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.
This 1979 Honda CBX Stands on Higher-Spec Shocks, Flexes Aftermarket Quarter-Fairing
24 May 2022, 16:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You're looking at a machine whose value is pretty much guaranteed to continue increasing as the years go by. The lightly-modified 1979 Honda CBX featured in these photos comes with 36k miles on the clock, but it looks as if it had only cov...
Low-Mileage 1976 Honda GL1000 LTD Is the Classic Rarity You Need in Your Collection
24 May 2022, 12:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It doesn’t even have a fraction of the creature comforts offered by newer tourers, and it’s one hell of a ride, nonetheless. For the 1976 model-year, Honda manufactured approximately 2,000 Limited Edition copies of the GL1000 Gold W...
2004 Ducati 999S Displays 16K Miles on the Odometer, Has Tons of Aftermarket Add-Ons
24 May 2022, 00:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Those vertically stacked headlights did raise some eyebrows back in the day, but they’ve really grown on us over the years. Underneath its streamlined fairings, the 2004 MY Ducati 999S hides a fuel-injected 998cc L-twin power source with ...
Custom Harley-Davidson Street Bob Looks Heavenly, Is Almost Too Perfect to Be Ridden
23 May 2022, 23:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / They say money can’t buy happiness, but that’s precisely what you’d feel if this modified Street Bob was parked in your garage. The two-wheeled masterpiece pictured in these photos revolves around a 2020 variant of Harley-Davi...
1993 BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar Is Aching to Put Its Continental TKC 80 Tires to Good Use
23 May 2022, 20:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The dual-sport warrior may look a little rough, but it’s still in excellent condition on a mechanical level. Under current ownership, this 1993 BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar was fitted with a plentiful selection of modern components, including...
Original-Owner 2002 Ducati MH900e Makes Its Way to Auction, Mileage Is Unknown
23 May 2022, 16:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its well-sculpted proportions and voluptuous contours, the MH900e is nothing less than drop-dead gorgeous. Even though this stunning 2002 Ducati MH900e can’t seem to recall its mileage, what we can tell you is that it basically looks...
Blacked-Out 2009 Ducati Sport 1000 S Has Less Than 1,200 Miles, Looks Eerily Handsome
23 May 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Saying that it’s never been ridden isn’t exactly correct, but it’s not very far from the truth, either! What we’re about to look at is an immaculate 2009 MY Sport 1000 S from Ducati’s short-lived SportClassic lineu...
Revamped 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV Holds Ample Doses of Vintage Two-Stroke Grace
22 May 2022, 20:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its unrelenting two-stroke force, the H2 Mach IV made its competition tremble back in the day. Commonly referred to as “The Widowmaker,” Kawasaki’s iconic H2 Mach IV is what many gearheads think about when picturing the q...
Brat-Style Triumph Thruxton 1200 Is a Custom Jaw-Dropper With Abundant Retro Charm
22 May 2022, 18:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing might actually trick a regular Joe with little knowledge of motorcycles into thinking that it’s a classic machine from a bygone era. Kingston Custom’s Dirk Oehlerking is best known for his wild art deco-inspired builds re...
Revamped 1969 Triumph TR6R Tiger With 12K Miles Looks Delightful, Albeit Slightly Rusty
19 May 2022, 20:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Before the UJM craze took the motorcycling world by storm, machines like the TR6R Tiger were all the rage. The superb Triumph TR6R Tiger pictured in these photos is a numbers-matching 1969 variant that’s been subjected to an extensive ref...
Low-Mile 2008 KTM 1190 RC8 Jogs on ZR-Rated Pirelli Footgear With 2021 Date Codes
18 May 2022, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the venomous insect aesthetic seems rather appropriate for a ruthless beast with 152 ponies on tap. Below its groovy bodywork, the 2008 KTM 1190 RC8 houses a liquid-cooled 1,148cc V-twin power...
Rare 1999 Ducati 996S Is a Mere 7,500 Miles Away From New, Comes With CFRP Galore
18 May 2022, 16:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This collectible gemstone may not be entirely devoid of imperfections, but it isn’t very far away, either! The 1999 Ducati 996S obtains its power from a vicious Desmoquattro L-twin engine, featuring a Weber-Marelli fuel injection system, ...
12K-Mile 1997 Honda CBR900RR Holds More Nostalgia-Rousing Flair Than a VHS Tape
17 May 2022, 17:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its sturdy running gear and 450-pound curb weight, this bad boy lets you tackle the twisties in style. Although this 1997 Honda CBR900RR may show some tiny cosmetic blemishes here and there, its overall condition is still top-notch after 2...
Original-Owner 2006 Ducati Sport 1000 Keeps the Mileage Way Below Five Digits
16 May 2022, 20:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With those Termignoni aftermarket mufflers installed, we’d imagine its 992cc L-twin mill sings like a true rockstar. The two-wheeled marvel we’ll be looking at today is a 2006 MY Sport 1000 from Ducati’s discontinued SportClas...
Limited-Edition 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore With Low Miles Oozes Italian Splendor
14 May 2022, 21:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The S4RS Tricolore is among the raddest Monster iterations to ever leave Ducati’s factory. Having debuted at the Cologne International Motorcycle Show back in 1992, Ducati’s glorified Monster nameplate went on to sell north of 350,0...
5K-Mile 1998 Ducati 916 SPS Stands on Magnesium Wheels and High-Grade Pirelli Tires
13 May 2022, 16:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Briefly speaking, what you’re seeing here is the stuff of Ducatistas’ wildest fantasies. The ferocious (and exceedingly beautiful) 1998 Ducati 916 SPS comes equipped with a liquid-cooled DOHC L-twin power source, boasting four desmo...
Numbers-Matching 1972 BMW R75/5 Is a Couple of Scratches Away From Outright Perfection
13 May 2022, 09:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re looking to experience some classic thrills on a moderate budget, this German head-turner will suit your needs just fine. What we’ll be looking at today is a 1972 variant of BMW’s R75/5 family, sporting Continental ti...
Well-Preserved 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four Wants to Prove That Mileage Is Just a Number
12 May 2022, 23:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To be fair, we’d say this creature’s styling has aged rather well over the years. What do you think? Given the lack of any major imperfections on this 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four, you might feel tempted to assume that its mileage m...
With 34 Miles Under Its Belt, This Rare 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF Is Virtually Brand-New
12 May 2022, 20:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It looks, sounds, and performs like an absolute marvel, but all this goodness comes at a cost. Only 200 copies of the 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF have been delivered to U.S. shores, and the one you’re looking at here comes with 34 miles (55 km) ...
Rare '92 Honda NR Appears at Auction With Low Mileage, Is Pricier Than a 2022 Shelby GT500
11 May 2022, 20:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Fun fact: there’s an old clip of someone dropping one such entity on YouTube, and it’s hilarious yet genuinely heart-wrenching to watch. The last time we’ve seen a 1992 Honda NR hit the auction block online, it ended up changi...