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.
13K-Mile 1982 Honda CB900F Features Retro Charm and an Abundance of Chassis Upgrades
3 Feb 2022, 18:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / During its production run, the CB900F was extremely well-received by the public, and for a good reason. What you’re seeing here is a 1982 Honda CB900F that’s going under the hammer with just over 13k miles (21,000 km) on the odomete...
This Mint-Condition 1995 Ducati 916 Is the Stuff of Collectors’ Wildest Dreams
2 Feb 2022, 20:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Massimo Tamburini has orchestrated the design process of many wonderful motorcycles, but this has to be one of his best efforts. A well-kept 916 is among the niftiest machines that a hardcore Ducatista’s money can buy, and it’d be a...
Revamped 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary Edition Prides Itself With Low Mileage
1 Feb 2022, 21:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For us, nothing beats a first-gen CB750, but this limited-edition marvel comes pretty close. After it had been locked in storage for over three decades under previous ownership, this '79 MY Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary Edition was finally...
1963 BMW R60/2 Spent 40 Years Off the Tarmac, Deserves a Complete Restoration
31 Jan 2022, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’re guaranteed to capture people’s attention when you ride atop an old-school BMW from the sixties. This 1963 BMW R60/2 shows a little over 35k miles (56,000 km) on the clock, and four decades of its life have been spent in stora...
Low-Mile 1988 Yamaha V-Max 1200 Can Up Your Cruiser Game and Look Good Doing It
31 Jan 2022, 17:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to aesthetics, the V-Max has to be one of the most unusual bikes in its class. In the paragraphs that follow, you’ll be introduced to a 1988 Yamaha V-Max 1200 with 11k miles (17,700 km) on the clock. The beastly muscle cruis...
Mint-Condition 1974 Honda CB750 Wants to Bring the UJM Legacy Into Your Driveway
31 Jan 2022, 13:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you gave me a time machine, I’d head straight to the seventies to catch a glimpse of the revolutionary UJM movement in full swing. The 1974 Honda CB750 we’ll be looking at today comes equipped with an aftermarket oil pressure gau...
This 250-Mile MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini Is One of Only 300 Copies in Existence
30 Jan 2022, 22:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To be honest, we think the F4 1000 is one of the best-looking sports bikes ever produced. The 2005 MV Agusta F4 1000 Tamburini is basically the motorcycle equivalent of a top-tier supercar, and its production run was limited to just 300 units. ...
One-Off BMW R100RS “Agent Red” Is Just About as Subtle as a 50-Megaton Explosion
30 Jan 2022, 21:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Renard’s aftermarket artists spent over €25k to make their vision a reality, and the result speaks for itself. Andres Uibomäe’s motorcycle customization clinic traces its roots all the way back to 1938 when an Estonian ent...
Low-Mile 2006 Ducati 749S Is Trying to Seduce You With Its Testastretta Charm
29 Jan 2022, 23:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A 749’s resale value is still fairly moderate, but this won’t be the case for much longer. Make of that what you will. Having spent a good chunk of its life on display, this 2006 MY Ducati 749S shows just over 1,100 miles (1,800 km)...
Custom BMW R100/7 “Racoon” Is One Chic Scrambler, Crawls on Beefy Off-Road Tires
29 Jan 2022, 21:20 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll never see a workshop like Hookie Co. prioritizing form over function. We respect that. In recent years, there’s been a ton of hype surrounding the two-wheeled stunners crafted by Hookie, and for a good reason. The German gara...
Ducati’s New Unica Program Lets You Build the Custom Machine of Your Wildest Dreams
28 Jan 2022, 13:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A custom Duc delivered directly from the manufacturer with a warranty – just let that sink in for a minute. Over the last decade or so, bespoke motorcycles have been experiencing a massive surge in popularity, and OEMs are becoming increa...
Well-Preserved 1977 Honda CB750 Lets You Take a Trip Down Memory Lane in Style
27 Jan 2022, 21:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A first-gen CB750 is the sort of machine you’ll immediately recognize upon seeing its silhouette. The Honda CB750 Four K7 we’ll be looking at today carries replica side panels and a four-into-one MAC exhaust that’s been fitted...
“White Deuce” Is a Caffeinated Triumph Thruxton 900 With Bespoke Traits
27 Jan 2022, 16:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although it was built on a strict budget, this one-off Thruxton is still an absolute stunner! When a customization enterprise becomes an intercontinental phenomenon, you can be one hundred percent sure they’re not messing around. Over a d...
220-Mile Ducati Desmosedici RR Puts MotoGP Tech at Your Fingertips, Costs a Small Fortune
27 Jan 2022, 15:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / On a scale of one to legitimately bonkers, the Ducati Desmosedici RR breaks the scale. Ducati’s special-edition Desmosedici RR has to be among the raddest street-legal motorcycles around, but most riders can only dream of seeing one such ...
Ultra-Rare 1992 Honda NR750 With Low Mileage Threatens to Steal Your Wallet
26 Jan 2022, 23:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Behind the NR’s sporty bodywork lies an over-engineered wonder that’ll stun you with its sheer complexity. At the time of its release, Honda’s fascinating NR750 was by far the priciest production motorcycle the public had ever...
Low-Mile 1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Wears Period-Correct Yoshimura Pipework
26 Jan 2022, 20:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This bad boy was way ahead of its time when it was released, and it’s still a fantastic ride by today’s standards! A revered Honda CBR900RR Fireblade from the early nineties is the sort of bike that everyone wants but few can afford...
This Reconditioned 1972 BMW R60/5 Comes Equipped With Top-Shelf Hagon Shocks
26 Jan 2022, 00:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s genuinely delightful to find a numbers-matching R60/5 that looks this good! The BMW R60/5 featured in these photos is a 1972 variant that’s been subjected to a comprehensive restoration under previous ownership. It comes equipp...
6K-Mile 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four Is Looking for a New Home, Jogs on Shinko Rubber
25 Jan 2022, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its low mileage and nearly 100 hp on tap, this two-wheeled samurai packs oodles of bang for your buck. The 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four is brought to life by a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four engine, featuring sixteen valves, four Keihin ca...
620-Mile 1995 Ducati 916 Plays a Desmoquattro Soundtrack Through Aftermarket Mufflers
25 Jan 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Regardless of how many awesome Ducs you might own, there must be room for an unscathed 916 in your collection – if you can afford it, that is. What you’re seeing in these photos is a 1995 model from Ducati’s beloved 916 lineup...
One-Off Honda CB750K “Starrider” Bears Nitrous System and Carbon Fiber Armor
24 Jan 2022, 20:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Nitrous oxide is to the internal combustion engine what pre-workout is to bodybuilders. The Honda CB750 is a true legend among collectors and custom motorcycle builders alike. Understandably, folks are reluctant to modify an iconic SOHC variant...