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.
Sophisticated Elegance Is a Virtue for This Neatly Customized Honda CB400F
29 Jun 2021, 20:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This right here is how you breathe new life into a weary motorcycle! The custom treasure we feature today hails from a Hungarian firm located in Budapest, just minutes away from the banks of the Danube River. The enterprise in question is none ...
Rare Ducati MH900e Rolls to Auction, Is Pricier Than a 2021 Monster 1200 S
29 Jun 2021, 19:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Turn your garage into a museum with a timeless piece of Bologna’s two-wheeled artwork. The Ducati MH900e was designed by Pierre Terblanche to honor Mike Hailwood’s victory at the 1978 Isle of Man TT race. The gorgeous machine saw a ...
The Custom Spirit Is Allowed to Flourish on This Reworked BMW R1150R Rockster
29 Jun 2021, 17:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Europe is home to dozens of ambitious workshops, many of which you’ll find on the Italian peninsula. North East Custom co-founders Diego and Ricardo Coppiello go about their daily business in Padua, a picturesque city located near Venice,...
Honda CB750 “Laurus” Is a Refashioned Nighthawk Clad With a Bespoke Disguise
29 Jun 2021, 05:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It features an upgraded powerplant, aftermarket goodies, and a breathtaking color scheme to round it all out. For a workshop like Portugal’s Unik Edition, creating astonishing pieces of custom artwork is the norm. The enterprise is locate...
1974 Honda MT250 Elsinore Lands on The Block Carrying a Layer of Youthful Paint
28 Jun 2021, 23:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Rule the dirt tracks in style with a two-stroke treasure produced back in the ‘70s. Ask any moto-loving petrolhead, and they will all tell you the same thing; there’s a whole load of fun to be had while riding off the beaten track o...
One-Off “Livia Special” Takes the Mediocre 1998 Ducati 900SS to Seventh Heaven
28 Jun 2021, 21:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its eerie color scheme, this SuperSport is the motorcycle equivalent of Sauron. Let's be realistic; the Ducati SuperSport iterations produced during the late nineties are some of Bologna's least exciting two-wheelers. With their ...
Classic Kawasaki KZ750B Goes on A Custom Pilgrimage, Returns Looking the Part
28 Jun 2021, 20:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Browsing this article’s photo gallery will definitely have you buzzing. Over the last few months, we checked out Holger Breuer’s portfolio on multiple occasions to admire the juiciest pieces of bespoke machinery bred in his workshop...
Bid Online at No Reserve for This Gracefully Reconditioned 1978 BMW R100S
28 Jun 2021, 20:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We really hope this retro wonder finds the caring owner it deserves. BMW’s gorgeous R100S is an exercise of tasty design elements and top-class German engineering. The bike you see in these photos is a 1978 model from Motorrad’s lin...
Unique Ducati Monster 900 Looks Brutal Sporting a Fresh Coat of Inky Paintwork
28 Jun 2021, 17:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / While this venture may not have been as extensive as some of NCT’s other exploits, it’s still extremely impressive. The ferocious Ducati Monster is, without a doubt, one of Bologna’s most iconic two-wheelers. Given its solid p...
Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja Went From Weary to Eerie After a Custom Transformation
28 Jun 2021, 01:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ve nothing but love and respect for the author behind this sensational undertaking. Chris Scholtka makes a living as a full-time firefighter, but his secondary occupation is building custom motorcycles under the alias of Motocrew. Abou...
This 1963 BMW R69S Is Nearly Twenty Grand’s Worth of Restored Bavarian Grace
28 Jun 2021, 00:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bavaria’s old-school beauty awaits your bids at no reserve, but topping the current one may prove to be a costly affair. There’s just something extremely appealing about the design elements of vintage Beemers produced back in the si...
Do Yourself a Huge Favor and Adopt This Unspoiled 1971 Honda CB750 Four K1
27 Jun 2021, 20:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There isn’t much restoration work to be seen here, but this thing still aged like fine wine. Back in the day, Honda’s almighty CB750 was the definition of a UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) in its purest form, and it’s stil...
Numbers-Matching ‘69 BMW R75/5 Gets Rejuvenated, Creeps to Auction at No Reserve
27 Jun 2021, 15:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Today, we’re continuing the trend of bringing notable online auctions into the spotlight. We can probably all agree that Motorrad’s legendary R75/5 is one gorgeous piece of mechanical artwork. A 1969 model from BMW’s range is ...
Vintage Endurance Racing Vibes Make Their Presence Felt on This Honda CBR600RR
27 Jun 2021, 11:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The painstaking process of achieving a classic aesthetic when working with a 21st century bike is rather puzzling, but this guy nailed it. We’ve nothing but love for builders who will take a modern motorcycle and transform it into a rolli...
Neat 1990 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy Has a Little Over 2K Miles on The Clock
27 Jun 2021, 08:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Be the next person who puts that odometer in motion as you enjoy a good bit of two-wheeled fun. Within its framework, the 1990 variant of Honda’s GB500 Tourist Trophy family houses an air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder powerplant, which pack...
Rare BMW R100S Exklusiv Sport Becomes a Unique Scrambler You’ll Certainly Relish
27 Jun 2021, 00:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In its previous life, the bike we’re featuring today was one of only 30 Exklusiv Sport variants from BMW’s beloved R100S lineup. On a technical level, this special-edition gem is identical to its standard counterpart, but the cosmet...
This Bespoke Honda CB750 Is a Two-Wheeled Tribute to Steam-Powered Locomotives
26 Jun 2021, 23:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s truly fascinating how creative some builders will get when they face an odd design brief. When a former chef named Fredrik Pål Persson decided to pursue his true passion and make the art of custom two-wheelers his primary occup...
Be the Coolest Rider in Town With This Revamped 1972 Triumph Bonneville T120R
26 Jun 2021, 21:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The reconditioned Bonnie is preparing to meet her new owner, and that lucky person could be you. Classic rides may not be the fastest nor the most environmentally friendly machines out there, but for a hardcore gearhead, they are the mechanical...
Custom Suzuki GSX-R1100 “Bushido” Wants To Be an Old-School Katana
26 Jun 2021, 19:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Portuguese city of Faro is where you’ll find Rusty Wrench Motorcycles – a reputed enterprise with plenty of talent and sheer dedication at work on its premises. Browsing this firm’s portfolio will reveal countless pieces o...
Thoroughly Reconditioned 1966 BMW R50/2 Hits the Online Auction Stage
26 Jun 2021, 14:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s time for you to crack into that piggybank and submit your bid for this timeless head-turner at no reserve. Of all the classic two-wheelers you’ll find on Bring A Trailer, reconditioned Beemers seem to be the most frequent occur...