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.
Restored 1965 Honda CB77 Super Hawk Will Seduce You With Its Old-School Flair
18 Oct 2021, 16:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In my personal opinion, the CB77 Super Hawk is one of Honda’s best-looking classics. Before the CB750 had been conceived, there was the gorgeous CB77 Super Hawk. What you’re looking at here is a 1965 variant of Honda’s li...
1994 BMW R100GS Is Yearning for an Adventure Far Off the Beaten Track
17 Oct 2021, 20:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Look closely, and you’ll see a handful of aftermarket accessories, such as a Corbin saddle and new foot pegs, to name a couple. When you’re after a competent adventure bike that’ll take you anywhere you please, BMW’s lin...
This Mind-Blowing 1981 Honda CBX1000 Is the Embodiment of Custom Perfection
17 Oct 2021, 19:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The only components that were retained are the engine, fuel tank, and frame; everything else has been replaced. Back in the late seventies, Japanese liter-bikes were really giving each other a run for their money. The competition was particular...
There’s a 6K-Mile 1979 Suzuki GS750E in Town, and It’s Out for CB750 Blood
16 Oct 2021, 21:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s a protagonist from that story about Japanese motorcycles taking over the world back in the ‘70s. Today, we’ll be having a look at what we like to call an archetypal UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle). If we’re to...
This 1991 Ducati 907 I.E. Looks Absolutely Delicious, Carries Aftermarket Mufflers
16 Oct 2021, 16:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In terms of aesthetics, Bologna’s 907 is basically the motorcycle equivalent of a Ferrari Testarossa. Although it may not get as much attention as some of the bike maker's other titans, the Ducati 907 I.E. is still a force to be reck...
2,300-Mile Harley-Davidson CVO Road King Lets You Conquer the Highway With Confidence
15 Oct 2021, 23:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Generally speaking, I wouldn’t describe myself as a Harley guy, but I’ll have to admit this stunning FLHRSE almost had me drooling. If you’re into Harley-Davidson’s mechanical gladiators, you will have at least pictured ...
Custom Honda CB750 “Imperatrix” Flaunts Classic Looks and Cafe Racer Design Cues
15 Oct 2021, 20:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / No matter how often we talk about Honda’s groundbreaking icon, we can’t seem to grow tired of it in any way, shape, or form. In an age when phrases like “no replacement for displacement” and “bigger is better&rdquo...
This Mildly Modified 2019 Honda CB1000R Looks and Sounds Downright Predatory
14 Oct 2021, 21:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Turn on the engine and enjoy an ominous symphony of guttural rumbling, courtesy of that high-grade Akrapovic exhaust. The bike you see above is a 2019 variant of Honda’s CB1000R family, featuring ominous shark graphics, Akrapovic plumbing...
Yamaha Tenere 700 Undergoes the Deus Treatment, Packs Custom Genes and Dakar Vibes
14 Oct 2021, 20:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Do you remember that time when Deus Ex Machina came up with a dull bike? Right, neither do we. When the pros over at Deus Italy get their hands on a competent donor like the Yamaha Tenere 700, the end results are bound to be extraordinary. I me...
Custom Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Invokes the Mighty Cafe Racer Spirit With Gusto
14 Oct 2021, 15:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A skilled set of hands can really work miracles when your tiresome machine begs to be customized. About a month ago, the autoevolution pages have been graced with the presence of “Marc Ellus” – a reworked BMW K100RT that hails...
Restored 1974 BMW R90/6 Boasts Flawless Upholstery, Sits on Aftermarket Shocks
14 Oct 2021, 14:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s no shortage of old-school treasures on today’s second-hand market, but few manage to look as tidy as this numbers-matching R90/6. The fact that you can find so many old-school BMWs on auctioning platforms across the web is a...
This Unblemished 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Looks as If It Forgot to Age
13 Oct 2021, 21:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seeing a neglected motorcycle is heartbreaking, but a well-kept machine like this GL1000 will always fill our souls with pure joy. With a curb weight of no less than 650 pounds (295 kg), the 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing can’t be referred t...
Numbers-Matching 1973 BMW R75/5 Wears the Toaster-Style Gas Tank We All Adore
13 Oct 2021, 15:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Can we take a second to appreciate just how well this bike has been preserved? Recently, BMW managed to stir a fair bit of controversy with the abominable grille they’ve slapped on the facelifted M3 and M4 models. However, let’s giv...
One-Off Ducati Hypermotard “Igneous Ripper” Has Custom Fangs and Carbon Hooves
12 Oct 2021, 18:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bespoke Hypermotards are a rare breed, and this particular specimen is among the prettiest we’ve seen. A few months ago, we introduced you folks to Rough Crafts’ bewildering “Indigo Flyer” – a unique Ducati Monster...
8K-Mile 2018 BMW S 1000 R Comes With Premium Dash Cams and Bridgestone Sneakers
12 Oct 2021, 16:29 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The brutal sound of that Akrapovic exhaust is music to any petrolhead’s ears. With its lightweight construction and brutal power output figures, the 2018 BMW S 1000 R is an absolute speed demon. This bad boy is put in motion by a liquid-c...
This 1988 BMW K 75 C Wears Pichler Fairings With Pride, Rolls on Michelin Rubber
11 Oct 2021, 20:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you want onlookers to see that you’re riding a BMW from a mile away, this is the ideal motorcycle for you. The bike we’re looking at today is a 1988 variant of BMW’s K 75 C family, wearing spacious saddlebags, Pichler fairi...
This Classic Honda CB750 Looks Divine Following a Comprehensive Restoration
10 Oct 2021, 21:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a diehard petrolhead, owning a CB750 is pretty much equivalent to owning a precious treasure. When you’re talking about iconic motorcycles, it’s impossible not to bring the almighty CB750 into the discussion. Honda’s legen...
Behold a Mouth-Watering 1976 Kawasaki Z650 Customized by a Former Blacksmith
10 Oct 2021, 18:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When’s the last time you’ve seen a custom Z650 that looks this neat? Many years ago, blacksmithing was one of the most respectable trades a man could undertake, but the rise of modern technology is making it fade into obscurity. Aut...
Ultra-Rare 1984 BMW R100CS Last Edition Spent 34 Years With Its Current Owner
9 Oct 2021, 21:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Judging by the way this bike looks, you’d never guess that it’s been ridden for almost 70k miles. Following the introduction of the K series back in the early eighties, BMW decided to bid a proper farewell to their legendary boxer-t...
This Custom Honda CBR1000RR Is Infused With a Healthy Dose of Neo-Retro DNA
9 Oct 2021, 19:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Futuristic design elements may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they do look right at home on Honda’s wild range-topper. When a guy like Manuel Jouan picks up the wrench and starts doing his thing, you know you’re in for a tr...