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.
“The Glory” Is a Buell XB9S Lightning That Became a Custom Drag Strip Legend
30 Apr 2021, 21:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Hide Motorcycle was founded almost two decades ago in the Japanese Prefecture of Kanagawa by an ambitious fellow named Hideya Togashi. Besides developing a plethora of aftermarket components, these moto experts also specialize in crafting uniqu...
“The Bully” Is Deus Ex Machina’s Bespoke Interpretation of A Buell X1 Lightning
30 Apr 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / By the looks of it, this machine’s nickname is perfectly suitable. If you asked me to name my favorite motorcycle customization enterprise, I’d be scratching my head in utter confusion. While picking a single workshop to fill the nu...
Officine Uragani’s Incredible “Avanzata” Boasts Buell M2 Cyclone Heritage
30 Apr 2021, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re looking for someone who knows how to craft an exceptional piece of custom artwork, Officine Uragani’s Raffaele Gallo is your guy. To be quite frank, this fellow doesn’t mess around when it comes to creating a unique...
2006 Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long Gets Tastefully Customized on Italian Soil
30 Apr 2021, 19:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When your selected donor is a brutal leviathan with 103 horses on tap, the end result better be extraordinary. Is it just me, or do outstanding Italian workshops have a strong proclivity for the use of words like “Officine” and &ldq...
This Reworked Buell M2 Cyclone Signed Up for a Session of Carbon Fiber Therapy
30 Apr 2021, 18:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If custom rides happen to be your thing, we’re inclined to believe you’ll love this carbon-clad Cyclone. I’ll begin by stating the obvious; Buell’s M2 Cyclone is an absolute beast. The behemoth packs a 45-degree 1.203cc ...
This Modified Benelli TNT 300 Looks Insane Wearing Unique Alloy Garments
30 Apr 2021, 15:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although it may not exactly be a speed demon, this TNT does make up for it in terms of visuals. The otherworldly custom beast we’ll be admiring today was built by Malaysia’s Beautiful Machines crew over the course of five painstakin...
Crashed Buell XB12R Firebolt Gets Resurrected as a Carbon Fiber Masterpiece
30 Apr 2021, 15:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Calling this bespoke XB12R impressive would be an understatement. This thing is downright flawless! Miguel Padilla’s two-wheeled undertakings can be admired on his Instagram profile. As you browse through the photos, you’ll eventual...
One-Off Benelli BN 600R Comes Equipped With Aluminum Monocoque Bodywork
30 Apr 2021, 15:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What was once an ordinary 2014 BN 600R is now a bespoke superstar, thanks to the specialists over at White Collar Bike. Indonesia’s annual Kustomfest houses countless bespoke masterpieces from some of the nation's most prominent work...
Project X Is What Happens When a Buell M2 Cyclone Meets Custom Glory
30 Apr 2021, 15:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seriously, this bad boy looks as if it belongs on a different planet. Near the French city of Marseille, you’ll come across a gorgeous town named Chateauneuf-les-Martigues, which is where we find Florian Taverne's and Christophe Klin...
Here’s a Rugged Moto Guzzi 850 T4 Topped With Bespoke Goodness
30 Apr 2021, 14:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Wrenchmonkees’ influence is fairly obvious on this mean machine. The ravishing piece of custom machinery we'll be looking at today has been crafted by a Spanish motorcycle enthusiast named Joan Miguel Orga, under the guidance of ...
Classic Honda CB750 Sips a Cocktail of Repurposed Parts, Wears All-Terrain Tires
30 Apr 2021, 14:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / That beefy rubber looks fully prepared for pure off-road fun. Mexico is renowned for burritos, tequila and tacos, but it isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think about custom motorcycles. In fact, I find it difficul...
Moto Guzzi V7 Sees a Thrilling Overhaul, Morphs Into a Custom Superstar
25 Apr 2021, 20:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Hold on tight because you’re about to witness something truly remarkable. The sinister one-off gem we’re featuring today is the work of Australian motorcycle enthusiast Brad Bennett. For this fellow, customizing two-wheelers is a ho...
Modified Ducati 748 Packs One-Off Bodywork Topped With Iconic Gulf Racing Livery
25 Apr 2021, 19:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Are you prepared to witness two-wheeled grace in its most breathtaking form? At its core, the machine you see here is a 2002 Ducati 748. The authors behind this rolling masterpiece are none other than the aftermarket architects over at Denton M...
Unique BMW R75/5 Is the Very Definition of Glamorous Two-Wheeled Perfection
23 Apr 2021, 21:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This workshop went above and beyond to create an exhilarating beauty. The result speaks for itself. Germany’s Moto Essence was established several years ago by a couple of fellows who share a deep passion for two-wheeled entities, namely ...
This Heavily Reworked 1989 Moto Guzzi 1000SP III Looks Absolutely Superb
23 Apr 2021, 20:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you follow the global customs segment on a regular basis, these two firms don’t exactly need an introduction. The unique beauty you’re seeing here is the result of a remarkable collaboration between Italy’s beloved Imbarcad...
Novitec Enraptures Ferrari 812 GTS With Extra Oomph and Carbon Fiber Accessories
23 Apr 2021, 20:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a tuner like Novitec, there’s always room for improvement, even if the standard car is a flawless 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS. Although Maranello’s vicious stallion doesn’t exactly need any sort of aftermarket enhancements to imp...
This Custom 1982 Moto Guzzi Le Mans III Will Perform as Well as It Looks
21 Apr 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / On a scale of one to ten, we’d rate this Guzzi as a solid eleven. Over three decades have passed since the birth of Germany’s HT Moto, so we were filled with grief upon learning this enterprise ceased its activity. Although the firm...
Moto Guzzi 1000SP “Banfugliera” Is What Happens When Classic Dates Custom
21 Apr 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’re a fan of ‘70s racing motorcycles, I bet you’re going to fall in love with this wonder. The Italian town of Pietrasanta is where you’ll find Officine 08, an ambitious workshop co-founded by Simone Spina and Dani...
This 106-HP Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II Flexes 1,064cc of Aftermarket Muscle
21 Apr 2021, 19:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Madrid-based enterprise we’re visiting today has been founded in 1994. Ever since the company’s birth, the Classic Co. crew stacked up on as many as 200 two-wheeled undertakings, including flawless restorations and full-blown cu...
The Scrambler Mutations Are Strong With This Modified 1993 Ducati 900SS
20 Apr 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Its authors claim that it outshines a modern Triumph Scrambler in terms of off-road performance. California is home to Hollywood, some of the prettiest beaches found on the North American continent, and snazzy hip-hop. However, diehard motorcyc...