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 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140 Comes Into the Spotlight Looking Glamorous
25 Jun 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The amount of work that’s been put into reconditioning this treasure is quite bewildering. Triumph’s 1978 MY Bonneville T140 is put in motion thanks to an air-cooled 744cc parallel-twin powerplant, which packs a compression ratio of...
Old-School BMW R100RT Gets Tastefully Customized From Head to Toe
25 Jun 2021, 21:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Valencia-based Bolt Motor Co. is one of those workshops that never fail to deliver an extraordinary custom build. As you browse through the firm’s portfolio, you’ll be greeted by an abundance of awe-inspiring masterpieces that recei...
This Untainted 1975 Honda CB750 Four K5 Awaits Your Bids at No Reserve
25 Jun 2021, 19:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may not be cheap, but that’s exactly what you should expect when you’re dealing with a cult classic. A 1975 model from Honda’s legendary CB750 range – often referred to as the CB750 Four K5 – is brought to life ...
Restored '72 BMW R75/5 Arrives on The Auction Block, Seeks Your Full Attention
23 Jun 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Yes, you’ve read that correctly; this sexy thing could be yours! There are plenty of reasons why a diehard gearhead should be keeping an eye on the list of live Bring a Trailer auctions at all times. One thing’s for sure; BaT is a p...
Custom KTM 390 Duke Looks Seriously Menacing After Visiting Rajputana’s Moto Lab
22 Jun 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We don’t know about you, but we’re genuinely intrigued by this sinister little devil. The aftermarket architects over at Rajputana Custom Motorcycles go about their daily business in the Indian city of Jaipur. Many of Rajputana&rsqu...
One-Off Honda CB750 Sports Its Handsome Cafe Racer Attire With Sheer Pride
22 Jun 2021, 20:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some of you may find it hard to believe this beauty is the work of a solo builder. A little while back, we covered one of HB-Custom's most notable undertakings, namely a Honda NX650 Dominator that seemed fully prepared for some off-road ac...
1975 Norton Commando 850 Goes Under the Hammer at No Reserve, Looks Sublime
22 Jun 2021, 17:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite 45 years of faithful service, this beast appears to have come off the production line this month. This 1975 Norton Commando 850 carries a four-stroke 828cc parallel-twin mill, which packs a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and twin Amal carbs...
Numbers-Matching '76 Triumph Bonneville T140 Is Looking for A Place to Call Home
21 Jun 2021, 23:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Be the classiest rider in town with this undefiled 1976 MY Bonnie. We noticed you folks are rather fond of Triumph’s vintage superstars, so we’re inclined to think that featuring an online auction for one such creature is in order. ...
Here’s Your Chance to Adopt an Unmarred 1975 Honda CB400F Super Sport
21 Jun 2021, 19:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It prides itself on a plethora of performance enhancements and a mere 11,000 miles on the clock. The 1975 variant of Honda’s CB400F Super Sport range comes equipped with a four-stroke SOHC inline-four powerplant, which packs a displacemen...
1988 BMW R100RT Comes Into the Spotlight, Could Be Yours for a Modest Sum
20 Jun 2021, 23:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Taste the real sense of freedom as you roll down the interstate on this German wonder. A few decades ago, there was only a handful of motorcycle manufacturers that knew the recipe for a purposeful tourer as well as the mighty BMW. They’re...
Well-Preserved Honda PC800 Pacific Coast Is Going Under the Hammer at No Reserve
20 Jun 2021, 19:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Look, I’m generally not a huge fan of touring motorcycles, but there’s just something about the Pacific Coast that’s always fascinated me. Within its steel frame, Honda’s 1996 MY PC800 Pacific Coast houses a 45-degree SO...
Reconditioned 1970 Moto Guzzi V7 Special Wears a Touring-Style Front Fairing
20 Jun 2021, 12:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Sport variant of Guzzi’s old-school V7 lineup tends to get all the attention, but this sexy beast isn’t playing around either. The 1970 Moto Guzzi V7 Special is powered by a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin mill that host...
Restored 1974 Norton Commando 850 Is Searching for The Caring Owner It Deserves
19 Jun 2021, 11:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This two-wheeled artifact literally looks as if it just rolled off the assembly line. During the previous century, there’s been absolutely no shortage of iconic motorcycles produced in the United Kingdom. Of all the manufacturers based on...
Off-Road Thrills and Vintage Glory Are the Norm for This 1972 Honda SL125
18 Jun 2021, 23:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’d love to have a good bit of fun riding this little devil away from the beaten path and onto forest trails. As time went by, we took the liberty of bringing countless BaT auctions to our readers’ attention. Bring A Trailer is a p...
Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan Pays Homage to Rothmans’ Porsche 911 SC RS
18 Jun 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This bike proved itself to be a great starting point for some amazing custom ventures. The Indonesian aftermarket doctors over at Jakarta’s Thrive Motorcycle are the real MVPs when it comes down to customizing the living hell out of your ...
Radical Makeover Transforms the Yamaha XV750 Virago Into a Unique Cafe Racer
18 Jun 2021, 19:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This guy might make it look easy, but mastering the art of motorcycle customization is no walk in the park, alright? Every type of two-wheeled machine is defined by a few quintessential characteristics that set it apart from the others. For you...
This Rare 1977 Ducati 500 GTV Aged Like Fine Wine, Rolls to The Auction Block
18 Jun 2021, 17:58 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Well, aren’t online bidding platforms just full of exhilarating surprises? The 1977 Ducati 500 GTV can’t exactly be described as the manufacturer’s most sought-after machine, but hardcore Ducatistas with a soft spot for classi...
Custom Honda NX650 Dominator Goes for The Handsome Old-School Dirt Bike Look
17 Jun 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’d almost feel bad for having it splattered with mud during your off-road adventures – almost. A few years back, a passionate moto architect named Holger Breuer founded HB-Custom in the gorgeous town of Husum, northern Germany. E...
This Restored 1976 Ducati 900SS Is Up for Grabs, Costs More Than a Diavel 1260
17 Jun 2021, 21:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Inspecting the list of carefully considered tweaks will reveal why its price tag competes with those of modern Ducs. When the internet became thing, it changed our lives in several ways, giving us the ability to perform many of our daily tasks ...
Triumph Thruxton RS “Renatide” Looks Wild Sporting Tamarit’s Bolt-On Garments
17 Jun 2021, 19:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The company’s aftermarket lab is a place where creativity and purposeful design elements come together to create some spectacular results. You’ll run into many ambitious workshops across the Old Continent, but few will modify a Triu...