CCM Spitfire First Ride and Review
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Finally got round to making a video of my initial thoughts on the new CCM Spitfire. The footage was taken like 6 month ago, so sorry if it doesn't make much sense!
There's some footage from the first ride back in July 2018, and then most is my review from a couple months after, having done 2000 miles around the UK.
Good honest video, nice to see a CCM Spitfire getting a few miles on it. Looking forward to seeing your future posts.
neil wilson thanks, glad you liked it! Should be another vid coming in the next couple weeks.
CCM was my favourite stand at the NEC last year, fell in love with the foggy rep
I wish I could have made the show, haven't been in years!
agree completely with the others who have commented on the truly awful road manners you have. You ride like a complete idiot. To avoid being hit off by a car you are completely reliant on all the other road users driving properly just as you do the complete opposite. You are relying on them being aware of your presence as you undertake, overtake or go between them when they are most likely completely unaware of your presence but most likely to change direction over lane.
People like you get motorcycling a bad name in the same way that knobs in hot hatches do for cars.
Sorry you don't like my riding, but thanks for watching and commenting!
I'd be embarrassed to post a video of myself riding that stupidly.
@@waynejames1178 Fair enough
I'm amazed you managed to ride through Ely without getting mugged! I used to have a CCM 604e Supermoto which was amazing.
Ahahaha, just don’t stop anywhere, even at red lights. Yeah that was supposed to be a cracking bike, haven’t ridden one my self though.
Loved watching your video! Very down to earth and honest review! Look forward for the next one 👍
Is it just me, or does there seem to be some dangerous riding going on here through town??
I’ve just watched it for the first time. His riding is horrendously dangerous.
Is it just me, or is there a boomer in the comments section??
@@sefton1972 totally agree - he’ll eventually get squished getting between moving traffic, undertaking and then overtaking queuing cars at speed like that.
Saw the CCM stand yesterday
there was no need of a Spitfire plane.
In fact it put me off looking first time round. Awesome quality machine with a really individual style.
Yeah I feel like the spitfire was just a waste of money, but oh well. How was the show though? Wish I could have made it, but currently in Morocco
Kevin Murtagh it was a charity thing I think
People seem to get this bike all wrong. It's not meant for massive motorway stints. It's a point and squirt machine that's great for commuting in style.
hypercatjohn yeah it is great for hacking through traffic! Also turned out to be a pretty good road trip bike slash adventure bike!
Living the dream. Keep it up 💪
Great Vid, looking forward to your next one and can`t wait for my FT6 now.
M Salmon Plasterers thanks, hope to see you on the road some time!
Good review. I love the look of these and have done since they were on show in 2017. However, I get bored of bikes easily and I think that 600 single motor will soon get me looking to move it on. You said it yourself in the video, after 60mph it starts to run out of power. Great commuter bike for round town ,but not a Sunday blast type of machine.
Hey,
I appreciate it is lockdown, but can you give a long term review. Anything you have found? How is it to clean? Does it vibrate tol much? Anything we prospective owners might want to know.
I ask because you are one of if not the only owner who isn't a one off rider. This is a fun bike you ride.
Hey, thanks for the comment! Hope you are doing well under lock down, and haven't gone too mad! I have never gone this long without riding before!
That is a great idea, I'll start trying to put something together, however unfortunately I am stuck in Morocco atm, and don't have the bike with me, nor my hard drives with footage on, so I'm limited as to what I can make. But will give it a go!
@@hjsamuel4575
Hope your staying safe in Morocco! And thanks, anything really will be of use. Most reviews I can find on here are from people who have taken it out once and made their thoughts from one ride, or dont really have many miles on the clock, so you dont really get to the nitty bitty stuff.
Really, I've purchased a Six (yet to be delivered) without any reviews really being around. When I purchased my other bikes I researched to find out what corroded and needed extra love, what mechanically is questionable, how the servicing goes. Etc, but as so few CCM spitfire reviews are online I've had to take a gamble. The forums are something but I'm not sure how many people use them and as to how unbiased the reviews will be.
@@kedwardsTWO Yup, safe but bored! Ah nice, I also love the Six, congratulations! I'll try to get more videos up, and feel free to ask any questions, here or on Instagram (under the same name). Hopefully see you on the road some time!
@@hjsamuel4575 Yeah hopefully when this whole thing blows over I'll pass you on some twisty windy road.
One thing I have been scratching my head over is how are you carrying your luggage for your trips? I know the bikes aren't sold as tourers and have limited / next to no space for gear. I think I'm going to have to make a rack to go over the rear wheel but I'm not sure till I can see the bike in person infront of me. Is this possible do you think or do I need to explore other options? In terms of other mods is it possible to whack a centre stand on?
Also the keyless fob. Have you had the battery run out on you and if so, do you need to reprogram the fob? I know that can be an issue for cars but who knows for this bike. I have a trickle charger which shouldn't mean it's a problem but sometimes I have to leave the country for 6 months a time.
Finally, have you noticed any parts which are corroded / starting to show symptoms of corrosion. That way I can give them some extra love when cleaning and maintaining.
Hi did you find some rubber mounted risers as I'm interested in the results thanks
The plastic tank on its own is enough to get a no from me. For the price, it’s shocking that it’s got a plastic tank!
Yup, very nearly pulled out after they changed the design, however the original was only 8k, so was still competitive at that price even with a plastic tank. At the current prices, I would be a no.
Love you, Sam!
Very informative....thought I recognised those roads
Thanks! Which roads do you recognise?
@@hjsamuel4575 cowbridge way isnt it ?
Steven Humphries yup! Heading through to a friend in Bridgend.
Great video ..looking forward to the next .Can I ask ...what luggage did you use for your long journey ?
Jim B thanks, means a lot! Was using Kriega bags, strapped to pannier racks I made for the trip. Will probably try to get some leather bags made while I’m in Morocco, just haven’t gotten round to it yet.
Like wise enjoyed both your vids. Very impressed at your honest use of the bike, and riding all the way to Morocco. I am hoping to pick up my Spitfire next month ....planning go to factory and to ride it all 250miles to my home .... can't wait ..... never been this excited than since I was a little kid on Christmas Eve .... and now I'm still that little kid trapped in the body of a 56 yr old man. I was also interested in the luggage. I am a big fan of Kriega. Do you have any vids/images of the bike rigged up for the trip to Morocco ? cheers Richard@@hjsamuel4575
Thank you so much for the support, I’ll make a video of the touring set up sometime soon hopefully! And I hope to see you on the road with yours soon!
Some of the worst riding I have ever seen on You Tube! Talk about giving motorcycling a bad name.
Thanks for the helpful comment dude!
It’s a shame because the review on the bike is good - honest and fair. But it’s sullied by the in-town riding where you are riding what appears to be dangerously. I’m a bike rider but I also drive and, from discussions I have with other drivers, I know that it is that kind of riding that really pisses-off drivers and gives motorcyclists a bad name. And, although I don’t know you, I’m actually quite concerned about your safety (as are others in the comments). On the bike - I still don’t get how CCM get away with saying that the bike is British when the engine is Swedish but maybe that’s just me. (CCM told me that if they made their own engine it would make the bike a load more expensive - as if it wasn’t expensive enough as it is!). It seems like a very expensive “bitsa” in my opinion. Ride safely, chap!
@@jonathanprior6025 Thanks for the praise and constructive criticism. I agree that it's not exactly a British bike, but at least it is made in the UK by a British company, in this day and age that's enough to call it British. I disagree on the price however, I paid 8k for mine, 1k less than a vitpilen 701, and much less plasticy and better made in my opinion. And 2 years later it's still worth 8k. Are you looking at one because you are considering them? If you are, just ride one and you'll love it!
@@hjsamuel4575 Don't worry i find your riding perfectly fine.
@@happaala Thanks Dude! So do I!
nice job on the vid!
Are these available outside of the UK? Did you say 600cc Single? I heard you, but you might know, do they make a bigger power plant than that?
I think they are available in France, but other than that I don’t know. Currently they don’t use any other engines, but you can get it remapped for a little more power.
Nice one. Let us know how you get on with the Mitas tyres, I understand that Shinko also do the same size- if you watch that FortNine chap tyre reviews he always rates Shinko.
Thanks! Yeah the Mitas last much longer, I've had mine on for 6k now, and still lots of life. Not as grippy, and slightly different profile which turns in quicker. But it's the tyre to have on the rear for sure, although I'm still on the original front! Haven't seen the Shinko, will take a look, thanks!
great video, spitfire 6 on its way..
Michael Page thanks dude, it’s so worth the wait!
Six for me too
My BMW G650 X Country is similar engine (652 single Austrian Rotax,) weight is 326 lbs and 52HP so I can't really justify something that although it looks lovely is probably more uncomfortable.
Yeah you have a valid point, if you plan to keep the G650 then the spitfire doesn't offer much the BMW doesn't, except looks and feeling. My advice would be to sell the BMW and get the CCM! But then I'm biased
Was your front brake reservoir on the bars an optional extra? They told me they didn't do them for the cafe racer and I was looking to get one
Yeah my bike is totally standard, original spitfire. What came with the cafe as standard? Plastic ones?
@@hjsamuel4575 yeah one of those cheap plastic ones. They have the same as yours on the scrambler as well, but I think they've tried to save a bit more money on the tracker and cafe racer.
I only made the reserve list for the original spitfire so I'm paying about 2k more now for the cafe.
But I've had almost no wait so I can't complain really.
Even those exhausts on yours are £170 each if you want to change to those.
How do the straight bars feel ?
Julian Egan they feel great, although I would quite like to raise them an inch or so. Currently riding a cafe racer courtesy bike while mines in for service, and the clip ons are also nice but don’t quite match the seat position and foot pegs, so I think straight bars are the way forward, maybe the scrambler set up would be best.
Can't we install pillion seat?
Excellent rider's review of a stunning bike. It's a shame they skimped on a few bits; a bike this price shouldn't have any plastic where metal would be a better option.
Thanks man! And yeah, the plastic tank still annoys me, however, in general the build quality is great! And also they aren’t that expensive, mine was about the same price as a street twin, which is basically all plastic
@@hjsamuel4575 It is only a minor gripe on my part. The reality is, I fell in love with the CCM first sight. It's like somebody distilled the essence of everything a red-blooded motorbike should be and created this dynamic piece of art. I'm not the jealous type but I'm very envious of your machine. lol
Why didn't get the ECU remapped ????. The engine is a Husqarvna/BMW. It top will 115-120mph no troubles.
Didn’t have the cash at the time to re-map it. But it was certainly tempting!
Mine is remapped which marginally increased torque. Best I could do is 110 but on mild slope. Speedo flashes as it reaches 8K but engine is not calibrated with limiter once you hit 8K. This bike is best at below 70MPH. Riding on backroads is ace.
so how much is it on the road?
Thanks for the comment, but I’m not sure what you’re asking. Are you asking what is the on the road price from the factory? Or are you asking how much time does it spend on the road as opposed to being parked up?
just what you paid, on the road price if you don't mind me asking?
Yeah of course, that’s fine! I paid £8k on the road, all in.
@@hjsamuel4575 cheers for the info, thought they'd be more tbh. bet that bare back wheels a pita in the rain though,thanks for the honest review.
Love you...!
Hey Sam, thanks for the video! I’ve got some questions about the bike... Do you have an email address I can send them to as opposed to writing them all on here?!
Cheers
Hey Sam! No worries, thanks for the message. Just added you on FB, and feel free to email or ask me on there.
Poor driving manners aside, useful info.
Thanks dude, glad it's useful!
ride like a ****....give motorcyclists and bad rap ...
Sorry you don't like the riding, thanks for watching and commenting though!
@@hjsamuel4575 my main concern is that you remain alive ....your riding style is your joice ..free country and that , but what you might hit or hurt or if you change the destiny of others thats not your joice .... as a biker to a biker i will tell you that you should take more care and apply a high end skill base to you riding mode, of course have some edgy fun but true riding is done with life saving consideration for yourself and others and with respect for the other road users ...if you don't sadly you will end up as a statistic ..ride safe my friend ...
It wants to be a xr650r supermoto. My wife wants me to buy her a spitfire.I have two friends who own them. If you ever get the chance. Ride the xr for comparison.
Like your channel - looks like it vibrates a lot, over priced big time, plastic tank is a big no, backend appears unfinished - 600 isn't big enough
J James thanks dude! Def vibrates like a big single, and the tank is still sad. I’m ok with the 600 because I like how light it is, and a good way to not die at 140 is to own a bike that can’t do 140!
Yo test raide in morocoo🤩🇲🇦
Perfect country to test a motorbike!
Plastic tank WTF!