I really don't get all the Sh#t poured on CCM and Norton. Have proper SOD the rules English attitude. Like Johnny Lydon, James Hunt. And Oliver Read. Freedom is never cheep ! Ask your Grandfather !
I bought myself a Maverick Infinite for my 70th birthday back in 2021, it took 8 months to arrive at that time, since then the company has had a large investor I believe and everything from delivery dates to communication has improved dramatically. The engine cutting out was sorted at the service and its now running better than ever, its a unit designed when BMW owned Husky and as you found its great fun to ride. Servicing is on fairly short intervals on 3500 miles or once a year as all other bikes and there is now a dealer network, mine being Krazy Horse in Suffolk. Nothing bad to say about the bike just makes me smile including my gold forks "Old man"
Watching you ride and hearing this bike I would call it an Angry bike and that is a compliment. It looks like a bike Austin Powers would ride. It really belongs in the hands of experienced riders. What a machine.
I can't believe the back lash your getting for this ccm . You reviewed that RE gorilla thing and everybody was over joyed and to me it looked like a wet blanket . What was it pretending to be . Ccm s sound like a motorcycle use to sound and they look different you can tell a ccm a mile away and the handle like a hooligan bike should . Not everyone's cup of tea but still a good looking bike . You can talk about dealer back up all day but the only bike manufacturer that can offer true dealer back up is BMW and as we no that comes at a huge price . No keep reviewing these different bikes in your unique way and if people complain about the noise they make then tell them to get a vespa as there in the wrong game . Well done guys 😊
wet blankets a bit harsh hahaha but i get your point. cant see why theres backlash for either of the bikes, the Guerrilla is built for an entirely different purpose, not my cup of tea though. I can still appreciate what it offers. Same with these Ccms, only difference is these are absolutely my cup of tea. For a STOCK exhaust?? thats is simply a outstanding.
I really love the look of this bike and the fact that you can customize almost anything on their website is very cool. But man they're super expensive ! And the exhaust sounds great but doesn't it get annoying after a couple minutes ? Sounds super loud on the video, idk if it's that loud in real life
Looks like a wonderful bike, absolutely my idea of a perfect motorcycle. Spoked wheels with aggressive tires, chain drive, light weight, and a glorious big single engine 🫶. I used to own a Husqvarna mid-2000 vintage and I instantly recognized that engine. Doesn’t look like it’s available in the states, but I really enjoyed your video review!
Hi Darcy and old guy 👍 it's mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍 the CCM scramble bike really looks great from front to back of the bike but the only thing I'm not sure about is the exhaust it seems abit to loud in built up areas around houses that's only thing that I've got a problem with, but don't get me wrong it does sound great though out on the open roads. Great UA-cam video guys 👍👍 keep up the great work thanks from mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍
I always enjoy videos of bikes we can't get in Canada, and then wish we did! In Canada CCM is a brand synonymous with Ice hockey skates and equipment, and also cheap bicycles sold by a big automotive/household goods chain called Canadian Tire. So I was a bit confused to see there is such a thing as CCM motorcycles, but quickly realized they are completely unrelated. These bikes are really rolling art pieces and can't really be compared to anything else. Would love to have one as a second bike, but only if I could convince my wife to park it in the living room as an art piece for me to gawk at when not being ridden.
My opinion, I would never give up my Triumph for one. I think long term you would change your opinion. But it is cool. Definitely choose one over a Royal Enfield
There appears to be some grumbling from CCM customers with respect to major price hikes and them having bought bikes advertised as "limited edition" only for CCM to subsequently produce the same bikes with a new name! Specifically a guy who bought a Spitfire Six which he said has since been renamed as the Spitfire Roadster, if I recall correctly. As for the bike's "lovely engine" you didn't mention the 3500 mile service interval as stated on the CCM website.
@@goldilocks913 My initial reaction, too! It sounds a bit shady to me as I would have assumed there were consumer protection laws in place to prevent those sort of things. So perhaps the full truth is a little different. Like maybe CCM made some minor changes to the Six so to get around such laws in order for them to sell it under a new name without fear of legal proceedings being initiated by customers who bought the 'limited edition' Six. Whatever the explanation, I can understand why that guy felt aggrieved or even conned.
Thing is with riding through Stamford you have to open it up a bit, just to let everyone in a 15 mile radius know that you’re going through Stamford 🙂 I think the bobber is my favourite out of the two, looks great.
This bike isn’t for me but this is a really good looking bike . Those complaining about the price are missing the point of the bike it is a hand built Sunday special like Bimota ,Elgi or Moto Martin not a Honda Deauville it’s not made to be practical just fun a rich man’s toy maybe but I don’t have a problem with that.
@@DevineDumbassMaybe so and it isn’t for me either £12k to £15k is silly money for a Sunday special but the bike looks stunning and there are plenty more bikes like Hesketh and Norton which I wouldn’t buy but can appreciate.
My 2018 scrambler holds idle/ low revs fine and has never stalled. I think your love of blipping the throttle could be the issue…. They really don’t like being blipped.
@@glennrowe2961 yes I totally loved the sound it made when I was blipping it, of course I could easily ride it smoothly without any issues but we have got to make the video dramatic 👍🏼
I’ve never ridden one but I have admired them in the shops many a time And the build quality and attention to detail is amazing I know many people will complain about the cost but it’s a low volume brand and your unlikely to pull up anywhere and park next to another one And still half the price of a bmw GS
Absolutely love the sound of a big single! Unfortunately these are a bit steep for me, I need something I can daily, takes luggage and does the odd long trip. Harley for me.
Beautiful and fun looking bike. I'm surprised I'd never heard of it. Thanks for the informative and entertaining commentary and gorgeous video. Love this bike's sound! All the best. Infinitely better than an Enfield? Hmm.
Okay, but that exhaust would start to get annoying on a long run and the price, fock me I could buy several used good motorcycles for the price of one of those, I think I will give it a hard pass.
Yes, I know what you mean. Short batch high price…… crazy thing is there’s plenty of people buying them and hardly doing any miles….. an expensive play thing
That’s the best looking CCM so far to my eye, the noise would get on my nerves (the reason I’m not putting slash cuts on my 1200 scrambler X 😅), but as always it’s a bit pricey , there’s a couple of 2 year old CCM’s on eBay at the moment for just over 7k so I’m not sure the residuals are all that good either 🤔, bet it’s fun though 🙂👍
I like it, but it’s almost too minimalistic for my taste. I like options for storage and things like that. Beautiful bike though 👍 I’d love to see more variety from you guys
It's a niche market bike, it's special and if l could afford 1 as a 2nd bike then l'd buy one. I reckon that even if it is a niche market that market will be larger than Nortons....
@@davidforsdike4343 They are not making 30k Nortons! They will make very expensive niche "Nortons" to enhance their reputation, fair enough, then "Norton" maybe a badge on a leccy scooter too.
@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 Hope so love my 961. Hope to buy some of the new models to. The V4 is too uncomfortable for me. What is wrong with scooters?
@@davidforsdike4343 Nothing is wrong with scooters. But they didn't buy the Norton name to sell very expensive low volume bikes to a tiny elderly market, it's a selling tool, like all old evocative names recently acquired, Fantic, BSA, Benelli, Moto Morini, Lambretta etc etc
I like it it's very raw and minimilistic. I think it looks great sounds how it looks. It's just a shame about the price. Keep the videos coming you cant please everyone and it's good to have different bikes to suit different tastes.
That exhaust sounds ANGRY! I love it, man. For pavement, it's perfect. Add a little more suspension travel and it would be a great little scrambler for tearing across the countryside. Honestly, if it had a longer-travel suspension, I think I might prefer it over the bobber.
That seems to be the same engine as in the AJP PR7. 600cc based from Husqvarna 610 (when BMW owned it) being produced by SWM since a couple of years (2016 maybe or even later). SWM took the old Husqvarna factories and design/property. They are fairly reliable. Good pick! Looks awesome btw.
As an Italian, I sincerely don't know why SWM didn't decide to produce it's own PR7 and "Maverick". Or at least to act as an importer for CCM, a distributor for AJP.
@@francescoporcari8597 yep, good point. They had the tools and probably the knowledge but they didn't went for it. 2 weeks ago in an Enduro ride here in Portugal, saw a SWM and they look decent actually. They could be a robust, solid alternative to the expensive bikes but they just don't have any presence whatsoever. It's a shame.
I’ve always loved these motorcycles and I’m very fortunate that financially they are out of my reach….. I say unfortunate because even though the bike looks outstanding and sounds great, it would annoy the hell out of me on a run somewhere…. I swear it’s louder than my old A10 BSA with the old megaphone silencers….. great review and it did make me smile a lot 😂
I love the tank and pipes, I like its 600cc, interesting frame and swingarm. My opinion it seems like a hooligan bike, I wouldn’t mind having one in the garage just for fun. Wouldn’t want it as my only bike. Too bad they don’t have them in the USA. If priced right they sell for sure.
Good review again lads 😎 Took one for a test ride for a couple of hours a few weeks back, great fun, good size in terms of triangle, super light, silly side stand and an analogue dial option would be great 👍 wee hooligan that moves around in the turns but feels predictable, feels special ❤ 🇬🇧 reckon an off road shock option would be 👍 as very green land friendly, agree gobs of character
The most appealing stock bike you can get at that engine size... by far. I am afraid they don't have a simple key ignition, just like the bobber, right? Believe it or not, that'd be the only big negative for me on this one.
Looks may be divisive... I think they look great! I think you really need to ride a big single thumper to get a feel for how addictive and grunty they are.
I’d have one in my shed tomorrow if they were sold here in NZ. Just been to the CCM website - no mention of ABS in the brake specifications. Does it have ABS? Same service intervals as my 411, so not a deal breaker. Great vid, thanks guys.
My Bonneville ridden hard used to cut out so I increased the idle RPM and that cured it.. also cured the low speed jerky throttle response CCM fantastic company legendary bikes all of a sudden old supermotos flooding the market because they don't pass ULEZ motorcycles should be exempt because you're already not in a car what happens to all the bikes pre 2006? Worthless.. Great machine what a toy hey girls look at me.. Ol man who is lets face it huge makes some bikes look silly but looks totally cool on that and you've got the biker outfit style to suit as well.. definitely a scrambler guy.. suits you sir
I really like this Maverick. The small mudguards look great. You say you like minimalism. I like a digital dash. Looks huge fun to ride. 19'' wheels front and back which is unusual. If I lived in England, I would like one, but at that price, I'd go for a Husvarna 701SM, although I thought you said the Maverick was 10K in another video. Nick
We were taken to an old page with the price when we made the first video! We love minimalism, but also practicality, so small mudguards mean masses of cleaning after a ride.
Sounds nice but a bit too obnoxious to my liking, and unfortunately CCM are not available for sale in Europe unless if you Import one I guess but too expensive. Did you ever reviewed Fantic Caballero by any chance?
Absolutely stunning bikes and filming 😮 These little "snarlers" are the epitome of back to basics riding a bit pricey but they will probably hold their value even increase over time but who cares they are cool as f##k Cheers
I thought those 600's were from BMW? Also is what you see the actual skin of the fuel tank or is it a tank cover with the actual tank underneath? (just wondering as I think I read it a few years ago but not seen it mentioned since.) Very enjoyable video.
They were made by Husqvarna in Italy, under BMW ownership, they were never built in any BMW factory. The factory lives on, under the chinese owned SWM brand (an historic italian brand). The AJP Pr7 has the same engine.
I do like this bike but could it be your main bike? I don’t think so. Great as a second bike for the odd ride out. Not a cheap bike though. £13/16.000. I can think of many other motorcycles that I would have before this that you could use more often. I also imagine that the exhaust noise would get wearing once the novelty wore off. Having said all this I quite like it. Sorry that’s all a bit negative but my honest opinion. Great review as always though.
@@davidnunnerley9084 You have the class to give your opinions in a positive way, even though you don’t gel with this bike. A lesson for some of the other commenters! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, I do try to keep objective. In essence there are no “bad” bikes , just different. The most important thing when buying a bike is that you love it. Nice to see a British made motorcycle.
I think I would like to ride this one, but the price tag is a bit elevated for my pockets. As for the sound, really like it between the hours of 9 am to 7pm.
Hey Darcy, regarding the audio for the bikes exhaust. Any tips for how you got it so clear? (i.e placement, post processing or settings on the DJI mic 2)
@@keithstewart1979 It did have a slight tendency to stall, largely due to the high compression, but I did enjoy the sound it made when blipping the throttle 😊
Amazing little bike. Love the tank colours. That sound is amazing, you captured that well. Simple and eye catching. Then I saw the price. I'm looking at a MUTT DRK-01 250cc for home use with my Grandson.
@@jez6208CCM have always been brilliant with me. They had my scrambler in for work when I got knocked off my other bike and injured quite badly. I phoned to tell them I wouldn’t be in a position to pick it up myself and that I’d arrange for a mate to fetch it. A couple of days later I had a package through the post with a get well soon card, a leather CCM wallet, and a CCM baseball cap. The sort of personal touch you wouldn’t get from the big boys.
They look better than what they are. Way over priced and terrible customer service. They live in the garages of retired wealthy blokes. Buy a Bonneville and save the headache. From someone who knows 🤷🏼♂️ If you want something comparable for half the price get a husqvarna 701 vitpilen.
@@captainpugwash788 what I will say is that I had a full CCM spitfire billet front end spare. Top yoke, bottom yoke and all the brackets for the headlights etc. I took it to my local CNC place to get them to scan the setup so customisable parts could be made. He took one look at the setup and said that he could never machine and sell that setup for anything less than a fortune. He said only China could knock that stuff out for a profit. So yes the parts are pretty nice as a whole. Except for basic rear shocks and other bits and plastic fuel tanks (if you don’t upgrade). But the issue isn’t really with the parts. The bike is effectively a custom bike. You take the seat off (with some awkward bolts) there is only a plastic tray keeping all the electrics in place and that’s it. Not even water shielded fully. Compared to a Bonneville which would have a better seat, latching system several layers of R&D Developed plastic compartments for battery, filter etc etc. you can see where the money goes. I just can’t see how they can sell them for the price they do. I’ve also had a tour of the factory and it’s just an assembly plant for parts shipped in from China etc. I was super disappointed considering it’s a UK brand. But only in name. The rest is imported. Usual story I guess
I think you two guys have been bewitched by these CCMs, and lost your sense of reason. Thirteen grand for a bike that's not even finished! Half the bits look to have been left behind at the factory. It's not better than a Royal Enfield, just different. Each to his own, I suppose, but this bike is FAR too noisy and looks bloody awful in my opinion.
It’s 140lbs / 64kg lighter than the RE 650 with 20% more power, what’s not to understand? Oh it doesn’t come with plastic bits all over it painted in green and chrome? Oh no!
They're just a wee bit ridiculous though aren't they? If I'm honest, I find it hard to see the point in a custom looking bike that isn't actually custom.
It might not be a one off custom but it is rare, I have a 2006 CCM and have only ever seen one other out on the road. I quite like that aspect of owning one.
Luckily sound is subjective. Single cylinder engines don’t cut it for me. It would be a boring world if we all liked the same things. I’d have a Bonneville every day of the week.
It looks nice except for the ridiculous mudguards, but the noise level of that thing is simply unacceptable, the whole Stamford must have heard it. Noone likes other people's noise.
It was not as loud as the church bells we were filming next to and they were ringing every 15 minutes, or the endless diesel trucks driving past, or the trains that thunder past, or the aircrafts that fly overhead, or the market salesman shouting at the top of their voices......
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Well, all I could hear on the video was that thundering exhaust. We live in a noisy world, so let's not add to it unnecessarily. Anyway, I just don't think loud pipes are cool.
Bear in mind that the noise via video will be a completely different experience to in person. Depending on mic placement, can often sound louder on the video.
I have a 2006 CCM from new, reliability, and durability have not been an issue, as far as after sales service goes I don't know what CCM are like but the shop I got it from have been excellent (even though they are not a CCM dealership anymore), You may have a point about the price though. it seems very expensive.
Yes and No. You live in a very rural area. Horses and dogs around. They have every right to be there too. It’s not cool to be anti social just for the sake of it. I suspect people loved the look of the bike parked, but if you drove it through their village blipping the throttle they would be of the opinion you are a bit of a d1ck. For sanity, I just checked with my wife and she gave it a resounding thumbs down. She likes my Harley Road King though.
Such a shame CCM concentrate on producing numerous versions of the same machine rather than try to introduce reliability and customer support . Junk rolled in glitter .
I really don't get all the Sh#t poured on CCM and Norton.
Have proper SOD the rules English attitude.
Like Johnny Lydon, James Hunt. And Oliver Read.
Freedom is never cheep !
Ask your Grandfather !
💯
The frame belongs in an art museum. Beautiful machine.
I bought myself a Maverick Infinite for my 70th birthday back in 2021, it took 8 months to arrive at that time, since then the company has had a large investor I believe and everything from delivery dates to communication has improved dramatically. The engine cutting out was sorted at the service and its now running better than ever, its a unit designed when BMW owned Husky and as you found its great fun to ride. Servicing is on fairly short intervals on 3500 miles or once a year as all other bikes and there is now a dealer network, mine being Krazy Horse in Suffolk.
Nothing bad to say about the bike just makes me smile including my gold forks "Old man"
Awesome! We loved it! I’ll send you some black paint lol 👍🏼👍🏼
This is the same engine of the AJP Pr7, as strange as is sounds
Love the new photo of the channel. Warms my heart.
Shame things arent as good between me and my old man.
What an incredible bond💪
Thank you 😊
The pairing of Stamford and the Maverick is masterful like cheese and pickle or tea and crumpets. Great bike, great noise great fun.
Beautiful bikes, one of the best out there
Bikes are getting like cars, way too heavy, complicated and expensive. Absolute love that bike.
Watching you ride and hearing this bike I would call it an Angry bike and that is a compliment. It looks like a bike Austin Powers would ride. It really belongs in the hands of experienced riders. What a machine.
CCM really seems like the business. I hope they do well and expand to Canada!
I can't believe the back lash your getting for this ccm . You reviewed that RE gorilla thing and everybody was over joyed and to me it looked like a wet blanket . What was it pretending to be . Ccm s sound like a motorcycle use to sound and they look different you can tell a ccm a mile away and the handle like a hooligan bike should . Not everyone's cup of tea but still a good looking bike . You can talk about dealer back up all day but the only bike manufacturer that can offer true dealer back up is BMW and as we no that comes at a huge price . No keep reviewing these different bikes in your unique way and if people complain about the noise they make then tell them to get a vespa as there in the wrong game . Well done guys 😊
wet blankets a bit harsh hahaha but i get your point. cant see why theres backlash for either of the bikes, the Guerrilla is built for an entirely different purpose, not my cup of tea though. I can still appreciate what it offers.
Same with these Ccms, only difference is these are absolutely my cup of tea. For a STOCK exhaust?? thats is simply a outstanding.
I really love the look of this bike and the fact that you can customize almost anything on their website is very cool. But man they're super expensive ! And the exhaust sounds great but doesn't it get annoying after a couple minutes ? Sounds super loud on the video, idk if it's that loud in real life
Better looking then the Bobber. I couldn't put up with the loud exhaust noise for long, I'd be surprised if it's legal.
That sound is amazing
I love the look and sound of the Maverick ❤ enjoyed your thoughts on it in lovely Stamford 😊
I wish I could get this in the States. It's exactly what I've been looking for.
True hooligan sound,awesome
If it doesn't look British, it certainly sounds British and seems to run a bit British, too. The world needs more big singles.
Lovely sound, bit too quite for being categorized "loud", though.
Ideal toy for going for a countryside pub on a sunny Sunday 👍
Looks like a wonderful bike, absolutely my idea of a perfect motorcycle. Spoked wheels with aggressive tires, chain drive, light weight, and a glorious big single engine 🫶. I used to own a Husqvarna mid-2000 vintage and I instantly recognized that engine. Doesn’t look like it’s available in the states, but I really enjoyed your video review!
Thank heavens the Speedo isn’t off set.
Hi Darcy and old guy 👍 it's mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍 the CCM scramble bike really looks great from front to back of the bike but the only thing I'm not sure about is the exhaust it seems abit to loud in built up areas around houses that's only thing that I've got a problem with, but don't get me wrong it does sound great though out on the open roads. Great UA-cam video guys 👍👍 keep up the great work thanks from mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍
I always enjoy videos of bikes we can't get in Canada, and then wish we did! In Canada CCM is a brand synonymous with Ice hockey skates and equipment, and also cheap bicycles sold by a big automotive/household goods chain called Canadian Tire. So I was a bit confused to see there is such a thing as CCM motorcycles, but quickly realized they are completely unrelated.
These bikes are really rolling art pieces and can't really be compared to anything else. Would love to have one as a second bike, but only if I could convince my wife to park it in the living room as an art piece for me to gawk at when not being ridden.
My opinion, I would never give up my Triumph for one. I think long term you would change your opinion. But it is cool. Definitely choose one over a Royal Enfield
Never heard of CCM until these review and wouldnt you know i found myself in Cheddar Gorge last friday and a ccm bobber came cruising by!
That ccm sound absolutely gorgeous. Not usually a fan of thumpers, but it's got such a unique note. I'd love to hear it screaming through my town
There appears to be some grumbling from CCM customers with respect to major price hikes and them having bought bikes advertised as "limited edition" only for CCM to subsequently produce the same bikes with a new name! Specifically a guy who bought a Spitfire Six which he said has since been renamed as the Spitfire Roadster, if I recall correctly.
As for the bike's "lovely engine" you didn't mention the 3500 mile service interval as stated on the CCM website.
Eeeeek!
@@goldilocks913 My initial reaction, too! It sounds a bit shady to me as I would have assumed there were consumer protection laws in place to prevent those sort of things. So perhaps the full truth is a little different. Like maybe CCM made some minor changes to the Six so to get around such laws in order for them to sell it under a new name without fear of legal proceedings being initiated by customers who bought the 'limited edition' Six. Whatever the explanation, I can understand why that guy felt aggrieved or even conned.
Thing is with riding through Stamford you have to open it up a bit, just to let everyone in a 15 mile radius know that you’re going through Stamford 🙂 I think the bobber is my favourite out of the two, looks great.
This bike isn’t for me but this is a really good looking bike . Those complaining about the price are missing the point of the bike it is a hand built Sunday special like Bimota ,Elgi or Moto Martin not a Honda Deauville it’s not made to be practical just fun a rich man’s toy maybe but I don’t have a problem with that.
@@johnludmon510 yes that's exactly right 👍🏼
Bike for rich folk. I could never justify paying that price for a 600 single
@@DevineDumbassMaybe so and it isn’t for me either £12k to £15k is silly money for a Sunday special but the bike looks stunning and there are plenty more bikes like Hesketh and Norton which I wouldn’t buy but can appreciate.
My 2018 scrambler holds idle/ low revs fine and has never stalled. I think your love of blipping the throttle could be the issue…. They really don’t like being blipped.
@@glennrowe2961 yes I totally loved the sound it made when I was blipping it, of course I could easily ride it smoothly without any issues but we have got to make the video dramatic 👍🏼
I’ve never ridden one but I have admired them in the shops many a time
And the build quality and attention to detail is amazing
I know many people will complain about the cost but it’s a low volume brand and your unlikely to pull up anywhere and park next to another one
And still half the price of a bmw GS
Absolutely love the sound of a big single! Unfortunately these are a bit steep for me, I need something I can daily, takes luggage and does the odd long trip. Harley for me.
I like the look of it. I’d take the Maverick over the Bobber. And I echo the ol’ man, analogue dial and bigger mud guard.
Perfect city ripper! 😊😊😊
Beautiful and fun looking bike. I'm surprised I'd never heard of it. Thanks for the informative and entertaining commentary and gorgeous video. Love this bike's sound! All the best.
Infinitely better than an Enfield? Hmm.
Okay, but that exhaust would start to get annoying on a long run and the price, fock me I could buy several used good motorcycles for the price of one of those, I think I will give it a hard pass.
Yes, I know what you mean. Short batch high price…… crazy thing is there’s plenty of people buying them and hardly doing any miles….. an expensive play thing
Comparing used prices vs new is an odd criticism...
That’s the best looking CCM so far to my eye, the noise would get on my nerves (the reason I’m not putting slash cuts on my 1200 scrambler X 😅), but as always it’s a bit pricey , there’s a couple of 2 year old CCM’s on eBay at the moment for just over 7k so I’m not sure the residuals are all that good either 🤔, bet it’s fun though 🙂👍
Oh that sounds just gorgeous.
I like it, but it’s almost too minimalistic for my taste. I like options for storage and things like that. Beautiful bike though 👍 I’d love to see more variety from you guys
Engine looks like old Husqvarna engine 510 or 630 and sounds like that as well
It's a niche market bike, it's special and if l could afford 1 as a 2nd bike then l'd buy one. I reckon that even if it is a niche market that market will be larger than Nortons....
Really !
Nortons owner TVS
Make 30k bikes a day.
6 new Norton models coming next year.
@@davidforsdike4343 They are not making 30k Nortons! They will make very expensive niche "Nortons" to enhance their reputation, fair enough, then "Norton" maybe a badge on a leccy scooter too.
@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
Hope so love my 961.
Hope to buy some of the new models to.
The V4 is too uncomfortable for me.
What is wrong with scooters?
@@davidforsdike4343 Nothing is wrong with scooters. But they didn't buy the Norton name to sell very expensive low volume bikes to a tiny elderly market, it's a selling tool, like all old evocative names recently acquired, Fantic, BSA, Benelli, Moto Morini, Lambretta etc etc
@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
Elderly. Have you sat on a V4 !
I like it it's very raw and minimilistic. I think it looks great sounds how it looks. It's just a shame about the price. Keep the videos coming you cant please everyone and it's good to have different bikes to suit different tastes.
That exhaust sounds ANGRY! I love it, man. For pavement, it's perfect. Add a little more suspension travel and it would be a great little scrambler for tearing across the countryside. Honestly, if it had a longer-travel suspension, I think I might prefer it over the bobber.
That seems to be the same engine as in the AJP PR7. 600cc based from Husqvarna 610 (when BMW owned it) being produced by SWM since a couple of years (2016 maybe or even later). SWM took the old Husqvarna factories and design/property. They are fairly reliable. Good pick! Looks awesome btw.
As an Italian, I sincerely don't know why SWM didn't decide to produce it's own PR7 and "Maverick".
Or at least to act as an importer for CCM, a distributor for AJP.
@@francescoporcari8597 yep, good point. They had the tools and probably the knowledge but they didn't went for it. 2 weeks ago in an Enduro ride here in Portugal, saw a SWM and they look decent actually. They could be a robust, solid alternative to the expensive bikes but they just don't have any presence whatsoever. It's a shame.
@ant_ramos italian motorcycle companies (excluding ducati) have such bad marketing abilities.
Great review as always guys.👍👍
I’ve always loved these motorcycles and I’m very fortunate that financially they are out of my reach….. I say unfortunate because even though the bike looks outstanding and sounds great, it would annoy the hell out of me on a run somewhere…. I swear it’s louder than my old A10 BSA with the old megaphone silencers….. great review and it did make me smile a lot 😂
I love the tank and pipes, I like its 600cc, interesting frame and swingarm. My opinion it seems like a hooligan bike, I wouldn’t mind having one in the garage just for fun. Wouldn’t want it as my only bike. Too bad they don’t have them in the USA. If priced right they sell for sure.
Good review again lads 😎 Took one for a test ride for a couple of hours a few weeks back, great fun, good size in terms of triangle, super light, silly side stand and an analogue dial option would be great 👍 wee hooligan that moves around in the turns but feels predictable, feels special ❤ 🇬🇧 reckon an off road shock option would be 👍 as very green land friendly, agree gobs of character
The most appealing stock bike you can get at that engine size... by far.
I am afraid they don't have a simple key ignition, just like the bobber, right? Believe it or not, that'd be the only big negative for me on this one.
Looks may be divisive... I think they look great! I think you really need to ride a big single thumper to get a feel for how addictive and grunty they are.
You must have a vist to Watsonian.
Another great brand.
Still manufacturering in
England.
I’d have one in my shed tomorrow if they were sold here in NZ. Just been to the CCM website - no mention of ABS in the brake specifications. Does it have ABS? Same service intervals as my 411, so not a deal breaker. Great vid, thanks guys.
No ABS and it does not need it !
@@cirrusvfr Thanks mate. In NZ new motorcycles require ABS to be registered for road use. So that shuts a few doors…cheers.
A dirt bike inspired mud guard could enhance the look as well as perform good function for that model.
I bought a CL5500, the poor man’s CCM in my humble opinion .
I agree. The CL 500 is obtainable for me, and of course, Honda reliability assured 👍🏻
I do like the ccm’s though.
@@Paul-67 of course the CCM is on my lottery list!
it sounds like a mx bike because thats what ccm used to make ;;; far too noisy , don't bring it past my place ;; good review ;;
Rarely I see a
Bike on your videos that I really don’t like .
To the casual observer, seeing a bike with CCM on the tank, the word China will expected to be included in it somewhere.
My Bonneville ridden hard used to cut out so I increased the idle RPM and that cured it.. also cured the low speed jerky throttle response CCM fantastic company legendary bikes all of a sudden old supermotos flooding the market because they don't pass ULEZ motorcycles should be exempt because you're already not in a car what happens to all the bikes pre 2006? Worthless.. Great machine what a toy hey girls look at me.. Ol man who is lets face it huge makes some bikes look silly but looks totally cool on that and you've got the biker outfit style to suit as well.. definitely a scrambler guy.. suits you sir
I really like this Maverick. The small mudguards look great. You say you like minimalism. I like a digital dash. Looks huge fun to ride. 19'' wheels front and back which is unusual. If I lived in England, I would like one, but at that price, I'd go for a Husvarna 701SM, although I thought you said the Maverick was 10K in another video. Nick
We were taken to an old page with the price when we made the first video! We love minimalism, but also practicality, so small mudguards mean masses of cleaning after a ride.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thanks for clarifying the price. Too expensive for what it is.
Where do you put the microphone to get engine sound and no wind?
@@Fourwedge thats our biggest trade secret 😉
Sounds nice but a bit too obnoxious to my liking, and unfortunately CCM are not available for sale in Europe unless if you Import one I guess but too expensive.
Did you ever reviewed Fantic Caballero by any chance?
Thr new one with the Minarelli engine is going to be incredible.
Absolutely stunning bikes and filming 😮
These little "snarlers" are the epitome of back to basics riding a bit pricey but they will probably hold their value even increase over time but who cares they are cool as f##k
Cheers
I thought those 600's were from BMW?
Also is what you see the actual skin of the fuel tank or is it a tank cover with the actual tank underneath? (just wondering as I think I read it a few years ago but not seen it mentioned since.)
Very enjoyable video.
They were made by Husqvarna in Italy, under BMW ownership, they were never built in any BMW factory.
The factory lives on, under the chinese owned SWM brand (an historic italian brand).
The AJP Pr7 has the same engine.
For me this is too loud, its promotion does motorcycle image little favour. Nice bike and a great review as always.
What ever happened to the rebel biker image? Most people still see it that way.
I do like this bike but could it be your main bike? I don’t think so. Great as a second bike for the odd ride out. Not a cheap bike though. £13/16.000. I can think of many other motorcycles that I would have before this that you could use more often. I also imagine that the exhaust noise would get wearing once the novelty wore off. Having said all this I quite like it.
Sorry that’s all a bit negative but my honest opinion. Great review as always though.
@@davidnunnerley9084 You have the class to give your opinions in a positive way, even though you don’t gel with this bike. A lesson for some of the other commenters! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan it is ugly for that 💵
Thank you, I do try to keep objective. In essence there are no “bad” bikes , just different. The most important thing when buying a bike is that you love it. Nice to see a British made motorcycle.
@@davidnunnerley9084 💯👍🏼
That’s a Clews Competition Machine
I think I would like to ride this one, but the price tag is a bit elevated for my pockets. As for the sound, really like it between the hours of 9 am to 7pm.
Doesn't look like they are available in New Zealand. Would like to know if they are.
Only in the UK as far as we know 👍🏼
Not my kind of bike but jeez it sounds badass
Hey Darcy, regarding the audio for the bikes exhaust. Any tips for how you got it so clear? (i.e placement, post processing or settings on the DJI mic 2)
@@TheInexperiencedMotorcyclist I am afraid this is a trade secret, it is something we have developed over time 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan i respect that very much :) appreciate the politeness 👍
That's a nice bike
Sounds so badass. Looks like you were having a hard time keeping it running just off idle?
@@keithstewart1979 It did have a slight tendency to stall, largely due to the high compression, but I did enjoy the sound it made when blipping the throttle 😊
@@MrDarcy-OlMan That's what I figured. I bet it likes to be moving like my old 2-stroke dirt bikes did.
Off topic but what jeans is the Ol’ man wearing pls 🙏🏻
They are Fuel Sergeant 👍🏼
I understand ccm puts it together parts are imported the price is high considering that
Amazing little bike. Love the tank colours. That sound is amazing, you captured that well. Simple and eye catching. Then I saw the price. I'm looking at a MUTT DRK-01 250cc for home use with my Grandson.
Do not buy a MUTT. They are bloody awful! I lost a packet. Godawful company. Alot like CCM.
@@jez6208CCM have always been brilliant with me. They had my scrambler in for work when I got knocked off my other bike and injured quite badly. I phoned to tell them I wouldn’t be in a position to pick it up myself and that I’d arrange for a mate to fetch it. A couple of days later I had a package through the post with a get well soon card, a leather CCM wallet, and a CCM baseball cap. The sort of personal touch you wouldn’t get from the big boys.
They look better than what they are. Way over priced and terrible customer service.
They live in the garages of retired wealthy blokes. Buy a Bonneville and save the headache. From someone who knows 🤷🏼♂️
If you want something comparable for half the price get a husqvarna 701 vitpilen.
Agrée. Triumph , Norton, even Royal
Save for some custom parts, are they much more than a parts bin special? Definitely a very niche (and expensive) offering.
@@captainpugwash788 what I will say is that I had a full CCM spitfire billet front end spare. Top yoke, bottom yoke and all the brackets for the headlights etc. I took it to my local CNC place to get them to scan the setup so customisable parts could be made. He took one look at the setup and said that he could never machine and sell that setup for anything less than a fortune. He said only China could knock that stuff out for a profit.
So yes the parts are pretty nice as a whole. Except for basic rear shocks and other bits and plastic fuel tanks (if you don’t upgrade). But the issue isn’t really with the parts. The bike is effectively a custom bike. You take the seat off (with some awkward bolts) there is only a plastic tray keeping all the electrics in place and that’s it. Not even water shielded fully. Compared to a Bonneville which would have a better seat, latching system several layers of R&D Developed plastic compartments for battery, filter etc etc. you can see where the money goes.
I just can’t see how they can sell them for the price they do. I’ve also had a tour of the factory and it’s just an assembly plant for parts shipped in from China etc. I was super disappointed considering it’s a UK brand. But only in name. The rest is imported. Usual story I guess
No engine guard?
Haha I was right
Hooligans the pair of you 😂
I think you two guys have been bewitched by these CCMs, and lost your sense of reason. Thirteen grand for a bike that's not even finished! Half the bits look to have been left behind at the factory. It's not better than a Royal Enfield, just different. Each to his own, I suppose, but this bike is FAR too noisy and looks bloody awful in my opinion.
To me it has an unfinished look. I personally don't like it. I'd much rather have a Bonneville.
Can't agree more. I don't understand why are they talking so highly of it
13 K is not alot.
Payed £7500 For my TL 1000 in 97.
Not for sheep .
It’s 140lbs / 64kg lighter than the RE 650 with 20% more power, what’s not to understand? Oh it doesn’t come with plastic bits all over it painted in green and chrome? Oh no!
@ostevoostevo1592
Have a Bonneville, good bike but very boring to ride.
Is handy as a ride to work bike. Will add a CCM to the garage one day .
They're just a wee bit ridiculous though aren't they? If I'm honest, I find it hard to see the point in a custom looking bike that isn't actually custom.
It might not be a one off custom but it is rare, I have a 2006 CCM and have only ever seen one other out on the road. I quite like that aspect of owning one.
Luckily sound is subjective. Single cylinder engines don’t cut it for me. It would be a boring world if we all liked the same things. I’d have a Bonneville every day of the week.
I did they same thing to a xs650 years ago I had about 1200.00 usd in it
Like your reviews
Don’t like this bike or the other and I’m very old school 70 plus and had many bikes
These are not for me
Regards from Florida
Too much negativity for me from current and previous owners, not just about the bikes but for the after sales service also.
haha 'you're a bit of a wuss' - say at it is Ol' Man - nice honest review of a great bike (made in Bolton, just up the road from me)
Looks a tad tiny with the Ol' Man sitting on it ;-)
It looks nice except for the ridiculous mudguards, but the noise level of that thing is simply unacceptable, the whole Stamford must have heard it. Noone likes other people's noise.
It was not as loud as the church bells we were filming next to and they were ringing every 15 minutes, or the endless diesel trucks driving past, or the trains that thunder past, or the aircrafts that fly overhead, or the market salesman shouting at the top of their voices......
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Well, all I could hear on the video was that thundering exhaust. We live in a noisy world, so let's not add to it unnecessarily. Anyway, I just don't think loud pipes are cool.
Got to agree. Bloody awful noise. It’s not just the volume it’s the quality of the sound.
Bear in mind that the noise via video will be a completely different experience to in person. Depending on mic placement, can often sound louder on the video.
What’s not to like 🤔🤔🤔? Price, reliability, durability, ugly tank indents and after sales service.
I have a 2006 CCM from new, reliability, and durability have not been an issue, as far as after sales service goes I don't know what CCM are like but the shop I got it from have been excellent (even though they are not a CCM dealership anymore), You may have a point about the price though. it seems very expensive.
Not for me at all
😞
Great looking bike, but it sounds like a generator.
Don't those pipes burn your right arse cheek?
No. Best placement of scrambler pipes, routing behind the frame (like it used to be) since the 1970's
I don't think my neighbours would approve.
Freedom is when you don't care what other people think! 👍🏼
Yes and No. You live in a very rural area. Horses and dogs around. They have every right to be there too. It’s not cool to be anti social just for the sake of it. I suspect people loved the look of the bike parked, but if you drove it through their village blipping the throttle they would be of the opinion you are a bit of a d1ck. For sanity, I just checked with my wife and she gave it a resounding thumbs down. She likes my Harley Road King though.
😂😂😂😂 keep asking your wife for permission! #ownednotfree
Thank you for that advise young man. 🙄 And my wife bought bought my last motorcycle for my 60th birthday.
Noise annoys..!!!
Such a shame CCM concentrate on producing numerous versions of the same machine rather than try to introduce reliability and customer support . Junk rolled in glitter .
Sincerely hate that sound
Ah, a spirited & nimble cow-pony, merrily snorting out rather addictive amounts of rude poke! : )
You get a bike in that style then complain about the styling.
Who did? We love the styling. Not the tiny mudguard or the digital display. You weren't listening!
Too expensive, too small looks like a 125, and looks crap 👎
600 single is not for me, I will stick with my Triumph 900 Scrambler and 1200 HD48