Great unbiased review of one of the truthest adventure bikes on the market. I’ve kept myself from getting ones because they’re basically the SUVs from the motorcycle world (had high hopes for the T700 but at 204kg kerb weight still not my nimble machine both for the highway and desert). The wait is over. PR7 it is. The one thing that bothers me is the loud upgrade exhaust (stock one is there for emissions only), I too am looking for a bike that will go but not kill my ears after 100 miles. Cheers keep updating us !
Thanks! I am going to stick with the OEM exhaust for the moment. It's v quiet and I'm not convinced that the fuelling is right on the power up version yet.
To be honest... i think this whole shootandride project is one of the best ting that has happend in the last couple of years. You have no idea how many skilled people i have come in contact with just because you put this thing togheter for us so "meet" each other :-) Again, thank you Greg, great video and keep up the great work you do :-) Cheer from Norway
I have one thing to say, I'm Portuguese, and I can tell you that the pr7 is like the dream Portuguese bike made by us, because goes on road, goes even better off it. Our country is mainly dirt and beutiful views up in the mountains. Love the work and you just helped me to the decision on my first bike. Very good video, subscribing;)
I bought a 2000(was only sold till 2000 in Germany) DR 650 SE past Sunday! I lied about the importance of getting it registered and now got an appointment 😬😬😬👍🏽 can’t wait
Dear Greg. Thank you so much for this great short review. God bless you! I own exactly the same model, and I have done about 3,500 kms. Everything you mentioned about the pros and cons is correct. You answered to most of my questions. The throttle at low revs, needs improvement indeed. Another thing that I noticed, which also needs improvement, is the fuel tank cap. In some cases, when you open the lock flip, you can hear it vacuum or breathe. So be careful with that. Also, the bottom end of the cap, touches at the bottom of the filler neck. There is an aftermarket improvement with a cnc neck and a lockable screw on cap. I'm planning to replace it. Cheers from the island of Cyprus. All the best!
Hi Greg, nice detailed video 😁😁 just to add, the Doma exhaust and the 60hp are part of the power kit which includes full exhaust (not only silencer), ecu map and air filter cover. 👍🏼 Keep the good quality work
Have you seen Robert Busfy ride AJP PR7 from Poland to Magadan 35k Km along the BAM.. He can show you how to put luggage on the bike. 90 days 4 parts of great riding on TH-cam.
Greg - You'll get used to the spring up side stand quick enough. My CCM has that and in 5½ years I've not yet dropped it myself because of that. 2 points to be aware of though! 1) If your oil sight glass is on the other side, use a bungee to the front wheel to stop the stand folding up on its own when you level the bike to check the oil. 2) Other people won't know it's got a fold out stand, and there are some that see an unusual bike and decide to lift it off the stand to see how light it is. That's happened twice to me. Once they dropped it, once I caught it just in time. So I also use the bungee to secure the stand if I'm parked at a bike shop/cafe/rallymoto event. On the plus side, you'll never ride away with the stand down and never have to hotwire a smashed sidestand switch. Edit: Ignore that, I've just seen the first service video, where you got the little peg ground off.
Great Review! Looks like a very desireable bike, and I hope you are now out enjoying it. Among other things, I especially like what you said about keeping the stock exhaust because you don't think you'll need more power and that you want to have as low of an impact as you can. Good for you!
Greg, the manual states that the air filter can be cleaned with the appropriate cleaning solution and should be oiled once dry. I use the no toil stuff as you can get it in a spray can which is easier to use on this type of filter.
Just remember to use solvent and filter oil made for use with cotton air filters, Green fx, and dump the compressed air !! m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=269696111065174&id=100040743620274&set=a.209220000446119&source=48
Thank you very much for your review Greg, I am seriously thinking about this bike for the same kind of use that you are intending. I am looking for to see a review after you have a proper ride. Stay safe and enjoy it!!
The Cotton air filter that are fitted originally are some of the best out there (other brands fx KN). Just beware of using solvent and filter oil made for cotton air filters, and do not use compressed air
Great wee video.. love your relaxed approach 👍 Although I viewed the bike at the Milan bike show, it was interesting to hear your observations and comments on parts availability, I’m trying to talk myself out of buying one.. all going well i might see ya at one of Haggsbank run outs..👍🏴🥃
Here's an idea I saw someone in America do. They were more 'mature' riders and they wanted to know how heavy the bike was TO PICK UP from lying on its side (rather than dead weight) because this was something they anticipated doing often. They measured how much weight was on the lower handlebar when the bike was lying down on the ground that they would have to counter in order to lift the bike back up. They measured this by sneaking their bathroom scales outside and resting the bike over onto the scales. Bikes with lower CofG took less lifting even if their overall weight was higher. Could you do this with your collection for comparison?
That is a great video review of the ajp. I’m only just down the road in Durham and all the lanes you mention are fab. I’ve not had my Africa Twin Adventure Sports up the H yet with riding solo (cheers rona). See you out on the trails soon, maybe end up doing some drone shots up the moors. SnR
Hey I’m game once I’ve brushed up my skills on her again. With lockdown I’ve not been out on the trials bike and the road riding has been very gentle. As long as it’s not deep mud she plows through everything
Hi Greg, Thanks for your vids on the ajp pr7 . Am checking them out for my next ride ,and does look like an interesting and well thought out machine. There's a mod you can do on the stand to make it none suicide by removing the pin on stand bolt, just what l seen on you tube. Keep up the great work. Cheers John
Nice review, you cover a lot of unique features that others seem to miss. Surely you are used to a suicide stand coming from an exc? Speaking of which....I thought getting a new bike was contingent on getting rid of the 450? My theory is that you need three bikes as a minimum,that way you can have all bases of on/off road covered. Looking forward to the actual ride/trip review when restrictions lift. My bike is primed and ready, camping gear selected and ready to hit the GWT the day I get the green light. 😁👍
I think this type of kill switch is fantastic solution. Off your bike without turning key and loosing battery voltage. Looks like a very good bike for normal price.
I guess the PR7 will probably become my secondary bike, next to my Africa Twin Adventure Sports, which is a bit too heavy for real off-road riding. Guess riding a Portuguese bike here in Portugal is a good idea anyhow ;-)
You have two of my favorite bikes T 700 and AJP. Both are great bikes but if you compare prices - for more cash you are getting less .... May be I should throw Husqvarna 701 in the mix ..... Thanks for posting
The more i hear you talking about the bike, The more i want one...Can you ride the bike on a A2 Licence ??...Iv'e subscribed to your Shoot and Ride :-)
No... The Kriega OS base does not fit well... Due to the angular shape of the sides... I can not manage to install them steadily so if you try, please make a review. Thanks.
Hi Greg! Really appreciate your detailed review on this amazing bike, and how you explain everything thoroughly! Thank you. One question: How tall are you? And how much do you weight? I wanna compare with myself.
I believe that this is happening but I'm not sure when it will be finished. It's not a project I'm directly involved in. You could ask Joao via Thork Racing website
@@GregVillalobos Not seen one yet! Off subject,just saw the new Aurora Rally kit for the Husqvarna 701 LR,love it,but then discovered those bikes are like gold dust,bit like the PR7 at present,huge shortage due to CV-19...Happy New Year Sir
Hi Greg, I'm preparing a RTW trip in 2022. I'm pretty much a noob motorbike wise and was looking at a CB500x Rally Raid. Just came around this bike. Would you recommend it for a solo RTW trip? For someone without much of mechanical experience? Honda seems safer but this looks so nice for adventure: High clearance, comes ready for adventure, light ! What do you think?
It's a tough question and all depends on the kind of riding you want to do. If you are solo I think being able to pick up the bike if you are riding dirt is a key consideration. The PR7 is lighter than the CB500X. Both are great bikes. The CB500X will be more comfortable if you are doing long stretches of road riding, but you might not want to take it on more technical off road stuff. Have a great trip!
I strongly suggest that you take a look at the SWM 650 Superdual X. It has a very good Husqvarna engine, requires less servicing and it is still reasonable light, with a very low fuel consumption. Also there is the ABS, not available on the AJP. It seems to me like the perfet match for you needs. th-cam.com/video/-hhiejxYmVg/w-d-xo.html
Can you tell us where to find the templates for graphics you are talking about at the end of your video? I would like to experiment a bit myself (being graphic designer…).
I used ND Graphic. They won't give you a template but they will help turn your idea into a design. They are the only place I could find that had templates for the PR7. I've done my design now, watch out for the updated look in the next vid - or take a look on my Instagram now - instagram.com/p/CCq0siUn5cg/
Hi one question about killswitch. When you stop the engine all lights and dashboard are off? This is because the kill switch has special conetions possibilities or this can be done with any other standard kill switch?
Yes graphics are ugly. Seems to be done last minute by the guy who was supposed to clean the place when everybody went home… Impatient to see your proposition
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Great unbiased review of one of the truthest adventure bikes on the market. I’ve kept myself from getting ones because they’re basically the SUVs from the motorcycle world (had high hopes for the T700 but at 204kg kerb weight still not my nimble machine both for the highway and desert). The wait is over. PR7 it is. The one thing that bothers me is the loud upgrade exhaust (stock one is there for emissions only), I too am looking for a bike that will go but not kill my ears after 100 miles. Cheers keep updating us !
Thanks! I am going to stick with the OEM exhaust for the moment. It's v quiet and I'm not convinced that the fuelling is right on the power up version yet.
To be honest... i think this whole shootandride project is one of the best ting that has happend in the last couple of years. You have no idea how many skilled people i have come in contact with just because you put this thing togheter for us so "meet" each other :-) Again, thank you Greg, great video and keep up the great work you do :-) Cheer from Norway
Thanks Thomas! Really glad that SnR is working out for you. It's a fun project to be part of :-)
I have one thing to say, I'm Portuguese, and I can tell you that the pr7 is like the dream Portuguese bike made by us, because goes on road, goes even better off it. Our country is mainly dirt and beutiful views up in the mountains. Love the work and you just helped me to the decision on my first bike. Very good video, subscribing;)
Enjoy your PR7!
Greg, there is a luggage rack already from a Portuguese manufacturer, Pamir Travel Systems 😉
There is anchor points just behind the footpegs, under the tank left side, and aluminium frame under rear fender
The best in-depth bike review ever! Looking forward to the ride review. It would be very interesting with a comparison between the PR7 and the T700.
Thanks
I bought a 2000(was only sold till 2000 in Germany) DR 650 SE past Sunday! I lied about the importance of getting it registered and now got an appointment 😬😬😬👍🏽 can’t wait
Dear Greg. Thank you so much for this great short review. God bless you! I own exactly the same model, and I have done about 3,500 kms.
Everything you mentioned about the pros and cons is correct. You answered to most of my questions. The throttle at low revs, needs improvement indeed. Another thing that I noticed, which also needs improvement, is the fuel tank cap. In some cases, when you open the lock flip, you can hear it vacuum or breathe. So be careful with that. Also, the bottom end of the cap, touches at the bottom of the filler neck. There is an aftermarket improvement with a cnc neck and a lockable screw on cap. I'm planning to replace it. Cheers from the island of Cyprus. All the best!
Fuel Autonomy with full tank, up to the neck, is 300~320 kms, before the lamp goes on.
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AJP PR7 High Fuel Filler Neck with Acerbis Cap - 3D Moto
Hi Antonis. That's a great link for the filler cap - thank you! I might try it out. Glad you enjoyed the film.
Hi Greg, nice detailed video 😁😁 just to add, the Doma exhaust and the 60hp are part of the power kit which includes full exhaust (not only silencer), ecu map and air filter cover. 👍🏼 Keep the good quality work
By the way. You will be amazed how it handles off the road. It's close to the exc. But I won't say more, it's up to you to find out.
Have you seen Robert Busfy ride AJP PR7 from Poland to Magadan 35k Km along the BAM.. He can show you how to put luggage on the bike. 90 days 4 parts of great riding on TH-cam.
Greg - You'll get used to the spring up side stand quick enough. My CCM has that and in 5½ years I've not yet dropped it myself because of that.
2 points to be aware of though!
1) If your oil sight glass is on the other side, use a bungee to the front wheel to stop the stand folding up on its own when you level the bike to check the oil.
2) Other people won't know it's got a fold out stand, and there are some that see an unusual bike and decide to lift it off the stand to see how light it is. That's happened twice to me. Once they dropped it, once I caught it just in time. So I also use the bungee to secure the stand if I'm parked at a bike shop/cafe/rallymoto event.
On the plus side, you'll never ride away with the stand down and never have to hotwire a smashed sidestand switch.
Edit: Ignore that, I've just seen the first service video, where you got the little peg ground off.
I fixed it. Simple chop of a small stop. No more flip up stand :-)
What a timely video, I was just researching this bike. Thank you for the info on the TET app as well
I was impressed by the TET app the first time I used it
That goes exactly for me too
Great Review! Looks like a very desireable bike, and I hope you are now out enjoying it. Among other things, I especially like what you said about keeping the stock exhaust because you don't think you'll need more power and that you want to have as low of an impact as you can. Good for you!
Greg, the manual states that the air filter can be cleaned with the appropriate cleaning solution and should be oiled once dry. I use the no toil stuff as you can get it in a spray can which is easier to use on this type of filter.
Just remember to use solvent and filter oil made for use with cotton air filters, Green fx, and dump the compressed air !! m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=269696111065174&id=100040743620274&set=a.209220000446119&source=48
Thank you very much for your review Greg, I am seriously thinking about this bike for the same kind of use that you are intending. I am looking for to see a review after you have a proper ride.
Stay safe and enjoy it!!
Thanks Antonio
The Cotton air filter that are fitted originally are some of the best out there (other brands fx KN). Just beware of using solvent and filter oil made for cotton air filters, and do not use compressed air
Fantastic video. Very keen to check out your website, big thank you, a link to the big dutchie would have been nice.
Here you go :-) th-cam.com/users/joacerbis
Great wee video.. love your relaxed approach 👍 Although I viewed the bike at the Milan bike show, it was interesting to hear your observations and comments on parts availability, I’m trying to talk myself out of buying one.. all going well i might see ya at one of Haggsbank run outs..👍🏴🥃
Seems like 'the' bike. I am here in the US and looking to replace my 701 soon and this maybe the ticket.
Def take a look!
Here's an idea I saw someone in America do. They were more 'mature' riders and they wanted to know how heavy the bike was TO PICK UP from lying on its side (rather than dead weight) because this was something they anticipated doing often. They measured how much weight was on the lower handlebar when the bike was lying down on the ground that they would have to counter in order to lift the bike back up. They measured this by sneaking their bathroom scales outside and resting the bike over onto the scales. Bikes with lower CofG took less lifting even if their overall weight was higher.
Could you do this with your collection for comparison?
Neat trick. I'll sneak the scales out!
That is a great video review of the ajp. I’m only just down the road in Durham and all the lanes you mention are fab. I’ve not had my Africa Twin Adventure Sports up the H yet with riding solo (cheers rona). See you out on the trails soon, maybe end up doing some drone shots up the moors. SnR
Make sure someone has a camera when you take that AT up the H! ;-)
Hey I’m game once I’ve brushed up my skills on her again. With lockdown I’ve not been out on the trials bike and the road riding has been very gentle. As long as it’s not deep mud she plows through everything
Totally agree with you. Great review!
Funny shots from the drone!
Thanks :-)
Hi Greg, Thanks for your vids on the ajp pr7 . Am checking them out for my next ride ,and does look like an interesting and well thought out machine. There's a mod you can do on the stand to make it none suicide by removing the pin on stand bolt, just what l seen on you tube. Keep up the great work. Cheers John
Nice review, you cover a lot of unique features that others seem to miss. Surely you are used to a suicide stand coming from an exc? Speaking of which....I thought getting a new bike was contingent on getting rid of the 450?
My theory is that you need three bikes as a minimum,that way you can have all bases of on/off road covered.
Looking forward to the actual ride/trip review when restrictions lift.
My bike is primed and ready, camping gear selected and ready to hit the GWT the day I get the green light. 😁👍
My KTM side stand doesn't flip up on its own - you still need to give it a kick.
I think this type of kill switch is fantastic solution. Off your bike without turning key and loosing battery voltage. Looks like a very good bike for normal price.
Oh! The frustration....! Stay well, Les
This better be good because I had to watch a whole flipping commercial about some kind of cowless butter.
I guess the PR7 will probably become my secondary bike, next to my Africa Twin Adventure Sports, which is a bit too heavy for real off-road riding. Guess riding a Portuguese bike here in Portugal is a good idea anyhow ;-)
Maybe go even lighter if you want to do some proper off road close to home? www.ajpmotos.com/en/2019/12/19/new-spr-350-2020/
You have two of my favorite bikes T 700 and AJP. Both are great bikes but if you compare prices - for more cash you are getting less ....
May be I should throw Husqvarna 701 in the mix .....
Thanks for posting
The T700 is not actually my bike, it's Adventure Spec's. But I get to ride it so happy days. I'd love to try out a new 701.
Great review and updates Greg,
Great video dude, bring it out here to Morocco!
Would love to!
@@GregVillalobos sweet, I'll see you out here when we all get our freedom back!
The more i hear you talking about the bike, The more i want one...Can you ride the bike on a A2 Licence ??...Iv'e subscribed to your Shoot and Ride :-)
Welcome on board. Not sure about A2, you will have to look into it
No... The Kriega OS base does not fit well... Due to the angular shape of the sides... I can not manage to install them steadily so if you try, please make a review. Thanks.
I plan to use the OS Base so I will give it a proper go and make a film soon.
any oil consumption on ajp pr7 at 3000 miles?
Hi Greg! Really appreciate your detailed review on this amazing bike, and how you explain everything thoroughly! Thank you. One question: How tall are you? And how much do you weight? I wanna compare with myself.
Thanks! I'm 5"7 and about 10.5 Stone.
Any plans to ever launch the TET app on iOS?
I believe that this is happening but I'm not sure when it will be finished. It's not a project I'm directly involved in. You could ask Joao via Thork Racing website
Later this year
Looks great.. Have you tested the latest 690 enduro r? Lighter and more powerful than the PR7..
I've not actually ridden the 690. It's on my To Do list. I'll always take lighter but I really don't need more power. :-)
Actually I would say that it's a prober dual sport bike
You said something about getting the templates for the graphics being easy. Can you comment any further on that? Great review, congrats
Sara at ND Graphic can help you with a template and design for the PR7 facebook.com/ndgraphic.oficial
👍.....nuff said. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Very informative video. Thanks.
Whats your leg inseam? Since you are a short rider , did you find the AjP top heavy or the Cg feels comfortably low?
Inseam is about 760mm. PR7 feels good, similar to the 450EXC when upright. The T700 def feels top heavy.
Great bike and great 👍
The graphics are the biggest turn off,makes the bike look cheap....love the Thork ones!(see your BAFTA there).
The new 2021 has move forward a bit in the graphic department
@@GregVillalobos Not seen one yet! Off subject,just saw the new Aurora Rally kit for the Husqvarna 701 LR,love it,but then discovered those bikes are like gold dust,bit like the PR7 at present,huge shortage due to CV-19...Happy New Year Sir
Awesome bike cheers bud 👍🏻
Thanks!
Hi Greg, I'm preparing a RTW trip in 2022. I'm pretty much a noob motorbike wise and was looking at a CB500x Rally Raid. Just came around this bike. Would you recommend it for a solo RTW trip? For someone without much of mechanical experience? Honda seems safer but this looks so nice for adventure: High clearance, comes ready for adventure, light ! What do you think?
People have taken these from Holland to Mongolia and the length of Africa without problems Nicolas.
It's a tough question and all depends on the kind of riding you want to do. If you are solo I think being able to pick up the bike if you are riding dirt is a key consideration. The PR7 is lighter than the CB500X. Both are great bikes. The CB500X will be more comfortable if you are doing long stretches of road riding, but you might not want to take it on more technical off road stuff. Have a great trip!
I strongly suggest that you take a look at the SWM 650 Superdual X. It has a very good Husqvarna engine, requires less servicing and it is still reasonable light, with a very low fuel consumption. Also there is the ABS, not available on the AJP.
It seems to me like the perfet match for you needs.
th-cam.com/video/-hhiejxYmVg/w-d-xo.html
Can you tell us where to find the templates for graphics you are talking about at the end of your video?
I would like to experiment a bit myself (being graphic designer…).
I used ND Graphic. They won't give you a template but they will help turn your idea into a design. They are the only place I could find that had templates for the PR7. I've done my design now, watch out for the updated look in the next vid - or take a look on my Instagram now - instagram.com/p/CCq0siUn5cg/
@@GregVillalobos Fresh!
@@GregVillalobos I bought an illustrator template, not perfect, but a good base to work with… I will try some.
very similar to ktm/husky 690/701 enduro price wise....
Hi one question about killswitch.
When you stop the engine all lights and dashboard are off?
This is because the kill switch has special conetions possibilities or this can be done with any other standard kill switch?
No. The dash and lights stay on.
Hi thanks for vid! Could you please tell what is your height and inseam from floor to crotch?
I'm about 5'7". Not sure what my inseam is
Greg is that a real Bafta in the background shelf ?
It is indeed 😉
Greg Villalobos really can I ask what for ? I also work in the industry which is why I recognised it. Paul
Kill switches... who knew!!!
I know. Sad to get that excited by a kill switch
Yes graphics are ugly. Seems to be done last minute by the guy who was supposed to clean the place when everybody went home… Impatient to see your proposition
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