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.
Unmarred 1994 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Rides on Polished Alloy Footwear and Michelin Tires
16 Mar 2022, 23:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even an extraordinary machine like the CBR900RR can be improved with a thoughtful bit of aftermarket sorcery. If you were to browse through the current listings on Bring a Trailer, your eyes would eventually land on a 1994 variant of Honda&rsqu...
Custom Honda CX650C “Two Scoops” Looks Like Bubblegum-Flavored Ice Cream on Wheels
16 Mar 2022, 21:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some of you might say that Federal Moto’s one-off CX650C is almost goofy, but we think it’s rather delicious! If your aim is to create a custom marvel infused with cafe racer design elements, then you’re probably not going to ...
Restored 1979 Yamaha SR500 Has Low Mileage and Oodles of Tasty Aftermarket Flavor
16 Mar 2022, 16:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re after a neat classic that’ll be kind to your budget, here’s something you’ll definitely want to look at. The 1979 Yamaha SR500 is brought to life by an air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder powerhouse, featuring two ...
Original-Owner 2004 Ducati Monster S4R Is Home to a Myriad of Performance Enhancements
15 Mar 2022, 22:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’d certainly prefer a color scheme that highlights the machine’s gorgeous trellis frame, but we're digging this blacked-out S4R nonetheless. Ever since its debut, the 2004 Ducati Monster S4R we’ll be examining below has...
1,700-Mile 2006 Ducati Sport1000 Brings About a Cocktail of Aftermarket Flavors
15 Mar 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / By the looks of it, the market’s craze for modern bikes with classic looks is only growing stronger, so we think it’d be awesome if Ducati would decide to resurrect the SportClassic nameplate. It really is a shame that Ducati chose ...
Reconditioned 1977 BMW R100S Is Numbers-Matching Goodness Dialed to Eleven
15 Mar 2022, 01:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The list of invigorating modifications is rather extensive, covering just about everything from the motorcycle’s engine to its running gear. In the following paragraphs, we’re going to be inspecting a well-preserved 1977 BMW R100S t...
“Quartermile” Is a Custom Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail With No Regard for Hyphens
14 Mar 2022, 23:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s no doubt that OWM’s Quartermile is one of the most stylish FLSTCs you’ll ever encounter. One Way Machine’s Julian von Oheimb operates in a small German town by the name of Staufenberg, far away from the mundane d...
Mint-Condition 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S With Low Mileage Looks Tremendously Awe-Inspiring
14 Mar 2022, 21:53 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When life gives you lemons, sell them on to your nearest vendor and save up for a Ducati. This impeccable Panigale V4 S is a 2018 variant of Ducati’s family, and the digital odometer found on its five-inch TFT display shows a mere 8,600 m...
1,500-Mile Ducati 998S Bostrom Replica Is an Italian Dish Served With American Seasoning
14 Mar 2022, 16:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some folks might argue that its livery is a little overstated, but we’re totally digging it. About two decades ago, a mere 155 copies of Ducati’s special-edition 998S Bostrom Replica have been delivered to the United States, honorin...
Zero-Mile 2021 Ducati Panigale V4 SP Is a God-Tier Beast for Your Inner Speed Junkie
13 Mar 2022, 20:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Mind you, keeping this fiend under control is going to require some serious skill. On a scale of one to legitimately bonkers, the brutal 2021 MY Ducati Panigale V4 SP is quite simply off the damn charts. Underneath is entrancing bodywork lies a...
Low-Mile 2014 Honda CB1100 Prepares to Wave Goodbye to Its Original Owner
13 Mar 2022, 13:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Besides the modest mileage, this CB1100 also flaunts several modifications to spice things up a little. This ultra-tidy Honda CB1100 is a 2014 model with less than 1,500 miles (2,400 km) on the odometer, sporting a tasty selection of aftermarke...
Ultra-Rare 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Ago Is Only 3,200 Miles Away From Brand-New
11 Mar 2022, 23:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to exotic motorcycles, MV Agusta is a brand that simply cannot be ignored. For a diehard lover of Italian two-wheelers, the special-edition MV Agusta F4 1000 Ago is one of the most desirable machines that money can buy. Only 300 c...
This Well-Preserved 2003 Honda RC51 Enjoys a Host of Tasteful Aftermarket Add-Ons
10 Mar 2022, 19:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you ask me, some inconspicuous bolt-on accessories are always more than welcome. The 2003 MY Honda RC51 (aka RVT1000R) comes equipped with a race-bred 999cc V-twin powerplant, featuring four valves per cylinder head and a compression ratio o...
Low-Mile 1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Is Absolutely Spotless, Oozes Nineties Flavor
9 Mar 2022, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even to an inexperienced onlooker, there’s no mistaking which decade this machine belongs to with those funky graphics. Since it had only covered 9,300 miles of tarmac during its life, this immaculate 1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade is quit...
480-Mile 2005 Ducati 749 Dark Would Look Right at Home in Bruce Wayne’s Garage
9 Mar 2022, 14:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The legend says that Ducati’s vicious 749 will soon become extremely sought-after among collectors. Behind its Terblanche-designed fairings, the Ducati 749 Dark carries a liquid-cooled Testastretta L-twin power source, featuring eight des...
Two-Mile Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Will Make You Wonder If You Really Need Both Kidneys
8 Mar 2022, 19:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Pierre Terblanche will definitely be remembered as one of the greatest motorcycle designers of all time. As you might already know, there are only 2,000 copies of Ducati’s limited-edition Paul Smart 1000 LE in existence, so getting your h...
This 3K-Mile 1973 Yamaha TX750 Brings About a Good Bit of Classic UJM Panache
8 Mar 2022, 19:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re on a budget, then you’ll certainly want to have a closer look at this tidy TX750. Over the course of its lifetime, the 1973 Yamaha TX750 we’ll be looking at today has only covered approximately 3k miles (4,800 km) o...
Reconditioned 1976 BMW R90S Looks Like a Vitamin C Supplement on Two Wheels
8 Mar 2022, 18:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you ask me, that saturated orange paintwork is a perfect match for the ‘76 MY R90S. Following the current owner’s acquisition back in 2018, this numbers-matching 1976 BMW R90S was blessed with a comprehensive restoration from hea...
5K-Mile 2002 Ducati MH900e Would Be the Crown Jewel of Any Collector’s Arsenal
8 Mar 2022, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This is the sort of bike whose value is pretty much guaranteed to appreciate over the years. When looking at Pierre Terblanche’s designs, it’s virtually impossible for us to pick a favorite bike out of his startling portfolio. Never...
Spice Up Your Daily Commute With This 200-Mile 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
7 Mar 2022, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A maximum power output of 75 ponies may not sound like much, but it’s more than enough for a bike that weighs less than 350 pounds. Within its chromium-molybdenum trellis framework, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 hosts a liquid-cooled 693cc...