It was great ‘riding along’ with you again on this sweet bike. Like you, I also love the way it looks and sounds. I’m so impressed with the natural beauty of your Peak District. I laughed out loud when you said “Here in the U.K. we’re hoping to get some glare”. Happy Riding
Great review Andre, I have about 2.5k miles on my bobber now and it really loosens up really well, and is super fun to ride, hope you continue to enjoy its simplicity
Thanks Peter! The Bobber was my other possible choice. Two wasn't an option and I had to choose one. Great to hear it gets better with the mileage. Thank you!
I agree with all your observations, I'm only 5'8 so the wide bars are a stretch so will be changing to the narrow bars on first service. I've also got the hang of slipping into neutral just before I stop as the gearbox will sometimes not engage. I still feel the front is too stiff but like you I'll wait for the first service, rear seems fine. The dash lights are the worse feature, you can barely see them, hopefully someone out there will find a replacement unit to fit in the lovely billet holder. Thought it might be Motogadget but unsure?
The current dash is an Acewell unit. (I did have a look to see if they did a same shape, replacement TFT but unfortunately not. I did wonder if any of their other units would be a pin for pin replacement though. Perhaps I should ask them. Some bits on the bike are moto gadget, the ignition is a mo.lock system. I’ve not had the neutral problem with the gearbox, not yet at least, but will keep an eye out for that.
What an excellent review, even although it's not a bike I'd be interested in it was still good to find out about someone else's pride and joy. There can be no denying the workmanship which has gone in to its production 👍😁
Don't you worry about that exhaust as you mentioned at the beginning of the video lol, it sounds sublime 👌. I think even with all the niggles that you said its got, I'd have to forgive it for anything, it is a beautiful looking bike with the soundtrack to match 😉 👍 it definitely got looked at a lot I noticed. They know beauty when they see it. You picked well 👌
It's the first fuel injected bike I've had that needed a 'cold start' lever.... so perhaps it's not quite as good as it should be. The fuelling seems to be good the rest of the time though (and even start up is ok, it's just an extra thing to do). I'm still running it in, so it'll be interesting to see how it responds when I can stretch its legs a little more.
Great review Andre what a stunning little bike your CCM is just shows you don,t need to ride fast for a bike to be enjoyable,it reminds me so much of my DRZ400SM its just a shame they are so expensive but you get what you pay for enjoy it.
Thank. The DRZ is a fine bike. I do think there’s a lot to be said for smaller capacity, lightweight bikes. 150hp and 250kg just isn’t quite the same. Ride safe.
While acknowledging the hand-crafted aesthetics, top suspension and rarity value, I'm not convinced you couldn't have the same fun riding experience for a lot less money on a big single such as the KTM 690 SMC, or even my old but pristine Husky SM610 (similar torque at 52Nm and similar weight at 140Kg dry with titanium exhaust).
Sort of, but they aren’t a lot less. A 690SMC R is £9349 vs £9999 for a Spitfire (both have significant options catalogues which all adds up if you choose them). I suppose people choose bikes for different reasons, when I look at a 690 SMC it doesn’t do anything for me. It might be the best bike in the world to ride, but that alone isn’t enough. Everyone’s different though, and there’s bikes for all of us.
It's more efficient than my R1250GS, but then, that's not much of a comparison! Uses a lot more than my CRF300, but then, I expect I'll be doing no more than 120 miles/day, and even that will be from time to time only.
Favourite bike? Not sure I have one, it all comes down to where and what for. The 1250GS for road touring, the CRF for trail touring, this CCM for playing on the local roads (though the Duc Scrambler 800 is good for that too), the Scram is my ‘quick run down the shops bike’ and the CB1000R is great fun if I need a scare 🤣. If I could have only one, probably the GS, but that doesn’t make it my favourite for everything.
Re 'suicide stand' it's a system used when a bike doesn't have a side stand switch. My KTM exc came like that but it had a 'cheat' bolt 🔩 that one can replace that returns it to normal. But engine doesn't cut when u select first with side stand down. As a bike you'll find you'll easily grow to love it. And you'll get the lookers and loads of friendly chats everywhere you stop. Luv it.
Thanks Dave. I'm already getting used to the sidestand and kill/fire central position switches. I'm quite enjoying the rest of the bike so can easily overlook the flaws (but they are still worth mentioning... I'm not sure anyone wants to see a bike video that is just the good bits without mentioning what isn't as great)
@@PeakMotorcycles I wouldn't call them flaws, just part of the characteristics of the bike. And that's what's so amazing. You'll get hooked on it in a way like no other. Unless you already have.
Hi. Ace revue,did you get the side number plate fitted, I have just ordered a stealth with the same exhaust as you and ccm say a side mounted plate will not fit as the cans are in the way. how did you get on?
I think it's good value for it's exclusivity and beauty for around the same price as your CB1000R. For that kind of money I'd choose the CCM over the CB1000R.
Yup, I agree, but it’s also not for everyone. I think my CB1000R will be going in the new year as I’m just not riding it enough, and I could do with the space. The CCM will stay for a while. I’m sure of that!
Tubeless tyres? I can see the appeal of this bike, but it uses too much petrol. I'd rather have a Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen. Proabably a better engine and very economical. Thorough review.
Unfortunately it has tubes. As for the petrol, it's about the same economy as the 701 Svartpilen. (Not the claimed economy, but real world numbers... 54mpg for the 701 apparently www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2018-review ) I guess it's how you ride it. The engine in my bike is a 600cc Husqvarna single that last surfaced in (I think) the TE630. I must confess, that I didn't buy the CCM for the fuel economy 😉
@@PeakMotorcycles I was obviously wrong about the CCM's fuel economy. I have heard reports of the 701 doing much more than 54 mpg, though. Enjoy the CCM!
@@1990-t1j I’m sure it will. I guess if you ride it carefully you can get better economy. If you ride it, ‘spirited’ (sounds better than ‘like you stole it’!) I’m sure you use more. I know that if I always change up early on my GS and never exceed 3000rpm, I get far better mileage than if I ride it hard.
@@1990-t1j that’s pretty good. I don’t think my 1250 will do that. Though it’s probably carrying some more weight and the emissions regulations might have an impact?
I love my Duke 390, 44hp/329 lbs dry but if aliens come and ask me to take them to my leader, I'll send them to you with 55 HP/306 lbs dry and the premium build. Very nice indeed!
@@PeakMotorcycles very nice! I'd love to see someone put a Rotrex supercharger on a Duke 390 to help get the power up there and curious if the parts could handle it. The rotrex is great for power without the shock you get from turbos so it might not take much off the mtbf.
@@KrazyKanucker A supercharger on a small displacement bike makes so much sense yet they're only on litre bikes which makes no sense. I just got a 2022 Vitpilen 401.
Andre I can here the happiness in your voice this is what the right bike for each person is!!!
Unfortunately I have quite a few 'right bikes', depending on the day. For that day, it was that one!
Splendid video! Absolutely stunning looking bike and such a lovely backyard to ride in. Love the Peak District 👍🏻
Thanks, and yes, it’s grand on a day like that. Lately they have been scarce but am hoping that Spring is round the corner after this cold snap…
It was great ‘riding along’ with you again on this sweet bike.
Like you, I also love the way it looks and sounds.
I’m so impressed with the natural beauty of your Peak District.
I laughed out loud when you said “Here in the U.K. we’re hoping to get some glare”.
Happy Riding
Thanks Allen, we dream of glare over here 😂
Nice one Andre...Looks great mate 🙂 Enjoy!!!
Thanks 👍
Great review Andre, I have about 2.5k miles on my bobber now and it really loosens up really well, and is super fun to ride, hope you continue to enjoy its simplicity
Thanks Peter! The Bobber was my other possible choice. Two wasn't an option and I had to choose one. Great to hear it gets better with the mileage. Thank you!
I agree with all your observations, I'm only 5'8 so the wide bars are a stretch so will be changing to the narrow bars on first service. I've also got the hang of slipping into neutral just before I stop as the gearbox will sometimes not engage. I still feel the front is too stiff but like you I'll wait for the first service, rear seems fine. The dash lights are the worse feature, you can barely see them, hopefully someone out there will find a replacement unit to fit in the lovely billet holder. Thought it might be Motogadget but unsure?
The current dash is an Acewell unit. (I did have a look to see if they did a same shape, replacement TFT but unfortunately not. I did wonder if any of their other units would be a pin for pin replacement though. Perhaps I should ask them. Some bits on the bike are moto gadget, the ignition is a mo.lock system. I’ve not had the neutral problem with the gearbox, not yet at least, but will keep an eye out for that.
What an excellent review, even although it's not a bike I'd be interested in it was still good to find out about someone else's pride and joy. There can be no denying the workmanship which has gone in to its production 👍😁
Thanks. I’m certain it’s not everyone’s thing, but if we all liked the same things that would be boring. Ride safe 😁
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Don't you worry about that exhaust as you mentioned at the beginning of the video lol, it sounds sublime 👌.
I think even with all the niggles that you said its got, I'd have to forgive it for anything, it is a beautiful looking bike with the soundtrack to match 😉 👍
it definitely got looked at a lot I noticed. They know beauty when they see it. You picked well 👌
The baffles come out of the exhaust if a bit more noise is needed. I'll probably leave them in for now. Its loud enough!
Big singles have always been my thing. That engine is a peach. Hopefully the fuel injection is good . It was quite poor on the AJP PR7.
Enjoy
It's the first fuel injected bike I've had that needed a 'cold start' lever.... so perhaps it's not quite as good as it should be. The fuelling seems to be good the rest of the time though (and even start up is ok, it's just an extra thing to do). I'm still running it in, so it'll be interesting to see how it responds when I can stretch its legs a little more.
Great review Andre what a stunning little bike your CCM is just shows you don,t need to ride fast for a bike to be enjoyable,it reminds me so much of my DRZ400SM its just a shame they are so expensive but you get what you pay for enjoy it.
Thank. The DRZ is a fine bike. I do think there’s a lot to be said for smaller capacity, lightweight bikes. 150hp and 250kg just isn’t quite the same. Ride safe.
While acknowledging the hand-crafted aesthetics, top suspension and rarity value, I'm not convinced you couldn't have the same fun riding experience for a lot less money on a big single such as the KTM 690 SMC, or even my old but pristine Husky SM610 (similar torque at 52Nm and similar weight at 140Kg dry with titanium exhaust).
Sort of, but they aren’t a lot less. A 690SMC R is £9349 vs £9999 for a Spitfire (both have significant options catalogues which all adds up if you choose them). I suppose people choose bikes for different reasons, when I look at a 690 SMC it doesn’t do anything for me. It might be the best bike in the world to ride, but that alone isn’t enough. Everyone’s different though, and there’s bikes for all of us.
Just checked out thier website, 7litres per 100km?? Wow it guzzles fuel. Great character. Luv it. Reminds me of a beefed up sinnis scrambler.
It's more efficient than my R1250GS, but then, that's not much of a comparison! Uses a lot more than my CRF300, but then, I expect I'll be doing no more than 120 miles/day, and even that will be from time to time only.
Yep, granted. For the type of roads you've shown us in this video, this bike will be a real hoot.
Hope you're still enjoying ownership.
I am. I don’t ride it much, but when it’s the perfect day, there is nothing better.
Nice bike bud 👌🏻
Thanks!
That’s a peach of a machine….early days but what’s your favourite overall?
Favourite bike? Not sure I have one, it all comes down to where and what for. The 1250GS for road touring, the CRF for trail touring, this CCM for playing on the local roads (though the Duc Scrambler 800 is good for that too), the Scram is my ‘quick run down the shops bike’ and the CB1000R is great fun if I need a scare 🤣. If I could have only one, probably the GS, but that doesn’t make it my favourite for everything.
Re 'suicide stand' it's a system used when a bike doesn't have a side stand switch. My KTM exc came like that but it had a 'cheat' bolt 🔩 that one can replace that returns it to normal. But engine doesn't cut when u select first with side stand down.
As a bike you'll find you'll easily grow to love it. And you'll get the lookers and loads of friendly chats everywhere you stop. Luv it.
Thanks Dave. I'm already getting used to the sidestand and kill/fire central position switches. I'm quite enjoying the rest of the bike so can easily overlook the flaws (but they are still worth mentioning... I'm not sure anyone wants to see a bike video that is just the good bits without mentioning what isn't as great)
@@PeakMotorcycles I wouldn't call them flaws, just part of the characteristics of the bike. And that's what's so amazing. You'll get hooked on it in a way like no other. Unless you already have.
Hi. Ace revue,did you get the side number plate fitted, I have just ordered a stealth with the same exhaust as you and ccm say a side mounted plate will not fit as the cans are in the way. how did you get on?
I have the bracket, but haven’t fitted it yet. I’ll give it a go and let you know how I get on. (I expect there will be a video…)
I think it's good value for it's exclusivity and beauty for around the same price as your CB1000R. For that kind of money I'd choose the CCM over the CB1000R.
Yup, I agree, but it’s also not for everyone. I think my CB1000R will be going in the new year as I’m just not riding it enough, and I could do with the space. The CCM will stay for a while. I’m sure of that!
Thanks again!
You’re welcome!
Tubeless tyres? I can see the appeal of this bike, but it uses too much petrol. I'd rather have a Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen. Proabably a better engine and very economical.
Thorough review.
Unfortunately it has tubes. As for the petrol, it's about the same economy as the 701 Svartpilen. (Not the claimed economy, but real world numbers... 54mpg for the 701 apparently www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/husqvarna/husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2018-review ) I guess it's how you ride it. The engine in my bike is a 600cc Husqvarna single that last surfaced in (I think) the TE630. I must confess, that I didn't buy the CCM for the fuel economy 😉
@@PeakMotorcycles I was obviously wrong about the CCM's fuel economy. I have heard reports of the 701 doing much more than 54 mpg, though.
Enjoy the CCM!
@@1990-t1j I’m sure it will. I guess if you ride it carefully you can get better economy. If you ride it, ‘spirited’ (sounds better than ‘like you stole it’!) I’m sure you use more. I know that if I always change up early on my GS and never exceed 3000rpm, I get far better mileage than if I ride it hard.
@@PeakMotorcycles I had an R 1100 GS for 91,000 miles and on tour got around 54 mpg.
@@1990-t1j that’s pretty good. I don’t think my 1250 will do that. Though it’s probably carrying some more weight and the emissions regulations might have an impact?
I love my Duke 390, 44hp/329 lbs dry but if aliens come and ask me to take them to my leader, I'll send them to you with 55 HP/306 lbs dry and the premium build. Very nice indeed!
Actually, I have the Stage 1 ECU, so I’m at 70hp 😁. And they are welcome to come. I’ll make them some tea.
@@PeakMotorcycles very nice! I'd love to see someone put a Rotrex supercharger on a Duke 390 to help get the power up there and curious if the parts could handle it. The rotrex is great for power without the shock you get from turbos so it might not take much off the mtbf.
@@KrazyKanucker A supercharger on a small displacement bike makes so much sense yet they're only on litre bikes which makes no sense. I just got a 2022 Vitpilen 401.
@@georgekrpan3181 very nice, great looking bike!