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 Pristine 1993 BMW K 75 Looks Menacingly Stunning Draped in Black Paintwork
12 Feb 2022, 00:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ve got to love a blacked-out titan with angular contours and moderate mileage. Underneath its 5.5-gallon (21-liter) fuel chamber, the BMW K 75 packs a liquid-cooled 740cc inline-three powerhouse, with dual overhead cams and a healthy ...
Custom Triumph Street Twin Is a Sweet Blend of Hinckley Heritage and Aftermarket Grace
11 Feb 2022, 21:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Whenever this workshop’s craftsmen are given full freedom of expression on a project, things are bound to get pretty serious. Mert and Can Uzer of Bunker Custom Cycles are known for creating some wild pieces of bespoke artwork, but a proj...
Custom BMW R75/6 Is an Award-Winning Showstopper From the Land of the Rising Sun
11 Feb 2022, 19:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The sparkly coat of paint worn by its handmade bodywork should be a genuine delight to your moto-loving eyes. Oftentimes, it’s fascinating to see the extent to which custom motorcycle builders will go in order to transform their ambitious...
Low-Mile 2009 Buell 1125CR Can Teach You the True Meaning of Tarmac-Splintering Power
11 Feb 2022, 18:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ve always loved the look of those massive air intakes, as they’ll have no trouble letting people know that your ride is a force to be reckoned with. In the paragraphs that follow, we’ll take the liberty of introducing you t...
Numbers-Matching 1968 BMW R60/2 Is Worthy of an Invigorating Restoration
10 Feb 2022, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some of the Beemer’s equipment did see a refreshing overhaul, though it’s still a long way from mint condition. If you were to explore the list of live auctions on the BaT (Bring A Trailer) platform right now, you’d be greeted...
Custom Triumph Bonneville T120 “Greyhound” Is a Raw Display of Aftermarket Brilliance
10 Feb 2022, 18:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Compared to some of the other machines created by this garage, the Greyhound is a fairly understated ordeal. For the sake of simplicity, many custom motorcycle builders prefer to stay away from liquid-cooled donors, but the Germans over at Hook...
Award-Winning 1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV Flaunts Two-Stroke Abs and Restored Hardware
10 Feb 2022, 16:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Mach IV is one of the most legendary motorcycles of the seventies, but you’ll need some serious skill to keep it under control. The immaculate 1973 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV we’ll be looking at today won the “Best Vintage”...
33-Years-Owned 1972 Norton Commando 750 Restomod Looks Astoundingly Funky
9 Feb 2022, 16:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s what happens when a vintage stunner invites a healthy dose of aftermarket hardware on a date. Personalized restomods that bring about a unique twist to our beloved classics may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but those who can ...
Supercharge Your Riding Experience With This 5,400-Mile 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2
9 Feb 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What we’re about to inspect is basically a fiendish fighter jet with wheels instead of wings. With its aerodynamic construction, high-tech rider aids and brutal power output digits, the mighty Kawasaki Ninja H2 can only be described as an...
This Superb 1971 Honda CB750 Four K1 Packs a Shockwave of Classic UJM Nostalgia
9 Feb 2022, 00:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Upon its debut, the CB750 nameplate made European bikes look ancient on a technical level. Honda’s first-gen CB750 is a true symbol of old-school engineering prowess, and many enthusiasts would gladly spend some serious cash to get their ...
Ultra-Clean 1989 Yamaha FZR 600 Is the Two-Wheeled Representation of the Eighties
8 Feb 2022, 20:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s a ton of fun to be had while tackling the twisties on a nimble road warrior like the FZR. Within its steel Deltabox framework, the 1989 Yamaha FZR 600 houses a liquid-cooled 599cc inline-four engine, featuring dual overhead cams, ...
Custom Honda CB750K Lets the Cafe Racer Spirit Reign Supreme, Retains Classic Looks
7 Feb 2022, 21:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its versatile construction, the CB750K can prove to be a fantastic candidate for customization. If you’re a regular visitor to the “Custom Bikes” section of our website, then you might already be familiar with Differs Mot...
Four-Mile 2022 BMW M 1000 RR Is a Street-Legal Track Weapon for Your Inner Daredevil
7 Feb 2022, 16:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The M 1000 RR is arguably one of the most epic production two-wheelers born on German soil. With as little as four miles on its digital odometer, the 2022 BMW M 1000 RR pictured above is practically a brand-new machine. It comes to life thanks ...
This Unmarred 2010 BMW HP2 Sport Grips the Asphalt Via Youthful Bridgestone Footgear
6 Feb 2022, 02:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although this HP2 covered more than 20,000 miles of tarmac, it still looks as if it just rolled off the production line. The HP2 Sport we’ll be looking at today is a 2010 variant of BMW’s family, adorned with an abundance of afterma...
Rare 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R Edwards Replica Wants to Become Your Latest Acquisition
5 Feb 2022, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you take your mind off Colin Edwards’ disastrous Grand Prix season with Aprilia, this limited-edition RSV Mille R is actually quite appealing. The 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille R Edwards Replica saw a limited production run of just 461 units,...
This Low-Mile 2000 Ducati 748 Can Transform Your Daily Commute Into Pure Joy
5 Feb 2022, 13:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Staintune is responsible for supplying those aftermarket mufflers, and the rubber comes from Bridgestone. Ducati’s 2000 MY 748 is brought to life by a liquid-cooled Desmoquattro L-twin engine, featuring four desmodromic valves per cylinde...
10K-Mile 2007 Ducati 1098S Tricolore Appears to Dig Its High-End Aftermarket Jewelry
5 Feb 2022, 00:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A 1098S is the sort of bike that’ll put a smile on your face as soon as you twist its throttle. This 2007 MY Ducati 1098S Tricolore shows just over 10k miles (16,000 km) on the odometer, and it sports a plethora of tasteful add-ons instal...
One-Off KTM 950 Super Enduro R Looks Ready to Conquer Rough Terrain With Ease
4 Feb 2022, 19:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’re totally digging the brushed alloy finish that adorns this stunner’s handmade bodywork. The Germans over at Dietmar Franzen’s Sport-Evolution deal with just about anything from extensive restorations to full-blown custom ...
Rare 2002 Ducati MH900e With Low Mileage Rouses Old-School Isle of Man TT Vibes
4 Feb 2022, 17:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Most of us will probably never own an MH900e, but we still like to fantasize about taking it for a spin. During the sixties, Mike “The Bike” Hailwood dominated multiple classes of the gnarly Isle of Man TT race with Honda and MV Agu...
5K-Mile 2001 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura Is All About Canyon-Carving and Long-Haul Rides
3 Feb 2022, 23:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you ask me, putting stickers on such a fine machine is a clear indication of bad taste, but to each their own. Aprilia’s RST 1000 Futura draws power from a fuel-injected 998cc V-twin engine, which is coupled with a wet multi-plate clut...