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.
“The Alaskan” Is a Custom Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled With a Hardened ADV Attitude
7 Apr 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Referring to this machine as well-equipped would be nothing short of a gross understatement. In the realm of custom bikes, practicality and style don’t always go hand in hand, but there are instances when they complement one another perfe...
This Handsome 1975 Kawasaki KZ400 Is Full of Classic UJM Flavor, Has Some Patina
7 Apr 2022, 01:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For those who need a way to commute around city streets in style, this antique beauty is the ultimate solution. When you’re looking to treat yourself to a mid-sized UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) from the seventies, you really can&rs...
One-Off Ducati Supersport 1000DS Has Custom Charm and Endurance Racer Styling Elements
6 Apr 2022, 22:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Take a seat and join us as we discover what three men can do with some tools and loads of dedication. If you ask me, the Supersport 1000DS is by no means the prettiest machine to come off Ducati’s assembly line, but it does score quite a ...
7K-Mile 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Jogs on ZR-Rated Pilot Power Footgear From Michelin
6 Apr 2022, 17:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / At the time of its release, this sporty phenom was one of the most potent motorcycles in its class. Not only was the 2001 variant of Suzuki’s GSX-R600 lineup the first to carry electronic fuel injection, but it also had the upper hand ove...
Mint-Condition 2000 BMW K 1200 LT Wants You to Put Some Miles on Its Odometer
5 Apr 2022, 23:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With countless amenities, great performance, and oodles of storage space, the K 1200 LT will be more than happy to take your touring experience to the next level. Although it was released over two decades ago, this 2000 MY BMW K 1200 LT has onl...
Numbers-Matching '87 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Looks Absolutely Fabulous, Needs a New Home
5 Apr 2022, 21:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given just how well this car was maintained over the years, we certainly wouldn’t hesitate to put it in a museum! The speckless Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe you’re looking at here is a 1987 variant sporting Venetian Blue Metallic paint...
Like-New 1990 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy With Low Mileage Is a Genuine Delight
5 Apr 2022, 15:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you think you've got enough two-wheelers, out comes a Japanese head-turner that wants to change your mind. The GB500 Tourist Trophy may not have been the most powerful machine produced by Honda in the late 20th century, but it certain...
One-Off Yamaha SR500 “Grey Power Cafe” Hauls Larger Displacement and Custom Overalls
5 Apr 2022, 03:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / No repetitive builds, no clichés, and no compromises – that’s how Angry Lane’s moto connoisseurs roll. Hong Kong-based Angry Lane is a workshop whose custom projects deserve way more attention than they actually receive...
Well-Maintained 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S Lets You Travel From A to B in Style
4 Apr 2022, 23:58 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Ninety ponies may not sound like much, but they’re more than enough for a motorcycle whose dry weight is rated at 390 pounds. Ducati’s 2008 MY Hypermotard 1100 S is pushed forward by a fuel-injected SOHC L-twin mill, with two valves...
27-Mile 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore Combines Brute Force With Sporty Elegance
4 Apr 2022, 18:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given this creature’s mileage, we think it would be reasonable to say that it’s practically brand-new. In this article’s photo gallery, you’ll be finding a 2012 MY Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore with 27 miles (43 km) o...
Rare 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore Needs a New Home, Odometer Shows 2,400 Miles
2 Apr 2022, 00:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Boasting a lightweight construction, top-of-the-line running gear and 130 Testastretta-bred ponies on tap, this thing is quite simply bonkers. This stunning 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore is one of only 400 such entities in existence, and i...
5,600-Mile 1977 Honda CB550 Four Is a Classic Pearl Topped With Modern Bits and Pieces
1 Apr 2022, 17:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Make sure you don’t forget to breathe as you admire this pristine head-turner, okay? When classic UJMs (Universal Japanese Motorcycles) from the seventies are the topic of discussion, machines like the Kawasaki Z1 or Suzuki’s GS1000...
This Low-Mile 2000 BMW K 1200 RS Is Almost Entirely Devoid of Any Blemishes
31 Mar 2022, 18:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You won’t be stumbling upon such a tidy K 1200 RS on a daily basis, so you may want to consider the possibility of adopting this stunner. The well-maintained BMW K 1200 RS you’re seeing here belongs to the 2000 model-year, and it&rs...
2001 Ducati 748 With Unknown Mileage Is a Bit of a Frankenstein Ordeal
31 Mar 2022, 12:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may not be the prettiest 748 out there, but it certainly is one of the most affordable. This article’s photo gallery reveals a 2001 MY Ducati 748 that’s been fitted with a myriad of aftermarket components under previous ownership...
This Funky ‘95 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Still Looks Brand-New After 14K Miles on the Road
31 Mar 2022, 01:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Prepare to get hit straight in the nostalgia because this thing is a real blast from the past. Up until 2021, this unblemished 1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade has only been owned by a single individual who went to great lengths to keep its tip-to...
Revamped 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R Is One Sexy Piece of Numbers-Matching History
30 Mar 2022, 21:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The design language of antique Bonnevilles is the very definition of timeless, so it’s no wonder that newer models look strikingly similar to their old-school counterparts. Back in the seventies, Triumph’s lineup was lagging behind ...
Restored 1977 BMW R 100 S Has Great Looks, Low Mileage and Numbers-Matching Hardware
29 Mar 2022, 19:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you were to ask someone which old-school BMWs they’d like to take for a spin, the R 100 S will probably be included on their list. Before it was purchased by the current owner in 2021, this numbers-matching 1977 BMW R 100 S had been ke...
This 2,600-Mile MV Agusta F4 750 Senna Begs to Be Ridden at Its Full Potential
29 Mar 2022, 01:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Exquisite, agile, and ridiculously powerful – these are the sort of words that come to mind describing the F4 750. About two decades ago, the special-edition Senna variant of MV Agusta’s F4 750 lineup was brought into existence for ...
BMW R nineT “Moksha” Looks Gorgeously Outlandish Wearing Handmade Aluminum Garments
27 Mar 2022, 16:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The striking black-and-red paintwork makes this custom head-turner look fast even when it stands motionless. Having spent their childhood years in a small Indian town, Rahul and Birju Sinroja found themselves surrounded by two-wheelers ever sin...
Spotless 1989 Honda XL600V Transalp Lets You Rediscover the Joys of Road-Tripping in Style
27 Mar 2022, 01:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The adventure bike segment was still in its infancy when the Transalp had arrived on the scene, and folks were seriously digging it’s go-anywhere attitude. Despite the fact that it’s been ridden for approximately 26k miles (42,000 k...