Hello fellow bikers,
So as most of you probably already realized this post is about a motorcycle that is being manufactured in my home country. I left my country to study and later ended up staying in the Netherlands. Now I am an emigrant and I feel like one, therefore the love for my country has exponentially grown bigger (I guess you only miss something when you loose it), things like a motorcycle brand manufactured in Portugal is something that excites me deeply, because let's face it, do you know Portugal for any other products other than maybe.. Pasteis de Nata and Porto Wine..
picture: The new PR-7 is going to be incredible !
AJP, they just grabbed all their experience in the MX SuperMoto & Enduro competitions and created a machine that at first look, will pump your heart , when you decide you want to look at the price you heart will jump to all sorts of higher rates of excitment. Now, if the power of dreams slogan tells you something then you know you can trust this bikes engines, they are based on the good old Honda Engine diagrams with a chinese twist to give them an unique advantage on this market, from reviews I have captured around the Internet, everyone says its a "tough bone to chew" so reliability and maintenance shouldn't be a problem at all.
All of this being said I am extremely excited to try out an AJP motorcycle. I am now in the midst of arranging a test drive, when I do , you know you can find the test drive in my Youtube channel now let's go for a little history on this company.
AJP: Handbuilt in Portugal for 28 Years
Since 1987 AJP Motos have been designing and hand building off road motorcycles and competing on them. Having relocated to new and expanded premises in Lousada, Portugal, during 2003, the first of the current generation of bikes was conceived and they have been developed through design and competition ever since.
Our bikes are designed and built with simplicity and durability to the forefront of our intentions. Put together with passion by a small, but very knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of engineers, using top quality components. Essentially they are trail bikes that can race, not race bikes to struggle with on the trail…and our bikes are VERY inexpensive compared to the other European manufacturers who (currently) dominate the Off road market.
In the early 2000’s AJP applied all their know-how of racing and design into the first PR4 series model using then, a 125 4-stroke engine and a full steel frame. Already the unique traits affiliated with AJP to this day were used on the early model PR4. Technical ideas such as a short wheelbase, fuel-tank under seat, narrow stand-over width, and high-end suspension components were present on that very first PR4.
In 2007 the latest version of the AJP frame is introduced – a hybrid Aluminum-Steel structure that combines lightweight and low cost to manufacture in one complete package. Once this platform was introduced is wasn’t long before the new models started rolling out such as a ergonomically smaller model called the PR3. The PR3 shares almost all the same components and features with its bigger brother the PR4 with the exception of swing-arm, forks, wheel-set, and frame steering head to seat relationship. The shorter distance from the steering head to the seat shortens the wheelbase on this model and also allows for riders of smaller build to easily reach the hand controls and feel comfortable on this bike.
In 2009 the current flagship model – the PR5 was born. Since then it has gone thru one evolution of engine family and is now offered in its current state as a 250cc Fuel Injected enduro bike. This bike offers all the unique AJP traits such as low seat height, class leading short wheelbase, fuel tank under seat etc. The end result is a very nimble and narrow woods weapon with an engine that makes traction in all conditions. Combining all this useable power with hi-spec suspension front and rear allow the PR5 to float over the trail obstacles that stop other brands in their tracks!
By 2014 and with literally 1000’s of AJP enduro bikes already running around Europe – the time had come for AJP to finally enter the US market. Moto AJP located in Vermont was chosen as the sole importer of AJP motorcycles for the USA. Moto AJP is headed up by Scott Armstrong – a 10 year veteran in the motorcycle industry whose background includes – motorcycle racing champion, dealer principal, and former importer/distributor of European motorcycle apparel & accessories. Scott has applied his total experience as a consumer, racer, dealer, and distributor to make certain that all AJP products are well represented throughout the United States. To that end – Moto AJP is developing an ever expanding dealer network and offering unique versions of the AJP models that cater to the tastes and desires of the demanding US consumer.
Scott Armstrong
If you riding another brand of motorcycle and find yourself struggling in the technical terrain – we encourage you to take a test ride on an AJP. It is only then that you will clearly see and feel the difference a short wheelbase bike pushed forward by smooth 4-stroke power can make when navigating the toughest trails. Power is nothing without control – riding an AJP will allow YOU to take control of the trails!
The 2016 range consists of three model sets, the PR3, a smaller framed bike for the short of leg, and the full size PR4 and PR5. Each model set consists of the 2 main variants namely Supermoto and Enduro, these are now identified with a Black frame. These main variants are also available as a PRO version where a Red frame and adjustable rear shock with a reservoir as an upgrade on the rear suspension, and a set of hand guards as standard. There are another 2 'Special Edition' variants which are only available in the PR4 and PR5 variant, these are know as the Extreme Model with a lot of upgraded and anodised parts, and an Ultrapassar LDT 240 A/C in the PR4 variant only for 2016. Each variant has its own unique characteristics that will match the terrain and riding style most suited to the discipline. The main PR3 and PR4 models are available with 125cc and 240cc air/oil cooled 4-stroke engine. The PR5 has a newly designed, fuel injected, 250cc liquid cooled engine with a new frame design and complete upgraded fuel system for 2016.
You can check teh prices on your local dealer, but I can tell you in advance, they are cheaper than your usual Yamaha ;). I wanna have a PR5 SM so badly, who wouldn't right ?
Sources: http://motoajp.com/ & various internet forums like http://forum.motociclismo.pt/
In 2007 the latest version of the AJP frame is introduced – a hybrid Aluminum-Steel structure that combines lightweight and low cost to manufacture in one complete package. Once this platform was introduced is wasn’t long before the new models started rolling out such as a ergonomically smaller model called the PR3. The PR3 shares almost all the same components and features with its bigger brother the PR4 with the exception of swing-arm, forks, wheel-set, and frame steering head to seat relationship. The shorter distance from the steering head to the seat shortens the wheelbase on this model and also allows for riders of smaller build to easily reach the hand controls and feel comfortable on this bike.
In 2009 the current flagship model – the PR5 was born. Since then it has gone thru one evolution of engine family and is now offered in its current state as a 250cc Fuel Injected enduro bike. This bike offers all the unique AJP traits such as low seat height, class leading short wheelbase, fuel tank under seat etc. The end result is a very nimble and narrow woods weapon with an engine that makes traction in all conditions. Combining all this useable power with hi-spec suspension front and rear allow the PR5 to float over the trail obstacles that stop other brands in their tracks!
By 2014 and with literally 1000’s of AJP enduro bikes already running around Europe – the time had come for AJP to finally enter the US market. Moto AJP located in Vermont was chosen as the sole importer of AJP motorcycles for the USA. Moto AJP is headed up by Scott Armstrong – a 10 year veteran in the motorcycle industry whose background includes – motorcycle racing champion, dealer principal, and former importer/distributor of European motorcycle apparel & accessories. Scott has applied his total experience as a consumer, racer, dealer, and distributor to make certain that all AJP products are well represented throughout the United States. To that end – Moto AJP is developing an ever expanding dealer network and offering unique versions of the AJP models that cater to the tastes and desires of the demanding US consumer.
Scott Armstrong
If you riding another brand of motorcycle and find yourself struggling in the technical terrain – we encourage you to take a test ride on an AJP. It is only then that you will clearly see and feel the difference a short wheelbase bike pushed forward by smooth 4-stroke power can make when navigating the toughest trails. Power is nothing without control – riding an AJP will allow YOU to take control of the trails!
The 2016 range consists of three model sets, the PR3, a smaller framed bike for the short of leg, and the full size PR4 and PR5. Each model set consists of the 2 main variants namely Supermoto and Enduro, these are now identified with a Black frame. These main variants are also available as a PRO version where a Red frame and adjustable rear shock with a reservoir as an upgrade on the rear suspension, and a set of hand guards as standard. There are another 2 'Special Edition' variants which are only available in the PR4 and PR5 variant, these are know as the Extreme Model with a lot of upgraded and anodised parts, and an Ultrapassar LDT 240 A/C in the PR4 variant only for 2016. Each variant has its own unique characteristics that will match the terrain and riding style most suited to the discipline. The main PR3 and PR4 models are available with 125cc and 240cc air/oil cooled 4-stroke engine. The PR5 has a newly designed, fuel injected, 250cc liquid cooled engine with a new frame design and complete upgraded fuel system for 2016.
You can check teh prices on your local dealer, but I can tell you in advance, they are cheaper than your usual Yamaha ;). I wanna have a PR5 SM so badly, who wouldn't right ?
Sources: http://motoajp.com/ & various internet forums like http://forum.motociclismo.pt/
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