Some features of these bikes were quite appealing, but the price tags were up there against some very stiff competitors. Its sad but unsurprising.
I haven’t looked in a while but you always used to see loads of them for sale that had had three owners and barely reached a 6k service!
Three thousand mile servicing required on the 600 IIRC. The tail pipes and trellis styled frames were cool. I always thought the bikes proportions were slightly off. A little gawky; kinda like a not fully grown dog, they need to fill out a little more in places. Really sorry for all the guys who have lost their jobs more than anything else.
Same here, they never seemed ‘enough’ for the cost either. But as a lover of the quirky and unusual, it’s really sad to see them go, especially for the staff.
Not really surprised, lots of horror stories regarding customer service, which is a real shame as some of their builds were stunning looking. I can only go off my own experience which left me out of pocket by my £500 deposit they refused to return after experiencing delays on build times and the fact I told them to cancel the order. Their excuse for not refunding me was down to 're-stocking fee' even though they hadn't even started the build. Yeah sad that people have lost their jobs but maybe if they had treat their customers better and not fobbed them off with unrealistic build dates then they may still be in business.
Basics of customer service are so often missed by bespoke builders. I had similar when trying to buy a bass guitar for my 50th birthday. £3k I didn’t need to spend so expected good service, when it didn’t happen I went elsewhere to someone who was brilliant start to finish. The other maker has gone bust since.
Hastened, according to this, https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/june/ccm-enter-administration/, by the collapse of Completely Motorcycles. Andy
Or possibly an increase as people who want one know second hand is the only option? But can’t imagine that’s a large number of people tbh…….
Mine was nice, great on the country roads. Looked stunning and drew crowds. Only sold it because I was barely using it.
Agree, but what always surprises me is that nobody HAS to buy that make and even more generally now, nobody has to buy any motorcycle. So make it a really pleasurable experience for the potential customer. Nothing should be too much trouble and even if the customer changes his mind, still be pleasant. That person may come back in the future and WILL tlalk to friends about their experience. It is not very complicated, but many simply don't get it! Didn't Foggy have a stake?
I always thought they looked nice but as above when you see so many multiple owner bikes for sale on very few miles you can only assume they weren’t what the owners were expecting and they realised quite quickly.
I had one of the original CCM Spitfire cafe racer, looked wonderful and the details were incredible, the single could be a bugger to start though and had the most awkward choke position. However every time out on it, due to the riding position after 20 miles I was a broken man and it had to go. Was great looking garage furniture though
Who will be next, I wonder? Ducati are fooking expensive. but the win on weight and quality. Guzzi - dunno, as I couldn't go there due to their weight and the 'V' knocking my knees. Fowlers abandoned them, or they abandoned Fowlers for some half-arsed cycle shop in the suburbs of Bristol. KTM make good stuff at realistic prices and have backing. I vote Guzzi will be next. I know of no reason why anyone would want to buy one - unless it is shaft drive at all costs, since BMW seem to be ditching it.
Guzzi is owned by Piaggio. If Guzzi goes so does Aprilia and Vespa. Piaggio made a €90 million profit last year. Think they are doing ok somehow.
He was part of the promotion of a Foggy replica CCM a few years ago. Don't think he put any money into the company though.
