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.
948-Mile Ducati Paul Smart 1000 LE Emerges at Auction, Looks Downright Seductive
4 Aug 2021, 17:41 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Italian manufacturer blessed us with dozens of bewitching bikes over the years, but few are as dazzling as this two-wheeled tribute. About fifteen years ago, Ducati unleashed what many would consider to be one of the sexiest machines design...
1988 BMW R100GS Heads to Auction, Will Steal Your Heart at No Reserve
3 Aug 2021, 22:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Venture off the beaten path in style with this ravishing piece of mechanical glory. Whenever you open your browser and search for online motorcycle auctions, bidding platforms like Bring A Trailer are almost guaranteed to fulfill your heart&rsq...
Rare 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary Calls Your Name, Appears to Be in Top Condition
3 Aug 2021, 18:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Don’t forget to breathe while you admire the photo gallery below, okay? The '75 MY Suzuki RE5 comes to life thanks to a 498cc single-rotor Wankel mill, often referred to as a rotary engine in plain terms. At approximately 6,500 spins...
Classic Honda CB750 Gets an Understated Makeover, “The Mighty Four” Is Born
3 Aug 2021, 17:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / That unmistakable fuel tank will always give away its true identity, and we’re glad it’s been retained. In a world where the custom motorcycle culture is becoming increasingly popular, the workshop we’ll be talking about today...
Numbers-Matching 1934 BMW R 11 Series 5 Costs More Than a 2021 S 1000 RR
3 Aug 2021, 13:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We hope you’ve been consistent with your savings, because it’s time to put them to good use. In many ways, old-school motorcycles are a lot like fine wine; the older they are, the better. We’re all pretty thrilled about rides ...
Unsullied 1976 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Appears on the Radar at Online Auction
2 Aug 2021, 18:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Being the most stupendous rider in town won’t be a far-fetched dream once you’re on a GL1000. The two-wheeled beast we’re looking at today comes in the form of a 1976 model from Honda’s GL1000 Gold Wing lineup. Within it...
This 2001 Ducati ST2 Is Offered at No Reserve, Comes With Titanium Exhaust
31 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you sit on that saddle, you’ll look like the modern-day version of a royalty on their mighty horse. If you’re searching for a competent bike to fulfill your touring needs, you may want to look into this 2001 Ducati ST2. Underne...
Classic Honda CB250RS Shapeshifts to Become a Rugged Custom Scrambler
31 Jul 2021, 15:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It looks absurdly menacing for a bike that'll barely make it past 90 mph. About a month ago, we had a look at a sensational Honda CB400F customized by Árpi Bozi’s Mokka Cycles – a notable workshop that hails from the Hun...
Show Your Buddies You’ve Got Class With This Numbers-Matching 1967 BMW R69S
31 Jul 2021, 13:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Many will say that boasting about your ride is not cool, but it’s totally forgivable when the entity in question is a vintage beauty from BMW’s range. As time went by, we’ve inspected a plethora of two-wheeled BMWs that could ...
Limited-Edition Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore Shows 4K Miles on Its Odometer
30 Jul 2021, 23:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The tale says a Ducatista hasn’t lived until they got to twist the throttle on a Monster. The Tricolore variant from Ducati’s mighty Monster S4RS lineup saw a limited production run of just 400 units back in 2008. In this article&rs...
Ducati 996 “Project Y” Is How You Elevate a Custom Venture to Utter Perfection
30 Jul 2021, 21:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Take a deep breath, as you’re about to see the motorcycle equivalent of Michelangelo’s murals. In the same way the X chromosome has a Y counterpart, VR Customs’ “Project X” – a venture we’ve explored so...
This Reconditioned 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 Knocks on Your Door at No Reserve
30 Jul 2021, 19:44 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It is often said that riders don’t need psychologists, because they’ve got their motorcycle. We’re inclined to agree. Kawasaki’s KZ650 (also known as Z650) is one of many great motorcycles produced by Japan’s big f...
1969 Triumph TR6C Trophy Sprints to Auction, Flaunts Restored Componentry
30 Jul 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Online auctioning sites are always full of pleasant surprises. Here’s one of them. When you ask someone about Triumph’s most iconic classics, the enduring Bonneville will probably be the first nameplate they point to. Nonetheless, t...
“Coyote” Is a Rugged Honda NX650 Dominator Dressed With Bultaco Apparel
30 Jul 2021, 13:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / A Mercurio 175 GT’s fuel tank made itself at home on NX650’s frame, but that’s just the beginning. Since the company’s birth, the reputed moto gurus over at Spain’s Cafe Racer Dreams stacked up on as many as 122 di...
Welcome This 1992 BMW R100GS Paris-Dakar Into Your Home at No Reserve
29 Jul 2021, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Mind you, this isn’t just your stock R100GS. It packs an array of aftermarket goodies that’ll definitely suit your taste. The 1992 BMW R100GS Paris-Dakar is put in motion thanks to an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin powerplant, which ho...
This Faultless 583-Mile 2003 Ducati 999S Demands Your Bids at No Reserve
28 Jul 2021, 23:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Seize the opportunity to experience Italian glory in its purest form. The two-wheeled marvel we’ll be featuring today comes in the form of a 2003 model from Ducati’s 999S range – an Italian missile, essentially. At its core, t...
We Simply Can’t Get Enough of This Reworked 2018 Ducati Monster 797
28 Jul 2021, 17:25 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / While hardcore purists may cringe at the sight of anything that isn’t stock, most petrolheads will always be thrilled to see a top-notch custom exploit. Sadly, the city of Hong Kong has been plagued with civil unrest and instability since...
This Rejuvenated 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R Is Going Under the Hammer
28 Jul 2021, 14:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Stunning onlookers will be the norm when you ride atop this reconditioned Bonnie. Classic machines are the cream of online bidding platforms like Bring A Trailer. Whenever a vintage two- or four-wheeled creature pops up on the list of live BaT ...
Behold a Bonkers Ducati 900SS That’s Been Customized in The Russian Federation
28 Jul 2021, 12:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / No, you’re not hallucinating; that one-off fuel tank really is placed within the framework. Russia is famous for its colorful history, Oscar-worthy dashcam footage and babushkas, but it’s not the first place you’d look when se...
Original-Owner 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS Hits the Auction Block in All Its Glory
27 Jul 2021, 23:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Less than 4,000 miles separate this Italian missile from being branded as new. The bike featured in the photo gallery above is a 2007 MY Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta that’s been owned by a single individual, who rode in its saddle for...