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450 was very lightweight, very under stressed when not ripping round a motocross track at full throttle. The concentric swingarm and sprocket pivot might not have been ideally suited to motocross, but potentially had great advantages for a lightweight adventure bike with better throttle control, better weight distribution under acceleration and hugely increased chain life. During the development stages we worked closely with BMW to ensure we could deliver the 5000 mile service intervals. We still did a lot of work on the ECU and power delivery to smooth out the low end torque delivery and produce a ride that was still very lively, but not quite up-on-the-front wheel every time the throttle is opened. Although, if anyone knows our mad ex TT racer/sales guy Darren Soothill you might think it doesn’t even need a front wheel! Lightness was a crucial factor of the bike; how does that requirement impact on the choice of materials, components and technologies? Despite our different motorcycling backgrounds amongst all the CCM team there is one common theme that everybody always agrees on, and that is light is right. We are all passionate about making lightweight bikes and I am very passionate about using new technologies and materials that enable us to achieve the impossible. Everything from the bonded forged aluminium chassis to the 1mm thick polymer linkage bearings; every component was considered when striving to save weight. Essentially, how did you make it so light? If a component doesn’t have at least two functions it doesn’t go on the bike. And of the final product; what does the GP450 offer that no other manufacturer currently does? What GP450 owners say the most to us is they love that it is a dream off-road, lightweight and puts a huge smile on your face every time you ride it. I think these the things that describe most CCMs. For me (and I may be slightly biased because I’ve finally built myself one) the GP450 is the best all round, everyday, go absolutely anywhere bike there is. I was an off-road novice and accident waiting to happen, but riding the GP450 is so easy to get on with and just makes me feel like a hero on the trails or the tarmac. What are you most proud of in the bike? This is a tricky one. In terms of physical parts of the bike, I am very proud of the chassis. But the best feeling is seeing a GP450 out on the road or trails in its natural habitat with someone having a cracking time. That still gives me goosebumps! What are the challenges going forward in terms of Euro 4 and engine availability, and what can we expect on the horizon? The major changes with Euro 4 are emissions and ABS brakes. We are able to register new GP450s in limited numbers during 2017, but after that we need to comply Equipped for travel with Euro 4. So at this stage we are working behind the scenes on the best way to update the GP450. Alongside that we have produced a UK only limited edition bike, the Spitfire, which will only go through MSVA tests, as the time and expense to go through other full scale type approvals for a limited run bike would mean it would probably never become available, which would be a great shame. The Spitfire uses a single cylinder Euro 4 capable 600cc engine which is well proven. Having the 600 engine in our artillery is obviously a nice thing to have for future model considerations. Watch this space. GUIDED TOURS OF AFRICA Prices starting from £1495 inclusive of accommodation and bike hire For more information visit www.kaapstadmat.com Travel with experienced guide and safari ranger Alex Jackson, with almost twenty years experience travelling Africa by motorcylce 30 Find out more at www.gettingintoadventure.com
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