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Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles

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British motorcycling company1

Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Bolton, England. Alan Clews formed CCM in 1971 from what was left of BSA's off-road competition team and bought spares to produce his own motorcycles. Later, its Bolton factory was established.2 It ceased to exist in 1987.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1980Founded1

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Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Bolton, England. Alan Clews formed CCM in 1971 from what was left of BSA's off-road competition team and bought spares to produce his own motorcycles. Later, its Bolton factory was established.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Clews Competition Motorcycles1
  2. Succeeded by Clews Competition Motorcycles1

Timeline

  1. 1987Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1980Founded Founded1

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