CBX Project Bikes

Masterfully Massaged
This "Heavy Artillery" article appeared in the December 1986 Motorcyclist, and featured Sam Brocato's modified 1980 CBX.

Monument to Horsepower.
A look at Jim Hall's turbocharged 1550cc CBX, from Cycle World's November 1989 issue.

Turbo CBX.
This short article on the American Turbo Pak CBX turbocharger kit is from Cycle's March 1980 issue.

European Custom CBXs
Pictures of European CBX specials, with descriptions. These are heavily modified bikes, some with custom frames by Moto Martin and Egli.

Honda 250-6 Road Racer
Pictures of the technological parent of the CBX: Honda's 250cc six-cylinder road racer from the 1960's. Taken at Laguna Seca by Michael Moore

Sechszylinder - CBX, Sei & Z1300
Pictures from a German book on six-cylinder motorcycles. Includes the 250 & 350cc Honda road racers, and both standard and modified CBXs. Thanks to Oliver Tregl for providing the scans.

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