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.
“Sunrace” Is a Vintage Moto Guzzi V35 Disguised in High-Grade Custom Goodies
31 Mar 2021, 17:01 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This little devil isn’t what you’d refer to as a beast, but it does look phenomenal. The unique showstopper we feature today goes by the name of “Sunrace” and it's a delicious two-wheeled machine crafted by the ambi...
This Classic Triumph Trophy TR6C Was Blessed With an Intricate Restoration
30 Mar 2021, 23:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you love vintage two-wheelers as much as we do, this thing will leave you lost for words. When it comes to spectacular one-off builds and flawless restorations, Vintage Steele’s moto surgeons aren’t messing around. Since its birt...
Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Gets the Aftermarket Injection, “Vitalis” Is Born
30 Mar 2021, 21:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I don’t think we’ll ever get to see a dull build roll out of Filippo Barbacane’s workshop. The coastal city of Pescara is where you’ll find Filippo Barbacane’s Officine Rossopuro, one of Italy’s go-to firms w...
Ruroc’s New Atlas 3.0 Is the Ultimate Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
30 Mar 2021, 20:33 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Stay safe, feel comfy and look the business—all at once. A few years back, Ruroc released its very first motorcycle helmet, namely the Atlas. Thanks to its premium quality and attractive design, this item quickly made its way to many ride...
“Royal” Is a Classic Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans I Packed Full of Bespoke Wizardry
30 Mar 2021, 05:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Back in the ‘70s, the House of Mandello del Lario unleashed a vicious force on the two-wheeler realm, but after four decades of faithful service, the revered Le Mans could really do with an overhaul. The unique masterpiece you see here is...
“Malasangre” Is a One-Off Triumph Thruxton 1200 R Infused With Aftermarket DNA
30 Mar 2021, 04:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’ll always be intrigued when coming across one of Tamarit’s spectacular beauties. The Spanish aftermarket artists over at Tamarit Motorcycles are the real MVPs when it comes down to modifying Triumph machines. We checked out the w...
Crashed Moto Guzzi 1000SP Spada Gets Second Chance at Life in Bespoke Form
29 Mar 2021, 22:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many would’ve said it’s the end of the line for this classic two-wheeler, but Samuel Aguiar's custom therapy appears to have worked miracles. Shiny Hammer’s Samuel Aguiar specializes in various meticulous crafts, such as ...
Alpinestars’ Primer Riding Sneakers Blend Comfort and Safety Features
29 Mar 2021, 20:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s how you can stay comfy throughout the day and look the part while you’re at it. If your ride of choice happens to be a two-wheeler, we bet you’re already familiar with the difficulty of finding comfortable footwear item...
Triumph Scrambler “Crane” Is a Flawless Display of Custom Artwork
29 Mar 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Don’t get me wrong; the Scrambler is a head-turner in stock form, but it begins to look rather dull when compared to this bad boy. Back in 2010, a couple of Portuguese moto experts who go by the names of Pedro Oliviera and Daniel Cabral j...
Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 “Caffe Lungo” Looks All Geared Up for Some Intense Action
29 Mar 2021, 19:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Take a 2005 Griso, equip it with an MV Agusta Brutale’s unmistakable headlight module and add an extensive selection of aftermarket components; the result is delicious. The fascinating piece of custom machinery you see here hails from Off...
1986 Moto Guzzi V35C “Diabola” Parades Its Spectacular Custom Attire in Style
26 Mar 2021, 21:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / More often than not, you’ll see us featuring large-displacement bespoke creatures with plenty of horses at their disposal. However, this time we’ll be making an exception. In the bespoke motorcycle realm, there’s only a handfu...
This Unique Triumph Thruxton 900 Is A Shiny Steampunk-Inspired Masterpiece
26 Mar 2021, 20:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you happen to be a two-wheeler addict who’s also into steampunk, we’ll bet this thing will have you drooling. Ever since the company’s birth, there’s been no shortage of incredible masterpieces crafted by the gifted m...
Wrenchmonkees’ Bespoke Triumph Bonneville T100 Looks Truly Magnificent
26 Mar 2021, 19:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Custom Bonnies aren’t exactly a rare sight, but few manage to be as tasty as the one you’re seeing here. Over the years, there’s been absolutely no shortage of remarkable one-off ventures brewed by Denmark’s Wrenchmonkee...
U.S. Firm’s Aftermarket Magic Is in Full Bloom on This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T
26 Mar 2021, 18:04 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Although purists may argue that customizing a vintage icon is sacrilege, we’re inclined to disagree. The bespoke masterpiece we’ll be admiring today is the work of Moto Motivo’s ambitious mastermind, Johann Keyser. In the past...
Custom Harley-Davidson Street 500 Wears Gixxer Shoes and Carbon Fiber Bodywork
25 Mar 2021, 21:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here is how you take an undistinguished motorcycle and turn it into something extraordinary. The unique two-wheeler we feature today hails from the Indonesian moto masters over at Eric Saputra Suherman’s Iron & Co. This nation’s...
Icon 1000’s Triumph Tiger 800 XC “Dromedarii” Is Ready to Tackle the Wasteland
25 Mar 2021, 19:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’ll go right ahead and admit that I have a soft spot for Icon’s otherworldly entities. Icon 1000 doesn’t exactly need any introduction. Besides retailing an extensive selection of casual apparel goodies that look rad, these a...
Vintage Moto Guzzi V7 Sport Looks Genuinely Wild as a Custom Cafe Racer
25 Mar 2021, 02:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Germany’s Kaffeemaschine really went to town on this one; not that we’re complaining. This unique piece of rolling artwork was crafted by Axel Budde’s moto specialists over at Kaffeemaschine. A little while back, we’ve f...
This 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 Carries Repurposed Bodywork, 1,064cc Powerplant
25 Mar 2021, 01:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / More often than not, one-man undertakings have the potential to be just as spectacular as those of renowned enterprises. Here’s a perfect example. Mandello del Lario’s two-wheeled entities and Marcin Guja are like hotdogs and mustar...
Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Meets Novitec, a Carbon Fiber Spectacle Follows
25 Mar 2021, 00:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Germany’s aftermarket architects mean business, there's no doubt about it. On one end of the spectrum, you’ve got Mansory's infamous machines, while on the other, you’ll find subtle yet truly vicious beasts from the ...
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 “Ipothesys” Is an Italian Firm’s Idea of Rolling Artwork
25 Mar 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Marzocchi forks, Brembo brakes and OZ Racing magnesium hoops – it's quite safe to say that you won’t be finding any shortage of high-grade components on this thing! Let’s set things straight; Officine Rossopuro is among I...