CCM R30 (2001 - on) Review

Version: Supermoto Rotax 604 engine

Year: 2002

Annual servicing cost: £180

I've had over 40 bikes and the R30 604 Rotax has the most fun factor out of any of them, I have installed a 676cc engine with 80 hp and the bike handles the extra power with ease, the low down power/torque is like nothing I've ever known, I live to ride the bike, it's totally addictive, I'd recommend one of these bikes to anyone with reasonably long legs. Worst feature is poor long distance comfort due to the narrow seat.

Buying experience: Dealer, got mine at a great price considering the mileage and the condition

Version: 644 ds

Year: 2003

Annual servicing cost: £50

A right hoon around town and on country roads, it's not a race bike or Tourer so no high speed distance riding, longer rides, (80 miles +) take a spare arse with you, you'll need it believe me I've been there! Keep up with the spanner work and the bikes are good, they do need looking after or you will get problems! Keep them clean, oiled up and greased for an easier ccm life. They have got a bad for reliability but most do get totally abused with little maintenance, so choose wisely when buying!

Buying experience: Bought for £1500 with 4500 genuine miles on the clock, grubby but sound bike. Took a couple of weekends to clean and Service, now sound as a pound runs/rides great!

I have been riding for over 30 years and owned the usual ZXRs, GSXR, VFRs, then swapped to a KTM 2 years ago which got me hooked on the single pot supermoto thumper! Not being entirely happy with the KTM , I spotted a 2005 R30 (not having heard of CCM before) and fell for it -- I stuck on a new end can, got it re geared and jetted and wow- not a cliche to say a grin is on my face every time. It sounds awsum, handles far better that the sports bikes ever did -- ok not as high top speed but you are missing the point if you get one of these-- its a bike for riding and sheer enjoyment on A and B roads where it come into its element. Build quality on this one is excellent and gear change is slick -- and another thign--no one else seems to have one at the main biker haunts and it always draws admirers standing out against the crowd of R1s. It starts first time everytime and always turns heads The only gripe is there is no trip (but have added a bicycle one to avoid running out of fuel!) --oh and the revometer is twice the size of the speedometer - but hey its a querky bri't CCM and thats why I like it so much!! Its Just a shame they stopped making the R30 so will I have to keep this one going for some time as no one else makes anything like it!

What a great bike, a punchy engine, blistering handling (WP suspention all round cheers) and great looks. As long as you look after it and pray you get one with the uprated lower gasket (suzuki)there arnt alot of problems. As for value i paid £2300 for an 04 model with 850 miles on the clock!! AMAZING 5 STARS