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.
12K-Mile 1999 Suzuki TL1000R Will Have You Begging the Warm Season to Arrive Sooner
29 Dec 2021, 13:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even though the TL1000R may not be as iconic as the revered GSX-R, it’s still a force to be reckoned with. The ‘99 MY Suzuki TL1000R is brought to life by a liquid-cooled 996cc V-twin juggernaut, featuring dual overhead cams and a t...
1993 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Grips the Asphalt Via Brand-New Bridgestone Tires
29 Dec 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you act quickly, this mighty samurai could end up in your driveway, but don’t expect it to be cheap. When you talk about the greatest motorcycles produced by Honda during the nineties, it’s impossible not to mention the brutal CB...
5,700-Mile 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Flexes Termignoni Pipework With Sheer Zest
28 Dec 2021, 21:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Upon its release, this thing was regarded as the most powerful Guzzi in existence. The 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 draws power from a longitudinally-mounted 992cc V-twin engine, which packs eight valves, a Weber-Marelli fuel injection setup, a...
This Numbers-Matching 1972 BMW R75/5 Could Really Use a Freshening Scrub
28 Dec 2021, 17:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There isn’t any shortage of ravishing entities in BMW’s classic lineup, and the R75/5 is among the sexiest of them all. In the following paragraphs, we’ll be diving in for a thorough examination of a numbers-matching 1972 BMW ...
6,200-Mile 1973 Norton Commando 850 Carries Numbers-Matching Powertrain Hardware
27 Dec 2021, 23:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It does look a bit weary after all these years, though you probably won’t be able to tell at first glance. The bike you’re looking at here is a numbers-matching 1973 Norton Commando 850 Roadster that appears to be yearning for an in...
14K-Mile 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Dances on High-Grade Michelin Pilot Power Rubber
27 Dec 2021, 21:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Riding a GSX-R can be a thrilling experience, but you’ll need some serious skill to make the most of it. If you were to browse through the current listings on Iconic Motorbike Auctions, you’d eventually stumble upon a 2001 Suzuki GS...
This Neat 2003 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Is Out for Ninja ZX-11 Blood
27 Dec 2021, 14:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are indeed a few blemishes here and there, but the creature is still in excellent condition overall. Having been built to dethrone the world’s fastest production bike at that time (namely the Ninja ZX-11), Honda’s CBR1100XX S...
The First Person to Ride This Ultra-Rare MV Agusta F4 750 Serie Oro Could Be You
26 Dec 2021, 21:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s difficult to fathom how someone can let go of a Serie Oro before they’d even taken it for a spin. When MV Agusta had resurfaced under the ownership of Cagiva during the nineties, they did so by revealing the limited-edition F4 ...
Unique Triumph Bonneville “Type 20” Is the Incarnation of Darkness on Two Wheels
26 Dec 2021, 19:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Maintaining a perfect equilibrium between functionality and aesthetics is a delicate matter, but this sinister head-turner combines the best of both worlds. Bujar and Gazmend Muharremi go about their daily business in Southend-on-Sea, a tourist...
Impeccable 4,300-Mile 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Is the Very Definition of Epic
26 Dec 2021, 11:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you ask me, the Super Duke R is arguably one of the best-looking modern bikes around. Nowadays, everyone’s pumped for the arrival of KTM’s 2022 MY Super Duke R Evo, but let’s take a minute to admire a spotless 2014 variant ...
Custom Yamaha XT660R “Pratik” Feels at Home on Rough Terrain and Unpaved Roads
25 Dec 2021, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This machine’s chunky all-terrain tires will immediately let people know that it means business. A few months ago, we drooled over a majestic Yamaha XSR700 that’s been modified by Turkey’s most prominent motorcycle customizati...
Two-Mile 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary Edition Looks Seriously Delicious
25 Dec 2021, 15:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Every component you see on this limited-edition marvel is original, and there’s not a single blemish in sight. The revered CB750 left people in awe upon its debut back in 1969, but it wasn’t long before the other Japanese manufactur...
This 1975 Honda CB750 Four K5 Comes With Some Patina, Craves a Thorough Restoration
25 Dec 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There aren’t many people who can say that their antique CB750 looks this tidy. Although some blemishes are present on this 1975 Honda CB750 Four K5, you might be inclined to believe that it’s in mint condition at first glance. Overa...
Tuned Mercedes-Maybach S 650 With 887 HP on Tap Is Brabus’ Idea of Opulence
24 Dec 2021, 22:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This company’s four-wheeled masterpieces are a genuine delight, even if most of us will never be able to afford one. Look, Brabus isn’t the sort of tuner that calls for an introduction, but we think that a quick history lesson is in...
This Mouth-Watering Ducati Monster 750S I.E. Has a Mere 2,500 Miles on the Clock
24 Dec 2021, 21:20 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s not hard to see why the Monster is one of the most successful motorcycle nameplates in history. The 2002 MY Ducati Monster 750S I.E. presented above comes with fresh motor oil, Dunlop Sportmax rubber, and a modern battery, while its ...
Revamped 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II Is a 9K-Mile Relic Clad With Modern Componentry
24 Dec 2021, 00:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This year’s coming to an end, but you’ve still got time to celebrate Moto Guzzi’s centenary in style. The 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II pictured in these photos has a mere 9k miles (14,500 km) on the counter, and it sports an assortm...
This Superb 1991 BMW R 100 GS Is Just a Few Blemishes Away From Mint Condition
23 Dec 2021, 21:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / After three decades of faithful service, Munich’s warrior may not be perfect, but it still looks the part. This article’s photo gallery features a 1991 BMW R 100 GS that’s heading to the auction block as we speak. A couple of ...
1984 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk Sits on Rebuilt Forks and Kenda Challenger Rubber
23 Dec 2021, 16:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re looking to acquire a competent classic for pennies, we’ve got some great news to share with you. Honda’s 1984 MY CB650SC Nighthawk is put in motion thanks to an air-cooled 655cc inline-four powerplant, sporting dual ...
1966 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide Hosts Shovelhead Muscle and Aftermarket Hardware
23 Dec 2021, 01:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We'd say the new saddle looks far better than the oversized stock item, wouldn’t you agree? The Motor Company’s long-running Panhead powerplant received an electric starter back in 1965, thus spawning the Electra Glide sobrique...
One-Off Kawasaki ER-6F Replaces Stock Bodywork With Custom Cafe Racer Elements
22 Dec 2021, 21:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / An inexperienced eye may find it rather challenging to identify the donor for this project. Judging by the workshop’s name, you might be inclined to believe that Taipei-based Cowboy’s Chopper deals solely with bobber- or chopper-sty...