First produced in late 1983, the ASE was one of the first models produced under the arrangement by Armstrong/CCM to manufacture the bikes in England. ASE stands for Aircooled Single shock Enduro

A new design, the bike tried to follow the development that had occurred in dirt bikes, during the early 80’s. This was namely large front forks, mono-shock suspension, raised ground clearance and a rather beefy aluminium rear swing arm.

The bike still made use of the well used and traditional can-am 250cc Rotax 2 stroke motor, but the oil injection system was long gone, relying on premix fuel.

Sales were never good, as the bikes were really badged as can-am’s for the North American market.

 

1984 ASE

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1983 Models 8519 250 ASE 100 - 200 248 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8520 175 ASE 100 - 200 174 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1984 Models 8521 175 ASE 200 - 400 174 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8443 250 ASE L/C 100 - 200 248 long stroke premix liquid cooled 6 speed wide ratio
8522 250 ASE 200 - 400 248 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8523 500 ASE 200 - 400 482 premix 6 speed wide ratio
8526 400 ASE 200 - 400 398 premix 6 speed wide ratio

1984 Brochure

LC MX

1984 Specifications

LC MX Spec Sheet

1985 ASE

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1985 Models 8527 500 ASE 200 - 400 482 premix 6 speed wide ratio
8528 200 ASE 200 - 400 199 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8529 250 ASE 200 - 400 248 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8530 250 ASE L/C 100 - 200 248 long stroke premix liquid cooled 6 speed wide ratio
8536 250 ASE L/C 100 - 200 248 long stroke premix liquid cooled 6 speed wide ratio

1985 Brochure

Sonic 1985

1985 Specification

Soinc 85 Specs

1985 ASE 250 Factory Spec Sheet

1985 ASE Factory Spec

1986 ASE

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1986 Models 8534 200 ASE 200 - 400 199 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8535 250 ASE 200 - 400 248 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8536 250 ASE L/C 100 - 200 248 long stroke premix liquid cooled 6 speed wide ratio
8537 500 ASE 100 - 200 482 premix 6 speed wide ratio
8540 350 ASE 200 - 400 365 premix 6 speed wide ratio

1986 Brochure

ASE 1986

1986 Specification

ASE 1986 Specs

1987

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1987 Models 8541 200 ASE 200 - 400 199 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8542 250 ASE 200 - 400 248 long stroke premix 6 speed wide ratio
8543 406 ASE 100 - 200 398 long stroke premix liquid cooled 6 speed wide ratio
8544 500 ASE 100 - 200 482 premix 6 speed wide ratio

1987 Brochure

ASE1987

1987 Specification

ASE 1987 Specs