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 Modified Honda GL400 Would Win a Beauty Contest Without Breaking a Sweat
25 Apr 2022, 20:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even a bland GL400 can morph into an extraordinary machine when it’s being customized by the right pair of hands. Tokyo-based Wedge Motorcycle is the brainchild of Takashi Nihira – an illustrious craftsman who seems rather keen on h...
Restored 1974 Norton Commando 850 Is What Collectors’ Sweetest Dreams are Made Of
25 Apr 2022, 18:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Isn’t it just delightful to encounter an antique Commando that's got no regard for the concept of aging? We love ourselves a good old Norton Commando 850 from the seventies, and there are plenty of riders out there who feel the same....
Museum-Quality 1991 Ducati 851 Strada Hits Us Straight in the Nineties Nostalgia
25 Apr 2022, 12:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given just how pristine this pearl is, it’ll definitely make a whole bunch of collectors go weak at the knees. There’s a big question mark hovering over the total mileage of this immaculate 1991 Ducati 851 Strada, but what we can sa...
Custom Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Makes More Power Thanks to Larger Engine Capacity
24 Apr 2022, 20:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s nothing too outlandish happening here on a visual level – just good old retro styling cues and sexy proportions. Born in 1962, Pepo Rosell has been riding, crashing, and repairing motorcycles ever since his teenage years, wh...
Restored 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast Had Once Served Steve McQueen’s Film Production Studio
24 Apr 2022, 00:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Right, it looks like we might’ve just found the mother of all collectible UJMs. We know you boys and girls love Honda’s classic CB750s just as much as we do, so you’re probably going to fall for this mint-condition 1969 model ...
Custom Honda CX650 Is a Startling Synthesis of Scrambler Anatomy and Classic UJM Prowess
23 Apr 2022, 20:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We don’t often come across a modified CX650, let alone one that looks as good as Pierre Dhers’ dirt-craving stunner. Honestly, we think Freeride Motos is the sort of enterprise whose work deserves way more attention than it actually...
2021 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR With Low Mileage Can Redefine Your Conception of Fast
23 Apr 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s exquisite, agile and ridiculously powerful, but all this goodness comes at a pretty intimidating cost. With its lightweight construction and astonishing power output figures, MV Agusta’s unrelenting Brutale 1000 RR is nothing s...
Unique BMW K 100 RS Exchanges Classic Touring Overalls for Sharp Cafe Racer Contours
22 Apr 2022, 22:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Don’t browse that photo gallery unless you’ve got some paper towels at hand, because you’ll probably be drooling in no time. Before it got sent to Adrián Campos’ Bolt Motor Co. for a good bit of custom therapy, th...
Mint-Condition 1981 Ducati 900SS Looks Gracefully Mesmerizing From Every Angle
22 Apr 2022, 17:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Yes, it will cost you a small fortune, but you certainly won’t regret making this purchase. The old-school 900SS is one of the most sought-after classics from Ducati’s lineup, and you’ll often see collectors spending well over...
4,300-Mile 1967 BMW R69S Thirsts for a Cosmetic Overhaul, Still Looks the Part
22 Apr 2022, 13:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some folks would describe this thing as one of the sexiest motorcycles of its era, and we don’t necessarily disagree. From a financial standpoint, BMW Motorrad was on shaky ground during the sixties, but this doesn’t mean that it ha...
Low-Mile 1976 Honda CB500T Is Stuffed With a Substantial Dose of Antique Elegance
21 Apr 2022, 21:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s a well-preserved CB500T that still looks as charming as it did over four decades ago. According to its analog odometer, this museum-quality 1976 Honda CB500T has only covered about 5,600 miles (9,000 km) since the day it was releas...
Custom Honda CB750 “Wolf” Is an Ominous Beast of Prey With Classic Pedigree
21 Apr 2022, 17:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing is quite literally the personification of darkness in motorcycle form, and we love it! It’s always a pleasure to talk about the bespoke masterpieces developed by an auspicious workshop like Germany’s Hookie Co. The Dresde...
Numbers-Matching 1973 BMW R75/5 Houses Dynatek’s Modern Electronic Ignition Hardware
21 Apr 2022, 12:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We seriously dig the look of the R75/5’s toaster-style fuel tank, and there’s no shortage of people out there who feel the same. What we’re about to inspect is a long-wheelbase (LWB) 1973 variant of BMW’s beloved R75/5 f...
This 1991 Ducati 851 Speaks in a Desmoquattro Dialect Via Titanium Exhaust Plumbing
21 Apr 2022, 02:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You may want to start searching for your wallet because the classic gem we’re about to inspect is up for grabs. For a retro motorcycle whose five-digit odometer shows approximately 26k miles (42,000 km), this 1991 Ducati 851 looks surpris...
Custom Ducati Supersport 1000DS Is Quite Simply Mind-Blowing, Wears Handmade Alloy Outfit
20 Apr 2022, 22:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / As you can probably tell, this project was far more extensive than your regular one-man undertaking. When analyzing the incredible quality of Simone Conti’s work, you might feel inclined to think that motorcycle customization is his full-...
5K-Mile 2001 Ducati 996 Bears Carbon Fiber Garments and a Ton of Aftermarket Accessories
20 Apr 2022, 21:47 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I mean, sure – this 996 isn’t in perfect condition, but the blemishes are few and far between. This magnificent Ducati 996 is a 2001 model whose five-digit analog odometer reads just over 5k miles (8,000 km). A closer inspection of ...
Low-Mile 2004 Ducati 998 Matrix Reloaded Edition Is a Rare Gemstone for Your Inner Neo
20 Apr 2022, 13:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Essentially, you’re looking at a fusion of legendary film lore and two-wheeled Italian grandeur. If you’re a fan of The Matrix, then you’ll certainly remember that epic chase scene from the franchise’s second installment...
17K-Mile 2001 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R Exhales Through High-End Aftermarket Plumbing
19 Apr 2022, 19:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Not only does it breathe more freely with the new exhaust, but it also stops a little quicker, thanks to Brembo calipers. Kawasaki’s 2001 MY Ninja ZX-7R draws power from a carbureted DOHC inline-four engine, which is connected to the rear...
Ultra-Clean 1973 BMW R75/5 Brings About a Full Suite of Numbers-Matching Hardware
19 Apr 2022, 13:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some blemishes are present, but you’d be hard-pressed to notice any of them at first glance. Seeing a classic gem that looks as tidy as this numbers-matching 1973 BMW R75/5 will always be a genuine delight for moto-loving gearheads. The B...
Numbers-Matching 1976 BMW R90S Appears to Have Aged Like the Finest Wine Around
18 Apr 2022, 20:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We dare say there’s simply no better analogy to describe this breathtaking machine. The majestic BMW R90S featured in these photos is what we like to call a classic treasure, and it belongs to the 1976 model-year. Judging by the way this ...