Although not yet a household name among the more cottage-industry dirtbike brands on the market today, Portuguese manufacturer AJP continues to push forward toward the mainstream in its respective categories with constant development of its off-road and rally dirtbike line.
AJP just released word of its 2018 offerings today, and there is some significant news, including its the availability of a race-only off-road version of the AJP PR7 Rally 600 (a street-legal version may be available in 2019, according to the company). The entire line of 2018 AJP motorcycles also gains a little more oomph in the electrical department via the switch to Shorai lithium batteries as standard equipment. According to AJP, the Shorai sheds 4 lbs. from each bike while also providing more reliable cranking power for the electric starting system on each machine. Also, the entire AJP line will now be shipped with Spectro motorcycle oil in their respective engines.
Hmm, maybe AJP’s 2Easy 2Buy program is worth another look.
AJP 2018 Highlights
-PR7 Rally 600: A new-from-the-ground-up Rally Racer (competition only – not street-legal)
-PR4 Enduro: New billet triple clamps, new larger 43mm forks, new tapered bars and billet clamps
-PR5 Enduro:New muffler and new footpegs
-PR5 Extreme: Billet cable clutch perch and aluminum exhaust guard
-Shorai battery and Spectro oil included with every new AJP model
2018 AJP PR7 Rally 600, $9995
The PR7 boasts 600cc, DOHC, fuel-injected engine manufactured by Italian motorcycle builder SWM. Power is fed through a six-speed transmision. Other engine highlights include a Doma full-race exhaust, carbon fiber air intake and a race-spec ECU. The engine is housed in a new-generation frame with off-road-tuned suspension from Sachs. Billet triple clamps, billet footpegs, and billet bar mounts are all standard equipment. To keep the stand-over height narrow and low, the PR7’s 4.6-gallon fuel tank is mounted under the seat. The PR7’s rally-style tower incorporates a effective windscreen, dual stacked headlamps and a removable ASUS tablet computer. The Android-based tablet allows the user to load navigation and other apps and web-based software, and AJP claims that it is designed to be able to withstand any weather condition.
Only a limited number of PR7’s will be available this year. MSRP for the bike has been set at will be available.
2018 AJP PR7 Rally 600 Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: SWM 600cc – four-stroke – four-valve – DOHC/liquid cooled with thermostatically controlled fans on both left and right radiators
POWER (claimed): 60 hp
FUELING/INTAKE: Delphi 45mm fuel injection /high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, cush drive rear hub
FRONT SUSPENSION: Sachs USD 48mm – 11.8 inches travel – compression and rebound adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs with piggyback reservoir – linkage type – 11.8″ of travel – high- and low -speed compression, rebound and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin Desert Race 90/90-21″/Michelin Desert Race 140/80-18″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics 300mm floating disc/BrakTec Hydraulics 240mm disc
WHEELBASE: 60.6″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.6″
SEAT HEIGHT: 36.2″
WET WEIGHT (no fuel, claimed): 335 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY: 4.5 U.S. gallons
2018 AJP PR5 Enduro 250, $6499
AJP’s PR5 Enduro 250 sports a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC, four-valve engine manufactured by Zongshen of China wrapped in a chrome-moly steel chassis. Changes for 2018 include an aluminum AJP muffler with a removable quiet-insert to reduce exhaust restriction for closed-course competition and cast footpegs that offer better mud-clearing ability. The PR5 also receives the new Shorai battery and Spectro oil.
2018 AJP PR5 Enduro 250 Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: Zongshen 249cc – four-stroke – four-valve – SOHC/liquid-cooled with thermostatically controlled fan on right radiator
POWER/TORQUE (claimed): 30 hp @ 8000 rpm/20 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
CARBURETOR/INTAKE: Delphi 34mm fuel injection/Twin Air high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, 50T aluminum rear sprocket, 12T front sprocket
FRONT SUSPENSION: Sachs USD 48mm w/TiNi coating, 11.8″ of travel, compression, rebound and preload adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs with piggyback reservoir – linkage type – 11.8″ of travel – high- and low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin 90/90-21″/Michelin 120/80-18″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics 260mm disc/BrakTec Hydraulics 220mm disc
WHEELBASE: 56.5″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12″
SEAT HEIGHT: 36.9″
WET WEIGHT (no Fuel, claimed): 259 lbs.
FUEL TANK/FUEL CAPACITY: Translucent, 2.0 U.S. gallons
FUEL RANGE: 75 miles (approximate)
2018 AJP PR5 Extreme Enduro 250, $7499
The AJP PR5 Extreme Enduro 250 builds on the strengths of the standard PR5 by adding more trick components such as a full factory exhaust, factory brake and wheel package and upgraded suspension. A fully adjustable Sachs 48mm upgraded fork is used up front. Braking is handled by Galfer oversize wave rotors front and rear. A Doma titanium/carbon fiber full factory race exhaust system replace the standard PR5 system while bits such as the red anodized aluminum shift lever with AJP logo and red anodized aluminum brake pedal are tell-tale differences as well. The frame and subframe also receive a Cherry Red Metallic color to match the wheelset and powder coated hubs.
2018 AJP PR5 Extreme Enduro 250 Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: Zongshen 249cc – four-stroke – four-valve – SOHC/liquid-cooled with thermostatically controlled fan on right radiator
POWER/TORQUE (claimed): 30 hp @ 8000 rpm/20 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
CARBURETOR/INTAKE: Delphi 34mm fuel injection/Twin Air high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, 50T aluminum rear sprocket, 12T front sprocket
FRONT SUSPENSION: Upgraded red Sachs USD 48mm fork, 11.8″ of travel, compression, rebound and preload adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs with piggyback reservoir – linkage type – 11.8″ of travel – high- and low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin 90/90-21″/Michelin 120/80-18″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics w/Galfer Tsunami 270mm wave disc/BrakTec Hydraulics w/Galfer 220mm wave disc
WHEELBASE: 56.5″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.0″
SEAT HEIGHT: 36.9″
WET WEIGHT (no Fuel, claimed): 259 lbs.
FUEL TANK/FUEL CAPACITY: Translucent, 2.0 U.S. gallons
FUEL RANGE: 75 miles (approximate)
2018 AJP PR4 Enduro 240, $4999
The 2018 AJP PR4 Enduro 240 sports the same Zongshen-manufactured, air-cooled, 233cc, SOHC, four-stroke engine as its predecessor. Changes for 2018 include a FastAce USD 43mm Fork that is adjustable for compression and rebound. The new fork is held in place by a new billet aluminum triple clamp that is of a larger diameter and also stronger than cast clamps. A new Reikon tapered aluminum handlebar is clamped by billet aluminum bar clamps with a reversible offset feature to fit riders of various sizes. Like the rest of the line, the PR4 receives the new Shorai battery and Spectro oil.
2018 AJP PR4 Enduro 240 Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: Zongshen 233cc, four-stroke, two-valve, SOHC/Air-cooled with remote oil radiator
POWER/TORQUE (claimed): 20 hp @ 8000 rpm/13 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
CARBURETOR/INTAKE: Keihin/Deni PZ30 w/accelerator pump/Twin Air high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRASMISSION: 5-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, 45T aluminum rear sprocket, 13T front sprocket
FRONT SUSPENSION: FastAce 43mm fork, 10.5″ of travel, compression and rebound adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs remote reservoir, progressive linkage, 11.8″ of travel (stock link), compression, rebound, and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin 90/90-21″/Michelin 120/80-18″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics 260mm disc/BrakTec Hydraulics 220mm disc
WHEELBASE: 54.3″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13.2″ (stock link)
SEAT HEIGHT: 35.2″ (with included lowering link), 36.2″ stock
WET WEIGHT (no fuel, claimed): 239 lbs.
FUEL TANK/FUEL CAPACITY: Translucent/1.8 U.S. gallons
FUEL RANGE: 120 miles (approximate)
2018 AJP PR4 Extreme Enduro 240, $5999
Based on the AJP PR4 Enduro 240, the 2018 PR4 Extreme Enduro adds such parts as a Belparts Exhaust “bomb-style” header and a free-flowing muffler for more power at all rpm. The fully adjustable 48mm Sachs fork is the same model used on the AJP PR5 Extreme. Galfer oversized wave rotors handle front and rear braking. The PR4 Extreme Enduro is also equipped with billet aluminum footpegs. The frame, subframe and wheels sport a Candy Red Metallic color. The PR4 Extreme Enduro’s hubs are also powder coated hubs to match.
2018 AJP PR4 Extreme Enduro 240 Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: Zongshen 233cc, four-stroke, two-valve, SOHC/Air-cooled with remote oil radiator
POWER/TORQUE (claimed): 21 hp @ 8000 rpm/13 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
CARBURETOR/INTAKE: Keihin/Deni PZ30 w/accelerator pump/Twin Air high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRASMISSION: 5-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, 45T aluminum rear sprocket, 13T front sprocket
FRONT SUSPENSION: Sachs 48mm fork, 11.5″ of travel, compression and rebound adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs remote reservoir, progressive linkage, 11.8″ of travel (stock link), compression, rebound and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin 90/90-21″/Michelin 120/80-18″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics w/Galfer Tsunami 270mm wave disc/BrakTec Hydraulics w/Galfer 220mm wave disc
WHEELBASE: 54.3″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13.0″ (stock link)
SEAT HEIGHT: 35.7″ (with included lowering link), 36.2″ stock
WET WEIGHT (no fuel, claimed): 229 lbs.
FUEL TANK/FUEL CAPACITY: Translucent/1.8 U.S. gallons
FUEL RANGE: 120 miles (approximate)
2018 AJP PR3 Enduro 240, $4799
The 2018 PR3 Enduro 240 is effectively the PR4 Enduro 240 with a 19-inch front wheel and a 16-inch rear wheel a slightly lower seat height and other minor differences. The PR3 Enduro 240 also receives the new Shorai battery and Spectro oils.
2018 AJP PR3 240 Enduro Specifications
ENGINE/COOLING: Zongshen 233cc, four-stroke, two-valve, SOHC/Air-cooled with remote oil radiator
POWER/TORQUE (claimed): 20 hp @ 8000 rpm/13 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm
CARBURETOR/INTAKE: Keihin/Deni PZ30 w/accelerator pump/Twin Air high-mounted filter
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric
TRASMISSION: 5-speed, 520 X-Ring chain, 39T rear sprocket, 13T front sprocket
FRONT SUSPENSION: FastAce 43mm fork, 10.2″ of travel, compression and rebound adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs remote reservoir, progressive linkage, 11.0″ of travel (stock link), compression, rebound, and preload adjustable
FRONT/REAR TIRES: Michelin Starcross MS3 70/100-19″/Michelin Starcross MS3 100/100-16″
FRONT/REAR BRAKE: BrakTec Hydraulics 260mm disc/BrakTec Hydraulics 220mm disc
WHEELBASE: 52.0″
GROUND CLEARANCE: 11.5″ (stock link)
SEAT HEIGHT: 33.3″ (with included lowering link), 34.3″ stock
WET WEIGHT (no fuel, claimed): 2139 lbs.
FUEL TANK/FUEL CAPACITY: Translucent/1.8 U.S. gallons
FUEL RANGE: 120 miles (approximate)
For more information on AJP, check out the manufacturer website at www.motoajp.com.
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