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.
Cafe-Style Honda CB750 Is Rather Conventional, But It’s Still Dressed to Impress
30 Apr 2024, 20:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’ve spent enough time on the autoevolution pages, then you might know that we’re suckers for first-gen Honda CB750s taken down the custom route. It’s not hard to see why the model enjoyed so much popularity on the bike-moddi...
Custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans II Is Full of Color and Lustrous Shine From Head to Toe
30 Apr 2024, 19:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / At present, Wolf Moto (WM) acts primarily as a motorcycle rental service operating out of Cape Town, South Africa. The company’s origins can be traced back to the other side of this massive country, though, as its founding took place right ou...
Restyled Ducati 996 From Dubai Is a True Head-Turner With Its Shiny Custom Bodywork
30 Apr 2024, 19:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although some may argue that modifying a Ducati 996 is downright sacrilegious, you won’t hear us complaining if the deed is well done. This is most certainly the case with specimen pictured above, courtesy of Alan Boyter over in the United Ar...
This Yamaha XV750 Virago Went From Cruiser to Cafe With a Bit of Custom Therapy
30 Apr 2024, 18:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Each and every motorcycle genre is defined by a few quintessential traits that set it apart from the rest. For the archetypal cafe racer, a lightweight construction, sporty ergonomics, and a perfectly level bone line are all boxes that ought to be ...
Impeccable Custom Honda CB750 Plays the Cafe Racer Game Better Than Most
30 Apr 2024, 17:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As the years went by, we’ve seen tons of custom Honda CB750 emerging all over the world, and it’s unlikely we’ll ever get tired of admiring what builders can do with this platform. That being said, feel free to join us for a quick...
Heavily Modified Triumph Bonneville Bobber Is a Fully-Faired Take on the Cafe Genre
30 Apr 2024, 16:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Run by the talented Hideya Togashi, Hide Motorcycle of Tokyo, Japan has been in operation for well over two decades now. At first, the man dealt with Harley-Davidson models as his sole area of expertise, but his skillset has since reached new heigh...
Custom-Made Triumph Thruxton Is an Exercise in Skillful Metalwork, But There’s More to It
30 Apr 2024, 16:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Ever since the company was founded many years ago, we’ve seen a wealth of incredible masterpieces crafted by the custom bike artisans over at Benjie’s Cafe Racer. Besides tackling the fully-fledged projects we know and love, the company...
This Stealthy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer Is so Gorgeous it Might Make You Jealous
30 Apr 2024, 14:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In recent years, the custom motorcycle scene over in Southeast Asia has been growing even faster than before. We’ve thus far witnessed an abundance of remarkable builds coming from places like Thailand and Indonesia, but Malaysians aren&rsquo...
This One-Off BMW G650X Is a Fusion of Supermoto and Cafe Racer Styling
30 Apr 2024, 13:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The boxer-twin models from BMW Motorrad have long been appreciated in the custom motorcycle world, but other platforms have also grown quite popular over time. Builders slowly warmed up to the idea of customizing the German marque’s less desi...
Handsome Honda CB750 Cafe Racer Keeps Proportions Nice and Tight With Fresh Bodywork
30 Apr 2024, 13:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Under the leadership of Adrian Campos, the crew at Bolt Motor Co. (BMC) over in Spain has delivered some truly incredible machines over the years. Their custom bikes have garnered attention far and wide, without ever becoming repetitive or boring i...
Restyled Ducati GT1000 Seasons the SportClassic Dish With Old-School 750SS Flavors
30 Apr 2024, 09:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a lot of custom motorcycle builders out there, the idea of modifying a Ducati SportClassic irreversibly is downright inconceivable. Some individuals aren’t that fazed, though, and it’s hard to argue with the results when they look a...
Custom Ducati 900SS Went From Sport Bike to Cafe Racer and Never Looked Back
30 Apr 2024, 08:29 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Ever since the company’s founding back in 2009, Spain’s Thor Cycles stacked up a plethora of bespoke projects to make any custom bike enthusiast green with envy. Needless to say, the Seville-based workshop is clearly home to some remark...
Restyled Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Comes With Discreet Touring Capabilities
30 Apr 2024, 08:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a world-class workshop like Purpose Built Moto (PBM), even a relatively simple project can snowball into something extraordinary. We’ve seen it happen on several occasions in the past, and such builds are living proof that a few thoughtfu...
One-Off Kawasaki GPX600R Cafe Racer Combines Retro With Futuristic in Seamless Fashion
30 Apr 2024, 03:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Building custom works of art may not be Jordi Soldevila’s primary occupation, but he can certainly deliver an amazing project when he sets his mind to it. The guy has been documenting some of his builds on social media over the years, mostly ...
This Custom Tribute to Paul Smart Had Once Been a Stock Ducati Monster S4RS
29 Apr 2024, 21:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As the owner and founder of Hendrix-Studio Racing, William Hendrix is no stranger to the motorsport realm and purposeful customization practices. He’d been taking part in weekend racing competitions since 2004, and you’ll often find him...
Monegros Is a Limited-Series Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE You Can Order Right Now
29 Apr 2024, 20:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To thrive as a custom motorcycle builder, one must be open to change and ready to adapt their business strategies when required. Even a top-tier shop like Tamarit Motorcycles needs to look for ways to keep things fresh and the cash flowing. Whereas...
Custom-Made Suzuki GS850 Is Packed Full of Classic Cafe Racer Flair
28 Apr 2024, 20:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Run by the Testillano brothers, Nitrocycles has been out there killing the custom motorcycle game since 2014. The shop operates out of Madrid, Spain, but their projects made waves far beyond the borders of their home country over the years. That sh...
This Kawasaki Z1000 Became Much Tastier Infused With a Custom Dose of Caffeine
28 Apr 2024, 20:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With a name like Cowboy’s Chopper, Alex Gao’s bike-modding firm over in Taiwan is the last workshop you’d expect to build a sporty cafe racer. The custom motorcycle realm is full of surprises, though, and this Taipei-based worksho...
One-Off Kawasaki KZ650 From Argentina Looks the Part as a Groovy Cafe Racer
28 Apr 2024, 20:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We all know how dear UJMs are to custom bike builders around the world, with tons of models to choose from and all the classic charm you could ever wish for. In the past, the CB750 nameplate from Honda reigned supreme on the customization scene due...
Custom BMW K 100 Cafe Racer Borrows Stylistic Cues From Old Military Aircraft
28 Apr 2024, 19:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ve seen plenty of custom bikes inspired by military aircraft over the years, and the association makes perfect sense if you think about it. Riding a motorcycle is often compared to flying, evoking feelings of freedom and sheer joy for the ...