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.
BMW R nineT “Black Sword” Shows You How Sublime Motorcycle Customization Is Done
20 Apr 2021, 18:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you ask me, its nickname sounds worthy of a Tolkien novel. A few weeks back, we introduced you to Gas & Oil Motorcycles’ handsome “Royal,” a sensational custom machine based on a Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans. For those of you...
Custom Ducati Monster 1100 EVO Diesel Looks Sublime Wearing Gunmetal Grey Paint
16 Apr 2021, 20:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Ladies and gents, behold a prime example of motorcycle artwork at its finest. Hong Seungpyo (aka HSP.69) is a Korean moto guru who builds custom two-wheelers in his spare time. As you browse this fellow’s Instagram profile, you&rsquo...
Unikat’s Exhilarating Ducati 750SS Replica Is a Legendary 750GT In Disguise
16 Apr 2021, 20:10 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When’s the last time you’ve seen a classic 750GT dressed up as Bologna’s priceless 748cc SuperSport? Look, I’ve nothing but love for the Polish aftermarket artists over at Wroclaw’s Unikat Motorworks, and if flawle...
This Reworked Ducati 1000SS Looks the Part Wearing a Classy Aftermarket Outfit
15 Apr 2021, 19:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A self-respecting Ducatista will have no trouble spotting that Imola-type front fairing and the unmistakable SportClassic-style fuel chamber. The British moto surgeons over at Redmax Speed Shop go about their daily business in Tiverton, a small...
This Custom Ducati 860 GT Pays Homage to Paul Smart’s Iconic 750 Imola Desmo
14 Apr 2021, 18:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In 1972, Paul Smart rode Bologna’s 748cc predator to victory in the first edition of the Imola 200 race. Many years later, an 860 GT became a tribute to this mighty machine. I’ve been aching to visit Indonesia for quite some time as...
Unique Honda VT750S Houses Repurposed Hardware, Flat Tracker-Infused Bodywork
13 Apr 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Gixxer brakes, several aftermarket accessories, and an ominous aluminum outfit; this certainly sounds like a successful recipe. When it comes to fiddling with two- or four-wheeled rides of all shapes and sizes, the gifted Frenchmen over at Stee...
Classic Moto Guzzi V50 III Takes a Stroll to the Aftermarket Treatment Center
13 Apr 2021, 19:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The likelihood of coming across a modified V50 III that looks this good is rather slim. As such, we’ve nothing but love for Austria’s Horizontal Moto. When you think about bespoke ventures revolving around Moto Guzzi’s mechani...
Bespoke Honda CB400 Super Four Gets Infused With a Mesmerizing Cafe Racer Blend
12 Apr 2021, 19:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Of all the modified CB400s we’ve seen lately, this bad boy comes across as the most striking. A few weeks ago, one of Katros Garage’s most outstanding two-wheeled entities has honored the autoevolution pages with its glorious presen...
Classic Honda CB750 Gets Topped With Cognito Moto’s Delicious Aftermarket Sauce
8 Apr 2021, 21:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If your precious motorcycle is begging for some custom delight, you should look no further than Cognito Moto. When it comes to manufacturing and retailing top-shelf aftermarket components, Virginia’s Cognito Moto isn’t playing aroun...
Honda CB750K “Dark Brownie” Is the Mechanical Beauty You’ve Been Dreaming About
8 Apr 2021, 18:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A 1983 MY Honda CB750 is no damn toy. However, a Slovenian enterprise took everything to the next level. When you think about blooming custom motorcycle scenes, the European nation of Slovenia may not be the first place that comes to mind. None...
Unique Honda FX650 Vigor Boasts Carbon Fiber Bodywork and Powertrain Upgrades
7 Apr 2021, 20:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’m still not a huge fan of that ridiculously short fuel chamber. If your two-wheeled companion requires a comprehensive service or some tasty bespoke wizardry, the French moto craftsmen over at Isidore Delgrosso’s Meca Services 92 ...
Classic Honda CB900F Becomes a Prime Example of Custom Refinement
6 Apr 2021, 20:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s a bike that would easily receive that “looks fast standing still” label. The two-wheeled showstopper you’re looking at here is the work of Origin8or’s Rob Chappell, an ambitious graphic designer who goes abo...
Honda CB160 “Penny Racer” Looks Magnificent Wearing Quilted Leather and Copper
5 Apr 2021, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’m not sure about the second part of that name, but the first is certainly appropriate. The custom beauty you see here is the work of a California-based enterprise named Kick Start Garage. Browsing through its portfolio reveals a plethor...
This One-Off BMW R1200RT’s Monocoque Outfit Is Light, Sharp and Seriously Rad
1 Apr 2021, 17:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Creating a monocoque attire is no walk in the park, but this solo builder certainly nailed it. Mantas Simanauskas is a Lithuanian motorcycle enthusiast who appears to share our passion for two-wheeled custom works. Although this fellow isn...
Classic BMW R60/7 Looks Irresistible After Gulping Revitalizing Bespoke Potion
31 Mar 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Its aesthetics may be the main attraction, but there’s even more wizardry going on underneath the new outfit. The unique masterpiece we feature today is the work of Le Bouterollier, a lesser-known enterprise located on the outskirts of Pa...
We Dig This Heavily Modified Moto Guzzi V11, and We’re Sure You’ll Feel the Same
31 Mar 2021, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The project’s author made no compromises in his quest to create a mechanical superstar that will turn heads and raise pulses wherever it rides. The bespoke two-wheeled machine you see here is a fascinating one-man exploit undertaken by a ...
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R “Bullet” Is a Bespoke Tribute to Swiss Watchmakers
31 Mar 2021, 19:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The fiend’s name will make perfect sense as soon as you see that brushed alloy bodywork. The aftermarket surgeons over at Alo’s Cafe go about their daily business in Massa, a small town located near Pisa, Italy. Not only does this fi...
Unique Moto Guzzi 850 T3 Comes With Vintage Bodywork, Hosts 950cc Engine
31 Mar 2021, 19:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Stile Italiano’s aftermarket craftsmen are no strangers to the fascinating realm of custom motorcycles. Ever since the company’s birth in 1999, these fellows amassed an impressive selection of unique masterpieces that’ll leave...
Custom BMW R1100S Bears a Reworked Skeleton and Iconic M-Performance Livery
31 Mar 2021, 18:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Trellis frames aren’t exactly a common sight on BMW’s sport tourers, but the customs segment is always full of surprises. The South American nation of Argentina is renowned for its soccer players, colonial architecture, and Tango, b...
The Bodywork on This One-Off Triumph Thruxton 900 Looks Downright Bonkers
31 Mar 2021, 17:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ve all come across plenty of modified Thruxtons, but TCD’s wild spartan is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The gifted moto specialists over at Timokhin Custom Design go about their daily business in the Russian capital of...