Super review as always! I'll do my best to give some more input as I own a 2010 Husqvarna TE 630, which is the bike this engine was originally made for. Overall, it's quite reliable and it doesn't burn any oil, which is a plus for such a big single cylinder. Performance is good, definitely racier than a Yamaha 660 but not as powerful as a KTM 690. I'm glad they sorted out the fuel map at low rpm because I think it's the biggest flaw on my bike. Ok here are some negative/annoying things to keep in mind: - to access and clean one of the oil filters (metal screen type) you have to take apart the whole left crankcase cover - cam chain should be replaced every 20 000 km and it will make your bike sound like an helicopter if you don't - the auto decompressor (exhaust valve lifter, looks like a little cam) is worth replacing along with the cam chain. Mine rattles a bit but still works fine - the gear lever adjustment bolt is hard to access on mine, not sure if it's an issue on the AJP given the different frame - on the Magura hydraulic clutch slave cylinder (left side, under the bleeding valve) there's an O-ring that is prone to fail. I lost my clutch fluid into the engine oil because of that. Also, the O-ring itself is not sold as a standalone replacement part but it's the same as the oil filter cover which you can order. Now, SWM is owned by Shineray (big Chinese motorcycle manufacturer) and while production is still in Italy, many parts like engine basement and clutch are made in China. Not sure if it's a bad thing given that Italian Husqvarna wasn't known for its quality control, but it definitely shows that they are producing at a low price point. Either way, this AJP is cool.
Oscar, this was the most useful comment, and I have pinned it in the top! Thank you very much for this awesome list of possible problems/issues and even solutions!
@@Marco81323 There are also little things like the plastic attachments, so easy to strip out on the fairings, had to get creative and, like the brake pedal, some things just not thought out like the big guys do, also, us that have earlier models and probs with the ecu/maps, love to see AJP work a deal out so we can upgrade to the new ECU/map and harness, we have done a lot (and suffered a lot)since then making the bike better and would be a nice gesture from AJP
Hi, thanks for the info there should be more info about this bike on the net. Regarding the idle, i was having a problem where my bike would die when going at low speed or stopping, i tuned the idle screw and it stopped from dying. I have the racing kit and the thork map.
It is refreshing to come across a reviewer that presents his contents in a structured, well thought out and structured way, unlike the MAJORITY of TH-cam 'reviewers' that spew out verbal garbage. Also, your use of the English language (despite of your race) comes out clear and precise.- albeit interspersed with the occasional use of wit. Thank you. 👍👌💕🙏
Hmmm, not too far from 690/701... Although they come without the rally tower and some other goodies, they have some minor flaws but I am not sure if I'd decide buying PR7 over 701/690.
First of your vids I've watched and was very impressed! Not only for the standard of your English but for the delivery; you had me laughing out loud several times ! Well done and you've got another subscriber!
When you morph humor into your videos it makes for a great combination I always look forward to your riding videos you have the best channel in this category keep up the good work!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I like to search/find boutique bikes which provide features,big brands don't, we waiting for ages. So PR7 was one of my dream bike (and I followed alot) but then I accepted that I'm not "this much" adventurer and importing this bike where I live is a real hassle. So I gave up from owning but still following.
Thanks man! I really try to make them as entertaining and informative as possible =) And thanks for commenting, it means a lot ^^ (and please share! :D)
I absolutely love this bike. It's the kind of bike you love to work on and have a cold beer afterwards. It's imperfection gives it charm and character. For a biker and not for a bike owner. By the way I thoroughly enjoyed the video 👍👍
What an incredible review. Your presentation skills are excellent, and whilst I can't afford one of these bikes you've made me want one really badly now. What an excellent video.
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Currently nothing unfortunately, moving country tends to make vehicle ownership difficult and costly. I’m looking into getting a used G310gs as a cheap off-road capable runaround though. I found a used one with a rally raid kit which is a big surprise.
As a owner and hard rider on the bike… this is the best review I have seen - fair - honest - covers the pros & cons brilliantly… could add that she is temperamental if you don’t sort the small niggles that are well posted on the forums Well made video Good job young man👍🏴🥃
Thank you for the comment Bill... it means a lot, since this is a very new channel and only my 3rd or 4th bike review =) good to know you guys are enjoying it :D
Assume you're referring to the cold starts? Gas cap issue? I'm test riding and trying to collect as much information as I can. Sounds like the fork issue and the throttle response was addressed in the new bikes.
@@MichaelShaw206 Small fuel filter at the injector clogs easy, remove & put quality in line fuel filter… constant issues with the ecu even after remap…very slow to start engine…tablet not water proof….I’m on 2nd lithium battery 🙈…. Mainly niggles that you will always get from a low production manufacturer- still love the bike though..👍🥃🏴
Thor, whom I've had to deal with a SWM RS500 couldn't be further from us Scots...great guys, just a PITA to get to...biggest downside to a PR7...not sure how good the bloke over the Border is, shame none of the Scottish dealers, Oates or the Allens haven't taken them on!
Well done AJP. The design being simple for looking after maintenance yourself and the quality and lower exhaust may MN ran the exhaust won't burn panniers for adventure touring riders. .well done to the makers for fitting a long, lasting engine and the electrics seem reliable.
It was a sad day when I sold my adventure Suzuki DR650. I loved that bike so much. It was light and easy/fun to ride. Servicing was super-simple. I did a 4000 mile trip from the US to Mexico and all I needed was an oil-change and filter cleaning in the middle. Loved that bike. I think I'm getting a bike again next year. I'll be getting a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 for my daily rider and then, an adventure bike. I thought the Yamaha Tenere 700 would be it. While I love the DR650, it's 1996 technology and it cost thousands to get it up to spec. I desperately want a suspension improvement that's not a gross expense. Now, I see the AJP PR7. Wow! 10lbs - 20lbs lighter than the DR650. With regular exhaust, 13HP more. Decent electronics. Great brakes and suspension. And the 'race-version' (with the DOMA exhaust and no turn signals) is only $100 more than the Tenere. There looks to be more 'empty' space around the motor making cleaning and maintenance easier. The big question: is the Adventure model available in the U.S? According to AJP America, it is. But they are using images of their race-version on the website and calling it 'Adventure'. So I hope so. They just don't have marketing pictures yet. So by the time I'm ready in late 2022, they will have their act together and the dealer network will be better. The closest one is 2.5 hours away driving. It took a year or so for Royal Enfield to build their network in New York State and New York City. Now, I can walk two miles down the street to a dealer in Brooklyn. They still need some work for their network but it's pretty good. This may be the bike I have been waiting for!
You won't believe this... but I have never ever heard of any "race/adventure" version. Maybe it is a thing only for the US market? Maybe just gossip? Either way, I don't think it is that relevant, if its only the DOMA exhaust and the blinkers. I found the Doma exhaust a bit too loud for my taste (I like quite bikes), so maybe the "stock" one isn't that bad :) It will feel much better than the DR I am sure (and I also love the DR, believe me :D)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes, I think it's just marketing that doesn't know what they're doing. We'll see what happens in the months ahead. I'll probably plan on going on a 1 - 2 month trip at the end of next year so I have time to think about it and wait to see what AJP does. Keep up the great work!
I know this review is 2 years old. but mate! I think about buying that bike, switching it for my 790 (riding to steep shit for my skills with the 790) and mate.. that's one of the best reviews I ever seen. you covered everything in my opinion ! and your humor is great !
Just got off one of these. Selling my 690 this stomps it! Feels like a 500 to me off road and much more comfortable on the hiway. I host a lot of different riders out at my place. This bike would be great for my slower customers when we go do the single track so I can still have fun!
Very good review, definitely looks like something I would buy if the price is right. I had to do a double take on the unicorn pic…very funny, great humour…..keep up the good work…
never heard of this but seems great. The biggest flaw is maybe to trust an unknown brand with unknown support and part supply. Throughout great and honest review thanks !
I thought so to, thats why I went investigate a bit... I can't say with 100% certatinty that it will be an easy bike to own, but it kinda looks like it =)
Hi, i just got mine a week ago and the AJP guys are great, you send an email to them(to the factory engineers) and they reply to you within 24h. It's awesome this kind of relation to the costumer.
I love that bike. No one sell those here in Chile. The closest seller is in Brazil. I specially like de idea of fitting it with the best aftermarket parts I have around the world. That's what make it so special and practical and desired.Cheers and really happy with the upload.
Great review and excellent communication with a great dose of humour! If I was 10 years younger the AJP would suit me nicely I think. It has all the good parts and I'm sure with a few little fixes here and there it would be a fantastic machine. I have subscribed. Thank you
Thanks for the review! Love the dry humour you put in. I hope AJP will give you their 2021 model to see if they have taken feedback from owners and what they have changed and your opinion on it. I hope we get an AJP in Scotland so I don't need to travel next year and get one :D
@@OFFroadOFFcourse just as easy as anywhere else, just need to declare the modifications to your insurer or they won't cover you in the event of an accident.
The SWM might be hard cause i've never seen one in Portugal (doesnt mean they dont exist...) The CRF 300 is a matter of time i guess ;) Hey Honda, you there?
The more I see of this bike, the more I want one. Great review. By the way, I did the ACT Portugal on a BMW R1200GS Rallye back in 2018, and I just wanted to say that Portugal is a beautiful country. Perfect for dual sport bike adventures.
great review. As Oscar pointed out, the motor is essentially an old Husky motor. The service intervals are what they are, although I'd love longer intervals for sure. I think AJP has a winner at the price point, and I think they've done a great job putting a lot of high quality components together, even if the fit and finish isn't 100% perfect. They're a super small (family owned) company, and i'd rather give them my money than any big manufacturer. I bought a Rieju this year for the same reason, and both are hard to find in the US. The PR7 is actually on my wish list, just waiting for the world economy (and shipping) to sort itself out. You can't find a new PR7 in the US. (and, it's not street legal as sold from the distributor in the US, although you could register it for the streets in some States, just not all. If it were street legal from the showroom, in the US, i think they'd sell a bunch. Government regulations, $$$, in the US make this problematic).
ooooh, its not street legal in the US?? Damn! I had no idea...crap.. how did that I miss that? Huge fail on my part =/ On another note: Your mindset is interesting (and rare)...this thing about preferring to pay local/small companies instead of the big ones...of course everyone likes the romantic idea, but in the end, when its their money on the line, they rather pay for safe choices instead of going around helping others. Kudos to you :D
I remember when they were first released I thought what a great bike, I loved the concept, pity I am too old to take advantage of the advantages of the design 😔. In the meantime I will stick with my DR 650, less power but similar weight, not to mention less maintenance and cheaper to buy. The AJP is really everything the KTM 690 should have been, KTM really dropped the ball on that one.
Well I wouldn't say that KTM dropped the ball... but they never made the 690 as an adventure bike..it is still a big enduro bike in their heads, which is weird. The DR650 is a fabulous bike...if I had one in good conditions I would probably never trade it for any modern thing. They are better, but just so slightly (and with a few drawbacks)
I ride an old (1997) DR650. As I tour a lot and prefer unpaved roads, I've got the hots for the AJP. Larger tank, more power and other positives. It's pretty expensive here in Scandinavia, but I may decide to invest in it.
D. A very competent review... Just about everything we'd want, with a few reservations. If you accommodate those reservations, and I'm fairly sure AJP respect their riders perspectives on this, then it is likely to be a reasonable-to-excellent ownership experience.
Thanks for the comment! maybe maybe... i hope they learn and earn enough with PR7 so they can expand their approach to other modules and displacements... or simply take the PR7 to the next level. Its all about polishing details now...
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes... we can hope they build on what is already a fine machine. Trouble is, all the big manufacturers have the budget and experience of their substancial research and development teams. AJP is a compact company constrained exactly by that. Hopefully AJP's business model is successful and they go from stength to strength.
Hey Offroad, my Ajp Model 2020 was the first in Switzerland, it wasn't funny, it was an absolute nightmare, my first trip takes 15 minutes, everything is well done but nothing finished and no quality control
Absolutely amazing video brother Thanks so much for bringing this amazing new bike out and letting us check it out. Wish we could get one in the states...
You absolutely have a point there! People do that a lot. Actually, now that I think about it... what I most liked about this bike is that it is indeed a "means for an end" bike, in the sense that in can indeed deliver. A GS1250 for instance... it sells the dream of adventure, but in the end it is "only" an extremely capable touring bike, that can only truly do offroad in the hands of a small % of the riders... the PR7 on the other hand makes everything easy, and although you won't become an expert rally racer, you will definitely have a good time in any "adv environment", even if you are not that good of a rider ;)
It is an awesome suggestion, but I am afraid my opinion wouldn't be that good. I've never tried one but I already have an opinion... I know its cheap, and I know its "capable", but I don't see it being better than an 1992 XT600 you can buy for 1500eur for instance... not better on the road nor the offroad. But I didn't try it so maybe i'd be surprised but... the specs usually dont lie :P What are your thoughts? I will begin my research for the review with this question :D
Belo review. For me the only real con its non passenger allowed, i would need to buy two of them!!! The rest its entretaining tasks AJP gives to their costumers. Parabens pelo canal. Felicidades
Great review of the bike especially the improvements needed , bashplate needs to FULLY cover the exhaust system BUT re-routing the exhaust like the 690 would better. Owned mine for over a year now and love it ...
Obrigado pelo excelente comentário! Bom, as diferenças não são assim muito notórias. São aquilo que escrevi na descriçao no video: -Novo tablet, suspensoes iguais (em dimensão) mas com sistema interno mais evoluido, novos autocolantes e banco, e nova centralina. Nada disto vai fazer grande diferença se metermos as motos uma ao lado da outra. O que ha a dizer sobre a moto é o mesmo =) A de 2021 está actualizada e polida, mas não vão ser coisas que alterassem em nada tudo o que digo nesta review (que já foi feita em consideração que existe o modelo 2021)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Just for the record, I sent an email to AJP straight after commenting on this video. They have replied and confirmed "It's not in our plans to have ABS in the near future."
Looked at it…. But went for a Husqvarna 701 enduro and put a Rade garage rally kit on it ( + a little Leo Vince, Rottweiler and KN stuf 😊) 145kg and arround 80 bhp on the wheel after tuning.
Wow, what a beast of a bike :D! I didn't try the 701 yet, but I am sure it is great (I enjoyed the 2019 690 quite a lot!) All 3 (701/690/PR7) are excellent, in my opinion...in the end its all a matter of details and preferences
If you are in contact with the company, please tell them to put just a basic abs that can be deactivated and to homologate the bike for 2 people. Thank you!
Of course not :D Big bikes are nice cause they can take you comfortably to the off-road, but once there you have to be a very good rider (and have good tires, and top notch suspension and bla bla bla) to come close to what any 16 (or 60) year old can effortlessly and unskillfully do on a 250-650cc dual-sport ;)
Really enjoyed your review mate looks like a top build maybe a compatible parts list guide would be handy I like everything on this bike I'm thinking now for any bike sold particularly in Australia they have to have ABS to meet our design regulations short of that if it were available in Australia then I would seriously consider purchasing one for Adventure riding it looks like it's very suitable for our conditions here on the East Coast of Australia thanks for your time and fantastic review much appreciated. Tony, Sydney Nth NSW AUSTRALIA Happy Trails
Well, i am pretty sure you can buy them in Australia. The online community i most talked to was the "PR7 Australia" group :D I think they can get away without ABS because the bike is classified as an Enduro bike (hence, only 1 rider aboard, not 2)
Nice...not like we'll see any here in the states. I called a couple dealers and they (not surprisingly) just laughed. :) Looks like I'm headed to Portugal and renting a slot in a container. I like to think of these bikes as proper Adventure Dual Sports...big enough to enjoy the journey...small enough to rip up destination. Thanks again for the great content.
Thanks, I did...used it to start calling shops. I suspect getting our hands on one of these would be hard enough in a normal year. Considering the moto inventory challenge due to COVID, the next couple years will be extra dry. We will probably ride Switzerland this fall so I might deviate to Portugal for a test ride...what's a 2800 mile detour when there are bikes like this to test. :)
Thorough review, man! Very good video! AJP should print the link to this video and Oscar's comment in the owners' manual. The idea of supporting a small and passionate company that thinks outside the box is soooo appealing (*** nostalgia on days I wanted a Buell intensifies ***) 1:56 the one who hit the thumb down button. So, have you finally found your unicorn? Keep delivering these videos, and the number next to "subscribers" will keep growing. Exitos!
Thanks for the comment (as usual! :D) Well, I don't like the idea of having 2 bikes... hence the trajedy "of needing the perfect one". The PR7 is indeed great, but it can't take a passenger, and thats too limiting for someone with only 1 bike. Also, it is still easy in Portugal to modify bikes (to a degree), so for us it is still too easy to modify a DR650, a KTM690, or Husq 701 for me to say that the PR7 is my best and only choice. Nevertheless, I think I found my niche... definitely these "big thumpers" are my thing... I would DEFINITELY prefer a twin cylinder bike, but I have lost hope about them making a light-weight one (
Hell yeah.. Again, great brutal honest review! Awesome to watch you going on every single detail and explain what you feel about it, good eyes on details! Looking forward to get my ass in one of those and feel the sensation of pretending knowing to ride offroad 😁🤘
I like your review and this bike .I would consider one.I owned a husky 450 great suspension but jerky throttle.Tall and slim unlike the 690 which just feels weird unless you are short.
Welcome aboard! I hope my PR7 review didn't put you off the T7 :D It shouldn't...they are completely different bikes with similar but different concepts ^^
This bike has been on my mind for a while now. Funny thing is it is somewhat elusive, you can’t find them so easy as secondhand or in a usuals shop to take a test ride. Great review 👌
"False Neutral"...what a brilliant name, ahaha!! thanks for commenting Regarding the PR7, maybe this link can help you: ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
@@falseneutral7890 yeah, but i like the double connotation. Like...it can mean so many things.. its much deeper than motorcycles finding neutrals between 3rd and 4th gear xD or maybe i am just a poet, ahahah
Hello Diogo ! Thinking of getting the PR7 to replace the 690 (for a change). I was obviously happy to see you made a video on it 😉 What do you think ? Pros and cons compared to the ktm 690 ?
That bike looks amaaaazing! What does it sell for in Europe? €€€ Love the accessibility of everything for maintenance! So much space everywhere.. great video as always. I see your subs are growing nicely!
Good question! I think the price is somewhere around 11k €, but it really depends. Check out this map and contact a local dealer for more info :D ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
Impressed with the level of stock equipment and it looks to be an all round weapon that's had a lot of thought put into it. GREAT REVIEW too. Can't decide, this or Royal Enfield himalayan ? LOL, THAT'S A JOKE OF COURSE PEEPS !
Thank god it was a joke...you'd be surprised the amount of times I hear stuff like that :P Being indecisive between an Himalayan and a PR7 is the same as being indecisive between getting a dog or a new tv :P
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I actually like one or two of the new Enfield's (underpowered as they are) but they need to drop the himalayan, it's an embarrasment. Good luck with the channel, your humour and knowledge are appreciated.
Awesome review! It does seem like an almost perfect bike for my type of riding (almost all offroad, gnarly, rocky, and muddy). The massive screen seems very cool, but I'm curious if it may block a bit of forward view? I'm thinking of some of the tighter single track rocky trails that I ride where you need to pick and adjust your line often. How are the vibrations in the bars and pegs? I'd love to see more content on this bike!
Thank you! Well. navigations towers in general are always a bit of a nuisance in single tracks and the situations your described, but the tablet itself doesn't make it worse. Have you ever ridden any bike with a nav tower? I felt the vibrations quite acceptable. In the end it is still a single-cylinder bike, but it feels modern and polished. The engine feels happy up to 130km/h, and that means that it vibrates but no in an exaggerated or uncomfortable manner (but it all depends on your criteria and what you are used to)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I’ve never ridden a bike with a Nav tower, it would be interesting to try. This seems like a very well setup bike, I hope you’re able to do more with it!
As someone who rides a paint-shaker (KTM 640 Adventure) I can say that the severity of vibration depends on how you're riding. Droning along on the highway for hours on end, the paint-shaker will leave my hands buzzing and my feet numb. But I don't notice the vibrations when I'm riding single-track in the woods, usually at low but varying rpm and changing seating position a lot. I've also added a screen to the 640 to make highway miles more pleasant -- riding with my helmet in still air reduces wind noise considerably, and keeps rain and bugs off my helmet visor. I found that I need a screen that comes up to just below eye level to keep my helmet out of the wind, and I need it to be adjustable enough that I can drop it a couple of inches when I'm riding into the sun, to allow for the fact that I'll need to tilt my head down so that my helmet peak blocks the sun. The screen does block my view of the road or trail if I don't drop it down a few inches. However, standing solves that problem, so I don't always bother to lower the screen when I roll off the pavement and onto dirt.
That bike looks like too much fun! Great thoughts on the company's choice of parts and possible pros and cons. You humor in editing is hilarious! You've got editing "skills." lol
Its is a very easy bike to ride, especially now with the new ECU maps. The throttle is very predicatble, the bike its tall but its very light and balanced... it makes sense. I think even without pro-skills anyone can have fun with this thing after riding it for 5min
L conceito da moto é sensacional..! Uma moto de rally (ou quase) e ao mesmo tempo street legal e com manutenção barata baseada em peças genéricas..! Parabéns AJP ! Sucesso..! Ótimo review..!!!
Hello, great review - Okay mate, so what would your No 1 Unicorn bike be if you absolutely had to chose one fresh from the factory floor? This one Portuguese pearler or perhaps something else?
Hey Sasha! Hmmm... Its a tough question since no bike feels 100% perfect to me at the moment. But considering what i do nowadays and my skill level, i would probably go for a ktm890r. If i had to go for a "proper" dual sport, the Pr7 is definitely tempting, but i've had my share of "underdog" bikes, so for that reason alone i would probably go for the ktm690 or the husq 701 (im yet to find a relevant difference between the 2). Nevertheless, i found the PR7 more entuitive and overall easier to handle than the 690/701 offroad. On road, i prefer that extra power the lc4 engine offers :)
Congratulations on a really enjoyable video. Excellent work. The PR7 is too heavy for me, I await the PR6? Maybe SWM will beat AJP to it, with a version of the RS300? Not going to rule out Suzuki blowing everyone away with a DRZ400 derivative.
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Call me old fashioned, but I wouldn't have commented unless I had first hand experience! I will admit I have little experience of taking a 200kg bike off-road, I don't actually need to try it to know it's a bad idea. I ride my VFR800 (and other unsuitable bikes) around my back garden, have/do perform lurid power slides on gravel just for fun, so I know what to expect. At the other end of the scale I have bikes in the 90kg, 110kg, 130kg and 160kg ranges, and because I don't want to feel inhibited by the bike I ride, I wouldn't consider going into the unknown on anything that is significantly in excess of 130kg. I have seen fairly decent and fit riders struggling for traction, and patience, on 450 enduro bikes in the 110-120kg range so I know where the limit ( for me) lies. I could live with a PR7, but on an adventure, I know I would have to ride around the limitations of its all up weight.
Seems like a worthy successor to my WR250R. Bit heavier but able to get me and my gear to the trails via the highway without straining into the wind up the mountain pass. Would you trust this on the TET or in South America on the way to Ushuaia? Seems like its ability to use generic parts would be a plus. Just hit subscribe - your content is entertaining and informative. Thank you!
I replied to you on the other video. The PR7 is easier and more capable for hard off-road (and off-road overall), the T7 is harder on the hard stuff, and faster and more comfortable on the easy stuff :D
Another great video of yours! Your channel is different, you are not so serious, which is awesome, you do speak about specs, but rather sneak it than list all, which is enjoyable, you keep the distance to yourself and to what you say. Please keep it up this way! I wonder if less experienced and shorter riders would like the bike too. I suppose one should try. If my calculations are right, the fuel consumption is just below 5l/100k?
Glad you like them! I will have your observations in consideration for future videos :D Actually, the bike is supposed to use somewhere around 4L/100. Quite efficient. I felt the bike really easy to ride, its not like a 450cc enduro, where everything is pure brutality. No, the AJP is docile, the suspensions are not tunned for motocross jumps so they are kinda soft, and the weight is low and well balanced... I think that only the seat high would be a problem for shorter and inexperienced riders. Other than than, the bike will help you ;)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Thank you, I am thinking about it, even more after your review. CRF300 Rally would be an alternative, but not so exciting maybe. And cheaper. Oh, tough decisions for motorcyclists and there is zero bikes for test ride at the moment. I know you cannot tell me what I want. No worries. Looking forward to any new video of yours.
I have a SWM Superdual, I live in Australia 🇦🇺. Only problem with the AJP in Australia is no dealer network. I have got engine parts for AJP owners over here from SWM . And SWM dealerships are hit and miss as well . I think it’s a good 👍 engine,they actually also use it in the CCM British retro road bike . So it mush be ok 👍.
CCM had that 400cc adventure bike a few years ago... it was a very interesting project similar to the AJP, but as far as I know the project never really took off. I had no idea they were using SWM engines though :o Thanks for the comment!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes the CCM 400 did go into production, it used the BMW 450 X engine. I test road one here in Australia, it wasn’t my cup of tea ☕️. A bit gutless.
Viva Diogo, excelente review! Só 1 correção as mudanças de óleo são a cada 5 mil kms e o ajuste de válvulas a cada 20 mil kms. Um abraço e continua o bom trabalho!
Vivas Joao! Obrigado por veres :D Esta informaçao das valvulas foi-me dada ao telefone pelo engenheiro da AJP. Na altura estranhei e ele até foi confirmar la ao "manual" dele. Onde viste os 20k km? No manual do utilizador?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse manual da SWM SD 650X e especificações de fabrica para este motor que usei durante 2 anos e 9 mil kms em TT Acho demasiado curto esse intervalo...
Não sei como ainda não tinha encontrado o teu canal. Subscrito! :D Já agora, como não encontrei na descrição podes dizer qual é a camara que usas para gravar os teus vídeos?
Ora que sejas muito bem vindo então! Bem, eu sou um gajo todo low-cost e terra a terra... a camara principal (para a qual falo) é um Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (um smartphone e 1 tripé), a camara que tenho no capacete é uma Xiaomi 4k Plus, e a camara 360 que faz aquelas filmagens "tipo drone" é uma Insta360 One R (e se soubesse o que sei hoje, sem duvida que repetia a compra da 360, mas não necessariamente a ONE R, se calhar ia para um modelo que SÓ faz 360, porque é só para isso que a uso) :D
i find this bike pretty interesting but i couldnt find much about it on the internet and i have no idea where to buy it. couldnt find a dealer. IF i could find a way to import it to germany and register it for road use im pretty sure i would buy one since this is basically a completely modded dual sport thats ready to rock. and it looks awsome.
I'm pretty sure you can buy them in germany! Check out this map: ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator I feel that a motorcycle like this will have especial importance on a market like Germany, where TUV is very strict. Here in Portugal we can get away with a few mods without poking the hornet's nest too much...
Less than a year ago there was an offer for AJP PR7 on ebay-kleinanzeigen from someone who claimed to be an official dealer of AJPs in Germany. But it's not there anymore :( Those bikes were street-legal and also came with racing ECU+Exhaust for extra ~1000 euros. Try contacting pemopa.com. They are selling AJP PR7 parts. Maybe they know where to buy the whole bike ;)
Nice Review well done thank you the bike are actually 80 kg lighter than my Africa Twin 2019 DCT and that is a lot ,my earlier Yamaha XT660ZA Ténéré was 200 kg wet 40 kg heavier 😉
@@OFFroadOFFcourse thank you very much for the reply!! I’m thinking about getting one PR7 and am very excited !! I’m terms of vibrations at 120-130, would you say same as 690, more or less vibrations ? Thank you so much !
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Thank you again so much for the answer!! Im inbetween both to be honest...to the 690...I would need to spend more ofcourse to have it "rally ready", but also a small screen would do. My concerns with the 690 are 2: the bad turning angle...and the chasis (was not a huge fan...but maybe I just used it for too little time). My usage is: road to off road areas haha...sometimes I travel on road to reach off road events...buts its not often. I ride maybe 30-45minutes on highway / secondary roads to reach off road tracks. I know its the million dollar question....which one would you keep ? TIA!!!
This is like the best of two of my favorite bikes combined: '99 Husky TC610 and '06 BMW Dakar 650. I wish they were easier to find and title in the US.
Much appreciated! Thanks for the sub :D welcome aboard. I've done a few more reviews I am proud of: The Tenere 700, the CRF250L and the KTM690 (however, I feel that I failed the 690 a little bit...)
I'm thinking about this bike since many months. What stopped me until now is just the fact that I do not need a "race" bike but a (light) adventure one... Curiosity: nobody builds a bigger aftermarket fairing for the pr7 ?
Its more of a light adventure motorcycle than a proper racing machine for competitive use. The ony "problem" is that the maintenance is not as good as it could be (but its not as bad as an enduro motorcycle). I never saw another fairing for this bike...but maybe it exists. Nevertheless, it shouldn't be too hard to adapt a new windscreen, with a bit of imagination and DIY skills =)
how's the seating position compared to the t7? I'm 2.03m tall but the t7 had a nice seating. not crouched at all. I really wonder how this is on the pr7. I heared some stories that it has a very crouched seating position.
I believe it is a bit more crouched than the T7, it feels more like a dual-sport/Enduro than an ADV, where you ride with the arms very open and extended (usually). The one I tried had a ~3cm (1inch) risers installed and I felt very good on the bike, but I am 1.80m, so I for me almost every bike feels OKish (lucky me :D )
Super review as always! I'll do my best to give some more input as I own a 2010 Husqvarna TE 630, which is the bike this engine was originally made for. Overall, it's quite reliable and it doesn't burn any oil, which is a plus for such a big single cylinder. Performance is good, definitely racier than a Yamaha 660 but not as powerful as a KTM 690. I'm glad they sorted out the fuel map at low rpm because I think it's the biggest flaw on my bike.
Ok here are some negative/annoying things to keep in mind:
- to access and clean one of the oil filters (metal screen type) you have to take apart the whole left crankcase cover
- cam chain should be replaced every 20 000 km and it will make your bike sound like an helicopter if you don't
- the auto decompressor (exhaust valve lifter, looks like a little cam) is worth replacing along with the cam chain. Mine rattles a bit but still works fine
- the gear lever adjustment bolt is hard to access on mine, not sure if it's an issue on the AJP given the different frame
- on the Magura hydraulic clutch slave cylinder (left side, under the bleeding valve) there's an O-ring that is prone to fail. I lost my clutch fluid into the engine oil because of that. Also, the O-ring itself is not sold as a standalone replacement part but it's the same as the oil filter cover which you can order.
Now, SWM is owned by Shineray (big Chinese motorcycle manufacturer) and while production is still in Italy, many parts like engine basement and clutch are made in China. Not sure if it's a bad thing given that Italian Husqvarna wasn't known for its quality control, but it definitely shows that they are producing at a low price point. Either way, this AJP is cool.
Oscar, this was the most useful comment, and I have pinned it in the top!
Thank you very much for this awesome list of possible problems/issues and even solutions!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I’m glad I could help! Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
@@Marco81323 There are also little things like the plastic attachments, so easy to strip out on the fairings, had to get creative and, like the brake pedal, some things just not thought out like the big guys do, also, us that have earlier models and probs with the ecu/maps, love to see AJP work a deal out so we can upgrade to the new ECU/map and harness, we have done a lot (and suffered a lot)since then making the bike better and would be a nice gesture from AJP
Great info on clutch slave o ring, thanks.
Hi, thanks for the info there should be more info about this bike on the net. Regarding the idle, i was having a problem where my bike would die when going at low speed or stopping, i tuned the idle screw and it stopped from dying. I have the racing kit and the thork map.
It is refreshing to come across a reviewer that presents his contents in a structured, well thought out and structured way, unlike the MAJORITY of TH-cam 'reviewers' that spew out verbal garbage.
Also, your use of the English language (despite of your race) comes out clear and precise.- albeit interspersed with the occasional use of wit. Thank you. 👍👌💕🙏
That is the first new Bike that actually gets me interested in years...
Your comments are spot on (the review as well :D ). But how does this bike cost? (too lazy to do research :D )
@@iamandreja roughly 9000€ by what I was able to find online.
Hmmm, not too far from 690/701... Although they come without the rally tower and some other goodies, they have some minor flaws but I am not sure if I'd decide buying PR7 over 701/690.
First of your vids I've watched and was very impressed! Not only for the standard of your English but for the delivery; you had me laughing out loud several times ! Well done and you've got another subscriber!
Mwahaha, I see my trap is working well... welcome aboard :D
I like the sense of humor
When you morph humor into your videos it makes for a great combination I always look forward to your riding videos you have the best channel in this category keep up the good work!
I appreciate that! thanks for the comment :D
Just bought the Yamaha T7 but my heart belongs to the AJP. Was so tempted to buy this beauty😍
If you have the T7, than you cant complain :D Both are great bikes, the T7 is way better on the road of course
One of the best review (out of 5) I have ever watched in my life. I know the bike very well but still watched this precisely...
ahaha, thank you very much! I like these kind of bikes that have so much to say about them...
Do you own one? How come you know it so well?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I like to search/find boutique bikes which provide features,big brands don't, we waiting for ages. So PR7 was one of my dream bike (and I followed alot) but then I accepted that I'm not "this much" adventurer and importing this bike where I live is a real hassle. So I gave up from owning but still following.
This....this is the best bike review i watched in a looong time. Funny, detailed, no BS. Keep it up!
Thanks man! I really try to make them as entertaining and informative as possible =)
And thanks for commenting, it means a lot ^^ (and please share! :D)
"Skills" ;)
Good sense of humor. Thank you for an honest review of this interesting bike.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and for commenting ;)
Your english is awesome. The video was great! I just bought a bike and wish I had bought this one instead. Love from Colorado. FORCA PORTUGAL!
Thank you man! Feedback like this is definitely what keeps this project strong and moving forward =)
Have you been here before? Sounds like it :D
"...The wet dream of any mechanically inclined rider." Just brilliant! 😄🤟
heheheh :D
this is such a great review - perfect delivery and very funny! you have some “skills” 🤣
I absolutely love this bike. It's the kind of bike you love to work on and have a cold beer afterwards. It's imperfection gives it charm and character. For a biker and not for a bike owner. By the way I thoroughly enjoyed the video 👍👍
Couldn't agree more! Thats exactly how i felt about it... you almost wish you had something to fiddle with, some problem, some upgrade... :D
What an incredible review. Your presentation skills are excellent, and whilst I can't afford one of these bikes you've made me want one really badly now. What an excellent video.
All bikes are good bikes! Which one do you have right now? =)
Thanks for your nice comment ^^
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Currently nothing unfortunately, moving country tends to make vehicle ownership difficult and costly. I’m looking into getting a used G310gs as a cheap off-road capable runaround though. I found a used one with a rally raid kit which is a big surprise.
You said it right. The only honest and Comprehensive review. Thank you and God bless you. Greetings from Cyprus.
As a owner and hard rider on the bike… this is the best review I have seen - fair - honest - covers the pros & cons brilliantly… could add that she is temperamental if you don’t sort the small niggles that are well posted on the forums
Well made video Good job young man👍🏴🥃
Thank you for the comment Bill... it means a lot, since this is a very new channel and only my 3rd or 4th bike review =) good to know you guys are enjoying it :D
Assume you're referring to the cold starts? Gas cap issue? I'm test riding and trying to collect as much information as I can. Sounds like the fork issue and the throttle response was addressed in the new bikes.
@@MichaelShaw206
Small fuel filter at the injector clogs easy, remove & put quality in line fuel filter… constant issues with the ecu even after remap…very slow to start engine…tablet not water proof….I’m on 2nd lithium battery 🙈…. Mainly niggles that you will always get from a low production manufacturer- still love the bike though..👍🥃🏴
Thor, whom I've had to deal with a SWM RS500 couldn't be further from us Scots...great guys, just a PITA to get to...biggest downside to a PR7...not sure how good the bloke over the Border is, shame none of the Scottish dealers, Oates or the Allens haven't taken them on!
Great video! Thanks for doing it in english!! AJP needs more videos for there pr7!
Well done AJP. The design being simple for looking after maintenance yourself and the quality and lower exhaust may MN ran the exhaust won't burn panniers for adventure touring riders. .well done to the makers for fitting a long, lasting engine and the electrics seem reliable.
Just rewatched this review as thinking seriously about getting one. Been laughing out loud at your wit. Brilliant.
ahaha, thanks man! It means a lot :)
Did you get the bike, by the way?
It was a sad day when I sold my adventure Suzuki DR650. I loved that bike so much. It was light and easy/fun to ride. Servicing was super-simple. I did a 4000 mile trip from the US to Mexico and all I needed was an oil-change and filter cleaning in the middle. Loved that bike.
I think I'm getting a bike again next year. I'll be getting a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 for my daily rider and then, an adventure bike. I thought the Yamaha Tenere 700 would be it. While I love the DR650, it's 1996 technology and it cost thousands to get it up to spec. I desperately want a suspension improvement that's not a gross expense. Now, I see the AJP PR7. Wow!
10lbs - 20lbs lighter than the DR650. With regular exhaust, 13HP more. Decent electronics. Great brakes and suspension. And the 'race-version' (with the DOMA exhaust and no turn signals) is only $100 more than the Tenere. There looks to be more 'empty' space around the motor making cleaning and maintenance easier. The big question: is the Adventure model available in the U.S?
According to AJP America, it is. But they are using images of their race-version on the website and calling it 'Adventure'. So I hope so. They just don't have marketing pictures yet. So by the time I'm ready in late 2022, they will have their act together and the dealer network will be better. The closest one is 2.5 hours away driving. It took a year or so for Royal Enfield to build their network in New York State and New York City. Now, I can walk two miles down the street to a dealer in Brooklyn. They still need some work for their network but it's pretty good.
This may be the bike I have been waiting for!
You won't believe this... but I have never ever heard of any "race/adventure" version.
Maybe it is a thing only for the US market? Maybe just gossip?
Either way, I don't think it is that relevant, if its only the DOMA exhaust and the blinkers. I found the Doma exhaust a bit too loud for my taste (I like quite bikes), so maybe the "stock" one isn't that bad :) It will feel much better than the DR I am sure (and I also love the DR, believe me :D)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes, I think it's just marketing that doesn't know what they're doing. We'll see what happens in the months ahead.
I'll probably plan on going on a 1 - 2 month trip at the end of next year so I have time to think about it and wait to see what AJP does.
Keep up the great work!
I know this review is 2 years old.
but mate! I think about buying that bike, switching it for my 790 (riding to steep shit for my skills with the 790)
and mate.. that's one of the best reviews I ever seen. you covered everything in my opinion ! and your humor is great !
Just got off one of these. Selling my 690 this stomps it! Feels like a 500 to me off road and much more comfortable on the hiway. I host a lot of different riders out at my place. This bike would be great for my slower customers when we go do the single track so I can still have fun!
Very good review, definitely looks like something I would buy if the price is right. I had to do a double take on the unicorn pic…very funny, great humour…..keep up the good work…
Thank you for watching and commenting :D
never heard of this but seems great. The biggest flaw is maybe to trust an unknown brand with unknown support and part supply. Throughout great and honest review thanks !
I thought so to, thats why I went investigate a bit... I can't say with 100% certatinty that it will be an easy bike to own, but it kinda looks like it =)
Hi, i just got mine a week ago and the AJP guys are great, you send an email to them(to the factory engineers) and they reply to you within 24h. It's awesome this kind of relation to the costumer.
I love that bike. No one sell those here in Chile. The closest seller is in Brazil. I specially like de idea of fitting it with the best aftermarket parts I have around the world. That's what make it so special and practical and desired.Cheers and really happy with the upload.
Thanks for the comment, man! Appreciate it =)
Great review and excellent communication with a great dose of humour! If I was 10 years younger the AJP would suit me nicely I think. It has all the good parts and I'm sure with a few little fixes here and there it would be a fantastic machine. I have subscribed. Thank you
Welcome aboard, and thank you for the comment =)
Thanks for the review! Love the dry humour you put in. I hope AJP will give you their 2021 model to see if they have taken feedback from owners and what they have changed and your opinion on it. I hope we get an AJP in Scotland so I don't need to travel next year and get one :D
again, thank you for these awesome comments, Scott!
Is it easy in Scotland to modify a bike and ride around with it on the streets?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse just as easy as anywhere else, just need to declare the modifications to your insurer or they won't cover you in the event of an accident.
@@RazzyBCF I don't think thats how it works everywhere else! It sounds awesome though... :o
Fantastic review Diogo! Waiting for your CRF300L and SWM R500 reviews so I can finally buy one of these three puppies.
The SWM might be hard cause i've never seen one in Portugal (doesnt mean they dont exist...) The CRF 300 is a matter of time i guess ;)
Hey Honda, you there?
The more I see of this bike, the more I want one. Great review. By the way, I did the ACT Portugal on a BMW R1200GS Rallye back in 2018, and I just wanted to say that Portugal is a beautiful country. Perfect for dual sport bike adventures.
great review. As Oscar pointed out, the motor is essentially an old Husky motor. The service intervals are what they are, although I'd love longer intervals for sure. I think AJP has a winner at the price point, and I think they've done a great job putting a lot of high quality components together, even if the fit and finish isn't 100% perfect. They're a super small (family owned) company, and i'd rather give them my money than any big manufacturer. I bought a Rieju this year for the same reason, and both are hard to find in the US. The PR7 is actually on my wish list, just waiting for the world economy (and shipping) to sort itself out. You can't find a new PR7 in the US. (and, it's not street legal as sold from the distributor in the US, although you could register it for the streets in some States, just not all. If it were street legal from the showroom, in the US, i think they'd sell a bunch. Government regulations, $$$, in the US make this problematic).
ooooh, its not street legal in the US?? Damn! I had no idea...crap.. how did that I miss that? Huge fail on my part =/
On another note: Your mindset is interesting (and rare)...this thing about preferring to pay local/small companies instead of the big ones...of course everyone likes the romantic idea, but in the end, when its their money on the line, they rather pay for safe choices instead of going around helping others. Kudos to you :D
Funny how they're street legal in Europe but not in the US. Normally it's us who don't get all the bikes 😄
Great review! Really good content and enjoyed the humour. Nice work.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and for commenting =) And welcome aboard :D
I remember when they were first released I thought what a great bike, I loved the concept, pity I am too old to take advantage of the advantages of the design 😔.
In the meantime I will stick with my DR 650, less power but similar weight, not to mention less maintenance and cheaper to buy.
The AJP is really everything the KTM 690 should have been, KTM really dropped the ball on that one.
Well I wouldn't say that KTM dropped the ball... but they never made the 690 as an adventure bike..it is still a big enduro bike in their heads, which is weird.
The DR650 is a fabulous bike...if I had one in good conditions I would probably never trade it for any modern thing. They are better, but just so slightly (and with a few drawbacks)
AJP has a high first gear, so it is just as bad as KTM in this regard.
I ride an old (1997) DR650. As I tour a lot and prefer unpaved roads, I've got the hots for the AJP. Larger tank, more power and other positives. It's pretty expensive here in Scandinavia, but I may decide to invest in it.
Nice rounded review. And love the Unicorn at the beginning ROFL!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a risky thumbnail, especially considering all the drama around the rainbows and everything nowadays :D
Great video! I'm keen to see where AJP go in the next few years. Seems like a brand I'd support.
You and me both! I have the feeling that are picking up speed, maybe sooner than later they will bring in something new =)
Excelente review, muy detallada y sin tapujos!!
Thank you for the comment ;) Could this be your modern XR650R? =D
D. A very competent review... Just about everything we'd want, with a few reservations. If you accommodate those reservations, and I'm fairly sure AJP respect their riders perspectives on this, then it is likely to be a reasonable-to-excellent ownership experience.
Thanks for the comment! maybe maybe... i hope they learn and earn enough with PR7 so they can expand their approach to other modules and displacements... or simply take the PR7 to the next level. Its all about polishing details now...
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes... we can hope they build on what is already a fine machine. Trouble is, all the big manufacturers have the budget and experience of their substancial research and development teams. AJP is a compact company constrained exactly by that. Hopefully AJP's business model is successful and they go from stength to strength.
@@grahamrowe6278 Couldn't agree more Graham :o
I love my Ajp 2020, I have a lot of experience with off-road bikes and I fully agree, this is a bike for enthusiasts, thanks to Portugal.
Great to hear! Have you had any mechanical problems so far?
Hey Offroad, my Ajp Model 2020 was the first in Switzerland, it wasn't funny, it was an absolute nightmare, my first trip takes 15 minutes, everything is well done but nothing finished and no quality control
@@OFFroadOFFcourse
There's a long list, I disassembled the bike in my workshop and reassembled everything correctly, but now it's really cool.
Absolutely amazing video brother Thanks so much for bringing this amazing new bike out and letting us check it out. Wish we could get one in the states...
You do! Maybe not in all states..and maybe the orders are delayed because of corona reasons, but it is available in the US ;)
Thanks for commenting!
Maybe it also has success because a lot of people buy bikes not for what they do with it,
but for what they COULD do with it.
You absolutely have a point there! People do that a lot.
Actually, now that I think about it... what I most liked about this bike is that it is indeed a "means for an end" bike, in the sense that in can indeed deliver.
A GS1250 for instance... it sells the dream of adventure, but in the end it is "only" an extremely capable touring bike, that can only truly do offroad in the hands of a small % of the riders... the PR7 on the other hand makes everything easy, and although you won't become an expert rally racer, you will definitely have a good time in any "adv environment", even if you are not that good of a rider ;)
Great review, first time I've wathed you. Love the bike and your content.
Welcome aboard, man! Thank you for commenting too :)
Great content! You're hitting the right spots, keep it up. Not pretentious and fun. I would really like to see your take on RE Himalayan.
It is an awesome suggestion, but I am afraid my opinion wouldn't be that good.
I've never tried one but I already have an opinion... I know its cheap, and I know its "capable", but I don't see it being better than an 1992 XT600 you can buy for 1500eur for instance... not better on the road nor the offroad.
But I didn't try it so maybe i'd be surprised but... the specs usually dont lie :P
What are your thoughts? I will begin my research for the review with this question :D
Just found out about these bikes over the past weekend, I think they are awesome. Would love to try one out !
Belo review. For me the only real con its non passenger allowed, i would need to buy two of them!!!
The rest its entretaining tasks AJP gives to their costumers.
Parabens pelo canal.
Felicidades
"Entertaining tasks AJP gives their customers"... so true :D
I really felt that way to be honest :D
Obrigado pelo comment João :D
Great review of the bike especially the improvements needed , bashplate needs to FULLY cover the exhaust system BUT re-routing the exhaust like the 690 would better. Owned mine for over a year now and love it ...
Great point Trevor, thank you for the comment =)
out of curiosity, which bike did you have before?
Really informative and entertaining review, thanks!
I'm on the UK waiting list for a PR7 😬
Good choice! I hope it makes you happy...and many thanks for watching and commenting :D
I have been so excited waiting for this review... Thanks so much for another great video!
Thank you so much for watching! And for waiting for it and all :P
Excellent review! Bravo 👍
Nicely done Guerra.
Thank you very much Rummi, and thank you for (again) commenting :D
Agora falta testar o novo modelo para ver as diferenças 😉 a AJP tem que apostar nestas plantaformas digitais. Continuação de bons vídeos
Obrigado pelo excelente comentário!
Bom, as diferenças não são assim muito notórias. São aquilo que escrevi na descriçao no video:
-Novo tablet, suspensoes iguais (em dimensão) mas com sistema interno mais evoluido, novos autocolantes e banco, e nova centralina.
Nada disto vai fazer grande diferença se metermos as motos uma ao lado da outra. O que ha a dizer sobre a moto é o mesmo =)
A de 2021 está actualizada e polida, mas não vão ser coisas que alterassem em nada tudo o que digo nesta review (que já foi feita em consideração que existe o modelo 2021)
Great review - informative AND entertaining!
Glad you enjoyed it! Entertainment first and foremost :D
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Just for the record, I sent an email to AJP straight after commenting on this video. They have replied and confirmed "It's not in our plans to have ABS in the near future."
Boa malha Diogo, força aí e bora a Marrocos again 🤣
I did enjoy this content, looking forward to more adventures.
Thanks for the comment man =) You know how this goes... a couple of technical/instructional videos, and a couple of adventure videos :P
Love your videos, man! You're hilarious and do a bang up job reviewing/specing bikes. You do great work.
thank you very much for the kind words! I am working on a classification system now, to put things a bit more in perspective =)
Looked at it…. But went for a Husqvarna 701 enduro and put a Rade garage rally kit on it ( + a little Leo Vince, Rottweiler and KN stuf 😊) 145kg and arround 80 bhp on the wheel after tuning.
Wow, what a beast of a bike :D! I didn't try the 701 yet, but I am sure it is great (I enjoyed the 2019 690 quite a lot!)
All 3 (701/690/PR7) are excellent, in my opinion...in the end its all a matter of details and preferences
If you are in contact with the company, please tell them to put just a basic abs that can be deactivated and to homologate the bike for 2 people. Thank you!
That was a pretty awesome honest review! Congrats! You don't really need a big bike to have fun offroad.
Of course not :D
Big bikes are nice cause they can take you comfortably to the off-road, but once there you have to be a very good rider (and have good tires, and top notch suspension and bla bla bla) to come close to what any 16 (or 60) year old can effortlessly and unskillfully do on a 250-650cc dual-sport ;)
Really enjoyed your review mate looks like a top build maybe a compatible parts list guide would be handy I like everything on this bike I'm thinking now for any bike sold particularly in Australia they have to have ABS to meet our design regulations short of that if it were available in Australia then I would seriously consider purchasing one for Adventure riding it looks like it's very suitable for our conditions here on the East Coast of Australia thanks for your time and fantastic review much appreciated. Tony, Sydney Nth NSW AUSTRALIA Happy Trails
Well, i am pretty sure you can buy them in Australia. The online community i most talked to was the "PR7 Australia" group :D
I think they can get away without ABS because the bike is classified as an Enduro bike (hence, only 1 rider aboard, not 2)
Thanks for the reply mate much appreciated you're a champion
@@Thumpermad here, i found this! ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
Nice...not like we'll see any here in the states. I called a couple dealers and they (not surprisingly) just laughed. :) Looks like I'm headed to Portugal and renting a slot in a container. I like to think of these bikes as proper Adventure Dual Sports...big enough to enjoy the journey...small enough to rip up destination. Thanks again for the great content.
Thanks for commenting!
Have you checked this page though? ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
Tem seem to have a few reps in the US =)
Thanks, I did...used it to start calling shops. I suspect getting our hands on one of these would be hard enough in a normal year. Considering the moto inventory challenge due to COVID, the next couple years will be extra dry. We will probably ride Switzerland this fall so I might deviate to Portugal for a test ride...what's a 2800 mile detour when there are bikes like this to test. :)
I'd recommend getting your deposit in early and wait it out. I waited 7 months.
A capa de vídeo mais enigmática de sempre 🤣🤣
Thorough review, man! Very good video! AJP should print the link to this video and Oscar's comment in the owners' manual.
The idea of supporting a small and passionate company that thinks outside the box is soooo appealing (*** nostalgia on days I wanted a Buell intensifies ***)
1:56 the one who hit the thumb down button.
So, have you finally found your unicorn?
Keep delivering these videos, and the number next to "subscribers" will keep growing. Exitos!
Thanks for the comment (as usual! :D)
Well, I don't like the idea of having 2 bikes... hence the trajedy "of needing the perfect one". The PR7 is indeed great, but it can't take a passenger, and thats too limiting for someone with only 1 bike.
Also, it is still easy in Portugal to modify bikes (to a degree), so for us it is still too easy to modify a DR650, a KTM690, or Husq 701 for me to say that the PR7 is my best and only choice.
Nevertheless, I think I found my niche... definitely these "big thumpers" are my thing... I would DEFINITELY prefer a twin cylinder bike, but I have lost hope about them making a light-weight one (
Hell yeah..
Again, great brutal honest review!
Awesome to watch you going on every single detail and explain what you feel about it, good eyes on details!
Looking forward to get my ass in one of those and feel the sensation of pretending knowing to ride offroad 😁🤘
"Just point it in a direction and it will get you there" :D
I thinkk you'd love it, considering you are getting along with the XT600 so well
@@OFFroadOFFcourse i was born with it! I'm a natural all kinds of bikes rider.. 😂😂😂😂😂
Bellissima moto, bel video. Ma i pezzi di ricambio del motore in caso di rotture ci sono ?
I like your review and this bike .I would consider one.I owned a husky 450 great suspension but jerky throttle.Tall and slim unlike the 690 which just feels weird unless you are short.
Great content videos with good humour along the way. I’ve subscribed 🇨🇦. (While not so patiently waiting for my T7 to be delivered 😈)
Welcome aboard! I hope my PR7 review didn't put you off the T7 :D
It shouldn't...they are completely different bikes with similar but different concepts ^^
This bike has been on my mind for a while now. Funny thing is it is somewhat elusive, you can’t find them so easy as secondhand or in a usuals shop to take a test ride. Great review 👌
"False Neutral"...what a brilliant name, ahaha!! thanks for commenting
Regarding the PR7, maybe this link can help you: ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
@@OFFroadOFFcourse thanks mate! I’ve been riding Triumphs for long now and there gearboxes are full of false neutrals 🤷♂️
@@falseneutral7890 yeah, but i like the double connotation. Like...it can mean so many things.. its much deeper than motorcycles finding neutrals between 3rd and 4th gear xD or maybe i am just a poet, ahahah
Nice review and pretty accurate, thumb up from PR7 owner 😉👍👍👍
I am glad even the owners agree with my "analysis" ^^
Thanks for commenting!
Hello Diogo ! Thinking of getting the PR7 to replace the 690 (for a change). I was obviously happy to see you made a video on it 😉
What do you think ? Pros and cons compared to the ktm 690 ?
Loved the review! Very thorough and informative
Thanks Joey! For watching and commenting :p
I really enjoyed this bike :)
That bike looks amaaaazing! What does it sell for in Europe? €€€ Love the accessibility of everything for maintenance! So much space everywhere.. great video as always. I see your subs are growing nicely!
Good question! I think the price is somewhere around 11k €, but it really depends.
Check out this map and contact a local dealer for more info :D ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
Impressed with the level of stock equipment and it looks to be an all round weapon that's had a lot of thought put into it. GREAT REVIEW too. Can't decide, this or Royal Enfield himalayan ? LOL, THAT'S A JOKE OF COURSE PEEPS !
Thank god it was a joke...you'd be surprised the amount of times I hear stuff like that :P
Being indecisive between an Himalayan and a PR7 is the same as being indecisive between getting a dog or a new tv :P
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I actually like one or two of the new Enfield's (underpowered as they are) but they need to drop the himalayan, it's an embarrasment. Good luck with the channel, your humour and knowledge are appreciated.
Great review mate. Your hilarious by the way. Subscribed 👍
Hehehe, thanks! Welcome aboard!
Awesome review! It does seem like an almost perfect bike for my type of riding (almost all offroad, gnarly, rocky, and muddy). The massive screen seems very cool, but I'm curious if it may block a bit of forward view? I'm thinking of some of the tighter single track rocky trails that I ride where you need to pick and adjust your line often. How are the vibrations in the bars and pegs? I'd love to see more content on this bike!
Thank you!
Well. navigations towers in general are always a bit of a nuisance in single tracks and the situations your described, but the tablet itself doesn't make it worse. Have you ever ridden any bike with a nav tower?
I felt the vibrations quite acceptable. In the end it is still a single-cylinder bike, but it feels modern and polished. The engine feels happy up to 130km/h, and that means that it vibrates but no in an exaggerated or uncomfortable manner (but it all depends on your criteria and what you are used to)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I’ve never ridden a bike with a Nav tower, it would be interesting to try. This seems like a very well setup bike, I hope you’re able to do more with it!
As someone who rides a paint-shaker (KTM 640 Adventure) I can say that the severity of vibration depends on how you're riding. Droning along on the highway for hours on end, the paint-shaker will leave my hands buzzing and my feet numb. But I don't notice the vibrations when I'm riding single-track in the woods, usually at low but varying rpm and changing seating position a lot.
I've also added a screen to the 640 to make highway miles more pleasant -- riding with my helmet in still air reduces wind noise considerably, and keeps rain and bugs off my helmet visor. I found that I need a screen that comes up to just below eye level to keep my helmet out of the wind, and I need it to be adjustable enough that I can drop it a couple of inches when I'm riding into the sun, to allow for the fact that I'll need to tilt my head down so that my helmet peak blocks the sun. The screen does block my view of the road or trail if I don't drop it down a few inches. However, standing solves that problem, so I don't always bother to lower the screen when I roll off the pavement and onto dirt.
That bike looks like too much fun! Great thoughts on the company's choice of parts and possible pros and cons.
You humor in editing is hilarious! You've got editing "skills." lol
Right on! One needs "skills" to be in this business :D Thanks for the comment (for all of them :D)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Hahaha, you’re welcome my friend!
HAHAHAHA! Dragon Balls at #6:07!!!... great review!!! I'm just consider it as my first offroad bike (well on my 17 had a Dr Big 50)... Thanks a lot!!
Its is a very easy bike to ride, especially now with the new ECU maps. The throttle is very predicatble, the bike its tall but its very light and balanced... it makes sense.
I think even without pro-skills anyone can have fun with this thing after riding it for 5min
L conceito da moto é sensacional..! Uma moto de rally (ou quase) e ao mesmo tempo street legal e com manutenção barata baseada em peças genéricas..!
Parabéns AJP ! Sucesso..!
Ótimo review..!!!
Eu gostei muito! Seria uma excelente moto para mim, mas gosto às vezes de andar com a namorada e esta legalmente não dá :(
Hello, great review - Okay mate, so what would your No 1 Unicorn bike be if you absolutely had to chose one fresh from the factory floor? This one Portuguese pearler or perhaps something else?
Hey Sasha!
Hmmm... Its a tough question since no bike feels 100% perfect to me at the moment. But considering what i do nowadays and my skill level, i would probably go for a ktm890r.
If i had to go for a "proper" dual sport, the Pr7 is definitely tempting, but i've had my share of "underdog" bikes, so for that reason alone i would probably go for the ktm690 or the husq 701 (im yet to find a relevant difference between the 2).
Nevertheless, i found the PR7 more entuitive and overall easier to handle than the 690/701 offroad. On road, i prefer that extra power the lc4 engine offers :)
Wish other manufacturers would include all that!
How do you feel about the tablet?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse ok for nav & tracki routes
Is that a circumcised unicorn? 👍
The spectrum of my analysis wasn't that broad :P
👑 The Review King 👑
Thumbnail unicorn horn ! Epic 😂😂
Im glad only a few people noticed though :p
Congratulations on a really enjoyable video. Excellent work. The PR7 is too heavy for me, I await the PR6? Maybe SWM will beat AJP to it, with a version of the RS300? Not going to rule out Suzuki blowing everyone away with a DRZ400 derivative.
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Call me old fashioned, but I wouldn't have commented unless I had first hand experience! I will admit I have little experience of taking a 200kg bike off-road, I don't actually need to try it to know it's a bad idea. I ride my VFR800 (and other unsuitable bikes) around my back garden, have/do perform lurid power slides on gravel just for fun, so I know what to expect. At the other end of the scale I have bikes in the 90kg, 110kg, 130kg and 160kg ranges, and because I don't want to feel inhibited by the bike I ride, I wouldn't consider going into the unknown on anything that is significantly in excess of 130kg. I have seen fairly decent and fit riders struggling for traction, and patience, on 450 enduro bikes in the 110-120kg range so I know where the limit ( for me) lies. I could live with a PR7, but on an adventure, I know I would have to ride around the limitations of its all up weight.
Really enjoyable review :)
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Richard! Happy rides ;)
Great review. Couldnt agree more with your points. Only wish AJP would invest in homolgation for 2.
so it has homologation for 1 wheel only?
Homologated for 1 rider, not rider + passenger
Seems like a worthy successor to my WR250R. Bit heavier but able to get me and my gear to the trails via the highway without straining into the wind up the mountain pass. Would you trust this on the TET or in South America on the way to Ushuaia? Seems like its ability to use generic parts would be a plus. Just hit subscribe - your content is entertaining and informative. Thank you!
In the dirt, would you prefer this to the Yamaha T7?
I replied to you on the other video. The PR7 is easier and more capable for hard off-road (and off-road overall), the T7 is harder on the hard stuff, and faster and more comfortable on the easy stuff :D
@@OFFroadOFFcourse I really appreciate your insight. And your videos make my day (I re-watch them often).
Another great video of yours! Your channel is different, you are not so serious, which is awesome, you do speak about specs, but rather sneak it than list all, which is enjoyable, you keep the distance to yourself and to what you say. Please keep it up this way! I wonder if less experienced and shorter riders would like the bike too. I suppose one should try. If my calculations are right, the fuel consumption is just below 5l/100k?
Glad you like them! I will have your observations in consideration for future videos :D
Actually, the bike is supposed to use somewhere around 4L/100. Quite efficient.
I felt the bike really easy to ride, its not like a 450cc enduro, where everything is pure brutality. No, the AJP is docile, the suspensions are not tunned for motocross jumps so they are kinda soft, and the weight is low and well balanced... I think that only the seat high would be a problem for shorter and inexperienced riders. Other than than, the bike will help you ;)
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Thank you, I am thinking about it, even more after your review. CRF300 Rally would be an alternative, but not so exciting maybe. And cheaper. Oh, tough decisions for motorcyclists and there is zero bikes for test ride at the moment. I know you cannot tell me what I want. No worries. Looking forward to any new video of yours.
I have a SWM Superdual, I live in Australia 🇦🇺. Only problem with the AJP in Australia is no dealer network. I have got engine parts for AJP owners over here from SWM . And SWM dealerships are hit and miss as well . I think it’s a good 👍 engine,they actually also use it in the CCM British retro road bike . So it mush be ok 👍.
CCM had that 400cc adventure bike a few years ago... it was a very interesting project similar to the AJP, but as far as I know the project never really took off.
I had no idea they were using SWM engines though :o
Thanks for the comment!
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Yes the CCM 400 did go into production, it used the BMW 450 X engine. I test road one here in Australia, it wasn’t my cup of tea ☕️. A bit gutless.
Viva Diogo, excelente review! Só 1 correção as mudanças de óleo são a cada 5 mil kms e o ajuste de válvulas a cada 20 mil kms. Um abraço e continua o bom trabalho!
Vivas Joao! Obrigado por veres :D
Esta informaçao das valvulas foi-me dada ao telefone pelo engenheiro da AJP. Na altura estranhei e ele até foi confirmar la ao "manual" dele.
Onde viste os 20k km? No manual do utilizador?
@@OFFroadOFFcourse manual da SWM SD 650X e especificações de fabrica para este motor que usei durante 2 anos e 9 mil kms em TT
Acho demasiado curto esse intervalo...
@@joaom4993 pois tb achei, mas olha, foi a informação "oficial" que recebi :o
Thanks for the review very entertaining and informative love the bike
Thank you (again) for commenting all the videos :D Glad you liked it
What a beautiful machine...
Não sei como ainda não tinha encontrado o teu canal. Subscrito! :D Já agora, como não encontrei na descrição podes dizer qual é a camara que usas para gravar os teus vídeos?
Ora que sejas muito bem vindo então!
Bem, eu sou um gajo todo low-cost e terra a terra... a camara principal (para a qual falo) é um Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (um smartphone e 1 tripé), a camara que tenho no capacete é uma Xiaomi 4k Plus, e a camara 360 que faz aquelas filmagens "tipo drone" é uma Insta360 One R (e se soubesse o que sei hoje, sem duvida que repetia a compra da 360, mas não necessariamente a ONE R, se calhar ia para um modelo que SÓ faz 360, porque é só para isso que a uso)
:D
i find this bike pretty interesting but i couldnt find much about it on the internet and i have no idea where to buy it. couldnt find a dealer. IF i could find a way to import it to germany and register it for road use im pretty sure i would buy one since this is basically a completely modded dual sport thats ready to rock. and it looks awsome.
I'm pretty sure you can buy them in germany!
Check out this map: ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator
I feel that a motorcycle like this will have especial importance on a market like Germany, where TUV is very strict.
Here in Portugal we can get away with a few mods without poking the hornet's nest too much...
Less than a year ago there was an offer for AJP PR7 on ebay-kleinanzeigen from someone who claimed to be an official dealer of AJPs in Germany. But it's not there anymore :( Those bikes were street-legal and also came with racing ECU+Exhaust for extra ~1000 euros. Try contacting pemopa.com. They are selling AJP PR7 parts. Maybe they know where to buy the whole bike ;)
love this bike.strong and very happy to ride.
And easier than it looks...its not too nervous, you cant feel the weight, the suspensions are not "race-hard", its quite enjoyable =)
Nice Review well done thank you the bike are actually 80 kg lighter than my Africa Twin 2019 DCT and that is a lot ,my earlier Yamaha XT660ZA Ténéré was 200 kg wet 40 kg heavier 😉
Thanks for commenting! Yeah, the PR7 is and really feels very lightweight.
Overall i was veeery pleased with the bike
Loved the video !! Was wondering where did you buy the rack ? Thank you!
Its from a Portuguese company called PAMIR pamir.pt/loja/loja-acessorios-equipamento/top-case-rack/?v=35357b9c8fe4
@@OFFroadOFFcourse thank you very much for the reply!! I’m thinking about getting one PR7 and am very excited !! I’m terms of vibrations at 120-130, would you say same as 690, more or less vibrations ? Thank you so much !
@@OFFroadOFFcourse Thank you again so much for the answer!! Im inbetween both to be honest...to the 690...I would need to spend more ofcourse to have it "rally ready", but also a small screen would do. My concerns with the 690 are 2: the bad turning angle...and the chasis (was not a huge fan...but maybe I just used it for too little time). My usage is: road to off road areas haha...sometimes I travel on road to reach off road events...buts its not often. I ride maybe 30-45minutes on highway / secondary roads to reach off road tracks. I know its the million dollar question....which one would you keep ? TIA!!!
This is like the best of two of my favorite bikes combined: '99 Husky TC610 and '06 BMW Dakar 650. I wish they were easier to find and title in the US.
have you considered the BMW G650Xchallenge? Im not sure if it is available on the US, but that surelly seems like the combination of those two =)
I heard the importer only brought in 8 of the 2021 model this year.
Hilarious! Subb’d after the “skills” edit. Your English is great man.
Much appreciated! Thanks for the sub :D welcome aboard.
I've done a few more reviews I am proud of: The Tenere 700, the CRF250L and the KTM690 (however, I feel that I failed the 690 a little bit...)
Great vid mate.
Still have the bike?
Still happy with it?
I'm thinking about this bike since many months. What stopped me until now is just the fact that I do not need a "race" bike but a (light) adventure one...
Curiosity: nobody builds a bigger aftermarket fairing for the pr7 ?
Its more of a light adventure motorcycle than a proper racing machine for competitive use. The ony "problem" is that the maintenance is not as good as it could be (but its not as bad as an enduro motorcycle).
I never saw another fairing for this bike...but maybe it exists. Nevertheless, it shouldn't be too hard to adapt a new windscreen, with a bit of imagination and DIY skills =)
Decent review and research for it. Great job
Thank you very much (again :D)
Thanks for a very good review.
Glad it was helpful! and thanks for commenting =)
how's the seating position compared to the t7? I'm 2.03m tall but the t7 had a nice seating. not crouched at all. I really wonder how this is on the pr7. I heared some stories that it has a very crouched seating position.
I believe it is a bit more crouched than the T7, it feels more like a dual-sport/Enduro than an ADV, where you ride with the arms very open and extended (usually).
The one I tried had a ~3cm (1inch) risers installed and I felt very good on the bike, but I am 1.80m, so I for me almost every bike feels OKish (lucky me :D )