Previous: Suzuki AX200 2 Stroke Parallel Twin from 2 Singles
Next: ROEHR Motorcycles Earns EPA Emissions Certification

Honda CBX Custom Exhaust – A New Twist

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 7/31/2009

Honda CBX custom exhaust system

The straight 6 cylinder engine in the Honda CBX is a pretty sweet piece of machinery and there have been numerous attempts to make nice looking custom exhaust systems. I came across this photo of one custom built CBX with pipes unlike any I've seen before. Visually interesting. Would they interfere with cooling? Just a cool bit of creativity.

Honda CBX custom exhaust system closeup

Link: Flickr

{ 11 comments… add yours below ... }

Chris 07.31.09 at 11:49 am: I assume the other side is basically a mirror image of this one?

cl
JustPete 07.31.09 at 12:19 pm: Bitchin! I would chose a different headlight and get an internal throttle/clutch to hide those cables. Just me… Bitching bike though!!
Swagger 07.31.09 at 12:29 pm: That’s kinda sad. I respect anyone who can create something, but that’s just ugly.
It’s too bad because there are some truly phenomenal CBX specials out there….
todd 07.31.09 at 3:36 pm: I’d like to start working on my welding skills so I can make my own pipes instead of relying on the aftermarket or really talented friends.

-todd
Walt 07.31.09 at 11:28 pm: Looks like another triumph of style over usability to me. Heating issues? You bet. But then the original design, a transverse, air-cooled six cylinder, wasn’t all that practical, was it?
KW 08.01.09 at 10:27 pm: 3 into 1 into 3, I would have to wonder about back pressure issues.
Benjamin 08.02.09 at 8:23 pm: Heat issues galore. Also why would you make something that is already as wide as a farm gate wider again. The diameter of those pipes is too large for good torque. A better design would be the curled Honda F1 exhausts, maybe with two small turbos down below…. sorry, that’s just me dreaming.
Tin Man 2 08.03.09 at 8:02 am: An example of building something just because you can, 6 cylinders on a motorcycle is simply overkill. This custom exhaust may be impressive from a fabrication standpoint, but it will cause heat issues and it is not attractive,It simply draws attention to the original excess of the bike.
Tanshanomi 08.03.09 at 11:17 am: I have yet to see a CBX custom that improved on Honda’s version.
Benjamin 08.03.09 at 7:40 pm: Tanshanomi – These two come very very close IMHO.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/11/ducati-cbx-custom-by-dan-uhing-update/

http://www.sportmotor.hu/motoros_videok/speed/honda-cbx-1000-ujruhaban-40087
Rick Hayberg 10.21.09 at 12:29 am: I also built my own CBX and custom exhaust:

[IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/mirirace/007.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/mirirace/009.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/mirirace/010.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/mirirace/012.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/mirirace/013.jpg[/IMG]