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.
Brabus 800 Is How a Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Looks After Hitting the Aftermarket Gym
24 May 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You ought to take a deep breath because this thing will propel you to 62 mph (100 kph) in a mere three seconds. Brabus is probably one of the first names that come to mind when thinking about Germany’s topmost aftermarket enterprises. Thi...
Modified 1982 Honda CBX1000 Rides to Auction, Houses Aftermarket Goodies
24 May 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We can probably all agree that Honda’s final iteration of the CBX1000 is one hell of a machine. This nasty animal houses a feral DOHC inline-six behemoth within its frame, packing four valves per cylinder head and a colossal displacement ...
Deus Ex Machina’s “Project X” Takes the Yamaha XJR1300 to New Heights
24 May 2021, 18:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This Deus-bred entity might be the meanest one-off XJR around. In today’s two-wheeler realm, there’s plenty of motorcycle customization workshops on each and every continent. However, you will only find a handful of enterprises able...
Restored 1970 Honda CB750 Looks Absolutely Spotless, Is Offered at No Reserve
24 May 2021, 17:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We heard you like classic CB750s, so we bet you’re going to love this. Bring A Trailer is a place where petrolheads’ dreams come true and well-kept rides find a loving home. The online bidding platform hosts countless auctions for t...
Honda CB750 Nighthawk Flies to Auction, Is Currently Up for Grabs at No Reserve
23 May 2021, 23:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you’re thinking about Honda’s two-wheeled developments, the CB750 is probably the first name that comes to mind. Over the last few decades, the manufacturer’s lineup saw an abundance of successful iterations, thus solidif...
Neatly Reconditioned 1995 BMW R100RT Classic Goes Under the Hammer
23 May 2021, 12:38 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It may have been produced nearly three decades ago, but Motorrad’s tourer still looks as young as ever. Those of you who seek to purchase a used motorcycle should definitely take online auctioning sites into consideration. Not only will y...
Wrenchmonkees’ Yamaha XSR900 “Monkeebeast” Looks Stealthy, Mad and Seriously Rad
23 May 2021, 06:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It appears to have come out of a post-apocalyptic movie to haunt our roads and raise our pulses. The Old Continent is home to some of the most reputed motorcycle customization workshops on the planet. Among these ambitious enterprises, you&rsqu...
Royal Enfield Himalayan Undergoes a Bespoke Enduro-Style Transformation
22 May 2021, 23:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re going out for some pure off-road fun, you might as well look the part while you’re at it. Schlachetwerk’s Tommy Thöring started building custom motorcycles almost two decades ago near the German city of Frankfur...
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Own This Unblemished 1967 Triumph Bonneville T120R
22 May 2021, 21:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn't love classic rides? If you ask me, it seems fairly reasonable to assume there isn’t. It goes without saying that riding a classic motorcycle can prove to be an exhilarating experience,...
This BMW K1100LT Is a Great Example of Motorcycle Customization Done Right
22 May 2021, 20:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Try not to drool on your keyboard or screen as you browse that photo gallery, will you? On the Old Continent, there’s no shortage of talented moto artists who will do a wonderful job at creating a two-wheeled masterpiece. Take, for instan...
“Jaeger GT 650” Is a Bonkers Bolt-On Kit for Your Royal Enfield Continental GT
22 May 2021, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you want to transform your motorcycle into a real head-turner, you ought to give Bandit9’s Daryl Villanueva a call. You might be able to guess who’s behind this surreal entity by examining its unconventional design language. If y...
This 2008 Ducati 1098R is Heading to Auction With 4k Miles on The Odometer
22 May 2021, 19:03 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Let’s set things straight from the very beginning; the 2008 Ducati 1098R is an absolute treasure. This fascinating superbike is put in motion thanks to a brutal DOHC L-twin leviathan that features four desmodromic valves per cylinder and ...
Mr. Martini’s Toned-Down Approach Works Wonders on This Custom Kawasaki ZRX1100
21 May 2021, 00:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Is it just me, or does this Italian builder have a strong affinity for offset headlights? Italy’s Mr. Martini never fails to amaze petrolheads with his flawless pieces of two-wheeled artwork, some of which we’ve featured on our page...
Mansory’s Aftermarket Clinic Welcomes Ferrari F8 Tributo, “F8XX” Emerges
20 May 2021, 23:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you asked any self-respecting petrolhead to name the world’s most controversial tuners, Mansory would probably be on everyone’s list. Over the company's three-decade history, these daring Germans earned themselves quite a re...
We Bet You’d Look Great Riding This Immaculate 1966 BMW R60/2
20 May 2021, 22:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A dedicated BMW Motorrad enthusiast simply can’t let this opportunity slip by. We can probably all agree on one thing; Bavaria’s classic two-wheelers are absolutely gorgeous. As such, there’s plenty of riders who would love to...
Yamaha XSR700 “Orbiter” Features Monocoque Bodywork and Beefy All-Terrain Tires
20 May 2021, 19:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you asked me, I’d be truly delighted to get on top of this thing and ride off to unpaved roads. A few months ago, we featured two mechanical titans born under Maria Riding Company’s roof, namely a spectacular Yamaha XJR1300-based...
Seize the Opportunity to Own This Pristine 1974 Honda CB750 K4
20 May 2021, 18:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We hope you’ve been saving up as of late because this beauty should be worth every penny. The legendary CB750 is perhaps the most iconic motorcycle ever produced by Honda, and there’s no shortage of gearheads who would pay a conside...
Here’s Your Chance to Bring a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Into Your Driveway
19 May 2021, 19:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’d say the V7 Sport is one of the sexiest bikes ever produced by the House of Mandello del Lario. One thing’s for sure; any self-respecting petrolhead has a soft spot for classic two- or four-wheeled rides. If you’re looking ...
Bespoke Triumph Bonneville Bobber Gets Dressed in Alloy Bodywork and Excel Boots
18 May 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s some mechanical eye candy that’ll raise your pulse and drop your jaw. Hideya Togashi’s Hide Motorcycle was founded nearly two decades ago in the Japanese capital of Tokyo. Originally, customizing Harley-Davidson's ...
Classic BMW R65 Gets Infused With Custom Scrambler Fragrance, Hosts R80 Bodywork
17 May 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / German elegance is clearly in full bloom on the bike we’re featuring today. A few years back, AMP-Motorcycles was founded by a father-and-son duo near the German city of Frankfurt. Their shared passion for custom two-wheelers led to the c...