I owned one 2022-23 as a returning biker after a long break. Lightweight, quirky and an absolute hoot to ride, it was a pleasure to own and perfect for hooning about on the south downs. I found the ownership experience and customer service really good but I quickly outgrew it, wanting more power and to do greater distances and tours on the continent. Once I added a 2007 Hypermotard the CCM quickly became a garage queen so I got rid and replaced it with a used Multistrada. A hell of a lot more bike for the money! Every Spitfire owner I encountered had multiple bikes, the CCM's are fundamentally eye candy. I sold mine to a Harley rider who lives in Morzine but wanted a bike in England whenever he visited ... it lives in his girlfriend's lounge! A lot of CCM owners are disappointed about the value retention, the limited numbers appeal soon lost its shine when CCM just made a few tweaks and launched yet another new "model". There are still plenty of very, very low mileage examples to be had but demand is low for such a niche product. Most dealers won't touch them as they're such slow sellers. I loved every minute of the 4000 miles I did on it but I don't regret selling it. For those hanging on to them as investments I think they'll only find disappointment.
All fair comment, I went the other way I have a the 1260s Multi which is great for touring but as I get older it is becoming a heavy lump to manoeuvre in and out of the garage. For local runs the CCM Maverick ticks all the boxes for me. As I didn't buy it to sell it resale value is not an issue. The Maverick was introduced in 2023 when 8 were licensed I bought mine in 24 when 3 were licensed so this model is particularly rare.
I did think at the time that it's ideal for when I'm really old and weak, but fuck it, I'm only 65 and it's the perfect motivation to stay strong ... the key to longevity. Once you give in it's the slippery slope. I want to make full use of my health while I have it. The Maverick's seat will ensure your rides aren't too long
I rode the Maverick home to Dorset after picking it up from the factory in Bolton. The other day I rode from Dorset to Dartmoor and back just short of 300 miles in a day. All the exercise in the world won't replace worn out cartilage or prevent arthritis.
Looks like fun. Might have preferred a different paintjob myself but no matter. Reminds me of the Fantic Cab -but posher- that I've been meaning to buy for years!
Nice, a genuine Husky engine or say the older SWM that uses the Husky design. They're a lovely bike to look at, I wouldn't buy one as an investment more for just a bit of fun. Just checked and it is the Husqy engine, interesting.
It’s a Husqvarna designed engine who are now owned by KTM, a little like having Cagiva stamps on your parts but it’s a Ducati.
I don't know really... I suppose if the engine was designed before the take over its a Husky, and if after not so much?
It doesn't really matter in the scheme of CCM going under. I was always under the impression that CCM were using Suzuki power plants and that all the range were just little 450's.
From memory, BSA Rotax Suzuki Husqvarna Not heard of BMW engines in a CCM and would be surprised if they let another manufacturer buy their engine no matter how small they were. CCM switched engines from Rotax to Suzuki and then had issues with the Suzuki as there were oil leak problems that CCM refused to deal with under warranty even though on the DRZ bikes Suzuki fixed the issue.
