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 XSR900 Æon Is Simply Mind-Blowing, Was Built for a Renowned Watchmaker
25 Jun 2022, 16:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although it only holds enough juice to get from one gas station to the next, the Æon will definitely the raddest-looking thing at the pump. On a warm summer night back in 2013, Tom Konecny and Pablo Steigleder approached a hang-out popula...
1,300-Mile 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore Is Best Described as Heavenly
25 Jun 2022, 09:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’ve got cash to burn and a relentless appetite for speed, this sexy beast will suit your needs just fine. Ever since it rode off the dealership lot about ten years ago, this 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore has only been owned ...
Low-Mile 1974 Honda CL450 Is One Great-Looking Vintage Scrambler, Might Have You Drooling
24 Jun 2022, 22:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given its incredibly pristine condition, this thing is guaranteed to turn quite a few heads wherever it roams. Often described as a reiterated CB450 with modest off-roading capabilities, Honda’s CL450 had stayed in production up until 197...
Iconic 1981 Honda CBX With Uncharted Mileage Is Enigmatically Intriguing and Up for Grabs
24 Jun 2022, 18:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to sound, few machines can rival the mighty six-cylinder choir of a CBX. As you admire the pristine 1981 Honda CBX displayed in these photos, you’ll notice that it sports an assortment of aftermarket bits and pieces installe...
10K-Mile 2000 Ducati 748R Is a Rare Italian Delicacy Served With Aftermarket Topping
24 Jun 2022, 12:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We honestly don’t think this motorcycle’s Tamburini-penned styling will ever go out of fashion. Currently located in Quebec, the bike shown above this paragraph is one of only seventy Ducati 748Rs delivered to North America for the ...
Behold the Grasshopper, a Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 With Looks to Die For
23 Jun 2022, 23:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If Tony Prust and his team were to hypothetically modify a Honda Grom or some unexciting 50cc scooter, we bet they’d still deliver an extraordinary build. Hailing from Tennessee’s prestigious Analog Motorcycles, the custom gem featu...
This 1979 BMW R100RS Saw Its Fair Share of Miles, But It’s Still Begging for More
23 Jun 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The RS had earned itself a legendary reputation in the touring segment over the years, as did its RT cousin. Back in the day, the BMW R100RS was one of the loftiest touring machines that money could buy, putting great emphasis on comfort and re...
Mint-Condition 1970 Honda CB450 Is Allegedly Unrestored, Yet Extremely Well-Kept
23 Jun 2022, 17:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To our dismay, the bike’s total mileage is unknown, but we’ll assume it must be fairly modest. When your heart desires a mid-sized UJM from the glory days, you really can’t go wrong with Honda’s CB450. In the following p...
7K-Mile 1975 Yamaha DT250 Lets You View Off-Roading Through a Classic Two-Stroke Lens
23 Jun 2022, 13:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When the concept of mass-produced dirt bikes was still in its infancy, this bad boy already called trails and unpaved roads its home. When Yamaha decided to tap into the off-road segment with the DT-1 back in 1968, they’ve really struck g...
Numbers-Matching 1976 BMW R90S Is Brimming With Bavarian Thrills and Classic Flamboyance
22 Jun 2022, 21:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The R90S was a great commercial success for the German manufacturer, and it really isn’t that hard to see why. Before the invigorating refurbishment that was kicked off in 2018, the 1976 BMW R90S you’re seeing here spent around 34 y...
Rare Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale Is Yet to Reach the 3K-Mile Mark, Holds Godlike Power
22 Jun 2022, 16:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even the loftiest archangels would gasp in astonishment at the sight of this mechanical gladiator. Ducati’s unrelenting Panigale V4 Speciale saw a production run of 1,500 units for the 2018 model-year, and it is best described as an absol...
2,400-Mile 1975 Honda CB400F Super Sport Looks as if It Just Left the Factory
22 Jun 2022, 12:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Well-kept UJMs from the seventies will never cease to rouse our utmost fascination, and we’re pretty sure you feel the same. The spotless CB400F Super Sport we’re about to look at is a 1975 model from Honda’s lineup, and it co...
Restored 1968 BMW R60/2 Went From Non-Running Project to Head-Turning Marvel
21 Jun 2022, 23:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Honestly, the world needs more people who take this much care of their machines. When it got purchased by the latest owner back in 2008, the ‘68 MY BMW R60/2 pictured above was a non-running project that had seen better days. Thankfully, ...
Pristine 1974 Norton Commando 850 With Overbored Engine Is Almost Fit for a Museum
21 Jun 2022, 20:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Imagine a world where all two- and four-wheeled classics get taken care of like this breathtaking Commando. Several years ago, this 1974 Norton Commando 850 saw its twin-cylinder engine overbored and blessed with a top-end refurbishment. The ma...
Beat-Up 1977 Yamaha XS750 Needs a Caring Owner Who Will Have It Properly Restored
21 Jun 2022, 15:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You don’t necessarily have to spend five digits to obtain an iconic piece of UJM history. You may not be able to tell when looking from afar, but this 1977 Yamaha XS750 is in desperate need of a complete restoration. The bike still runs, ...
This 1964 BMW R50/2 Reads Matching Numbers, Could Probably Use a Restoration
20 Jun 2022, 18:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It most definitely isn’t perfect, though you might not actually spot any blemishes straight away. For a bike that’s covered about 37k miles (60,000 km) of asphalt, this numbers-matching 1964 BMW R50/2 looks surprisingly tidy. More t...
Immaculate Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Looks Fetching, Counts 11 Miles on the Odo
19 Jun 2022, 23:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / While it may not get you from A to B fast, this thing certainly won’t complain if B is 1,000 miles away. With great ergonomics, abundant creature comforts, and oodles of low-end torque, the Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide is one hell of ...
Ducati XDiavel S Thiverval May Be the Raddest Custom Muscle Cruiser You’ll Ever Meet
19 Jun 2022, 17:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / They say perfection isn’t attainable, but we’re feeling inclined to disagree after seeing this machine. Born in 1970, Fred “Krugger” Bertrand has been passionate about all manner of two- and four-wheeled entities ever si...
Reworked 1992 BMW R 100 GS Looks Crisp and All Geared Up for Wild Adventures
18 Jun 2022, 23:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / An overlanding trip on two wheels may present its challenges, but this machine is fully-equipped to handle just about any of them. Even though this 1992 BMW R 100 GS retains the overall silhouette of a stock example, its construction features s...
Low-Mileage 1999 Ducati 996 Is What Collectors Would Refer to as An Absolute Treasure
18 Jun 2022, 20:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Nothing in this world is perfect, but the sublime 996 you’re looking at here does come fairly close. Below its Massimo Tamburini-designed fairings, the 1999 Ducati 996 encases a fuel-injected Desmoquattro L-twin with eight valves, dual ov...