Portuguese dirtbike manufacturer AJP continues to remain aggressive in its quest to produce lower-cost yet competitive off-road machines, and the company has added two new models to its line-up for 2017, the PR4 Extreme 240 and the PR5 Extreme 250.
2017 AJP PR4 Extreme 240, $5995
The air-cooled PR4 Extreme 240 is based on AJP’s PR4 platform, but the company says that the Extreme offers several upgrades to make it more powerful, lighter, better-suspended and to give it better braking.
The list of changes to the PR4 Extreme 240 includes:
-Belparts Exhaust – “bomb” style header and a free flowing muffler increase power at all rpm
-Shorai lithium battery – saves almost 4 lbs. in weight
-Reikon tapered handlebars – save weight and are claimed to give the bike a better feel
-Upgraded Sachs 48mm forks – now the same fork as on the PR5 Extreme, fully adjustable
-Galfer brake rotors – scalloped wave rotors front and rear are claimed to offer better braking in all conditions.
-Factory foot pegs – Billet Aluminum RED foot pegs save weight
-New Candy Red Metallic color – for frame, subframe, front and rear hubs
-Michelin S12 XC tires – fitted standard front & rear, better performance in all conditions
2017 AJP PR4 240 Extreme Specifications
MSRP: $5995
Engine: Zongshen 233cc, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve
Cooling: Air cooled with remote oil radiator
Power (claimed): 20 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque (claimed): 13 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
Carburetion: Keihin/Deni PZ30 w/accelerator pump
Air Filter: Twin Air high-mounted filter
Starting System: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed
Final Drive: 520 O-Ring chain
Final Drive Ratio: 13/45
Front Suspension: Sachs 48mm – TiN coating, 11 inches of travel, compression and rebound adjustable
Rear Suspension: Sachs remote reservoir shock, progressive linkage, 11.8 inches travel (stock link), compression, rebound, & preload adjustable
Front Tire: Michelin S12 XC MS 90/90-21″
Rear Tire: Michelin S12 XC 120/80-18″
Front Brake: BrakTec 260mm disc
Rear Brake: BrakTec 220mm disc
Wheelbase: 54.9 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.2 inches (stock link)
Seat Height: 35.2 inches (with lowering link), 36.2 inches stock
Wet Weight (claimed w/no fuel): 234 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 1.8 US gallons
Fuel Range (approximate): 100 miles
2017 AJP PR5 Extreme 250, $7299
AJP has taken its existing PR5 platform and upgraded the components to make the PR5 Extreme 250 the pinnacle of AJP performance.
The list of upgrades to the PR5 250 Extreme includes the following:
-Sachs 48mm forks – a step from AJP’s standard forks, fully adjustable
-BrakTec hydraulic clutch – offers easier lever pull, plus consistent actuation point
-Galfer brake rotors – scalloped wave rotors front and rear
-Factory radiator guards – left and right cage-type radiator guards for added protection
-Red Silicone radiator hoses – factory hoses with AJP logo
-Red anodized aluminum shift lever with AJP logo
-Red anodized aluminum brake pedal
-New Cherry Red Metallic color for frame, sub-frame, and front and rear hubs
-Michelin S12 XC tires – fitted standard front and rear
2017 PR5 Extreme 250 Specifications
Engine: Zongshen 249cc – 4 stroke – 4 valve – SOHC
Cooling: Liquid cooled with thermostatically controlled fan on right radiator
Power (claimed); 30 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 20 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
Carburetion: Delphi 34mm fuel injection
Air Filter: Twin Air high-mounted filter
Starting System: Electric
Transmission: 6 speed
Final Drive: 520 O-Ring chain
Final Drive Ratio: 12/50
Front Suspension: Sachs USD 48mm, TiN coating, RedD color, 11 inches travel, compression and rebound adjustable
Rear Suspension: Sachs with piggyback reservoir, linkage type, 11.8 inches travel, high and low speed compression, rebound, and preload adjustable
Front Tire: Michelin S12 XC 90/90- 21″
Rear Tire: Michelin S12 XC 120/80-18″
Front Tire: BrakTec 260mm disc
Rear Tire: BrakTec 220mm disc
Wheelbase: 56.7 inches
Ground Clearance: 12 inches
Seat Height: 36.9 inches
Wet Weight (claimed, no fuel): 258 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.0 US gallons
Fuel Range (approximate): 75 miles
2017 AJP PR3 Enduro 240, $4799
The AJP PR3 Enduro 240 also returns with a few updates, including a new 16-inch rear wheel, which is 1-inch smaller than the previous 17-inch rear wheel and allows for a larger selection of tire choices. Speaking of tires, the PR3 Enduro 240 also receives new Michelin Starcross MS3 tires front and rear. The PR3 Enduro 240 also comes with a lowering link for the rear suspension. The lowering link allows the seat height to be lowered by 1 inch.
2017 AJP PR4 Enduro 240, $4995
The PR4 Enduro is back for 2017 with minimal changes, including new Michelin S12 XC tires front and rear. PR4 Enduro 240 owners will also receive the accessory lowering link which allows the owner to lower the PR4 seat height by 1 full inch.
2017 PR5 Enduro 250, $6199
The highest-performance bike in the AJP lineup prior to the new PR5 Extreme 250, the liquid-cooled PR5 returns for 2017 with new Michelin S12 XC tires front and rear.
For more information, visit http://motoajp.com.
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