International Dealer News IDN 117 Feb/Mar 2014 | Page 16

news ROOM CCM launch new model BRITISH motorcycle manufacturer CCM used the annual Motorcycle Live Show in Birmingham, England, to debut its new GP450 Adventure. Following five years of development work the GP450 Adventure is now in production and is built around what CCM calls its ‘Bond-Lite’ frame, built using 6061 T6 forged aluminium pieces which are bonded together. This carries Marzocchi 45mm diameter USD forks with rebound and compression adjustments, and a cast aluminium swingarm with a ‘Tractive’ shock absorber with preload, damping and compression adjustment. The bike rolls on a 21in front and 18in rear wheel, both shod with Dunlop Trailmax tyres and equipped with Brembo brakes, acting on a 320mm front disc and 240mm rear disc. Power for the GP450 Adventure comes from a 450cc, singlecylinder, four-stroke motor. The liquid-cooled engine features titanium valves and Keihin electronic fuel injection. Unusual features on the GP450 16 Adventure include the battery and major electronic components being located high on the motorcycle behind the headstock, which combined with a high air intake and high exhaust outlet gives increased river wading depth of 850mm. Additionally, two front fuel tanks are combined with an underseat tank to offer a claimed 250-mile range. “This is exactly what the adventure sport sector needs, a lightweight adventure bike that does exactly what the bigger bikes can’t do”, said CCM Director Austin Clews. He continued saying: “The NEC show has been a major success for CCM and with the quality components on the GP450, we are confident that demand for the product will be high.” CCM MOTORCYCLES Bolton, Lancashire, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ccm-motorcycles.net INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEB/MAR 2014