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Originally Posted by chasbmw
The SWM is around £8k, if the CCM version is 20kgs lighter, uses the same Tractive rear suspension as the 450 and is under £10k it should be competitive, but this will be a crowded space with various 270 degree, twins coming to the market over the next couple of years
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 "Crowded space" indeed.
Seems to me both the SWM and proposed CCM may have priced themselves right out of the market ... at least here in USA.
The new KTM 790 P-Twin (not set for release until late 2018 or early '19) "should" sell from $11K to $12K USD. The new Yamaha Tenere' T-7 probably will sell for "about" same amount. All these "rough" prices gleaned on line.
IMO, a 10K UKP 450 ADV bike (around USD $15K) will be a very hard sell in USA considering competition.
Most riders ... if they are honest ... are going to look closely at their requirement for travel and may realize that a Kawasaki KLR650, Suzuki DR650 or Honda XR650L will do the job perfectly for 95% of what they intend to do. Relatively cheap and reliable. Not flashy or trendy, but tough and competent, won't win any Moto Cross races or Enduros but cheap to run and great to load up and GO!
I can buy 3 DR650's for cost of ONE CCM.
I wish CCM well, hope they can break through with a new engine and get it certified Euro 4. For USA, that is the toughest hurdle for small OEM's.
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