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.
“Rubrica” Is a Modified Triumph Thruxton 900 Bred on Spanish Soil
24 Mar 2021, 23:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Every one of Tamarit’s unique builds has a distinct personality of its own. The custom entity we take a look at today goes by the name of “Rubrica,” a flawless two-wheeled machine brewed under Tamarit Motorcycles’ roof. ...
“Fenice” Is the Hottest One-Off Moto Guzzi Bellagio You’ve Ever Come Across
24 Mar 2021, 22:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The endless list of delicious upgrades is absolutely mind-blowing. From carbon fiber bodywork and a complete Ohlins suspension kit to Brembo brakes and powertrain enhancements, this beauty has it all. When it comes to bespoke motorcycles, Italy...
“Aquila Nera” Is One Tasty Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans IV, Has Aftermarket Blood
23 Mar 2021, 23:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The moto craftsmen over at Pete Hodson’s Side Rock Cycles go about their daily business in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Although the workshop’s custom undertakings tend to revolve mainly around BMW Motorrad’s machines, these f...
Classic Moto Guzzi 850 T3 Undergoes Bespoke Surgery at Nitrocycles’ Clinic
23 Mar 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Nitrocycles’ gifted craftsmen are among Spain’s go-to guys when seeking to embark on a custom motorcycle adventure. We visited the firm’s portfolio on multiple occasions to admire the tastiest exploits brewed under their roof,...
“Bob” Is a Custom Nitrous-Infused Drag Racer With Triumph Legend TT Genes
23 Mar 2021, 21:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This is one of the most extensive makeovers we’ve seen as of late, so let’s examine what’s at hand here. When looking to build a competent bike to dominate the dragstrip, Triumph’s Legend TT might not exactly be your fir...
This Unique Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Is How You Customize a Classic Motorcycle
23 Mar 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Powertrain upgrades, improved suspension, and bespoke bodywork: Kaffeemaschine's fiend has it all. Several years ago, a motorcycle enthusiast named Axel Budde founded Kaffemaschine in the German city of Hamburg. Looking at this crew’...
Novitec’s 791-HP Ferrari F8 Tributo Packs Carbon Fiber Garments and Vossen Shoes
22 Mar 2021, 23:13 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s virtually impossible to remember a single time when this tuner hasn’t hit that sweet spot with their sensational less-is-more approach. Most self-respecting petrolheads will at least have a vague idea about Novitec’s lega...
“T15” Is One Breathtaking Triumph Legend TT, Exhibits Flawless Bodywork
22 Mar 2021, 22:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The unique piece of two-wheeled machinery we’ll be looking at today hails from a German workshop named Palatina Dreambikes & Parts. When it comes down to creating mechanical masterpieces that revolve around Triumph’s mighty warr...
V8-Powered Land Rover Defender Spec 1.2 Is a Carbon-Clad Widebody Titan
22 Mar 2021, 21:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The naturally aspirated 4.8-liter heart will pump 282 horses at optimal rpm, which is more than double the power of a regular Defender’s four-cylinder turbodiesel. Ares Design’s gifted auto specialists are no strangers to the afterm...
Triumph Bonneville “Soultrain” Flaunts Custom Grace and Superior Handling
19 Mar 2021, 23:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / More often than not, one-off Bonnevilles are a delight; here’s one such example. Just over a couple of weeks ago, we visited Ton Up Garage’s fascinating range to drool over a Kawasaki W650-based venture that’s been dubbed &ldq...
Reborn 1979 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 Is the Quintessence of Italian Craftmanship
18 Mar 2021, 21:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you’re being tasked with modifying a timeless classic, we’ll bet the pressure is rather intense. The aftermarket artists over at Officine Rossopuro go about their daily business in the picturesque city of Pescara, Italy. When i...
Goblin Works Garage’s “Domi-Cafe” Is a Norton Dominator on Aftermarket Steroids
18 Mar 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / While the Dominator might be one gorgeous machine straight out of the box, this unique warrior is absolutely drool-worthy! You might already be familiar with the bike we’re featuring today, since it made an appearance on Discovery Channel...
Reworked Triumph Daytona 1000 Is Custom Mechanical Artwork at Its Finest
18 Mar 2021, 19:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Having limited funds to work with doesn’t seem to be a problem for the Belgian pros over at Kruz Co. Cycles. You might find this hard to believe, but the custom project you see here was built on a limited budget. The authors behind this ...
This Bespoke 1974 Norton Commando 850 Is as Handsome as It Is Unique
17 Mar 2021, 01:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The engine was thoroughly rebuilt using top-shelf components, but British Beat’s makeover goes way beyond the powertrain. The Japanese moto architects over at Tokyo’s British Beat are no strangers to customizing Triumph’s two-...
One-Off Triumph Bonneville Orders a Serious Dose of Aftermarket Refreshments
16 Mar 2021, 23:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This Bonnie looks genuinely graceful, thanks to a Florida-based craftsman named Asia Samson. The bespoke undertaking we’ll be looking at today is the work of Baptism Moto’s Asia Samson, a gifted moto architect who goes about his dai...
Custom Suzuki GT550 Blends Classic Two-Stroke Glory and Modern Components
16 Mar 2021, 21:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Modified two-strokes aren’t exactly a common sight these days, so coming across one such venture is always delightful! The custom undertaking we’ll be analyzing today hails from Virginia’s Motohangar – an ambitious enter...
Widebody Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Defines SPOFEC’s Idea of Tuning Glory
16 Mar 2021, 21:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Thanks to the company’s mechanical upgrades, Rolls-Royce's luxury SUV will reach 62 mph (100 kph) from a dead stop in just 4.6 seconds! If you happen to be the privileged owner of a premium supercar and think that your ride could rea...
“The Bulldog” Is a Supercharged Triumph Thruxton R With 139 HP on Tap
15 Mar 2021, 18:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It isn’t just visually stunning; it’s also fully prepared to tear the racetrack to pieces. At its core, the bike you see here is a 2016 model from Triumph’s revered Thruxton R family. A few years back, the manufacturer’s...
Ferrari 812 GTS “Stallone” Is Mansory’s Way of Testing Haters’ Nerves
12 Mar 2021, 23:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It seems the German tuner convinced Maranello’s convertible to dress up for Halloween. When it comes down to creating otherworldly pieces of four-wheeled machinery that’ll have you question just how far a tuner’s madness can p...
German Tuner’s Incantations Work Wonders on Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
12 Mar 2021, 22:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This isn’t just about aftermarket hoops, as Stuttgart’s premium coupe also gains upgraded brakes and a respectable dose of additional oomph. Given the sheer number of ambitious enterprises that go about their daily business on Germa...