In another attempt to capture more of a European market, and share brand development with Armstrong, a trials bike was launched. Originally planned with a Hiro engine, they were eventually sold with a Rotax engines due to problems with supply (Hiro went into insolvency). Generally developed as an Armstrong/CCM model, they were rebadged as can-ams for the American and Canadian markets.

First year for production was 1983 with a red frame called the CMT 310 with a Hiro motor. Next year the same bike was released with a white frame called the CMT 320. In 1985 the bike was redesigned due to the loss of supply of the Hiro motor. The new bike was cloned from the SWM Jumbo and came with a 350 Rotax engine. The model run ceased with the 270cc aluminium framed mono-shock model the 300AT in 1987.

Rare, they do appear for sale from time to time. It is difficult to estimate the precise number of bikes what were made. I have spoken to people who were involved and they have commented that Armstrong models were often shipped, with replacement can-am decals.

Year Frame No Bike Reference No's Produced Rotax Engine Gearbox
1983 Models 8518 320 Trial 100 - 200 310 Hiro  premix 5  speed close ratio
1984 Models 8524 320 Trial 100 - 200 310 Hiro  premix 5  speed close ratio
1985 Models 8531 240 Trial 100 - 200 234 Rotax premix 5  speed close ratio
8532 350 Trial 100 - 200 349 Rotax premix 5  speed close ratio
1986 Models 8538 240 Trial 100 - 200 234 Rotax premix 5  speed close ratio
8539 300 Trial 100 - 200 298 Rotax premix 5  speed close ratio
1987 Models 8545 300 Trial less than 10 298 Rotax premix 5  speed close ratio

1983 Hiro Trials Brochure

Hiro Trials

Hiro Trials Specification

1983 Trials Spec

Rotax Trials Brochure

ASE 1986