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.
Four-Mile 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R Is Looking for Someone Who Will Actually Ride It
12 Jun 2022, 20:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Do you think we’re looking at one of those instances where a moneyed beginner bought too much bike? Even though this mint-condition Ducati Monster 1200 R was dispatched from the factory several years back, a quick gander at its TFT displa...
9K-Mile 2006 MV Agusta F4 1000 Looks Utterly Divine, Might Flirt With Your Bank Account
9 Jun 2022, 00:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Just wait ‘til you see all the juicy aftermarket hardware worn by this exquisite piece of rolling artwork. The 2006 MV Agusta F4 1000 comes equipped with a fuel-injected 998cc inline-four power source, which is connected to a six-speed ca...
This 2003 Ducati ST4S Sounds Menacingly Sublime Exhaling Through LeoVince Mufflers
8 Jun 2022, 16:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Its soundtrack comprises a delightful symphony of Desmoquattro roars and dry clutch melodies. Under previous ownership, the 2003 Ducati ST4S we’re about to look at was fitted with a myriad of aftermarket components, including SBK slip-on ...
634-Mile 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario Is One of 500 Exemplars Ever Produced
8 Jun 2022, 01:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many will stare at this beauty in awe, but few can actually afford to make it their own. Back in 2017, Ducati blessed the motorcycling realm with 500 copies of the 1299 Panigale S Anniversario to commemorate the company’s 90th anniversary...
Immaculate 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 With 38 Miles Is a Godsend for Your Inner Speed Junkie
7 Jun 2022, 23:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It can go head-to-head with much newer liter-bikes, and it’ll definitely give them a good run for their money. The 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is brought to life by a liquid-cooled 999cc inline-four powerplant with four valves per cylinder head...
Like-New 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP With Low Mileage Is an Absolute Charm
7 Jun 2022, 18:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The bike’s curb weight is rated at less than 440 pounds, so there’s loads of fun to be had with its 114 Testastretta-bred ponies. With a mere 413 miles (665 km) on the odometer, this unscathed 2021 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP is virtu...
Restored 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador Is Teeming With Museum-Grade Classic Splendor
7 Jun 2022, 13:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Let’s forget outright speed and canyon-carving capabilities for a minute, because the Ambassador is all about a smooth touring experience. The sheer amount of elbow grease that’s gone into restoring this 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador 7...
This Stunning 2002 Honda RC51 Offers to Put WSBK Technology at Your Fingertips
6 Jun 2022, 00:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It seems eager to prove that mileage is nothing more than a sequence of insignificant digits. Also known to U.S. buyers as the RVT1000R, Honda’s fierce RC51 boasts more street-legal WSBK pedigree than you can shake a stick at. What you&rs...
Mint-Condition 2015 MV Agusta F3 800 RC Is Only Five Miles Into Its Lifespan
5 Jun 2022, 21:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We reckon this rare pearl might just be the most beautiful thing you’ve seen all day. For the 2015 model-year, MV Agusta graced the motorcycling realm with 350 copies of the stunning F3 800 RC. Not only does the bike in question have look...
“Kuzuri” Is a Custom Harley Sportster-Powered Chopper With Handmade Hardtail Framework
5 Jun 2022, 17:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As you can tell, the relaxed traffic laws of nations like Indonesia enable customizers to get seriously creative with the modifications they make to their rides. Harley-Davidson's enduring Sportster is one of the most popular platforms for...
Peter Hickman Wins the RST Superbike TT, Sidecar Race Red-Flagged After Serious Incident
5 Jun 2022, 00:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What we saw today was an incredible display of skill from several riders, but it’s a shame that tragedy had to make its presence felt for a second time this week. The last Qualifying sessions of this year’s Isle of Man TT occurred y...
Low-Mile 1972 Honda CB350 Makes Up for Lack of Power With Great Looks and Light Anatomy
4 Jun 2022, 18:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you don’t mind wrenching on your motorcycle regularly, do consider purchasing an old-school UJM for the experience. We spend a lot of time talking about Honda’s legendary CB750, but let’s not forget that a great deal of suc...
One-Off KTM 1190 RC8R “Brain Eraser” Flaunts the Wildest Aftermarket Intake Kit Around
4 Jun 2022, 15:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Imagine the glorious sound the rider must be hearing with that beefy inhaler placed right under their chin! Regardless of whether you’re rolling around on two or four wheels, there’s a fair chance that DNA Filters’ catalog wil...
Well-Kept 2002 Ducati 998 With 10K Miles Is Plotting to Steal Your Heart and Wallet
3 Jun 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In case you didn’t know, a huge source of inspiration for this bike’s design came from the absurdly-intricate Honda NR. Massimo Tamburini designed plenty of jaw-dropping motorcycles throughout his career, but the Ducati 916 is the o...
Restored 1971 BMW R75/5 Has More Thrilling Upgrades Than You Can Shake a Stick At
3 Jun 2022, 01:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are people who would pay a very pretty penny for this antique head-turner, and that’s no wonder considering how great it looks. In stock form, a 1971 variant of BMW’s R75/5 family is able to extract 50 hp and 44 pound-feet (60...
Vivacious '92 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7 Pledges to Play Nice With Retro Fireblades and Gixxers
2 Jun 2022, 12:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The nineties aura is abundant in this predator’s styling, but it’s far from looking outdated. Known outside the U.S. as the ZXR750, Kawasaki’s fierce ZX-7 is one hell of a machine on so many different levels! Upon its release,...
Watch John McGuinness Take His CBR1000RR-R Fireblade for a Lap at the 2022 Isle of Man TT
2 Jun 2022, 01:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We felt like it’s been an eternity since the last TT, so we’re even more excited for this year’s iteration. Following a two-year hiatus, the long-awaited return of the Isle of Man TT has finally happened on May 30, and Qualify...
Spotless 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade With Low Mileage Is Utterly Mesmerizing
1 Jun 2022, 20:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even if you make a judgment based on present-day standards, the CBR900RR still comes across as an absolute animal. Hailing from the model’s first year of production, the 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade you’re seeing here comes with a ...
This 1975 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV Underwent Heart Surgery, Would Look Great in Your Garage
1 Jun 2022, 13:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With 74 ponies on tap and a top speed of 126 mph (203 kph), the Mach IV was outrageously powerful for its time. Kawasaki’s iconic H2 Mach IV was absolutely bonkers by seventies standards, and it could smoke pretty much all of its rivals i...
This Reconditioned 1972 Honda CB750 Four K2 Is Close to Outright Perfection
31 May 2022, 19:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Hello, do you have a minute to talk about our lord and savior, the CB750? We’ll have to admit that we’re suckers for first-gen CB750s, so you can probably imagine how intrigued we were to see this museum-grade 1972 model. Having bee...