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.
One-Mile 1981 Honda CBX Ought to Be Looked After Like an Invaluable Treasure
31 May 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Prepare to be amazed, because we're about to look at one of the lowest-mileage CBX exemplars in existence. As soon as it came off the assembly line, this 1981 Honda CBX Super Sport was donated to a trade school by the American Honda Motor ...
Low-Mileage 2005 BMW F 650 GS Dakar Is Eager to Scratch Your Off-Roading Itch
31 May 2022, 12:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As long as you’re not expecting anything too fancy, this nimble warrior won’t disappoint. If you're in need of a bike that can rip through trails on the weekends and take you to the office when Monday comes about, then you real...
237-Mile 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Is Ready for a Committed Relationship
31 May 2022, 02:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you’ve got the beastly force of 172 ponies at your fingertips, controlling those squid tendencies might become a challenge from time to time. Nodding to the championship-winning RC211V race bike ridden by Valentino Rossi with HRC, th...
9K-Mile 2002 BMW R 1100 S Looks Immaculate, Breathes With Ease Thanks to K&N Inhaler
30 May 2022, 19:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The R 1100 S one competent machine on a mechanical level, and its styling hasn’t aged that bad, either. Belonging to the 2002 model-year, this speckless BMW R 1100 S has only covered approximately 9k miles (14,500 km) during its life. The...
Remembering the TX750, Yamaha’s Failed Attempt at Keeping Big Twins Relevant in the ‘70s
30 May 2022, 15:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ve all been there – you think an idea sounds good in theory, but you discover how wrong you were when you try putting it into practice. While companies like Honda and Kawasaki were killing the inline-four game, Yamaha was hoping ...
790-Mile 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Poses a Serious Threat to Your Savings
30 May 2022, 05:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Unless you’re prepared to burn nearly $35k, you’ll have to make do with admiring this beauty from afar. Commemorating Paul Smart’s victory at the 1972 Imola 200 race, the revered PS1000LE is one of the most desirable machines ...
One-Off BMW R100/7 “Hammerhead” Features Scrambled Aesthetics and Off-Road Rubber
30 May 2022, 03:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With those sexy proportions, the Hammerhead doesn’t need any color to stand out. The attentive moto therapists employed at Nico Müller’s Hookie Co. never fail to captivate us with the incredible projects they orchestrate. Even ...
1970 Triumph TR6R Tiger With Matching Numbers Is the Portrayal of Old-School Cool
29 May 2022, 23:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It looks perfectly fit for a refined gentleman with great taste and a soft spot for classic paraphernalia. The Triumph TR6R Tiger is put in motion thanks to an air-cooled 649cc parallel-twin engine, which breathes through Amal carburetion hardw...
Custom Moto Guzzi “Fat Tracker” Was Once a Regular V9 Bobber, Weight Reduction Is Insane
29 May 2022, 19:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The stock V9 Bobber doesn’t really stand out in any particular way, but the same can’t be said for this bespoke charmer. When a well-established manufacturer like Moto Guzzi calls you to commission a custom project, you can be absol...
4K-Mile 2004 Ducati 999S Wants to Go on a Date, Prefers the Track Over the Cinema
29 May 2022, 16:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Beware, owning this brutish crotch rocket might turn your track day hobby into an addiction. Since there are only 4,400 miles (7,100 km) standing between this 2004 Ducati 999S and its factory crate, referring to it as a brand-new machine wouldn...
Well-Tended 1989 Suzuki GSX-R1100 With 8,600 Miles Looks Ferociously Handsome
29 May 2022, 09:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The eighties gave us oodles of legendary motorcycles, but the GSX-R might just be the most esteemed of them all. If it weren’t for a few paint chips, we'd be quite happy to say this 1989 Suzuki GSX-R1100 is as clean as ever. Recently...
Reconditioned 1972 Honda CB750 Integrates Modern Hardware Into the Vintage UJM Formula
28 May 2022, 23:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s a great life goal: find someone who looks at you the same way that a lover of classic Japanese bikes would look at this CB750. After it had changed hands back in 2016, this jaw-dropping 1972 Honda CB750 was promptly subjected to an...
Ultra-Rare 1990 Ducati 851 SP2 Boasts Low Mileage and Old-School WSBK Pedigree
28 May 2022, 17:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You ought to watch out, because this sexy thing wants to flirt with your bank account, wallet and piggybank. Built as a homologation special, Ducati’s race-bred 851 SP2 saw the light of day back in 1990 – the same year that Raymond ...
Great-Looking 1988 BMW R100 RS Saw Its Fair Share of Miles, Is Still in Tip-Top Shape
27 May 2022, 23:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Just like its RT cousin, the R100 RS is cherished for its ability to tackle long-distance rides with gusto. To put it simply, few classic motorcycles can match the sport-touring pedigree of BMW’s revered R100 RS lineup. With their dependa...
Numbers-Matching 1974 Yamaha RD350 Keeps the Vintage Two-Stroke Spirit Alive and Well
27 May 2022, 11:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It makes enough smoke to give hardcore environmentalists a heart attack, but that’s simply part of its character. The 1974 Yamaha RD350 you’re looking at here is making its way to the auction block with just over 16,500 miles (26,60...
Low-Mile 2018 MV Agusta F3 800 RC Looks the Business, Rides on Forged Magnesium Hoops
27 May 2022, 00:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’d certainly make a lot of people jealous if you turned up to a bike night on this exquisite head-turner. The 2018 model-year saw a mere 500 copies of MV Agusta’s F3 800 RC leaving the factory, and this particular specimen flaunt...
Restored 1957 BMW R60 Is What Vintage Dreams Are Made Of, Was Once a Non-Running Project
25 May 2022, 18:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This speckless R60 will most likely have you drooling, so it might be a good idea to grab some tissues before you browse that photo gallery. Prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 2012, this breathtaking 1957 BMW R60 was little more ...
7K-Mile 1974 Honda CB360G Is Nearly Impeccable, Aftermarket Exhaust Replaces Stock Pipe
25 May 2022, 11:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Aside from some paint chips and a bit of rust, this Japanese marvel looks as good as ever. With a modest 7,300 miles (11,750 km) on the clock, the 1974 Honda CB360G we’re about to drool over is still in excellent condition despite its age...
Two-Mile 2002 Ducati 748R Eats Racetrack Asphalt for Breakfast, Is Rarer Than Hen’s Teeth
24 May 2022, 23:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given this creature’s remarkably low mileage and pristine looks, we might as well say that it’s a new motorcycle. When the 2002 model year rolled around, a mere 15 track-only variants of Ducati’s mighty 748R lineup have been d...
3K-Mile 1999 Ducati 996S Is Teeming With Carbon Fiber Hardware, Looks Imposing
24 May 2022, 20:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you had this mechanical spartan in your garage, then you’d probably be spending a fortune on track days. This well-preserved Ducati 996S is a 1999 model that’s been purchased by the current owner more than two decades ago. Its fi...