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.
Honda Drops Hot Upgrades for 2021 PCX and CBR300R, 2022 Ruckus and Metropolitan
4 Feb 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Of all the models mentioned in the company’s recent announcement, the 2021 PCX takes the cake for being the most innovative. Given the abundance of exciting announcements made by motorcycle manufacturers as of late, we’re inclined t...
Unique Ducati Scrambler Is a French Workshop’s Take on Bespoke Glory
3 Feb 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / FCR Original’s modifications on this thing are rather discrete - as they should be on a bike that looks as good as Ducati’s Scrambler. Just over a couple of weeks ago, we took a look at FCR Original’s spectacular portfolio and...
Manhart’s Vicious MHX5 800 Is a BMW X5 M Competition on Aftermarket Steroids
3 Feb 2021, 12:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you thought this Beemer couldn’t possibly get any better, you were utterly mistaken. There's no doubt that Manhart Performance is a genuine apex predator in Germany’s tuning food chain. Ever since the company’s birth, ...
This Ominous Ducati 900SS Is a Custom Superstar Bred in Germany
2 Feb 2021, 08:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If Darth Vader were a motorcycle, it would probably be this. Over the years, we’ve witnessed plenty of Ducati 900SS-based undertakings from workshops worldwide. It goes without saying the SuperSport is one of Bologna’s most popular ...
Ducati Monster S2R 800 Looks Twice as Sexy in Custom Cafe Racer Form
31 Jan 2021, 18:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’d strongly encourage you to grab some tissues, because this stunning piece of motorcycle artwork will have you drooling! To be fair, it goes without saying that Ducati’s Monster is among the most popular starting points for worksh...
Motion R Worked Their Bodywork Magic on the Mustang Mach-E, Here’s the Result
31 Jan 2021, 18:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We could go as far as saying the British firm’s delicious body kit is truly electrifying. Although many petrolheads will argue that the Blue Oval’s Mach-E isn’t worthy of the Mustang name, we can probably all agree that Ford m...
Bespoke 1973 Honda CB350F Houses Nickel Plates and Aftermarket Glory
31 Jan 2021, 18:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With 34 ponies on tap, this thing isn’t exactly what you’d call a beast, but it does look the part! A little while back, we visited Purpose Built Moto’s spectacular range to drool over a bespoke Yamaha Scorpio Z that keeps thi...
This Modified Honda CBF600N Has Kawasaki Z750 Blood and Aftermarket Genes
31 Jan 2021, 18:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To say that Octane’s surgical interventions are extensive would be genuine understatement. The exploit we’ll be looking at today hails from none other than Iñaki Bellver’s Octane Motorcycles – a lesser-known Spani...
This Reborn Kawasaki ER-6n Is Any Cafe Racer Enthusiast’s Dream Ride
29 Jan 2021, 16:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This wicked machine looks gorgeously malicious! In the past, we checked out GiaMi Motorcycles’ spectacular range to drool over a couple of their most notable exploits, namely a flawless 1997 Suzuki Inazuma 400 and one neat Kawasaki Z1000 ...
Miss Money Penny Is a Custom Copper-Clad Triumph Bonneville Brewed in NYC
29 Jan 2021, 16:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Right, this is just about as classy as a Bonnie can possibly get! There’s been no shortage of bespoke Bonnies adorning autoevolution's pages with their grace. The build we’ll be looking at today hails from a New York-based deal...
This BMW R nineT Was Reborn as a Bespoke Masterpiece That’ll Soothe Your Soul
29 Jan 2021, 08:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I’ll bet its owner is enjoying a great deal of attention while on the road! The project we’ll be featuring today hails from none other than Switzerland’s mighty VTR Customs – a revered workshop that’ll make no comp...
Singer Who? Ares Design’s One-Off Porsche 964 Turbo Is One Outstanding Build
28 Jan 2021, 15:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Subtlety is the way to go when tackling a beloved classic, and Ares Design’s auto experts know it just as well. Porsche 911s are some of the sexiest rides that’ve ever been produced, regardless of their generation. Not only do these...
AC Schnitzer's BMW M850i Coupe Is a Fake but Uber Cool Autobahn Patrol Car
28 Jan 2021, 15:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Right, this is madness; I mean, there’s even a police radio inside! Ever since the company’s foundation back in 1987, AC Schnitzer made its way up the German tuning food chain at an accelerated pace, to say the least. As of today, A...
Ducati 900SS "Eleven" Looks Seriously Rad Wearing Bespoke Alloy Garments
28 Jan 2021, 13:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Don't get me wrong; the “Eleven” isn’t just about aesthetics. On the contrary, the 904cc L-twin received an array of top-shelf components that’ll have it behave like a marvel. When it comes down to flawlessly crafte...
Wrenchmonkees’ Less-Is-More Approach Works Wonders on This Custom Yamaha XJR1300
28 Jan 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to motorcycle customization, there are builders, and then there are masters. Here’s something from the latter. Ever since the company’s foundation back in 2008, Copenhagen’s Wrenchmonkees never ceased to amaze th...
Kawasaki Announces 2022 KLR650 With Improved Ergonomics and New Powerplant
27 Jan 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Overall, its iconic styling hasn’t changed very much, but the same can’t be said about the powertrain and chassis. Let’s set things straight; Kawasaki’s KLR650 is among the juiciest dual-sport rides you’ll ever com...
Yamaha XJR1200 Looks Truly Sinister After Receiving the Custom Treatment
26 Jan 2021, 17:29 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Honestly, we’re in love with Daniel Schuh’s one-off creations, and we bet you will be too! Since this is the second Yamaha XJR1200-based build from Espiat’s lineup to adorn autoevolution's pages, it’s quite safe to ...
This Unique Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Is a Perfect Adventure Ride and City Commuter
26 Jan 2021, 17:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Why pick between a scrambler, an adventure bike, or a svelte street machine when you can have them all at once? Gwenael Barthelemy is a French motorcycle enthusiast who seems to be sharing our deep love for modified two-wheelers of all shapes a...
This Alloy-Clad Ducati Monster 795 Is Motorcycle Customization Done Right
26 Jan 2021, 08:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / I don’t know about you, but I absolutely dig that raw aluminum bodywork! The project we’ll be looking at today is the work of none other than the moto pros over at White Collar Bike. As you browse the workshop’s Facebook profi...
Mammoth 1000 Is Hennessey’s Take on the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, Boasts 1,012 HP
23 Jan 2021, 08:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Before taking a healthy dose of Hennessey’s aftermarket steroids, Mammoth 1000 was an undistinguished MY ‘21 1500 TRX. Don’t get me wrong, the beloved pickup is an absolute marvel straight off th production line! When “m...