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.
Classic Thrills Are the Norm for This Reconditioned 1980 Suzuki GS1000S
26 Oct 2021, 20:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Back in the day, Japanese motorcycles really were in a league of their own. The two-wheeled gladiator we’ll be looking at today celebrates its 41st birthday in 2021, and the past 39 years have been spent with the current owner. We’r...
Custom Ducati MH900e Showcases How to Turn a Limited-Edition Rarity Into One-Off Artwork
26 Oct 2021, 17:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Modifying an MH900e is considered to be downright blasphemous, but this mechanical spartan does, in fact, look absolutely bonkers. As far as Bologna’s motorsport history is concerned, two of their greatest racing successes occurred back i...
This Low-Mileage 1979 Honda CB650 Was Hidden Away for the Last Four Decades
26 Oct 2021, 14:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Less than 3,600 miles separate this magnificent entity from being labeled as brand-new. Honda’s 1979 MY CB650 comes equipped with an air-cooled 627cc inline-four powerplant, which is mated to a five-speed transmission. The four-stroke eng...
One-Off Yamaha XJR1300 “Muscle Retro” Lives Up to Its Name With 128 HP on Tap
26 Oct 2021, 13:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / That classy black and gold color scheme of the one-off Yamaha XJR1300 is a genuine work of art in and of itself. It should really go without saying that Yamaha’s XJR1300 is a perfect candidate for customization. As time went by, we’...
1996 Ducati 916 Sings a Desmoquattro Lullaby Via Carbon-Clad Aftermarket Mufflers
25 Oct 2021, 21:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Back in the ‘90s, a gifted designer named Massimo Tamburini stunned the world with his awe-inspiring creation. The 1996 MY Ducati 916 is put in motion thanks to a liquid-cooled Desmoquattro L-twin engine, paired with a six-speed transmiss...
Retro Cafe Racer Styling Is the Name of the Game for This Custom Yamaha XSR155
25 Oct 2021, 17:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Indonesia’s flourishing customs culture is home to some of the raddest bespoke two-wheelers in existence. Unless you live in Asia, chances are you’ve never seen Yamaha’s XSR155 anywhere other than a screen (if at all), but thi...
1958 BMW R50 Stays Glued to the Road With Metzeler’s Perfect ME 77 Flip-Flops
25 Oct 2021, 16:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you do manage to grab this German relic, you’ll have to start using the good old hand signals, because there’s not a single blinker in sight. The jewel we’ll be looking at today is a numbers-matching 1958 variant of BMW&rsq...
“Impetus” Is a Unique Moto Guzzi Griso Dressed in Voluptuous Aluminum Apparel
24 Oct 2021, 20:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll find plenty of motorcycle customization gurus out there, but none of them know their way around a Guzzi better than Filippo Barbacane’s wizards. The coastal city of Pescara is home to sunny beaches, historical architecture, a...
One-Off Suzuki GSX-R1100 “NOT4FOUR” Features Ducati 1098 Hoops and Panigale Forks
23 Oct 2021, 12:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The list of thoughtful adjustments performed by Rno Cycles’ Arno Overweel is rather extensive, to say the least. The Gixxer may have appeared later than some of Japan’s other legendary nameplates, but it certainly deserves just as m...
Revamped 1977 Honda CB400F Super Sport Comes With 2,300 Miles on the Odometer
21 Oct 2021, 21:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Even if this isn’t a cherished CB750, it still belongs to the classic four-banger family, and we’re totally digging it. Buying a vintage motorcycle is an enthralling ordeal, especially when the machine you’re about to purchase...
Custom Honda CB550 “Friday” Is All About Great Looks and Bespoke Elegance
21 Oct 2021, 20:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although some people are against the idea of fitting LED lighting items on a classic machine, we think they look right at home on this astonishing CB550. Whether you’re talking about the revered CB750 or its smaller siblings, Honda’...
Original-Owner 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing LTD Is Practically as Good as New
21 Oct 2021, 18:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Those golden D.I.D hoops are guaranteed to let everyone know you've got class. In 1976, Honda released about 2,000 copies of the GL1000 Gold Wing LTD, featuring superior upholstery, a taller handlebar, and special-edition paintwork. The Ja...
HJC Reveals New Red Bull Austin GP Graphics for Their Race-Bred RPHA 1N Helmet
21 Oct 2021, 17:47 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s a great way to stay safe on the road and look like an absolute pro while you’re at it. This year marks the 50th anniversary for Korean helmet manufacturer HJC, and they’ve been keeping themselves fairly busy as of late....
Well-Kept 2002 Ducati Monster 750 Senna Edition Is Menacingly Charming
20 Oct 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes down to framework, nothing compares to a Monster’s iconic trellis skeleton. The 2002 Ducati Monster 750 i.e. may not be the most powerful of the bunch, but it certainly is one potent (and beautiful) machine. Bologna’s ...
This Immaculate 1982 BMW R65 Looks as If It Just Crawled Off the Assembly Line
20 Oct 2021, 18:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may be celebrating its 40th birthday next year, but an inexperienced eye will still be fooled in regard to its age. Besides looking the part, Motorrad’s old-school motorcycles are also renowned for their bulletproof reliability. Thus, ...
3,400-Mile 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 Breathes With Ease Thanks to K&N Air Filters
19 Oct 2021, 22:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If manning a retro GSX-R through tight corners doesn’t put a smile on your face, we honestly don’t know what will. The bike you’re looking at here is a 1986 variant of Suzuki’s esteemed GSX-R1100 lineup, sporting a moder...
SC-Project's New SC1-R Muffler Arms Your Aprilia RSV4 1100 With Even More Power
19 Oct 2021, 20:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Aprilia’s RSV4 doesn’t need any sort of aftermarket enhancements to impress, but it does hide some undiscovered potential if you want to take things a step further. With its astounding power output figures, Brembo brakes, and top-sh...
Numbers-Matching 1966 BMW R69S Exudes Classic Glamour in Its Purest Form
19 Oct 2021, 17:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll be intrigued upon seeing the extent to which the current owner’s refurbishment has come. BMW Motorrad’s 1966 MY R69S is put in motion thanks to a four-stroke 594cc boxer-twin powerplant that’s paired with a single...
One-Off Ducati Multistrada Wears Custom Eye Candy and Hypermotard Footgear
19 Oct 2021, 16:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’re fascinated to see how great a match the 999 fuel tank is for the donor’s trellis framework. Across the Old Continent, you’ll find absolutely no shortage of remarkable motorcycle customization enterprises, many of which o...
It’s Hard Not to Fall in Love With This Numbers-Matching 1973 Norton Commando 850
18 Oct 2021, 21:20 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / One does not simply look at a vintage Commando without wishing to ride it. As you browse this article’s photo gallery, you will be greeted by a '73 MY Norton Commando 850 that almost looks as good as new, save for some cosmetic blemi...