander at their portfolio, one shouldn’t find it hard to understand why we’re quite literally in love with t...
615-Mile 2005 Ducati 999R Offers to Be Your New Track Toy, Doesn’t Come Cheap
20 Sep 2022, 23:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even by today’s standards, this carbon-clad missile still comes across as spectacular in terms of performance. Built as the ultimate expression of Ducati’s 999 nameplate, the unforgiving 999R is nothing less than an absolute animal....