Based out of the UK, Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche manufacturer that owes its start to the failure of BSA’s racing division – Alan Clews was looking to build a better motocross bike and he snapped up anything he could from BSA after they shut down the competition department. A tumultuous history ensued – Clews sold the company in 1998 and then bought it back in 2004 – but over the years CCM developed a sterling reputation for creating competitive four stroke off-roaders. Occasional military contracts helped them fund models like a street legal Supermoto – this is one of the 604cc generations and it’s powered by a Rotax single.
It’s hard to find a CCM in the US, but owners are rewarded with a decent motor and quality components. The Rotax was good for 52 horsepower and compared to other dedicated supermotos the service intervals were lengthy. Suspension was handled by 46mm Paioli forks and a WP shock, and the braking was taken care of by Brembo. The whole package weighed just 291 pounds. For more on this CCM, check out this review on MCN.
While the seller says that this is a 2003, in that year CCM had moved on to the 664 (utilizing a Suzuki motor). It’s more likely that this is a 2002 that wasn’t sold until 2003. Either way, this example is well equipped with a Supertrapp exhaust, K&N air filter, Pro Taper handlebars, and a set of Talon hubs laced up to Excel wheels.
Find this CCM Supermoto for sale here on Craigslist in eastern San Jose for $3,500.
In current news, CCM apparently had a good 2016 so they’re just sold 150 examples of a new scrambler called the Spitfire. You can click here to check it out:
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