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.
Kawasaki KZ440 Encounters Slyfox Customs’ One-Off Magic
11 Nov 2020, 13:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bespoke motorcycles are like dessert there’s always room for more! In 2015, a gifted aftermarket artist named Nigel Fox (also known as Slyfox Customs) went about treating a regular 1980 model from Kawasaki’s KZ440 range to a comprehe...
Officine GP’s Pathos Is the Grooviest Custom MV Agusta Brutale 1090R Out There
11 Nov 2020, 07:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / That front fairing brings about some sweet retro vibes. Over the years, we visited Officine GP Design’s portfolio on several occasions to admire a few of their ravishing two-wheeled masterpieces. Back in September, a breathtaking Suzuki GS...
WP Suspension Unleashes XPLOR Pro 6500 Closed Cartridge Kit
6 Nov 2020, 09:58 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / In case you’re looking to spice things up in the handling department, you’ll definitely want to check this out. When tackling a challenging stretch of terrain, having your bike equipped with top-shelf suspension components is next t...
Here's Mulato, Brawny Built’s Monstrous Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
6 Nov 2020, 09:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If Frankenstein’s monster was a one-off motorcycle, this would be it. When seeking to create a stunning one-off cafe racer, the Harley-Davidson Sportster appears to be among many a workshop’s favorite picks (weirdly enough). Take, f...
This Heavily Modified Yamaha TRX850 Is One Rugged Beast
6 Nov 2020, 08:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Manfred Schmidt’s TRX850 looks like it eats tarmac for breakfast. Back in 2019, a gifted moto guru named Manfred Schmidt earned himself a fair bit of praise, thanks to a drool-worthy bespoke exploit that revolves around a 1999 variant in ...
Manhart’s MINI JCW GP F350 Has Christmas Vibes
4 Nov 2020, 15:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If Santa’s elves had cars instead of sleds, I’m picturing a fleet of F350s parked around the North Pole. Let me tell you, there’s some serious talent at work under Manhart’s roof. This reputed enterprise was born out of ...
Honda Civic Type R Wears Mugen’s Wild Body Kit with Pride
4 Nov 2020, 09:58 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This, right here, is one fine example of custom four-wheeled grace! When it comes to developing some of the world’s raddest customization kits for Honda’s entities, the Japanese auto gurus over at Mugen are the real MVPs. The firm w...
Meet PC.02, Pier City’s Surreal BMW R nineT Customization Kit
4 Nov 2020, 08:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Well, I honestly think I might be in love. When looking for a competent bike to serve as a donor on a custom project, BMW’s R nineT is a favorite pick for workshops worldwide. Given its state-of-the-art characteristics and an extremely cu...
Alpinestars Reveals the Newest Airbag Top, the Tech-Air Off-Road
4 Nov 2020, 07:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Italian experts over at Alpinestars strike again! Unless you’re been living your life in a cave, I’m prepared to bet you’ll be familiar with Alpinestars’ legacy in the realm of two-wheeled beasts. As time went by, the...
German Tuner’s Audi RS6 Avant Loves Its Aftermarket Gains
1 Nov 2020, 11:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The RS6 Avant went on a pilgrimage from Ingolstadt to Kempten. One thing’s for sure; there’s absolutely no shortage of spectacular aftermarket modules in ABT Sportsline’s extensive inventory. These German auto gurus pride them...
Hedonic’s Triumph Thruxton 1200R Is the Terminator of Bespoke Two-Wheelers
1 Nov 2020, 11:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Hedonic is a revered name in the custom moto realm, and there’s a very good reason for that. We can probably all agree that Triumph’s Thruxton 1200R is one hell of a machine. It is put in motion by a monstrous SOHC parallel-twin pow...
Ducati Scrambler 800 Steps Inside South Garage’s Bespoke Wardrobe
1 Nov 2020, 10:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This surreal entity goes by the name of Essenza. At this point, it’s quite safe to say that the Italian moto wizards over at Milan’s South Garage are no amateurs. In the past, we looked at a magnificent work of two-wheeled art born u...
Matteucci Garage’s Suzuki GS550 Is the Embodiment of Moto Grace
1 Nov 2020, 10:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sure, it looks absolutely drool-worthy, but it’d look even better in my driveway. While Matteucci Garage may be a relatively new player on the custom moto scene, these folks certainly aren’t messing around. Over the course of its sh...
Custom Royal Enfield Continental GT Morphed at the Hands of MotoMax
1 Nov 2020, 10:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The humble 535cc single-cylinder powerplant was blessed with a turbocharger that’ll guarantee to spice things up. While Royal Enfield’s Continental GT may not exactly be what you’d call a beast, it’ll definitely serve it...
Origin8or’s Unique Honda CB750 Will Delight Your Eyesight
1 Nov 2020, 09:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This beast does a great job at demonstrating its creators’ outstanding abilities. One thing’s for sure, Honda’s fearsome CB750 is a hot favorite for bespoke creations of all shapes and sizes. Needless to say, this bad boy was a...
GiaMi Gives Kawasaki Z1000 a Sexy Cafe Racer Attitude
1 Nov 2020, 09:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Z1000 is a gorgeous entity, in stock form or otherwise. However, Italy’s moto artists managed to spice things up even further. In the past, we visited GiaMi Motorcycles’ glorious portfolio to analyze a fascinating masterpiece ba...
This BMW R80/7 Is a Surreal Work of Two-Wheeled Art from RBG
1 Nov 2020, 09:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The result of Road Burner Garage’s painstaking efforts is truly staggering. Back in the day, BMW Motorrad’s R80/7 earned a fearsome reputation, thanks to its classy design language and solid performance. A 1978 model in Bavaria&rsquo...
The Titan Is Tamarit Motorcycles’ Reimagined Triumph Thruxton 900
1 Nov 2020, 08:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You ought to pack your bags, because we’re just about to embark on yet another bespoke adventure! Look, the magicians over at Tamarit Motorcycles are no strangers to the fascinating art of motorcycle customization. Ever since its birth, th...
BBB Takes 1995 Ducati 916 on a Bespoke Safari
1 Nov 2020, 08:35 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If there are two things every self-respecting rider loves, those are Ducati’s two-wheelers and custom projects. A little while back, we’ve had a look at two of Barn Built Bikes’ magnificent masterpieces, namely their delicious ...
Rocket 900 Is Brabus’ 888 HP Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S
31 Oct 2020, 14:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Look at it; it just begs to be taken for a spin around the racetrack! Let’s set things straight from the very beginning; the gifted auto specialists over at Brabus are no strangers to the fascinating aftermarket realm. Over the years, the...