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.
2,300-Mile ‘02 Honda CBR954RR Could Give Your Liter-Bike Itch a Good Scratch
13 Aug 2022, 23:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing can easily fool normies into thinking that it’s been released a couple of years ago. Even though this 2002 MY Honda CBR954RR may need some new tires and an internal refurbishment for its gas tank, you’ll find that it&rsqu...
One-Off Triumph Bonneville T100 Has Stylish Cafe Racer Looks and 81 HP on Tap
13 Aug 2022, 19:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We applaud the decision to keep the factory fuel tank in play, as it is a perfect fit for the overall aesthetic. If you’re familiar with the work of Bunker Custom Cycles, then you must be fully aware that Can and Mert Uzer mean business. ...
Low-Mileage 2007 Ducati Monster S4R Wants to Bring Some Testastretta Flair Into Your Life
13 Aug 2022, 16:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Don’t bother looking for any significant blemishes because it would be a complete waste of time. With less than 2,900 miles (4,700 km) on the clock and a complete lack of major imperfections, this 2007 Ducati Monster S4R is utterly sublim...
10K-Mile 1976 Honda CB750 Four K6 Is Seemingly Unrestored and Full of Classic Glamour
12 Aug 2022, 23:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What you’re seeing here might represent your ticket to being the classiest rider on the block. If the description found on Bring a Trailer is anything to go by, this 1976 Honda CB750 Four K6 may be a bone-stock exemplar. Glancing at the m...
Three-Mile 2017 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC Is at the Crossroads Between Sexy and Brutal
12 Aug 2022, 15:29 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Let’s have a moment of silence for the mere mortals who will never be able to afford a high-end Agusta, myself included. For the 2017 model-year, MV Agusta’s race-oriented Reparto Corse division produced 350 copies of the Dragster 8...
Immaculate 2000 Ducati 996S Keeps the Miles Within Three-Digit Territory, Looks Exquisite
11 Aug 2022, 18:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Few things in the world are as stunning as a Ducati 996 in top condition, wouldn’t you agree? Before this 2000 MY 996S fell into the latest owner’s possession, it had received an assortment of top-shelf aftermarket items, including ...
Bone-Stock 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa Is Close to Utter Perfection, Could Be Yours
9 Aug 2022, 22:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Were it not for a few scratches, this two-wheeled predator would look right at home in a museum. If tremendous straight-line speed is what butters your toast, then you really can’t go wrong with a mighty Hayabusa! Upon its release back in...
Rare 2000 Ducati 996 SPS With Low Miles and Big Bore Kit Is One Sexy Track Weapon
9 Aug 2022, 18:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You may not be able to afford this thing, but at least you can glance at it in sheer admiration. The SPS (Sport Production Special) trim of Ducati’s 996 lineup saw a mere 1,780 units assembled during its two-year production run. Besides t...
MotoGP 22 Review: Purposeful Refinements, Better Graphics and an All-New Game Mode (PC)
27 Jul 2022, 18:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll find that it can feel way more accessible to beginners while simultaneously catering to a more sim-focused crowd. The ongoing MotoGP season has been an absolute blast so far, with each race offering plenty of entertainment for moto...
9K-Mile 2009 MV Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 Will Happily Reshape Your Notion of Speed
25 Jul 2022, 23:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are only a few tiny scratches separating this gorgeous machine from mint-condition. Loved by collectors and speed junkies alike, MV Agusta’s long-running F4 lineup is the stuff of legend. Among the various iterations we've seen...
Collectible 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo Holds Pristine Looks and Historical Significance
25 Jul 2022, 17:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It didn’t exactly enjoy much commercial success back in the day, but it is now a valuable asset for any collection. At the time of its debut back in 1982, the overengineered Honda CX500 Turbo was one of the most technologically advanced p...
Rare 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast Looks Absolutely Perfect After a Full Restoration
24 Jul 2022, 23:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given the excellent condition it’s in, we'd say this vintage legend would be fit for a museum. Early-production Sandcast variants of Honda’s CB750 lineup aren't easy to come by because a mere 7,414 copies were assembled un...
Nearly-Spotless 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP With 6K Miles Has a Ton of Aftermarket Parts
24 Jul 2022, 20:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With 189 hp on tap and 430-pound curb weight, this thing is intriguing and terrifying at the same time. The Honda CBR1000RR SP presented in these photos is a 2017 model with just under 5,700 miles (9,200 km) on the clock, carrying several after...
Say Hello to Sirko Sporty, a Custom Hardtail Bobber With Old-School Harley Sportster DNA
24 Jul 2022, 17:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The man behind this project isn’t a regular custom motorcycle builder; he’s a goddamn architect. Operating just outside the quaint German town of Heidelberg, MB Cycles is a one-man endeavor run by Martin Becker. You might already be...
Zero-Mile 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Signed by Wayne Rainey Is Making Its Way to Auction
23 Jul 2022, 23:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Words can hardly describe how much we dig this beauty, and it’s reasonable to assume that you probably feel the same. Bearing Wayne Rainey’s signature on its front fairing, this mint-condition 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE is one of only 50...
Low-Mile 2017 KTM RC 390 Is Beginner-Friendly and Equipped With Countless Upgrades
23 Jul 2022, 20:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sure, what you’re seeing here is no RC8, but it’s still a great motorcycle in its own right. Hailed as one of the best beginner sport bikes around, the KTM RC 390 is a fantastic machine despite its humble power output digits. With f...
Custom Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled Has Nostalgia-Rousing Looks and Vintage Charm Galore
23 Jul 2022, 18:47 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Not only is this specimen a visual treat, but it also sounds seriously rad with that tailor-made exhaust. Brought into the spotlight by pop culture icons like Steve McQueen and Elvis Presley, desert sleds have a history stretching back several ...
Subtly-Modded 2001 Ducati 748 Isn’t Quite Perfect, But You’ll Dig It Nonetheless
23 Jul 2022, 13:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This charming 748 is in excellent shape overall, and it sounds just as good as it looks! Back when this 2001 Ducati 748 was in the previous owner’s possession, it received a myriad of high-grade aftermarket components. For starters, you&r...
Low-Mileage 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 Is the Stuff of Legend, Wants a Serious Relationship
22 Jul 2022, 22:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Back when the R1 first showed up in the late nineties, it absolutely annihilated its competition. Hailing from the model’s first year in production, this 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 is just a few blemishes away from utter perfection. The legendary...
8K-Mile Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Rides on Forged Aftermarket Wheels Shod in Dunlop Tires
22 Jul 2022, 01:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Unlike most exemplars of its kind, the PS1000LE pictured below has actually been ridden like it was supposed to. Built as an homage to Paul Smart’s victory at the inaugural Imola 200 race in 1972, this 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE is on...