Silvian Secara
2,118 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.
1974 Honda CB750 Sprints on Fresh Footwear, Looks as If It’s Been Frozen in Time
7 Sep 2021, 17:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Whoever owned this beauty did one hell of a job at preserving it like a precious relic. Over the years, the motorcycling realm saw absolutely no shortage of legendary nameplates, but most of them don’t even hold a candle to the glorified ...
12K-Mile 1992 Suzuki GSX-R750 Flaunts Vance & Hines Exhaust, Funky Graphics
3 Sep 2021, 18:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many of us feel nostalgic when we talk about the ’90s, so here’s a retro Gixxer that’ll fill the void for good. Suzuki’s flagship GSX-R is, without a doubt, one of the most successful nameplates in motorcycling history. ...
Limited-Edition Aprilia RSV4 RF Appears on the Block Looking Clean as a Whistle
2 Sep 2021, 19:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The sound of 201 untamed stallions will be even sweeter thanks to that premium SC Project muffler. What you’re looking at here is a 2017 variant of Aprilia’s limited-edition RSV4 RF lineup – an Italian rocket that’ll lau...
Restored 1988 BMW R100GS Is the Quintessential Adventure Bike of Your Dreams
27 Aug 2021, 00:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When the R100GS is your weapon of choice, no obstacle shall stop you in your tracks. If you’re looking to acquire an adventure bike, BMW Motorrad is the first manufacturer you’ll want to take into consideration. The most iconic mach...
1993 Honda CB750 Nighthawk Looks Handsome Wearing Blue Paint and Modern Rubber
26 Aug 2021, 21:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / CB750s are sublime on so many levels, regardless of whether you’re looking at a variant from the early 1970s or one of Honda’s more recent developments. When you think about the CB750’s legacy, the ‘70s models will norma...
This Ultra-Clean 1981 Honda CBX 1000 Keeps the Classic Tourer Charm Ablaze
25 Aug 2021, 19:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Feeling the force of six angry cylinders between your feet is an experience unlike any other. Although it only saw a short production run of four years, Honda’s CBX 1000 is one of the most memorable six-cylinder bikes that have ever exist...
This 1972 Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R Will Put a Smile on Your Face at No Reserve
25 Aug 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A negligible sum is all you’ll need to grab this bewitching Tiger, but time is of the essence here. Browsing online auctioning platforms like Bring A Trailer is a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who’s looking to acquire a vintage ico...
1999 Ducati ST2 Is Offered at No Reserve With 11K Miles on the Clock
23 Aug 2021, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll be on cloud nine after taking Bologna’s sporty tourer for a ride on the Interstate. Within its tubular steel trellis frame, the 1999 MY Ducati ST2 carries a liquid-cooled SOHC L-twin powerplant, which packs a Marelli electron...
Numbers-Matching 1964 BMW R69S Goes to Auction Carrying Restored Componentry
23 Aug 2021, 18:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are times when it just makes sense to spend a small fortune on a bike, and this is one such occasion. It’s safe to say the vast majority of motorcycle enthusiasts (myself included) have a soft spot for old-school relics produced by ...
Numbers-Matching 1973 Norton Commando 850 Wants to Be Loved
22 Aug 2021, 16:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s hard to contain your excitement when you see a classic head-turner that looks this good. What you see above is a numbers-matching 1973 MY Norton Commando 850 that saw a comprehensive restoration under current (and prior) ownership. F...
Meet “Rosso Corsa” – A Honda CB600F Hornet With Ferrari Vibes and Custom DNA
22 Aug 2021, 15:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its chassis upgrades, venomous outfit and 97 feral ponies on tap, Rosso Corsa promises to be sensational on so many different levels. If you asked me to pick a suitable donor for a custom project that’ll embody the Ferrari spirit, t...
Show This Reconditioned 1965 Triumph Bonneville T120R the Love It Deserves
20 Aug 2021, 20:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Here’s how you can look like a true gentleman as you cruise around town on a sunny afternoon. A classic Bonneville is the archetypal symbol of Britan’s motorcycling industry at its peak. In our day and age, English manufacturers lik...
“Diablo” Is a Modified Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit That’ll Leave You Lost for Words
19 Aug 2021, 20:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Call the priest and say a prayer because this wicked thing looks ready to demonize public roads. When they’re not manufacturing premium aftermarket components, the moto experts over at Tanadit Sarawek’s K-Speed busy themselves with ...
Fulfill Your Wishes at No Reserve With This Fabulous 1973 Norton Commando 750
19 Aug 2021, 20:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There are plenty of surprises to be found on bidding websites, and here’s one of them. British motorcycling history is a bit of a rollercoaster, so the fact that manufacturers like Norton and Triumph are still around is a damn miracle. No...
Make This Numbers-Matching 1966 BMW R50/2 Part of Your Family
18 Aug 2021, 20:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When nostalgia kicks in, the sight of Bavaria’s precious superstar in your driveway will certainly be a relief. Look, modern bikes are cool and all, but few things in life can be compared to the joyful experience of riding atop a classic ...
It’s Time to Get Excited, Because This 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R Could Be Yours
17 Aug 2021, 22:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Z1-R is one of those bikes whose identity you can recognize as soon as you see the silhouette. The Honda CB750 may have been the first UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle), but Kawasaki’s KZ1000 Z1-R is no less spectacular. What you&rs...
Modified 2014 Honda CB1100 Will Fill Your Soul With Joy at No Reserve
17 Aug 2021, 19:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You might be surprised to discover that you’d only need a little over four grand to best the top bidder; for now, that is. Most nameplates we’ve seen throughout motorcycling history don’t even hold a candle to the legendary CB...
Honda CB500 “Tribute” Is an Aptly Named Restomod Honoring the Good Old Days
17 Aug 2021, 17:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sit down with your beverage of choice and let this custom phenom soothe your nostalgia. Portugal's Ton-Up Garage is one of those enterprises that won’t be taking any shortcuts when it comes to building a stunning machine. The worksho...
Unleash Your Inner MotoGP Superstar With This Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Edition
14 Aug 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The 2005 MY Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Edition is a wonderful bike on so many different levels. Not only is the machine featured above absolutely stunning in terms of aesthetics, but it also houses a bewildering dose of mechanical muscle underneath...
Be the Center of Attention With This Striking 4K-Mile Ducati 998S Bostrom Replica
13 Aug 2021, 22:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / While you’re out there doing your thing, you might as well let onlookers know just how sophisticated you are. A mere 155 copies of Ducati’s 998S Bostrom Replica have ever been distributed to the U.S. market, so most gearheads can on...