Thank you for the report, and from a real biker too! I’m 72 still riding here in the Southern Philippines. Sorry but its a big GS as I’m getting lazy. Keep the videos coming, they are very informative and interesting.
Great review l really like your presentation nice and soft tone. I've gone back to motorcycling at 62 and currently ride a BMW G650 X Country only had a 12 litre tank. I'm really interested in this bike. Great stuff!
Hi Graham, Mine was the stock bike. I'm test riding a new bike with the power up system at the weekend so will see what the difference is. Looking forward to it.
Interesting indeed! That's why I bought a new one. The 2020 version. It's 6days old. Any issues with the seat? Mine doesn't button well. Looks like the pin bolt is short.
Had the same issue, bolt won't be short but you need to make sure the key lock is set to lock properly and there is a knack to it. Also, a little WD 40 on the spring
@@FitBones wd 40 or equivalent is already used. Thanks anyway
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I know how to solve it: use a long tool (screwdriver, for example), to turn the seat locking hole slightly "forward". This will solve your small problem.
Yes, true, If I could get my hand on sme patterns for the decal I would like to choose a bunch of different colours. You know when you buy a Mini etc you can choose how you want it to look. We could do with some of this in the motorcycle world. I'd like British Racing Green myself...
Hi Kelston. As the tablet is not a GPS unit, how did you manage to use it as a SatNav when you where out of reach of the cell towers or did you always have reception?
Hi there, The tablet is a cellular device, in that it has a GPS receiver and accelerometers. All cellular phones or ipad's and tablets that can take a SIM card have these. So you download the navigation app, ie copilot, gurumaps etc and run the program off line. Your tablet uses it's GPS receiver to track the map, your speed and position. No cost, as your not downloading data. You need to have wifi to download the app or mapping program to start with.
very interested in your mileage as i'm struggling to get approx. 130 mile on my pr7 before the light comes on and that's mainly off road riding.... Would you say that 220 mile on the ROAD ?
Yep, of course off road changes everything. Also, it might be worth checking that the fuel setting is correct. You may have more in the tank when the light is coming on than you think. I have fiddled with the odometer setting when I first got the bike and screwed up the readings so it didn't read near empty when it was down to the last dregs. You might need to check with someone on how to check this.
@@FitBones I was thinking maybe the wheel size is wrong or something , other people are saying they're getting approx. the same as you. I haven't ridden mine on the road long enough to get a proper reading for distance it's mainly off road.... I'll have a check...appreciate the reply … Great trip as well..
Very interesting video. I've been looking at both the AJP PR7 and the SMW Dualsport; it seems they are very close. Did you consider both and did you have a reason for your particular choice?
Hi Roger, I took a test drive on the SMW last year, I have to say there is no comparison other than they share the engine. The SMW was quite agricultural in both its handling and build, also not particularly comfortable with a saddle which forces you into one position. The SMW is not really a proper off road bike in the same sense as the AJP, frame, fuelling, fuel tank position and ability to fully control when standing etc. Compares more favourably with the Royal Enfield Himalayan which I have travelled around India on...Hope that's a help
real good stuff. have watched some of the trip episodes too, but when a certain blue eyed blonde lady's trip came back to life you got relegated I am sure you will forgive me. There must have been some niggles/failures on a long trip like that, its not unreasonable, as long as they are not stoppers. I ride a comparable older bike a KTM 640Adv for shorter but similar style trips, good machine to ride, I do gripe about the stalling on small throttle openings though and it does like the spanners. This is a bike that I have been considering replacing it with. I am sure others share a little reluctance small company/dealer network etc etc especially after the real shame of the British effort your obviously aware of, almost the perfect concept for me that, a dogs dinner from there on. So Is yours the higher spec pipe etc? Any niggles other than pad wear? Is there a cush drive? It does not look the easiest to secure soft side bags to, no lower securing points. Fueling seems always a question heard some bad comment. Real world riders bike reports always a good listen. Thanks for taking the time for this and the other trip vids.
Hi, I thought she was back... I know she's better looking. My bike is the standard 600 with no mods. I think the version with the Doma exhaust and power boost which I will be test riding next month would be more similar in power to your 640, maybe a little more grunt than the KTM. In ref to the CCM which as you say was a great concept but let down by the engine and fuel tank system. We took 2 bikes and apart from the brake pads and a fuel injector blocking due to dirty fuel (my friend didn't use the fuel filter I brought with me) we had zero problems. The lights could be better, the horn is crap but this is pretty normal on small single cylinder bikes. It comes with a cush drive and apart from some slipping of the clutch which you might have to do when really slow on a round a bout the fuelling is really very, very good. The engine has little vibe, they have been very clever with this and even at 76-78 mph which seemed to be the sweet spot on mine the vibe was quite tolerable. At lower speeds you barely notice anything. Off road unless you a Dakar rider it will deliver..My friend using Kreiger soft bags which seemed ok. I am considering the crash bars and hanging some soft ones off that.
@@FitBones 60 or so episodes into trip number 2. Not concerned about ultimate power its a difficult trait to quantify rideability/liverbility its kind of how much you are able to ignore/forget about the bike, trust it as your partner, and enjoy your trip, small niggles accepted there will always be a few. Thanks a lot one of the great things of youtube the opportunity to hear genuine reports of bikes, there are a few now great on technicals, but less so on "tripability". Loads of cons for me, to buying a bike from a small outfit like AJP less knowledge, less used parts availability, fear of the long term future, practical stuff really, I dont own KTM jackets, love my old GS12 common as muck,mass's of free info out there as well as used parts, I'm the spannerman on it,, makes it easy to own in a lot of ways.At the same time I would love to see AJP and their like to succeed. Thanks from windy Wales for the reply, will watch out for any more.
@@bikenavbm1229 Yep, understand all the cons. I have to say, I test rode the bike and was sold there and then. Flew to Portugal and rode it back. They do have a reasonable presence in enduro and dirt bikes but this is their first at an adventure bike. I'm banking on the fact that the engine is ubiquitous and forks are Sachs, wheel rims and bearings are common, so durable parts should be good for spares. I will service the bike myself as it is straight forward. I think there more common in Europe and Australia due to longer term importers and dealers.
I bought the bike from the UK importer at Torque racing near Cambridge and paid just under £8k. However, the UK importer has changed hands and moved up to Kirby and is now run by MHB motorcycles www.ajpmotorcycles.co.uk/
Thank you for the report, and from a real biker too! I’m 72 still riding here in the Southern Philippines. Sorry but its a big GS as I’m getting lazy. Keep the videos coming, they are very informative and interesting.
Just looking at this bike now nice review
Great review l really like your presentation nice and soft tone. I've gone back to motorcycling at 62 and currently ride a BMW G650 X Country only had a 12 litre tank. I'm really interested in this bike. Great stuff!
Good on you Mark. Bear in mind the AJP is a tallish bike, absolutely fine as soon as your moving.
Bit of a dream bike there
Great bike !!
I wish we had these in Canada. This looks like an amazing bike.
If you please, it's swm. Cheers!
Bones, good video! Was your bike the stock horsepower or the power-up version?
Hi Graham, Mine was the stock bike. I'm test riding a new bike with the power up system at the weekend so will see what the difference is. Looking forward to it.
OK, many thanks. I look forward to you commenting on what you find. Have fun.
Interesting indeed! That's why I bought a new one. The 2020 version. It's 6days old. Any issues with the seat? Mine doesn't button well. Looks like the pin bolt is short.
Had the same issue, bolt won't be short but you need to make sure the key lock is set to lock properly and there is a knack to it. Also, a little WD 40 on the spring
@@FitBones wd 40 or equivalent is already used. Thanks anyway
I know how to solve it: use a long tool (screwdriver, for example), to turn the seat locking hole slightly "forward". This will solve your small problem.
@ thanks a lot will do!
@@antonisloizou3356 you can also file away some of the material on the underside of the button. Takes two minutes and works very well
Great bike! I just think they need to design new decals.
Yes, true, If I could get my hand on sme patterns for the decal I would like to choose a bunch of different colours. You know when you buy a Mini etc you can choose how you want it to look. We could do with some of this in the motorcycle world. I'd like British Racing Green myself...
Great review. 👍How would you compare it with a ktm 690 R and T7?
Will get around to a comparison at some point
Hi Kelston. As the tablet is not a GPS unit, how did you manage to use it as a SatNav when you where out of reach of the cell towers or did you always have reception?
Hi there,
The tablet is a cellular device, in that it has a GPS receiver and accelerometers. All cellular phones or ipad's and tablets that can take a SIM card have these. So you download the navigation app, ie copilot, gurumaps etc and run the program off line. Your tablet uses it's GPS receiver to track the map, your speed and position. No cost, as your not downloading data. You need to have wifi to download the app or mapping program to start with.
@@FitBones ah! I get it now. Thanks for the info. Seems a great addition for any adventure bike.
You could also use a Bad Elf GPS receiver, as I do.. works via Bluetooth and sends position to the tablet
very interested in your mileage as i'm struggling to get approx. 130 mile on my pr7 before the light comes on and that's mainly off road riding.... Would you say that 220 mile on the ROAD ?
Yep, of course off road changes everything. Also, it might be worth checking that the fuel setting is correct. You may have more in the tank when the light is coming on than you think. I have fiddled with the odometer setting when I first got the bike and screwed up the readings so it didn't read near empty when it was down to the last dregs. You might need to check with someone on how to check this.
@@FitBones I was thinking maybe the wheel size is wrong or something , other people are saying they're getting approx. the same as you. I haven't ridden mine on the road long enough to get a proper reading for distance it's mainly off road.... I'll have a check...appreciate the reply … Great trip as well..
Is your last name Bones?
Very interesting video. I've been looking at both the AJP PR7 and the SMW Dualsport; it seems they are very close. Did you consider both and did you have a reason for your particular choice?
Hi Roger,
I took a test drive on the SMW last year, I have to say there is no comparison other than they share the engine. The SMW was quite agricultural in both its handling and build, also not particularly comfortable with a saddle which forces you into one position. The SMW is not really a proper off road bike in the same sense as the AJP, frame, fuelling, fuel tank position and ability to fully control when standing etc.
Compares more favourably with the Royal Enfield Himalayan which I have travelled around India on...Hope that's a help
smw having major snags with chinese parts
real good stuff. have watched some of the trip episodes too, but when a certain blue eyed blonde lady's trip came back to life you got relegated I am sure you will forgive me. There must have been some niggles/failures on a long trip like that, its not unreasonable, as long as they are not stoppers. I ride a comparable older bike a KTM 640Adv for shorter but similar style trips, good machine to ride, I do gripe about the stalling on small throttle openings though and it does like the spanners. This is a bike that I have been considering replacing it with. I am sure others share a little reluctance small company/dealer network etc etc especially after the real shame of the British effort your obviously aware of, almost the perfect concept for me that, a dogs dinner from there on. So Is yours the higher spec pipe etc? Any niggles other than pad wear? Is there a cush drive? It does not look the easiest to secure soft side bags to, no lower securing points. Fueling seems always a question heard some bad comment. Real world riders bike reports always a good listen. Thanks for taking the time for this and the other trip vids.
Hi, I thought she was back... I know she's better looking.
My bike is the standard 600 with no mods. I think the version with the Doma exhaust and power boost which I will be test riding next month would be more similar in power to your 640, maybe a little more grunt than the KTM. In ref to the CCM which as you say was a great concept but let down by the engine and fuel tank system.
We took 2 bikes and apart from the brake pads and a fuel injector blocking due to dirty fuel (my friend didn't use the fuel filter I brought with me) we had zero problems. The lights could be better, the horn is crap but this is pretty normal on small single cylinder bikes.
It comes with a cush drive and apart from some slipping of the clutch which you might have to do when really slow on a round a bout the fuelling is really very, very good. The engine has little vibe, they have been very clever with this and even at 76-78 mph which seemed to be the sweet spot on mine the vibe was quite tolerable. At lower speeds you barely notice anything. Off road unless you a Dakar rider it will deliver..My friend using Kreiger soft bags which seemed ok. I am considering the crash bars and hanging some soft ones off that.
@@FitBones 60 or so episodes into trip number 2. Not concerned about ultimate power its a difficult trait to quantify rideability/liverbility its kind of how much you are able to ignore/forget about the bike, trust it as your partner, and enjoy your trip, small niggles accepted there will always be a few. Thanks a lot one of the great things of youtube the opportunity to hear genuine reports of bikes, there are a few now great on technicals, but less so on "tripability". Loads of cons for me, to buying a bike from a small outfit like AJP less knowledge, less used parts availability, fear of the long term future, practical stuff really, I dont own KTM jackets, love my old GS12 common as muck,mass's of free info out there as well as used parts, I'm the spannerman on it,, makes it easy to own in a lot of ways.At the same time I would love to see AJP and their like to succeed. Thanks from windy Wales for the reply, will watch out for any more.
@@bikenavbm1229
Yep, understand all the cons. I have to say, I test rode the bike and was sold there and then. Flew to Portugal and rode it back. They do have a reasonable presence in enduro and dirt bikes but this is their first at an adventure bike. I'm banking on the fact that the engine is ubiquitous and forks are Sachs, wheel rims and bearings are common, so durable parts should be good for spares. I will service the bike myself as it is straight forward. I think there more common in Europe and Australia due to longer term importers and dealers.
Hi lad can you tell me where you bought this bike and for how much ??? Thanks
I bought the bike from the UK importer at Torque racing near Cambridge and paid just under £8k. However, the UK importer has changed hands and moved up to Kirby and is now run by MHB motorcycles www.ajpmotorcycles.co.uk/
@@FitBones Thank You 🙏