For all the negative comments about the editing or presenting. I say get a life. He was giving a first hand honest opinion on his experience owning and riding the spitfire. And some helpfull spec details. And I for one found it useful. It helps me along with other information gathered in deciding if I want to buy one or not. There's an immaculate example available in a showroom near me just now and I'm loving the look. I just dunno if It's an all rounder and need something more than a Sunday ride bike. No question its a work of art though.
Hey up Mark, can't please everyone, just buy the bike 😲 life is too short, I did 2000 miles plus on mine, yes it's not a adventure bike, it's a bit more than a Sunday bike, just buy it and enjoy it, hope you get one soon , ride safe, Simon B 👍
No, the vid is about him, not the bike. For the first minute and-a-half, it just his flapping face presented for us to "admire." Embarrassing to watch.
Hey up Scott, thanks for dropping by and leaving the positive comment, I'd be more than happy to review any of your other bikes 😁, keep them coming, stay safe 👍 Simon B
I absolutely love these things. They look absolutely superb, and they're actually made in ENGLAND! Also love the fact that they're singles, just like the CB250 RS (Deluxe, don't you know!) I had in '89. I'd have one in a heartbeat if I could afford one. But for me personally that seat height of 840mm is WAAAAAAAY too tall. I'm 5'1" and the standard 800mm is about the absolute limit to what I can ride and still be able to get a foot (tippy toe) down at standstill, I really wish they'd do a lower seat height version. I think that would make them LOOK better as well. And be more accessible to all the lovely lady riders who'd love to get a leg over one of these, but nobody seems to think of that when they design bikes. Very odd.
Hey up Alexander, being on tip toes on a light bike isnt that bad, most manufacturers nowadays are making bike seats lower as they know there are more people out there would buy one , there is a manufacturer of boots that make boots with an extra 60mm hight in the sole for vertical challenged people and you can't tell 😉, may be an option for you to buy your dream bike 👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 Hi Simon. Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I've been looking at different bikes, but I can't see many bikes having low saddles. If anything they seem to be getting higher! Have a look at the Vitpilen 401. Small capacity bike and the seat height is 835! WHY????? Then there's "adventure bikes"... Triumph do the Bobber, but the tw*ts put the footpegs in the wrong place!!! I know being on tiptoes isn't that bad (well, it just about works), but just imagine if you every time you had to go into a room you use every day, you had to go on tiptoe and stretch up just to reach the light switch? How long would it be before you got an electrician out to pull the thing down a bit? I know there are solutions - I've always used cut down seats and "dropped the forks", there are lowering kits, etc,etc, but I really shouldn't have to in this day and age. Biggest bike I've ever owned was a GSX 75ES in the 90's (completely stock). But I was always hankering (as you do) for something bigger. Larger bikes are just "elephants" to me though (although I did once test ride a Z1000 2018) which I just about managed to get a toe down on. I need something with a seat height around the 750mm mark. It's like looking for rocking horse sh*t. I know it's not your fault. I'm just on a rant (sorry)! ;-}
It's must be frustrating, the husqvarna vitpilen 400 you can get a lowering kit for , the CCM would just need a shorter shock, good luck in your search, Simon B 👍
Very useful feedback - thanks. I have a Spitfire Stealth Black on order and really looking forward to my post lockdown summer - there are a couple of build options which I would welcome ideas and comments - you can specify Brembo front brakes (it sounds like you would agree) and you can specify Ohlin rear suspension (I will watch your suspension video next).
Hey up Tom, bet you can't wait for delivery, nothing wrong with the standard brakes, would just if liked two disks on the front, thanks for the subscription and dropping by , stay safe 👍
Hi Simon, I have just won a spitfire on one of the raffel sites, yes mate a spitfire for a tenner,. I'm just watching some reviews and really looking forward to getting out on it. Insurance and a new jacket and I'm on it the weekend. Thanks for the review, straightforward and honest, just what you need from a tubber. I'm going to watch the suspension video now.
Hey up David, aren't you a lucky boy 😲😎, well done, congratulations, bet you can't wait to ride it, thanks for dropping a comment, hope you have subbed 🤔, ride safe, Simon B 👍
CCM bikes start from £10,000.00, have been looking at this brand as they do look and sound great, I've decided not to buy as they are not fuel injected (Carberated with a choke lever) also I'm not convinced the LCD display works when compared to the rest of the bike, a pair of stainless clocks with rev counter would fit this bike so much better, for me a key to start the bike rather than the magnetic fob thingy, 3 things that I personally don't like is a deal breaker, and for that reason I'm out. Ps I'm looking at Norton now with renewed interest as I'm definitely going to buy something made in the UK. Thankyou for making and sharing your knowledge and content much appreciated.
Hey up Colin, the CCM is fuel injected, the LCD works and who cares what information you get from it as you won't be looking at it as you'll be riding the bike 😉, and the fob is great better than a key , buy each to their own, loads of other bikes out there, ride safe , Simon B 👍
Nice one Simon, pretty good overview, I have a spitfire bobber and love it, might be worth having a word with the fine folk at CCM about the cutting out which seemed to plague the earlier variants as they seem to have resolved it now, has never been a problem on mine even when blipping the throttle, agree about the cold starting which can be a bit quirky, overall a fabulous machine to own and ride, look forward to more of your posts from the lovely Lake District, the natural habitat for this machine
Hey up Peter, The CCM factory may watch this vid and offer to help, you never know, its a great bike for the area, I'm privileged ,thanks for your comment stay safe 👍
FASTEN A CUT PIECE OF A COCONUT LFRONT DOOR MAT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT GUARD - This will catch the muddy water and guide it to the rear bottom of the guard where it will run safely to the ground.
Hey up Allan, thought you were winding me up then 🤭, but that could work 👍, thanks for dropping a comment, much appreciated, hope you subscribed, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Been after something fun in a single or a twin for a while, nothing hits the spot since I lost my mt03... (The 660 single not the new 400) I found myself really bored on a vfr750, and know that's not normal! the fact that you can reach the bikes potential on the mt03 was what made it, and that low down grunt was the most fun place for it! The maintenance routine sucked though, that thing just rattled itself apart!
@@SIMONB1 thinking about it, next bike will either be a scrambler or supermoto set up. The spitfire scrambler does look a decent bet, as does the fantic scramber. I've ridden a few supermotos in my time, and they do what I need better than anything, not as comfortable though... I wouldn't be able to head out for hours at a time on one. The scramblers are a bit chunkier, the best of both worlds I guess, I still wouldn't want to tour on it, but I could take it to the beach for some chips, I'm not quite sure I could handle that on the little g string of a dirt bikes seat!
I looked at the fantic when I sold the CCM, but ended up with a husqvarna vilpitin,what an absolutely amazing bike, the CCM looks better close up than the fantic, you'll decide which one you get, ride safe, Simon B 👍
I've been interested in a CCM for a while now, so I'm really pleased I found your review. Very honest and an enjoyable watch. Liked and just subscribed to the channel too. Looking forward to working my way through the other content. Cheers....
@@SIMONB1 I'm very interested in the Spitfire model, but I'm also looking at the brand new Street Moto. I had a good look at one at the Bike Show in December. I think the craftmanship of these bikes is amazing. I'd love to turn up at Devil's Bridge on one, that's for sure!! Still doing plenty of research at the moment, but they've definitely captured my interest.
Hey up Martin, they are great bikes, thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, have you watched the rest of the CCM videos ?, Ride safe, Simon B 👍
I'm not a biggest fan of CCM styling but it is definitely an interesting bike. It would be great to see how it rides as it is that bike's biggest advantage I guess
@@SIMONB1unfortunately I won't be buying one. I ride a 900 fireblade and 900 hornet and am waiting to pick up a 650 interceptor in the next week or two.
Excellent video Simon - thanks for posting. I’ve been looking for one for a while so each video about the Spitfire is like gold dust - yours are by far the most informative and well made. Do you mind me asking how tall you are? There’s a good shot of you sitting on the bike in one of your videos and was just wondering about whether seat height would be an issue for me (I’m 5ft8). Thanks Simon, keep up the great content!
Hey up, thanks for the comment, I'm 5ft 8 with a 32" inseam and works great, it doesn't bother me if I can't get flat feet on the floor, as long as I can get one down. But on the CCM I can get 2, if your close to me when lockdown is over your welcome to come and have a ride on it 👍
I fancy the Bobber style CCM, IMO it looks better than the Spitfire, would have liked some more info on the specs, like what about the LCD display, Does it have a trip A/B, fuel gauge, ABS, ect' ?,
I have a original spitfire. Agree with your comments. Mine stalled alot at first but once stuart serviced it ran really well. Great fun on the back roads, done 3,500 miles now. Tyres last about 1700 on the back front still ok. Only complain is ccm customer service which I have found not very good at all. But mine as yours is out of warranty so will use a local bike mechanic to service it.
Hi again Simon. Having watched your video again, I have a couple of things for you. First, the front mud guard is in front of my forks; looks much better and doesn't spray water etc. up in my face. Second, do you know CCM have had issues with the bare metal frame, clear coated. Many Spitfire's have gone back and been re-framed at CCM FOC. They acknowledge that the clear powder coat just didn't work and after much consultation they have ditched clear frames and now powder coat properly to a very high standard. They even have a colour catalogue that owners can choose a new colour from. Did you see Richard Gill's re-framed CCM with blue frame? Some original bikes are OK, but others seem to be rusting under the clear coat; so have gone back to CCM. My Cafe Racer was re-framed by CCM before they delivered it. Don't get spooked, they don't actually think there is actual rust under the coat, just some form of discolouration that results from the limited preparation they could perform when clear coating. In fact, they think it's the cleaning solvent that has reacted with the clear powder coat because it could not be thoroughly cleaned off prior to coating. Thorough cleaning would have scratched the lovely metal of the frame. If you are worried or notice what might be corrosion, contact Steve (After Sales Manager) at CCM. He was fantastic when I spoke with him about another potential Spitfire purchase. In fact, I think their customer service is second to none. Regards.
Hey up Garry, I can see they the cafe racer front mudguard comes about 100 mm forward if the forks, si this should stop my problem , I know about the rusting, mine seems ok, it may be the the only clear coated one left, may be worth more money 😂, thanks for the comment hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍, Simon B
Great video Simon, as usual. CCM called me about 10 days ago - my Foggy FT Stealth is built and going through MSVA - cant wait !! Booked my C-19 jabs today for March & June - Yay !! What say I bring to up to to the Lakes later on this year/early next year for a ride together ?? I’m SO excited about getting the bike....!!!!!!!
Hey up LJJ, some great news there, I can only imagine your excitement, not long now, sounds like a plan just get in touch on Facebook or Instagram and will make a date 😁, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Hey up BD, yes the price has gone up since I had mine, but look at the bike it's a work of art, better than a boring jao bike, it's only money, can't take it with you 😉😲, what u riding at the moment ?
I'm a moto mechanic for yearsssss and never heard of CCM here in AZ USA. They look pretty basic really. small for my liking but very stylistic. neato. it's strange to see such a large rear wheel; performance-wise it would be interesting taking a curve at full speed, but i suppose some cbr900rrs have a 16" front instead of a 17" and i never noticed much other than a more aggressive riding position. if the wheels were equal, and like 18"+ each i'd sayu this is more tracker-esque, but this really is a Frankenstein of different styles; like they did an instagram hipster search of what is popular and put together a single cyl with a wacky frame, inverted forks, mono shck, fat rear, tracker bars, floating rear fender, etc. A buncha tricks in a box made into a bike.
Hey up Charlie, CCM were famous for building Motocross bikes, the spitfire saved the company, it does ride well and handling is good, even with them tyres, it's a fun bike to ride and usually puts a smile on your face, thanks for dropping a comment, hope all's good over the pond, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Well, where do I start ? First of all, Yeah I think It looks Great, Then I think of all the things that are wrong with it ? >> check the welding for rust ( call back ), then think of the 80 - 100 miles it can only do, if your lucky ?? goes like a 250 ? Not a 600cc, for the price it should Lead the way in the running of it ?? overall just check things don`t drop off it ? would I buy one ? NO !! > got to say Thank you anyway for the Video !! personally, If you have that Yam 350cc LC , That`s the bike that`s Everything a Bike should be !!
Hi Julian thanks for dropping by and adding a comment, will have to see where CCM will go with the the motorbikes they produce, hope they will be ground breaking, stay safe 👍
Maybe a high mudguard just the front of one fixed just under the headstock? Great bike, would love one but not sure it would like our Argyll roads or weather.
Hi David, I believe the cafe racer has a slightly different mudguard and that doesn't suffer from the spray, I'm looking into that, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, hope you subscribed, stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 Hey Simon, I'm not riding anything. Marriage and kids got in the way. I think my last bike was a Kawasaki GPZ600R which I got for about £600 and I really liked it. Having had a better look at that Spitfire, it's pretty cool actually. I'd kind of dismissed them as a pretentious posers bike before, but the engineering on them looks really nice actually
Question Simon: Has rust started to appear on the frame welds yet? I heard that CCM were calling all the original bikes back in due to rust - apparently they were not cleaned/coated properly before being spray painted..... If you are unaware of this issue, I'm sure you can find it on youtube to understand exactly what the problem was - I came across this info about a year ago. As lovely and unique as these bikes look, I feel they are now over priced when you look at what else you can get for the money. Thanks for the video by the way
Hey up lordbyron, mine has little rust underneath the clear coat, it may be the only original one in existence 🤔, it's out of warranty now, I think CCM would change up to 2 years old, as for price they are a little expensive, but you buy a Ducati or triumph scrambler same price and worth 50% less 3 years later, everything is overpriced 🤔, glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Hey up beyond the drive, are you there on holiday or living there ?, Yes nice looking bike, sometimes regret selling it 🤭, plenty about, may get another, what do you ride?
@@SIMONB1 yesterday was my last day of vacation there. Super cool seeing that bike pull up while getting coffee. I previously had a vintage 74 Honda CB. If I get back into bike ownership the CCM will be at the top of my list.
Any relation to the Canadian Cycle and Motor Co? Why I searched CCM motorcycles was for inspiration for a late 1940's, early 1950's CCM bicycle I'm fixing up to look like a board track racer.
Simon see Triumph Scrambler front mudguards the Bobber front guard is fitted and an extra bikini guard is fitted, as the Spitfire has a carbon head light nacelle it would be possible to add an extended bikini guard. Allan👁️👁️😎👍
Hey up Allan, I need to get in contact with CCM to see if they can supply a bobber mudguard, or just don't go out when it's wet 😯, thanks for dropping a comment, much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Hey up Johnny M, the interest rates are at a all time low 😁, it's not a dress rehearsal, thanks for the comment and dropping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍, Simon B
Great vid Simon B Sir........................always loved the ccm !, back in the day..........a guy had a 500 old school on the track we used to ride in Slough.....................in NZ now, only Brits know of the ccm. Husky engine, is that still Brit pedigree ? thank you for your time Sir subscribed and thumbs up as requested, would have done it anyway. I see ya got a couple of classics in ya collection , Rd 350 LC TS125 AND Honda C50 the most mass produced motorcycle of all time, loved the 350s, I had a TS250 1978
Hey up Blair, just seen your message, didn't get a notification, sorry for the late reply, lot don't know the history of CCM, some bikes in their days, I have a few bikes from my past, the Honda c50, ts125er and also a RD350LC, all bikes I had from the age of 16 😁, what's the riding like in NZ ?, Stay safe, Simon B 👍
When you talked about the mudguards I was really hoping you were about to produce a solution. My six loves to throw mud up at me, and its my biggest "complaint" with the bike.
@@SIMONB1 When this whole riff raff buggers off I plan on going to a carbon fibre shop and seeing if they can come up with something. Suspecting it will cost an arm and a leg though.
@@SIMONB1 Thanks for the Reply, I have ordered a Street Moto R following a test ride at the Bolton factory for delivery in March ( I could have had the bike much sooner but delayed for personal reasons ) . I have an unemployed ABBA Sky lift following the departure of my Triumph sprint so it is good news that I can get adaptors for the CCM. Thanx again for your swift reply.
Hey up Mr right, what's it supposed to sound like ? a inline 4 😁, guess you're not buying one, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I appreciate that. I like the aesthetic styling of the bike it just doesn't suit my riding requirements. There's no reason why a bike in that style couldn't be built around a larger engine.
Hey up David, they should be a couple of grand cheaper than they are, I'd have another 😊, get one bought, can't take it with you 😉, ride safe Simon B 😎
Hey up Her, thanks for the feedback, but the box does move around so it doesn't obscure the view all the time, I'll do better next time, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Hey up, suppose each to their own, they are a nice bike, the husqvarna vilpitin I replaced it with is better tho and it's rarer 😲, what u riding at the moment ?
Hey up Oliver, wish another 20k would stumble across the channel 😎, thanks for the subscription and glad you enjoyed the video, there is loads more, ride safe, Simon B
Hey up Gaz, I'm thinking your on about having twin disks on the front 🤔, for needing them to stop, probably not, for aesthetics then it would balance the front end up 😁, and make it look rather nice 😉, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎
Hey up Frames, I have sorted it just don't go out when it's wet 😁, no not spoke to CCM as yet, if it's changed it won't be original 🤔, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 thanks for getting back !hmm, is not wrong to ride in the rain for a motorcycle per se… but if ccm bikes are all built this way I really got second thoughts now to have one as a daily rider… I live in Sweden, so we get a lot of rains from England if the Atlantic winds are coming in from the south as been the case for the last couple years, some months is just rain all the time, but I plan to ride everyday… I do really feel is an amazingly good looking motorcycle though, maybe not just a good choice for the Scandinavian climate ?! 🙄😅 btw , how is the customer service at CCM to your experience?!
It's only the original spitfire with this mudguard, all the ones after are different and don't have the same issue, I do ride in the rain, but the CCM is my weekend bike, it is an awesome looking bike and is fun to ride , there will be one in the range that would fit your requirement for Sweden, I haven't dealt with CCM as this bike was 3rd hand when I bought it, as with all dealers, some people have good and some have bad experiences, depends on the expectation, have you ridden one ?
@@SIMONB1 no, there was a company that functioned as a general dealer for CCM here but now they stopped for some reason… not sure if it got to do with Brexit … So I was more considering going over to England next year as a culture trip and buy a motorcycle while there if this is the right bike for me,… I also like the Triumph Bobber …I like the bobber style, is comfy and cool at the same time! 🤘🏻😎 For now I just try to find people here in my area that already got one and test ride it when possible and see what is like! 😊 thanks for getting back!
Thanks for the video a great review… Imo its art in one way but a very expensive basic bike in another….I suppose it’s just what you have to pay for something so bespoke and few in numbers….go on CCM for that 👍 I have a gsxr1000 k5, I also class as fun and visceral..fairly comfortable (with helibar clip ons) reliable to boot. It’s maybe worth £6k with all the mods…along with a drz400e I got as a winter green laner (now fitted with supermoto wheels)…call that £3k with two sets of wheels and some different gearing. I have the best of both worlds for sub £9k…what does a spitfire cost again?!! I wont be swapping…but for those who can afford one (most likely as an ‘extra’ bike ) they clearly are getting the reports of being huge fun so no doubt a safe investment Thanks again for the review…👍
Hey up William, yes they are a bit on the expensive side 🤭, nice to be different,they seem to be holding money also, I have no idea how, mine went last year, I now ride a husqvarna vilpitin 701, there are less on the road than a CCM, and ride better and are half the price 😲, each to their own, your stable looks great, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
Hey up Anthony, I had mine for 2 years 1500 miles not a problem, sold it 2 days later the same arm snapped 😲, shit happens, if it snapped on me I would of strengthened it more, hope it's not too damaged , what model do you ride ?
Just sub'd you Simon, trial vids look interesting, I had a twin shock Montessa in the early '90s, came in a deal with another bike, any smashed the bell to 👍🏼
@@SIMONB1 2016 Thruxton R, thinking about buying a small ADV like KTM 390 Adventure for winter, hate not riding in dry only weather especially when they start salting the roads, would ruin the triumph besides I've mirror polished the engine cases 🙂
Thruxton R very nice, yes Im with you there, one of the reasons I got into trials so could ride a bike in winter, looking now for a 250 trail bike do some green lanes on, thanks for dropping a comment, ride safe, Simon B
Hi SND haz , sharp eyed you are I noticed when I edited the vid, I should send you a prize but don't have anything to give at the moment 😂, thanks for the comment, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
Accurate video, tyres are really soft, but grippy, destroyed my rear in 1400 miles, cost me £150 fitted, not cheap, but the bikes are sooooo pretty, I can forgive my Spitty
Hey up t3pro, didn't know they are that much, same price as the back one on my old hypermotard, but they went to the canvas at 900 mile 😯, thanks for the comment and stopping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
I had one of the first batch. It was OK.....but value? I sold it & got offered more than I paid :-) Then bought Fantic Caballero500 scrambler. Does the same. But nearly £3000 less. HAPPY !
What is the decompression leaver for!!! It has no kick start and the cable isn’t attached to the head but it’s clearly attached to something looking at the handle bars!
@@SIMONB1 very possibly! I have owned 3 in my time,a 604 Rotax supermoto,644 Suzuki supermoto and a R30 710 big bore supermoto. Now at the tender age of 40 with two young daughters I want something to look jaw dropping in the garage with the occasional ride out to get away from the madness at home. Having raced supermotos back in the day I’m very familiar with these large single cylinder motors and there tractor like characteristics. I’m torn between the CCM Street Moto or a triumph Speed twin 1200. Only thing that worries me about CCM is they have been known for financial difficulties over there time and I tend on keeping this next bike till I’m to old to ride,so I want to be confident I can always get parts or back up should I need it. Coming from a background with these engines I’m more than familiar with valve adjustments and have rebuilt a few race engines in my time but if I cant get parts then it becomes a issue. The attention to detail and craftsmanship on the CCM’s is nothing short of one off build levels of work and this is a big draw for me as I like looking at bikes as much as riding them.
Hey up Philip, why not have both 🤭, now that would be great 👍, you really need about 4 bikes for every occasion, hope you get something soon, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Hi Simon, I have a spitfire , number 23 out of 150, like yours one of the originals, two questions if you don’t mind. 1) how many mile per tank full does yours do on average ? 2) how many miles does yours do when fuel light comes on ? Thanks Andrew
Mine does about 90 ish to the tank, I rang CCM and spoke to one of the service guys and he said providing its ridden correctly it'll do between 80 to 100, but when the fuel light comes on you need to get to a fuel station fairly quickly as the way the tank is shaped it can't use all the fuel ! So when the light comes on it is time to refuel !!! Wouldn't commit to how many miles it'll do in reserve though. I'm thinking about riding around the UK coast road sometime soon so I need to know answers. Guess the only way is to take her out on a ride with a jerry can and let her run out ! Brilliant vids by the way Andrew
When I got mine fuel light came on rather quickly on first run, and it kept stalling as no fuel was getting out of the tank especially down hill 😧, just get breakdown insurance 😁, I think givi do a small 1-2 litre fuel can you could use fir back up, thanks for the positive comment regarding the vids, much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Lovely to look at, no doubt fab to ride but totally impractical. A rich mans play thing for that day in the year when the sun actually shines in Britain.
@@SIMONB1 thanks Simon . I really want a Bobber any place you’ll recommend purchasing one? . I live in london do you think these will be good commuting around?
I like the basic ,real bike look as apposed to the current bikes 'transformers' look. Dunno if thats the stock exhaust, but I wouldnt bother blipping the throttle with that sound of grandmas wet farts ! great otherwise. Maybe someday CCM export to north america.
Hey up Ted City, thanks for dropping a comment, I'm sure if you want on they would send one , now we have free trade with the US 🤔, stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I don't know yet, but I am thinking a svartpilen 401 or 701 even though they are not comparable with the spitfire in terms of beauty. It seriously makes me drool
@@SIMONB1 I'd love a totally British MADE machine ! I bought a a65 from someone in westhaughton years ago ! Send me a pic or video of the factory ......
Hey up Neil, I'm 5'8, thought for years I was 5'9 🤭, with a 32 inseam, it's not exactly small but low I can get both feet, flat in the floor but it's also comfy, depending how tall you are all bikes can be made to fit, if you ever in the lakes you can have a sit on mine to see how it fits, ride safe Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I'm looking mate, i like the look of the moto guzzi v7 I'm pricing up gear and watching bike prices as we speak I'm hoping to be on the road early next you
Hey up Steve, it is a rather nice one, the furry thing in question is a dead cat, covering the microphone that is mounted on top of the GoPro, hope that helps 😁, what do you ride ?
@@SIMONB1 that is hysterical, I kept wondering, is this guy have a body cam and his beard is dipping into the frame?... LOL.. I'm a photographer and filmmaker, I had a boom mike with a white blimp and dead cat on it... I laid it across a chair...... later I saw it out of the corner of my eye and though it was my Maltese..... LOL
@@JimHancock things you learn, especially to keep out of the frame, thanks for dropping the comment, much appreciated, you thinking if a CCM spitfire ?
@@SIMONB1 I cut my teeth in the 70s with a Hodaka Super Rat, racing motocross, I recently moved from Atlanta to Daytona Beach, and now I have a jones for a street bike.. a cruiser of course..I'm 62 now... but I can't get my head around the idea of a 700 pound motorcycle.. so I stumbled on this bike which has cruiser qualities and some effort to keep the weight south of a ton, but apparently it's not available on this side of the pond.... but it looks great... and logical..... BTW it doesn't rain here, screw fenders.... or rarely and that is what my car is for... LOL
Little editing tip: If your showing a xloseup of something, don't keep putting your face in front of it, your voice is just fine... ban be very annoying!
Hey up Johnny, two years ago this was made, I've learned a bit since 🤔, but thanks for the tip, the other 44k viewer's didn't mind 😲, you thinking of buying one ?
@@SIMONB1 Would love one but they don't look very practical, I'm looking at the New Honda CL500 when it comes out, not as sexy but pretty never the less and I can put storage on it, also almost half the price... Lovely looking bike though... one day maybe
@@SIMONB1 I was looking at the CCM but it is a not a practical everyday rider. With proper mudguards rather than the stupid #'design set up' and a luggage rack and screen it would be transformed . Shame the staff at CCM can't see that .The Aprilia is amazing and goes like buggery !!
Mine is a Sunday bike as the lakes are on my doorstep, the aprilia looks fun, I'm still in the market for a Ducati hypermotard, looking for the 'S' version air cooled , hard to com by a good one, they are fun also 👍
Looks like ya rear numberplate is about to vibrate off . If it had full mudguards and a rack for luggage ,a small screen it would be a real usable thing. As it is its a joke for wet UK roads . I could design a finished bike which would sell rather than this 'odd' fashion computer designed piece of nonsense . Just look at how many are for sale used on eBay -all mint and untouched. Why ?
Hey up Jon Yoda, well spotted,it's now been tighted 😁, why are they for sale ? , I would say various reasons, covid will be one as there are a lot of people suffered, some didn't expect how they would ride and possible don't like them, who knows, you can put racks in them and make the more practical and usable, each to their own, be a crap world if we all liked the same thing 🤔, thanks for dropping a comment, stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@lordbyron4163 MIght have been.but I took them off when I went into the bank to withdraw cash to pay for a new Aprilia which just happened to have mudguards ,and a screen and dosn't sound like a John Deere rise-on mower. (sorry-'ride-on'). Jonny
Hey up conteaza Putin, nobody is interested in the spec, apart from what cc and price I think I covered that 😁, thanks for watching, have you bought one ?
Brilliant review of this bike I agree with everything you said. Mine stalls too, I’m too used to blipping a triumph thruxton can do that with the ccm
For all the negative comments about the editing or presenting. I say get a life. He was giving a first hand honest opinion on his experience owning and riding the spitfire. And some helpfull spec details. And I for one found it useful. It helps me along with other information gathered in deciding if I want to buy one or not. There's an immaculate example available in a showroom near me just now and I'm loving the look. I just dunno if It's an all rounder and need something more than a Sunday ride bike. No question its a work of art though.
Hey up Mark, can't please everyone, just buy the bike 😲 life is too short, I did 2000 miles plus on mine, yes it's not a adventure bike, it's a bit more than a Sunday bike, just buy it and enjoy it, hope you get one soon , ride safe, Simon B 👍
No, the vid is about him, not the bike. For the first minute and-a-half, it just his flapping face presented for us to "admire." Embarrassing to watch.
@Scott-et4kd hey up Scott maybe you could do much better, why not have a go and send me it so I can criticise 😉
Hi Simon. Great minds..... I also own a BMW R1200GS and recently took delivery of my 2019 CCM Spitfire Cafe Racer. Love it, love it, love it!
Nice honest ownership review Simon, great to hear you're enjoying! We're always listening for customer feedback to improve and develop the bikes!
Hey up Scott, thanks for dropping by and leaving the positive comment, I'd be more than happy to review any of your other bikes 😁, keep them coming, stay safe 👍 Simon B
I absolutely love these things. They look absolutely superb, and they're actually made in ENGLAND! Also love the fact that they're singles, just like the CB250 RS (Deluxe, don't you know!) I had in '89. I'd have one in a heartbeat if I could afford one. But for me personally that seat height of 840mm is WAAAAAAAY too tall. I'm 5'1" and the standard 800mm is about the absolute limit to what I can ride and still be able to get a foot (tippy toe) down at standstill, I really wish they'd do a lower seat height version. I think that would make them LOOK better as well. And be more accessible to all the lovely lady riders who'd love to get a leg over one of these, but nobody seems to think of that when they design bikes. Very odd.
Hey up Alexander, being on tip toes on a light bike isnt that bad, most manufacturers nowadays are making bike seats lower as they know there are more people out there would buy one , there is a manufacturer of boots that make boots with an extra 60mm hight in the sole for vertical challenged people and you can't tell 😉, may be an option for you to buy your dream bike 👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 Hi Simon. Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I've been looking at different bikes, but I can't see many bikes having low saddles. If anything they seem to be getting higher! Have a look at the Vitpilen 401. Small capacity bike and the seat height is 835! WHY????? Then there's "adventure bikes"... Triumph do the Bobber, but the tw*ts put the footpegs in the wrong place!!! I know being on tiptoes isn't that bad (well, it just about works), but just imagine if you every time you had to go into a room you use every day, you had to go on tiptoe and stretch up just to reach the light switch? How long would it be before you got an electrician out to pull the thing down a bit? I know there are solutions - I've always used cut down seats and "dropped the forks", there are lowering kits, etc,etc, but I really shouldn't have to in this day and age. Biggest bike I've ever owned was a GSX 75ES in the 90's (completely stock). But I was always hankering (as you do) for something bigger. Larger bikes are just "elephants" to me though (although I did once test ride a Z1000 2018) which I just about managed to get a toe down on. I need something with a seat height around the 750mm mark. It's like looking for rocking horse sh*t.
I know it's not your fault. I'm just on a rant (sorry)! ;-}
It's must be frustrating, the husqvarna vitpilen 400 you can get a lowering kit for , the CCM would just need a shorter shock, good luck in your search, Simon B 👍
This may help twomotion.net/2021/motorcycles-with-seat-height-between-740mm-and-759mm/
A triumph rocket 3 could be your next bike 😲
Very useful feedback - thanks. I have a Spitfire Stealth Black on order and really looking forward to my post lockdown summer - there are a couple of build options which I would welcome ideas and comments - you can specify Brembo front brakes (it sounds like you would agree) and you can specify Ohlin rear suspension (I will watch your suspension video next).
Hey up Tom, bet you can't wait for delivery, nothing wrong with the standard brakes, would just if liked two disks on the front, thanks for the subscription and dropping by , stay safe 👍
Hi Simon, I have just won a spitfire on one of the raffel sites, yes mate a spitfire for a tenner,. I'm just watching some reviews and really looking forward to getting out on it. Insurance and a new jacket and I'm on it the weekend. Thanks for the review, straightforward and honest, just what you need from a tubber. I'm going to watch the suspension video now.
Hey up David, aren't you a lucky boy 😲😎, well done, congratulations, bet you can't wait to ride it, thanks for dropping a comment, hope you have subbed 🤔, ride safe, Simon B 👍
CCM bikes start from £10,000.00, have been looking at this brand as they do look and sound great, I've decided not to buy as they are not fuel injected (Carberated with a choke lever) also I'm not convinced the LCD display works when compared to the rest of the bike, a pair of stainless clocks with rev counter would fit this bike so much better, for me a key to start the bike rather than the magnetic fob thingy, 3 things that I personally don't like is a deal breaker, and for that reason I'm out.
Ps I'm looking at Norton now with renewed interest as I'm definitely going to buy something made in the UK.
Thankyou for making and sharing your knowledge and content much appreciated.
Hey up Colin, the CCM is fuel injected, the LCD works and who cares what information you get from it as you won't be looking at it as you'll be riding the bike 😉, and the fob is great better than a key , buy each to their own, loads of other bikes out there, ride safe , Simon B 👍
Nice one Simon, pretty good overview, I have a spitfire bobber and love it, might be worth having a word with the fine folk at CCM about the cutting out which seemed to plague the earlier variants as they seem to have resolved it now, has never been a problem on mine even when blipping the throttle, agree about the cold starting which can be a bit quirky, overall a fabulous machine to own and ride, look forward to more of your posts from the lovely Lake District, the natural habitat for this machine
Hey up Peter, The CCM factory may watch this vid and offer to help, you never know, its a great bike for the area, I'm privileged ,thanks for your comment stay safe 👍
FASTEN A CUT PIECE OF A COCONUT LFRONT DOOR MAT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT GUARD - This will catch the muddy water and guide it to the rear bottom of the guard where it will run safely to the ground.
Hey up Allan, thought you were winding me up then 🤭, but that could work 👍, thanks for dropping a comment, much appreciated, hope you subscribed, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Nice review Simon. As I said mine is on order build-date Feb-Mar - Can’t wait !!!! Cheers for the vid. Stay Safe x
Hey up LJJ hope it meets your expectations, I'm sure but will, stay safe 👍
Been after something fun in a single or a twin for a while, nothing hits the spot since I lost my mt03... (The 660 single not the new 400) I found myself really bored on a vfr750, and know that's not normal! the fact that you can reach the bikes potential on the mt03 was what made it, and that low down grunt was the most fun place for it! The maintenance routine sucked though, that thing just rattled itself apart!
Hey up Leslie, you thinking of buying a CCM, you really need a Sunday bike 😉
@@SIMONB1 thinking about it, next bike will either be a scrambler or supermoto set up. The spitfire scrambler does look a decent bet, as does the fantic scramber.
I've ridden a few supermotos in my time, and they do what I need better than anything, not as comfortable though... I wouldn't be able to head out for hours at a time on one. The scramblers are a bit chunkier, the best of both worlds I guess, I still wouldn't want to tour on it, but I could take it to the beach for some chips, I'm not quite sure I could handle that on the little g string of a dirt bikes seat!
I looked at the fantic when I sold the CCM, but ended up with a husqvarna vilpitin,what an absolutely amazing bike, the CCM looks better close up than the fantic, you'll decide which one you get, ride safe, Simon B 👍
I've been interested in a CCM for a while now, so I'm really pleased I found your review. Very honest and an enjoyable watch. Liked and just subscribed to the channel too. Looking forward to working my way through the other content. Cheers....
Hey up Chris, thanks for the sub, which CCM takes your fancy ?
@@SIMONB1 I'm very interested in the Spitfire model, but I'm also looking at the brand new Street Moto. I had a good look at one at the Bike Show in December. I think the craftmanship of these bikes is amazing. I'd love to turn up at Devil's Bridge on one, that's for sure!! Still doing plenty of research at the moment, but they've definitely captured my interest.
Keep your ears to the ground, I may be selling mine soon 🤔🤭😲, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 Will do - thanks!!!
love mine I have 206 out of 250! really love riding it, thanks for your insight, and great video.
Hey up Martin, they are great bikes, thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, have you watched the rest of the CCM videos ?, Ride safe, Simon B 👍
I'm not a biggest fan of CCM styling but it is definitely an interesting bike. It would be great to see how it rides as it is that bike's biggest advantage I guess
Hey up longbeard, it is a taste thing, if your ever up the lake District give us a shout and have a ride on it 👍, stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I can't refuse such an offer ;) WIll do for sure
Great review of a lovely bike, cheers 👍
Hey up Michael, thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment, when u buying one ? What u riding at the moment?
@@SIMONB1unfortunately I won't be buying one. I ride a 900 fireblade and 900 hornet and am waiting to pick up a 650 interceptor in the next week or two.
@@michaelmclarney1994 can't have too many bikes 🤭, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I agree, but I have 3 on the road, a project on the bench and no more space 😂 keep it shiny side up mate 👍
All bikes are expensive. My old man bought a a brand new gen 1 blackbird for £5.5k back in 05, you'd be lucky to get a vanvan for that now
Hey up Dom I remember in the motorcycle news , when a sports bike went over 10k, now look at them 😲, whatbu riding ?
Hey Simon, my new Spitfire Six Stealth comes hopefully in April, and I will be riding the tyres off of it. Helpful video. Thanks
Hey up ton up, vet you can't wait 🤭, hope it lives up to what you expect, thanks for dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
Excellent video Simon - thanks for posting. I’ve been looking for one for a while so each video about the Spitfire is like gold dust - yours are by far the most informative and well made. Do you mind me asking how tall you are? There’s a good shot of you sitting on the bike in one of your videos and was just wondering about whether seat height would be an issue for me (I’m 5ft8). Thanks Simon, keep up the great content!
Hey up, thanks for the comment, I'm 5ft 8 with a 32" inseam and works great, it doesn't bother me if I can't get flat feet on the floor, as long as I can get one down. But on the CCM I can get 2, if your close to me when lockdown is over your welcome to come and have a ride on it 👍
I fancy the Bobber style CCM, IMO it looks better than the Spitfire, would have liked some more info on the specs, like what about the LCD display, Does it have a trip A/B, fuel gauge, ABS, ect' ?,
Hey up , LCD dash has trips, it has a fuel gauge but wouldn't trust it fully, has no ABS, anything else just ask 😁👍, ride safe Simon B 😎
I have a original spitfire. Agree with your comments. Mine stalled alot at first but once stuart serviced it ran really well. Great fun on the back roads, done 3,500 miles now. Tyres last about 1700 on the back front still ok. Only complain is ccm customer service which I have found not very good at all. But mine as yours is out of warranty so will use a local bike mechanic to service it.
Hi Steven thanks for the comment and dropping by, stay safe 👍
Hi again Simon. Having watched your video again, I have a couple of things for you. First, the front mud guard is in front of my forks; looks much better and doesn't spray water etc. up in my face. Second, do you know CCM have had issues with the bare metal frame, clear coated. Many Spitfire's have gone back and been re-framed at CCM FOC. They acknowledge that the clear powder coat just didn't work and after much consultation they have ditched clear frames and now powder coat properly to a very high standard. They even have a colour catalogue that owners can choose a new colour from. Did you see Richard Gill's re-framed CCM with blue frame? Some original bikes are OK, but others seem to be rusting under the clear coat; so have gone back to CCM. My Cafe Racer was re-framed by CCM before they delivered it. Don't get spooked, they don't actually think there is actual rust under the coat, just some form of discolouration that results from the limited preparation they could perform when clear coating. In fact, they think it's the cleaning solvent that has reacted with the clear powder coat because it could not be thoroughly cleaned off prior to coating. Thorough cleaning would have scratched the lovely metal of the frame. If you are worried or notice what might be corrosion, contact Steve (After Sales Manager) at CCM. He was fantastic when I spoke with him about another potential Spitfire purchase. In fact, I think their customer service is second to none. Regards.
Hey up Garry, I can see they the cafe racer front mudguard comes about 100 mm forward if the forks, si this should stop my problem , I know about the rusting, mine seems ok, it may be the the only clear coated one left, may be worth more money 😂, thanks for the comment hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍, Simon B
Great video Simon, as usual. CCM called me about 10 days ago - my Foggy FT Stealth is built and going through MSVA - cant wait !! Booked my C-19 jabs today for March & June - Yay !! What say I bring to up to to the Lakes later on this year/early next year for a ride together ?? I’m SO excited about getting the bike....!!!!!!!
Hey up LJJ, some great news there, I can only imagine your excitement, not long now, sounds like a plan just get in touch on Facebook or Instagram and will make a date 😁, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Yeah Simon agree with your honest opinion on owning a Spitfire....
Love mine👍🏻
Hey up Michael, thanks for dropping by and adding the comment, do you have one of the original ones ?, Hope you subscribed, stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I have Cafe Racer # 194
I admit theyre very attractive, but that looks like not a lot of bike for a lot of money
Hey up BD, yes the price has gone up since I had mine, but look at the bike it's a work of art, better than a boring jao bike, it's only money, can't take it with you 😉😲, what u riding at the moment ?
I'm a moto mechanic for yearsssss and never heard of CCM here in AZ USA. They look pretty basic really. small for my liking but very stylistic. neato. it's strange to see such a large rear wheel; performance-wise it would be interesting taking a curve at full speed, but i suppose some cbr900rrs have a 16" front instead of a 17" and i never noticed much other than a more aggressive riding position. if the wheels were equal, and like 18"+ each i'd sayu this is more tracker-esque, but this really is a Frankenstein of different styles; like they did an instagram hipster search of what is popular and put together a single cyl with a wacky frame, inverted forks, mono shck, fat rear, tracker bars, floating rear fender, etc. A buncha tricks in a box made into a bike.
Hey up Charlie, CCM were famous for building Motocross bikes, the spitfire saved the company, it does ride well and handling is good, even with them tyres, it's a fun bike to ride and usually puts a smile on your face, thanks for dropping a comment, hope all's good over the pond, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Wait until you get to 2000+ miles for things falling off. Those vibrations need some extra damping to stop parts breaking.
I'm on 10,000 miles, so far so good
@@hjsamuel4575 the pump bracket for ohlins snapped clean off and a few other small parts.
@@Biltonk Grim! How many miles are you on now? Or did you sell it?
@@hjsamuel4575 still got it, waiting for Steve to sort out frame replacement. I think it’s about 3k now. Cafe racer, didn’t get used much last year.
Hi Kevin can't wait for things to drop, thanks for the heads up, stay safe 👍
Well, where do I start ? First of all, Yeah I think It looks Great, Then I think of all the things that are wrong with it ? >> check the welding for rust ( call back ), then think of the 80 - 100 miles it can only do, if your lucky ?? goes like a 250 ? Not a 600cc, for the price it should Lead the way in the running of it ?? overall just check things don`t drop off it ? would I buy one ? NO !! > got to say Thank you anyway for the Video !! personally, If you have that Yam 350cc LC , That`s the bike that`s Everything a Bike should be !!
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It is a lovely bike and have definitely got the bug for ccm. I see ccm are going todo well if they keep producing bikes like this.
Hi Julian thanks for dropping by and adding a comment, will have to see where CCM will go with the the motorbikes they produce, hope they will be ground breaking, stay safe 👍
Maybe a high mudguard just the front of one fixed just under the headstock? Great bike, would love one but not sure it would like our Argyll roads or weather.
Hi David, I believe the cafe racer has a slightly different mudguard and that doesn't suffer from the spray, I'm looking into that, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, hope you subscribed, stay safe, Simon B 👍
I preferred it when they were making crosser/enduro type bikes. I always fancied on of those
Hey up Arthur, yes they made some of the best Motocross bikes in the world, what u riding nowadays ?
@@SIMONB1 Hey Simon, I'm not riding anything. Marriage and kids got in the way. I think my last bike was a Kawasaki GPZ600R which I got for about £600 and I really liked it. Having had a better look at that Spitfire, it's pretty cool actually. I'd kind of dismissed them as a pretentious posers bike before, but the engineering on them looks really nice actually
Get yourself one bought, no dress rehearsal here, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission 😉, keep safe, Simon B 👍
Question Simon: Has rust started to appear on the frame welds yet? I heard that CCM were calling all the original bikes back in due to rust - apparently they were not cleaned/coated properly before being spray painted..... If you are unaware of this issue, I'm sure you can find it on youtube to understand exactly what the problem was - I came across this info about a year ago. As lovely and unique as these bikes look, I feel they are now over priced when you look at what else you can get for the money. Thanks for the video by the way
Hey up lordbyron, mine has little rust underneath the clear coat, it may be the only original one in existence 🤔, it's out of warranty now, I think CCM would change up to 2 years old, as for price they are a little expensive, but you buy a Ducati or triumph scrambler same price and worth 50% less 3 years later, everything is overpriced 🤔, glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
That is a lovely bike. Everything you don’t need has not been fitted.
ps: The bolt through the X in your number plate is loose.
Hey up Trevor, thanks for your kind comment, Well spotted on the bolt 👌, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Saw one in Turks and Caicos today and had to inquire… turns out it was 1 of 300 made. They are amazingly beautiful bikes.
Hey up beyond the drive, are you there on holiday or living there ?, Yes nice looking bike, sometimes regret selling it 🤭, plenty about, may get another, what do you ride?
@@SIMONB1 yesterday was my last day of vacation there. Super cool seeing that bike pull up while getting coffee. I previously had a vintage 74 Honda CB. If I get back into bike ownership the CCM will be at the top of my list.
No time like the present, get one bought, can't take it with you 😲, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Any relation to the Canadian Cycle and Motor Co? Why I searched CCM motorcycles was for inspiration for a late 1940's, early 1950's CCM bicycle I'm fixing up to look like a board track racer.
Simon see Triumph Scrambler front mudguards the Bobber front guard is fitted and an extra bikini guard is fitted, as the Spitfire has a carbon head light nacelle it would be possible to add an extended bikini guard.
Allan👁️👁️😎👍
Hey up Allan, I need to get in contact with CCM to see if they can supply a bobber mudguard, or just don't go out when it's wet 😯, thanks for dropping a comment, much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Good review. Many thanks!
Hey up Greg, are you in the market for a CCM ?
@@SIMONB1 Won't be this year mate! Lol
Great looking bike. ive got a CCM R30 2003 still going well..
Hey up Steve, it is rather good looking, that r30 looks fun, thanks for dropping a comment, stay safe, Simon B 👍
I’d buy one if I had spare 10k, no point having a 200mph bile on the road IMO.
Hey up Johnny M, the interest rates are at a all time low 😁, it's not a dress rehearsal, thanks for the comment and dropping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍, Simon B
Great vid Simon B Sir........................always loved the ccm !, back in the day..........a guy had a 500 old school on the track we used to ride in Slough.....................in NZ now, only Brits know of the ccm. Husky engine, is that still Brit pedigree ? thank you for your time Sir subscribed and thumbs up as requested, would have done it anyway.
I see ya got a couple of classics in ya collection , Rd 350 LC TS125 AND Honda C50 the most mass produced motorcycle of all time, loved the 350s, I had a TS250 1978
Hey up Blair, just seen your message, didn't get a notification, sorry for the late reply, lot don't know the history of CCM, some bikes in their days, I have a few bikes from my past, the Honda c50, ts125er and also a RD350LC, all bikes I had from the age of 16 😁, what's the riding like in NZ ?, Stay safe, Simon B 👍
When you talked about the mudguards I was really hoping you were about to produce a solution. My six loves to throw mud up at me, and its my biggest "complaint" with the bike.
Hi kedwardsTWO, maybe together we could come up with one 🤔, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
@@SIMONB1 When this whole riff raff buggers off I plan on going to a carbon fibre shop and seeing if they can come up with something. Suspecting it will cost an arm and a leg though.
number plate screws are jumping around loose on the throttle blip :-)
Hey up noone special, well spotted, they are tight now 😁, are you looking for a CCM ?
it is a work of art, trying to figure out how to get one in the states
Hey up Myriad, have you spoken with CCM UK ?, Sure they will help 👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Excellent overview of the bike. Like your chatty style. Subbed
Hey up Boy Berg's, thanks for dropping a positive comment and the sub, ride safe, Simon B 👍
correction 4:24 blipped your talking 2 cycle power...a single 4 cycle is altogether different power ratios...
good video and i love the accent
Hey up willieboy, thanks for dropping a comment, blipped as the throttle , accent, didn't know I had one, where you from ?
Are you using the ABBA skylift to get it off the ground and if so what fittings are you using ?
Hey up robin, I'm using the fittings from ABBA designed to fit the CCM,they are available on their website, hope that helps, ride safe Simon B 😎
@@SIMONB1 Thanks for the Reply, I have ordered a Street Moto R following a test ride at the Bolton factory for delivery in March ( I could have had the bike much sooner but delayed for personal reasons ) . I have an unemployed ABBA Sky lift following the departure of my Triumph sprint so it is good news that I can get adaptors for the CCM. Thanx again for your swift reply.
I like a single cyl thumper to sound a bit better than that CCM. Like the styling but the sounder put me right off.
Hey up Mr right, what's it supposed to sound like ? a inline 4 😁, guess you're not buying one, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
At 12:10 it sounded good. Camera mic never does justice anyway. A 600 single is gonna sound beefy af
I think it's beautiful but I would want one built around a bigger engine. Maybe a tripple 900cc.
Hey up Witness ProPro, it doesn't need a bigger engine, it's so much fun with the 600 single, you should try one 😁👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
The whole point of this bike is to be ultralight, an i3 kinda defeats that inherently.
@@SIMONB1 I appreciate that. I like the aesthetic styling of the bike it just doesn't suit my riding requirements. There's no reason why a bike in that style couldn't be built around a larger engine.
Picking up my Foggy FT on Thursday, Simon !!!!!!!!!!!! F**CKIN YEAH !! LJJ x
Awesome, just in time for a bank holiday weekend 👍 5 more sleeps 😲
good review and it as I expected of this bike. Its just a modern the cafe racers or ton up bike. looks good enough to eat. tru bikes dream
Hey up Peter, thanks for the positive feedback, the bike is a stunner, are you thinking of buying one ?
It's definitely a work of art ❤️❤️... But I agree with you regarding the mud guards
Hey up Satyajeet, yes the mudguard is a pain, thanks for dropping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
Good video, temped to buy one, but🤔just not sure…
Hey up David, they should be a couple of grand cheaper than they are, I'd have another 😊, get one bought, can't take it with you 😉, ride safe Simon B 😎
Can't see the point of a walk-around, when the other box is obscuring half the bike.
Hey up Her, thanks for the feedback, but the box does move around so it doesn't obscure the view all the time, I'll do better next time, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Szr 660 yamaha is back on the list, this is nice but,,money. And they don't stall and have real mud guards.
Hey up, suppose each to their own, they are a nice bike, the husqvarna vilpitin I replaced it with is better tho and it's rarer 😲, what u riding at the moment ?
Just stumbled a across your channel. Brilliant video I’ve just subscribed
Hey up Oliver, wish another 20k would stumble across the channel 😎, thanks for the subscription and glad you enjoyed the video, there is loads more, ride safe, Simon B
@@SIMONB1 ye I’m going to have a watch of your hypermotard videos because that’s in the running at the min for my next bike aswell as the ccm
125 kg my supermoto ktm 525 114kg how much more brake do you need do you race i think not
Hey up Gaz, I'm thinking your on about having twin disks on the front 🤔, for needing them to stop, probably not, for aesthetics then it would balance the front end up 😁, and make it look rather nice 😉, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎
Have you solved the mud guard issue by now!? have you talked with CCM about this issue? Any solutions that worked ?
Hey up Frames, I have sorted it just don't go out when it's wet 😁, no not spoke to CCM as yet, if it's changed it won't be original 🤔, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 thanks for getting back !hmm, is not wrong to ride in the rain for a motorcycle per se… but if ccm bikes are all built this way I really got second thoughts now to have one as a daily rider…
I live in Sweden, so we get a lot of rains from England if the Atlantic winds are coming in from the south as been the case for the last couple years, some months is just rain all the time, but I plan to ride everyday…
I do really feel is an amazingly good looking motorcycle though, maybe not just a good choice for the Scandinavian climate ?! 🙄😅 btw , how is the customer service at CCM to your experience?!
It's only the original spitfire with this mudguard, all the ones after are different and don't have the same issue, I do ride in the rain, but the CCM is my weekend bike, it is an awesome looking bike and is fun to ride , there will be one in the range that would fit your requirement for Sweden, I haven't dealt with CCM as this bike was 3rd hand when I bought it, as with all dealers, some people have good and some have bad experiences, depends on the expectation, have you ridden one ?
@@SIMONB1 no, there was a company that functioned as a general dealer for CCM here but now they stopped for some reason… not sure if it got to do with Brexit … So I was more considering going over to England next year as a culture trip and buy a motorcycle while there if this is the right bike for me,… I also like the Triumph Bobber …I like the bobber style, is comfy and cool at the same time! 🤘🏻😎
For now I just try to find people here in my area that already got one and test ride it when possible and see what is like! 😊 thanks for getting back!
If your ever near the lake District when you come over, your more welcome to have a spin on the CCM 😎, ride safe , Simon B 👍
Thanks for the video a great review…
Imo its art in one way but a very expensive basic bike in another….I suppose it’s just what you have to pay for something so bespoke and few in numbers….go on CCM for that 👍
I have a gsxr1000 k5, I also class as fun and visceral..fairly comfortable (with helibar clip ons) reliable to boot. It’s maybe worth £6k with all the mods…along with a drz400e I got as a winter green laner (now fitted with supermoto wheels)…call that £3k with two sets of wheels and some different gearing. I have the best of both worlds for sub £9k…what does a spitfire cost again?!!
I wont be swapping…but for those who can afford one (most likely as an ‘extra’ bike ) they clearly are getting the reports of being huge fun so no doubt a safe investment
Thanks again for the review…👍
Hey up William, yes they are a bit on the expensive side 🤭, nice to be different,they seem to be holding money also, I have no idea how, mine went last year, I now ride a husqvarna vilpitin 701, there are less on the road than a CCM, and ride better and are half the price 😲, each to their own, your stable looks great, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, much appreciated, ride safe Simon B 👍
Beautiful bike indeed. Anyone know if you can import and ride these bikes in the states?
Hey up SMaze, speaking to CCM would probably answer that question 👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Yes but they're left hand drive😉
Wish I could get one if these in the US.
Hey up tabacco John, nice bike they are, you could get in contact with CCM UK and see if they can be imported to your country, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Took mine out for a ride and the rear hugger arm snap through vibration ! Bike seem to be falling apart
Hey up Anthony, I had mine for 2 years 1500 miles not a problem, sold it 2 days later the same arm snapped 😲, shit happens, if it snapped on me I would of strengthened it more, hope it's not too damaged , what model do you ride ?
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You not ride it much 😉, mine had just shy of 3k when I sold it early this year, is it the only bike you have ?
@@SIMONB1 I have another 3 bikes, the ccm was bought as an investment although if I had a test ride probably wouldn’t have purchased one .
Why did you sell your ccm ?
Not done a vid for a while mate!
Bang one on soon 👍👍
Hey up Steve, I've posted a video every week, or do you mean a video about the CCM ?
LOVE IT!!!
Hey up Rolf, what you riding at the moment ?
any one who has seen the bike must apreciate the welding
The hand TIG welding is rather nice 😍👌, thanks for dropping by and adding a comment, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
Just sub'd you Simon, trial vids look interesting, I had a twin shock Montessa in the early '90s, came in a deal with another bike, any smashed the bell to 👍🏼
Hey up Guy, thanks for the sub, what u riding nowadays ?, Simon B
@@SIMONB1 2016 Thruxton R, thinking about buying a small ADV like KTM 390 Adventure for winter, hate not riding in dry only weather especially when they start salting the roads, would ruin the triumph besides I've mirror polished the engine cases 🙂
Thruxton R very nice, yes Im with you there, one of the reasons I got into trials so could ride a bike in winter, looking now for a 250 trail bike do some green lanes on, thanks for dropping a comment, ride safe, Simon B
Sounds great 👍
Hey up Steve, they do sound nice 😁, thanks for dropping a comment, stay safe 👍
Your number plate bolts are loose
Hi SND haz , sharp eyed you are I noticed when I edited the vid, I should send you a prize but don't have anything to give at the moment 😂, thanks for the comment, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
Accurate video, tyres are really soft, but grippy, destroyed my rear in 1400 miles, cost me £150 fitted, not cheap, but the bikes are sooooo pretty, I can forgive my Spitty
Hey up t3pro, didn't know they are that much, same price as the back one on my old hypermotard, but they went to the canvas at 900 mile 😯, thanks for the comment and stopping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍
Just bought one, thanks for the extra confirmation 🤠
Hey up Duane Kidd, which model did you get ? Have you rode it yet ?
I had one of the first batch. It was OK.....but value?
I sold it & got offered more than I paid :-)
Then bought Fantic Caballero500 scrambler.
Does the same. But nearly £3000 less. HAPPY !
Hi David thanks for dropping a comment, I've seen the Fantic looks a fun bike to ride, glad your enjoying it, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Great bike that!
Hey up trial tube, it is rather , thanks for dropping by, stay safe 👍
@@SIMONB1 Completely welcome and our newest upload goes live tonight at 7pm
@@TrialTube keep them coming, they're great 👍
What is the decompression leaver for!!! It has no kick start and the cable isn’t attached to the head but it’s clearly attached to something looking at the handle bars!
Hey up Philip, it's a warm start lever not a decompression lever, they can sometimes be a right basket to start, you thinking of buying one ?
@@SIMONB1 very possibly! I have owned 3 in my time,a 604 Rotax supermoto,644 Suzuki supermoto and a R30 710 big bore supermoto. Now at the tender age of 40 with two young daughters I want something to look jaw dropping in the garage with the occasional ride out to get away from the madness at home.
Having raced supermotos back in the day I’m very familiar with these large single cylinder motors and there tractor like characteristics. I’m torn between the CCM Street Moto or a triumph Speed twin 1200.
Only thing that worries me about CCM is they have been known for financial difficulties over there time and I tend on keeping this next bike till I’m to old to ride,so I want to be confident I can always get parts or back up should I need it.
Coming from a background with these engines I’m more than familiar with valve adjustments and have rebuilt a few race engines in my time but if I cant get parts then it becomes a issue.
The attention to detail and craftsmanship on the CCM’s is nothing short of one off build levels of work and this is a big draw for me as I like looking at bikes as much as riding them.
Hey up Philip, why not have both 🤭, now that would be great 👍, you really need about 4 bikes for every occasion, hope you get something soon, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Hi Simon, I have a spitfire , number 23 out of 150, like yours one of the originals, two questions if you don’t mind.
1) how many mile per tank full does yours do on average ?
2) how many miles does yours do when fuel light comes on ?
Thanks
Andrew
Hey up Andrew, them two questions, sorry I can't answer any of them 😯, as said in the vid, I just fill it and ride, what are you getting ?, Simon B 👍
Mine does about 90 ish to the tank, I rang CCM and spoke to one of the service guys and he said providing its ridden correctly it'll do between 80 to 100, but when the fuel light comes on you need to get to a fuel station fairly quickly as the way the tank is shaped it can't use all the fuel ! So when the light comes on it is time to refuel !!! Wouldn't commit to how many miles it'll do in reserve though.
I'm thinking about riding around the UK coast road sometime soon so I need to know answers. Guess the only way is to take her out on a ride with a jerry can and let her run out !
Brilliant vids by the way
Andrew
When I got mine fuel light came on rather quickly on first run, and it kept stalling as no fuel was getting out of the tank especially down hill 😧, just get breakdown insurance 😁, I think givi do a small 1-2 litre fuel can you could use fir back up, thanks for the positive comment regarding the vids, much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Not sure how they Justified the crazy price 😎 No wonder motorcycle company,s goes bust !!!
Hey up Gaza, yes a bit pricey, but what isn't 🤭, they are a great weekend bike, I'll have another when that reach 5k, what u riding nowadays ?
@@SIMONB1 Hi " Got a 2020 black Naked Z900 love it too ! Pro race muffler sounds awsome 🤫
Lovely to look at, no doubt fab to ride but totally impractical. A rich mans play thing for that day in the year when the sun actually shines in Britain.
Hey up Vincent, just a second bike, we all need a second bike, a Sunday bike 😉, ride safe Simon B 😎
How much does this cost mate. ? Looks crazyyy
Hey up Farhan, they start around 8.5k British pounds 😁
@@SIMONB1 thanks Simon . I really want a Bobber any place you’ll recommend purchasing one? . I live in london do you think these will be good commuting around?
There are a few on eBay, also there's a group in Facebook, bikes come up for sale on, yes you could commute on it, happy hunting, ride safe Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 thanks ! I’m looking at the Harley 883 , Triumph Bonneville bobber , Honda CMX500 , Indian scout bobber or this CMX . In a dilemma lol
My choice would be the triumph or the CCM 😎 then there is the fantic caballero you could look at 🤔, decisions, rather you than me 😲
Very nice looking bike
Hey up David, thanks it was until I sold it 🤭, what do you ride ?
I like the basic ,real bike look as apposed to the current bikes 'transformers' look. Dunno if thats the stock exhaust, but I wouldnt bother blipping the throttle with that sound of grandmas wet farts ! great otherwise. Maybe someday CCM export to north america.
Hey up Ted City, thanks for dropping a comment, I'm sure if you want on they would send one , now we have free trade with the US 🤔, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Ich hatte ne Husky mit diesem Motor. Äußerst wartungsintensiv...
Hey up GS, them husky engines aren't that bad to look after just an oil change regularly 😁, what do you ride now ?
Its all shit and giggles till a Messerschmitt bubble car gets on your tail 😅
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Hi, does it have abs?
Hey up Luca, this bike doesn't have ABS, down to basics with this one 👍
@@SIMONB1 thanks for the reply, I love it but too bad I have to pass on this one for now, it's dangerous for me as inexperienced rider.
What bike do you have in mind ?
@@SIMONB1 I don't know yet, but I am thinking a svartpilen 401 or 701 even though they are not comparable with the spitfire in terms of beauty. It seriously makes me drool
Some nice but if kit them are, going to have a look at them 👍, ride safe, Simon B 👍
CCM , didn't these used to be made in England?
Hey up will, still are made in the UK, in Bolton of all places, you fancy one ?
@@SIMONB1 I'd love a totally British MADE machine ! I bought a a65 from someone in westhaughton years ago ! Send me a pic or video of the factory ......
Have a look at this 👍
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@@SIMONB1 curious how tall you are? I'm really tall and the ccm looks small, is it comfortable for the longer person?
Hey up Neil, I'm 5'8, thought for years I was 5'9 🤭, with a 32 inseam, it's not exactly small but low I can get both feet, flat in the floor but it's also comfy, depending how tall you are all bikes can be made to fit, if you ever in the lakes you can have a sit on mine to see how it fits, ride safe Simon B 👍
nice video m8
Hey up Tom, thanks for the positive feedback 😁, what do you ride ?
@@SIMONB1 I Had a Yamaha rd 250 DX had to sell it 20 years ago when i moved to California now I'm looking again its time I think
Hey up Tom, I think it is about time you got yourself a motorcycle, you only live once plus you can't take it with you 😲, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I'm looking mate, i like the look of the moto guzzi v7 I'm pricing up gear and watching bike prices as we speak I'm hoping to be on the road early next you
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Lovely bike but what's that big furry thing that keeps dropping into view at the top of the screen ? 😜
Hey up Steve, it is a rather nice one, the furry thing in question is a dead cat, covering the microphone that is mounted on top of the GoPro, hope that helps 😁, what do you ride ?
@@SIMONB1 that is hysterical, I kept wondering, is this guy have a body cam and his beard is dipping into the frame?... LOL.. I'm a photographer and filmmaker, I had a boom mike with a white blimp and dead cat on it... I laid it across a chair...... later I saw it out of the corner of my eye and though it was my Maltese..... LOL
@@JimHancock things you learn, especially to keep out of the frame, thanks for dropping the comment, much appreciated, you thinking if a CCM spitfire ?
@@SIMONB1 I cut my teeth in the 70s with a Hodaka Super Rat, racing motocross, I recently moved from Atlanta to Daytona Beach, and now I have a jones for a street bike.. a cruiser of course..I'm 62 now... but I can't get my head around the idea of a 700 pound motorcycle.. so I stumbled on this bike which has cruiser qualities and some effort to keep the weight south of a ton, but apparently it's not available on this side of the pond.... but it looks great... and logical..... BTW it doesn't rain here, screw fenders.... or rarely and that is what my car is for... LOL
Thx 👌
Hey up Petit, thinking of a CCM ? Thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, stay safe, Simon B 👍
I would rather have a p50 base a CCM derived from the old pasa shall I make you with my 441 Victor
Hey up Frank, I have no idea what that means 🤔, but sounds great, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Little editing tip: If your showing a xloseup of something, don't keep putting your face in front of it, your voice is just fine... ban be very annoying!
Hey up Johnny, two years ago this was made, I've learned a bit since 🤔, but thanks for the tip, the other 44k viewer's didn't mind 😲, you thinking of buying one ?
@@SIMONB1 Would love one but they don't look very practical, I'm looking at the New Honda CL500 when it comes out, not as sexy but pretty never the less and I can put storage on it, also almost half the price... Lovely looking bike though... one day maybe
Have fun if you get the CL, it's a motorcycle you won't regret it 🤭, ride safe, Simon B 👍
Is it value for money?????
It's your money, buy whatever you want 😀
Jealous me .....No 🤥
Stay safe get better, new sub 👍👍
Hi David thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, also the sub, stay safe 👍
Well I've just bought an Aprilia Shiver 900 for £6K with 1000miles on it . Looks good ,goes well and gets looks everywhere I go .
Nice bike , you are a lucky person , stay safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 I was looking at the CCM but it is a not a practical everyday rider. With proper mudguards rather than the stupid #'design set up' and a luggage rack and screen it would be transformed . Shame the staff at CCM can't see that .The Aprilia is amazing and goes like buggery !!
Mine is a Sunday bike as the lakes are on my doorstep, the aprilia looks fun, I'm still in the market for a Ducati hypermotard, looking for the 'S' version air cooled , hard to com by a good one, they are fun also 👍
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Great common sense review !!!!
Hey up Ben Ash, thanks for dropping the comment, much appreciated, when you buying one ? Or do you already have one ? Simon B 👍
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is that a fckn joke with a second picture?
Hey up Andrew, I'm lost with your comment, please elaborate 😁
@@SIMONB1 second video screen jumping whole time
Hey up Andrew, 36k views and one complaint 🤔, can't please everyone, anyway thanks for watching, ride safe, Simon B 👍
@@SIMONB1 36k but it could have been 36M 😉
Looks like ya rear numberplate is about to vibrate off . If it had full mudguards and a rack for luggage ,a small screen it would be a real usable thing. As it is its a joke for wet UK roads . I could design a finished bike which would sell rather than this 'odd' fashion computer designed piece of nonsense . Just look at how many are for sale used on eBay -all mint and untouched. Why ?
Hey up Jon Yoda, well spotted,it's now been tighted 😁, why are they for sale ? , I would say various reasons, covid will be one as there are a lot of people suffered, some didn't expect how they would ride and possible don't like them, who knows, you can put racks in them and make the more practical and usable, each to their own, be a crap world if we all liked the same thing 🤔, thanks for dropping a comment, stay safe, Simon B 👍
Jon Yoda...... Was it you I see down on the beach last summer wearing a fleece and Wellington boots!!
@@lordbyron4163 MIght have been.but I took them off when I went into the bank to withdraw cash to pay for a new Aprilia which just happened to have mudguards ,and a screen and dosn't sound like a John Deere rise-on mower. (sorry-'ride-on'). Jonny
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Terrible presenter
Hey up Adrian, your full of positivity today 🤔, thanks for your uplifting comment, made my day, you ride safe now , Simon B
how the f U did a review without specs.. jeez
Hey up conteaza Putin, nobody is interested in the spec, apart from what cc and price I think I covered that 😁, thanks for watching, have you bought one ?
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