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.
Rare 1983 Suzuki XN85 Turbo Looks as If It Just Left the Factory, Mileage May Surprise You
26 Mar 2022, 21:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’d be fairly hard-pressed to find an XN85 Turbo at all, let alone one that’s still in tip-top shape. It’s a shame that Suzuki’s XN85 Turbo had only been kept in production for one year, during which a mere 1,152 copie...
One-Off BMW R 100 R Sits on Gixxer Forks, Oozes Retro Vibes and Custom Cafe Racer Goodness
26 Mar 2022, 19:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are plenty of unique R 100 R-based entities around, but this one has to be among the sexiest we’ve ever seen. A few miles outside the Spanish capital city of Madrid lies an equally picturesque town called Alcalá de Henares. N...
Rare 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF Is in Perfect Shape, Has Low Mileage and Akrapovic Pipework
26 Mar 2022, 15:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It can launch you from zero to 60 mph way faster than you can read this sentence aloud. This untarnished Aprilia RSV4 RF shows precisely 1,002 miles (1,613 km) on its digital odometer, and it is one of only 500 units produced for the 2016 model...
Squeaky-Clean 1992 BMW R 100 GS Feels Seriously Thirsty for a Good Bit of Off-Road Fun
26 Mar 2022, 00:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you’ve got an R 100 GS in your garage, the urge to take it far off the beaten track is almost a daily occurrence. BMW Motorrad’s rugged 1992 MY R 100 GS comes to life thanks to a carbureted 980cc boxer-twin power source, which ...
191-Mile 2001 MV Agusta F4 750 Is Ten Grand’s Worth of Top-Tier Italian Splendor
25 Mar 2022, 21:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If Count Domenico Agusta were still around when this bike was released, he would most certainly have been proud. As you explore this article’s photo gallery, you’ll be greeted by an untarnished 2001 MV Agusta F4 750 with 191 miles (...
Custom Honda CB750 F2 Trades Dated OEM Equipment for Classy Looks and Aftermarket Flavors
25 Mar 2022, 20:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it also hosts countless upgrades that go way beyond the aesthetics. If you follow our custom bike-related coverages on a regular basis, then you’re probably no stranger to Adrián Campos’...
10K-Mile 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R Is Out for CBR and Gixxer Blood, Looks Gorgeously Tidy
25 Mar 2022, 16:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s easy to feel like a king on the road when you’ve got more than 120 untamed horses at your disposal. The pristine Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R we’ll be examining today belongs to the 1996 model year, and its five-digit odometer te...
This Revamped 1975 Honda CB550 Four Comes With a Mere 2,300 Miles Under Its Belt
24 Mar 2022, 23:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It won’t make you the fastest rider on the road, but it will make you one of the classiest. Although a CB550 Four will never raise as much attention as its bigger brother, it can still bring about a joyful riding experience sprinkled with...
“Midas Royal” Is a Carbon-Clad Royal Enfield Continental GT With Fine Looks and Custom DNA
24 Mar 2022, 22:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What you’re about to witness is a dazzling manifestation of two-wheeled artwork at its finest. Taipei-based Rough Crafts have orchestrated some truly astounding custom projects over the years, many of which we’ve dissected on these ...
Well-Preserved 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport Calls for Your Unabated Attention
24 Mar 2022, 17:20 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This retro gemstone would certainly make a great (and highly affordable) companion for your daily commute. What you’re looking at here is a 1982 variant of Honda’s CB900F Super Sport family, featuring aftermarket shocks, K&N air...
Low-Mile 2005 Ducati 999 Hosts Testastretta Muscle and Top-Grade Continental Footwear
24 Mar 2022, 00:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This Duc’s styling did raise some eyebrows back in the day, but you can’t argue with the fact that it’s one hell of a machine on a technical level. The 2005 MY Ducati 999 is powered by a liquid-cooled Testastretta L-twin mill,...
2K-Mile 1996 BMW R 1100 RT Is the Ideal Companion for Long-Distance Rides
23 Mar 2022, 20:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / By the looks of it, this streamlined Bavarian is yet to go on its first proper road trip. When you’re after a sporty tourer that puts just as much emphasis on performance as it does on creature comforts, you really can’t go wrong wi...
Rare MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini With Low Mileage Could Be Yours for a Cool $25K
23 Mar 2022, 16:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even the most unimpressionable of riders would be blown away after taking this mean machine for a spin. With its carbon fiber bodywork, superb handling and spine-tingling acceleration, the MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini is nothing less than a true...
Mint-Condition 2000 Ducati 748 Biposto Seeks to Seduce You With Its Italian Charm
22 Mar 2022, 18:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s literally impossible not to have some onlookers staring in awe when you’re riding a spotless 748. The immaculate Ducati 748 Biposto we’re about to inspect is a 2000 MY specimen with less than 15k miles (24,000 km) on the ...
This 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 Seems to Be Completely Oblivious to the Concept of Aging
21 Mar 2022, 23:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Except for a couple of insignificant scratches, the bike we’re about to examine is quite literally in perfect condition. The '98 MY Yamaha YZF-R1 comes equipped with a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four juggernaut, featuring five valves ...
Museum-Quality Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Goes to Auction With 14 Miles on the Counter
21 Mar 2022, 18:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Before you get too excited, keep in mind that you’ll need a sizeable bit of dough to stand a chance at snatching this machine. When you stumble upon a two-wheeled rarity that looks as tidy as this 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE, you know ...
Manhart’s “MH8 800” Tuning Package Introduces 2022 BMW M8 Competition to Its Wild Side
20 Mar 2022, 18:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You might say that 617 turbocharged horses are more than enough, but the folks over at Manhart would certainly disagree. At the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW managed to generate a fair bit of hype with the introduction of the M8 GTE race car. ...
6K-Mile 2007 Ducati 1098S Tricolore Is a Rare Italian Gemstone Fitted With Pirelli Rubber
19 Mar 2022, 20:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although this machine is anything but cheap, you certainly won’t regret purchasing it after your first track day together! It is believed that only 1,013 Tricolore variants of Ducati’s revered 1098S lineup have been produced for the...
This 2,400-Mile 1973 Honda CB350G Looks Incredibly Pristine for a Bike of Its Age
18 Mar 2022, 01:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You will barely go past 100 mph on this thing, but you’ll definitely have a blast while doing it. When you stumble upon a classic two-wheeler that looks as tidy as the 1973 Honda CB350G shown above, it’s hard not to fantasize about ...
10K-Mile ‘07 MV Agusta F4 1000 Senna Is a Rare Gem With More Power Than You’ll Ever Need
17 Mar 2022, 20:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many people would argue that money can’t buy happiness, but those who’d ridden an F4 1000 are definitely going to disagree. The almighty 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000 Senna saw a limited production run of just 300 copies, and a mere 65 of ...