Silvian Secara
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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.
Restyled Triumph Bonneville T100 From Japan Is a Custom Bobber Done Different
24 Nov 2024, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Kengo Kimura has a reputation as one of the best and most consistent custom bike builders out there, operating as Heiwa Motorcycle right outside Hiroshima. Unlike many other craftsmen of his caliber, Kengo didn’t have an educational backgroun...
Customized Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Is One of the Funkiest Sportsters Out There
24 Nov 2024, 20:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Ben and Guillaume Barras of Angry Lane have been keeping busy as of late, with a steady stream of sweet custom projects flowing out of their shop in Hong Kong. The latest motorcycle they’ve pieced together is based on the Sportster platform f...
Custom Honda NX650 Dominator Is a Scrambler Built to Withstand Argentina’s Toughest Roads
24 Nov 2024, 19:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The NX650 Dominator from Honda has been customized by builders all over the world, currently being one of the most popular models on the bike-modding scene. It gives craftsmen the ability to get very creative with their design ideas, while also bei...
Custom-Made Triumph Bonneville Bobber Was Built for a Fervid Sports Car Aficionado
24 Nov 2024, 18:18 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / For a custom bike builder who only indulges in the trade part-time, Chris Scholtka takes this side gig very seriously to say the least. He makes a living as a firefighter, but once the water hose gets put aside, it is replaced by the tools needed t...
One-Off Honda CB200 Cafe Racer Is as Stylish as They Come, But More Practical Than Most
24 Nov 2024, 17:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With Abraham Simatupang leading the way, the crew at Batakastem Workshop has established a firm foothold on the Indonesian bike-modding scene. It's not easy for builders to stand out and make a name for themselves in this booming community, bu...
This Custom Harley-Davidson Bobber Holds Shovelhead Power Inside Panhead Replica Frame
24 Nov 2024, 15:58 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Japan is home to many renowned custom bike builders whose work we love to revisit time and time again. But then you’ve got all the promising outfits which emerged on the scene more recently, like Infinity Motorcycle over in Saitama. The shop ...
BMW R 100 Rogue Has Off-Roading Prowess to Match Its Handsome Scrambled Looks
23 Nov 2024, 21:46 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Pete Hodson is what you might call a true guru of the motorcycling world, with his experience stretching all the way back to the mid-seventies. He’s been involved in racing championships and the automotive industry, as well, but motorcycle cu...
Custom Yamaha XV920 Cafe Racer Proudly Wears Livery Inspired by Gulf Racing
23 Nov 2024, 18:54 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The custom bike scene seems to be establishing a firm foothold in the Eastern European nation of Bulgaria, with more and more talented builders emerging there as time goes by. Anton Krumkov is something of a newcomer in this growing community, oper...
One-Off Yamaha SR400 Street Tracker Is Fantastic in More Ways Than You Can Fathom
23 Nov 2024, 17:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The talented Takashi Nihira of Wedge Motorcycle needs no introduction whatsoever, being one of the finest custom bike builders that Japan has to offer. His work has been the subject of our discussion countless times already, and we’ll continu...
BMW R 100 Salty Green Is a Breathtaking Sight to Behold, Courtesy of Japan’s Very Best
23 Nov 2024, 16:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / One can hardly mistake a custom build from Heiwa Motorcycle for anyone else’s, as Kengo Kimura’s signature style is instantly recognizable to a seasoned aficionado. His work was brought into the spotlight on autoevolution countless time...
Caffeinated Honda CB750 Bol d’Or Is Filled to the Brim With Performance Upgrades
23 Nov 2024, 15:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Most custom projects start with a clear plan and at least one sketch or rendering of what the end result will look like. Still, builders will sometimes opt for a freestyle approach to keep things interesting, and that’s how the stunning cafe ...
This Modified 1990 BMW R 100 GS Is Halfway Between Custom and Restomod
23 Nov 2024, 15:08 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The folks at Diamond Atelier made a name for themselves with some truly fascinating custom conversions, mainly focusing on BMWs new and old. You will also see them building the occasional restomod here and there; something along the lines of this r...
Rad Yamaha XS650 Chopper Packs Springer Forks, Custom Frame, and a Stylish Livery
23 Nov 2024, 13:30 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With Abraham Simatupang leading the way, the crew at Batakastem Workshop are a seriously talented bunch to say the least. They’ve proven this countless times before, delivering some of the coolest custom bikes that Indonesia’s flourishi...
BMW R 100 Richtar Leans Toward Bobber Territory With Tons of Juicy Mods
23 Nov 2024, 13:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The talented Slovaks at Earth Motorcycles have worked their custom magic on bikes from several brands, but the one they keep coming back to is BMW. More specifically, Vlado Dinga and Ales Tomis are very fond of classic Bavarian airheads, so a good ...
Triumph Scrambler Martyushka Hosts 1200 XE Genetics in a Sexier Custom Package
17 Nov 2024, 21:42 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / No matter how your day is going, a custom beauty from Tamarit Motorcycles is sure to bring a warm ray of sunshine into it. We’ve brought dozens of their projects to your attention over the years, and there’s not a single builder out the...
Ducati Scrambler Black Villain Boasts New Ohlins Suspension and a Sinister Color Scheme
17 Nov 2024, 21:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Chris Scholtka makes a living as a full-time firefighter, but the art of motorcycle customization is what he turns to afterhours. Known to the broader public as Motocrew, he has all the necessary skills to create a spectacular one-off, and we&rsquo...
Spartan 117 Is a Custom BMW R nineT Scrambler With Looks to Leave You Awestruck
17 Nov 2024, 20:57 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Rory and Stu of Pier City Custom (PCC) know the R nineT platform from BMW Motorrad like the back of their hands, as the vast majority of their work is based around it. They’ve been at it in the customization game since 2015, operating out of ...
Honda CB750 Green Arrow Is a Custom Fusion of New and Old Executed Beautifully
17 Nov 2024, 20:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / NCT Motorcycles are best-known for their series builds revolving around modern Ducatis, but David Widmann and his team have actually experimented with several brands over time. Like many other builders out there, the Austrians also had a go at cust...
Custom Honda Magna Looks Nothing Like Its Former Self After a Street Tracker Conversion
17 Nov 2024, 16:23 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The VF500C Magna V30 from Honda was never the most inspiring bit of kit in its class, but some custom bike experts have found ways to make it a lot more exciting. For instance, the impeccable street tracker shown here is the work of Sean Skinner ov...
Custom-Built Kawasaki KZ1000 Goes Down the Brat-Style Route Looking Phenomenal
16 Nov 2024, 20:14 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Given its iconic status, the Kawasaki KZ1000 isn’t a model you’ll see customized all that often, but it can serve as an excellent donor bike for those who want a true one-off. Hailing from the golden days of ground-breaking UJMs, it pac...