CCM Bikes epitomizes the symbiosis between bike producers and the {custom} scene. The boutique British model’s choices are all primarily based on the identical light-weight single, they usually all riff on fashionable {custom} types. So bike customization is sort of actually baked into what they do.
Now CCM is taking issues up a notch, by providing a fee service that can just about go as deep as your pockets permit. This CCM Tracker and Roadster are the primary two commissioned bikes off the manufacturing line—and regardless of how good they appear, they solely scratch the floor of what’s on provide.
The idea is so simple as it’s sensible. The six fashions presently in CCM’s catalog are all constructed utilizing the corporate’s likable Spitfire platform. The Spitfire makes use of a twin-spar chromoly trellis body, with a 600 cc single-cylinder motor kicking out 55 hp.
CCM makes use of totally different subframes, seats, wheels, exhausts, handlebars, and finishes to provide every mannequin its distinct fashion. And with a dry weight within the area of 145 kilos [320 lbs], relying on the trim, every is barrels of enjoyable in its personal means.
This strategy signifies that every CCM mannequin is successfully a {custom} Spitfire—so all that CCM has carried out, is make the shopper a part of the customization course of. And the best way they’ve set all of it up signifies that there are myriad methods to strategy it.
Prospects can order a base model of every CCM mannequin, or they’ll select from varied primo variations of the bike that embrace varied customization choices and elements upgrades. With that choice as a place to begin, the shopper can then personalize particular person bits and items by way of a configurator on CCM’s web site. There are 20 factors of customization out of the field, with the potential for extra if the web site doesn’t fairly cater to your wants.
Paint is the obvious possibility on the desk. You’ll be able to decide from a preset collection of bodywork and body colours—or you’ll be able to choose the ‘bespoke’ possibility for every, and liaise instantly with CCM to provide you with one thing recent. It’s the identical story with the seat; select between vinyl or varied leather-based colours, or go full {custom}.
You may also select between carbon fiber or color-matched bodywork, and decide the colour of your bike’s anodized elements, proper down to each final little fastener. Numerous handlebar choices, totally different radiator and headlight protectors, leather-based and baggage choices, and a smorgasbord of carbon fiber and aluminum trim bits.
On the efficiency aspect, CCM provides an upgraded engine map and a different-sized rear sprocket to fine-tune your bike for off-the-line pop or high-speed cruising. You’ll be able to choose the colour of the inventory J.Juan brakes, or improve to a Brembo system. Shade choices can be found for the forks too, and the entrance and rear suspension are each upgradeable to Öhlins elements.
Every mannequin has a few exhaust choices, together with full titanium programs. You’ll be able to swap out the wheels on choose fashions, or improve from the usual Excel rims to swanky Dymag hoops. And if the configurator’s choices don’t float your boat, you’ll be able to attain out to CCM to debate additional choices; since most of those elements are interchangeable, nothing is off the desk.
The black and yellow road tracker proven right here has the excellence of being CCM’s first commissioned construct. It began as a CCM Tracker, nevertheless it now sports activities a fluorescent yellow body and a whack of black finishes. All of the bodywork has been painted in a deep midnight black shade, together with all of the carbon fiber trim.
Each final half has been hit with both a black Cerakote or anodized end, punctuated by yellow accents on the headlight nacelle, levers, and 19” flat observe wheels. Along with a number of different elements and finishes, together with Alcantara upholstery, this CCM Tracker carries a price ticket of £21,598 [roughly $26,989] over the bottom mannequin’s £12,495 [about $15,613].
The model’s second fee is that this pink and silver CCM Roadster, fetching a price ticket of £17,841 [about $22,297]. This bobber’s putting paint job will not be considered one of CCM’s normal choices however was a particular request from the consumer. The fenders and headlight cowl are painted to match, however the body and wheels are black.
It’s dressed with a number of CNC-machined elements and sports activities the Roadster’s elective twin exhaust system. Twin Brembo brakes add additional stopping energy to the entrance, whereas carbon fiber covers adorn the engine. The distinction diamond stitching on the seat is a pleasant contact too.
Each of those bikes additionally characteristic CCM’s new sprint structure, which makes use of a spherical digital speedo to juggle all of the requisite info. It’s considered one of quite a few enhancements that CCM is rolling out on their 2024 bikes—although they haven’t launched a full checklist of mannequin 12 months updates but.
Different bits—just like the bikes’ bar-end mirrors, swingarm-mounted license plate and rear mild brackets, and tidy chain guards—all add up for a pair of bikes that would simply move for high-end customs.
It takes CCM a matter of weeks to piece a custom-ordered bike collectively, with the choice of getting it delivered or selecting it up from the manufacturing unit. However there’s a catch; because it stands, CCM’s bikes are solely out there within the UK. (They guarantee us that they’re within the strategy of investigating worldwide distribution.)
And if you happen to’re questioning, these bikes are made to be street-legal. Since CCM is an precise bike producer, the bottom fashions and the entire choices on provide are homologated for street use.
When a bike firm touts the ‘manufacturing unit {custom}’ tag, we normally cringe at what they may find yourself producing. However CCM has knocked these two bikes out of the park. We’ve been followers of the Spitfire since day one, and the opportunity of tweaking it from the manufacturing unit is very interesting.
Our heads are already spinning with concepts.
