AJP Motorcycles - Meeting the Real People Behind the Brand!

Tour around AJP Factory in Portugal.
In this video, I will show you the real people behind the name AJP. They might be a small company but definitely know how to make motorcycles.
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[@robinguitar]

Very impressed that the factory is so small and everything is made or assembled by hand. No robots there! And great to see the owner so proud of his products and so open to show us everything. Thanks for the video.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Robin!

[@istra70]

We should really support European manufacturers - they are leaders in the industry anyway ....

[@adrianberta9853]

I have Gold edition PR7, it is super super bike😃👍

[@witofthestaircase1]

It seems that it’s always a pleasure to meet Portuguese people.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@nathanbanks7091]

AJP has managed to build the perfect motorcycle (for me) The PR7 is exactly what I have wanted in a motorcycle for 15 years. I'm trying to get one.

[@nathanbanks7091]

I finally got ahold of one. It is even better than I expected. The handling is very very good. The Sachs suspension is great. It is very comfortable right out of the box. And with the Doma exhaust, it RIPS!

[@nathanbanks7091]

I finally got my hands on a 2023 PR7 a month ago. The Pinto Brothers built a fantastic motorcycle. My favorite bike ever.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@atixs7172]

How is the bike holding up? How many km have you covered (on and off road) and did you had any issues?

[@pedrofaria1866]

Congratulations Pavlin for showing the motorcycle world the origins of AJP! What I most enjoyed seeing was the brand owner's absolute and true confidence in the uncompromising quality of their machines. Truly essential.

[@motorcycleadventures]

He is a great man!

[@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x]

Hes not the owner... and neither the software used on the tablet belongs to AJP

[@JPAFP]

@@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x the software used in the tablet was idea from AJP and talked with João Pereira to develop it. The work made from AJP team is about passion. Do you have ever made or produced something with passion with 2 wheels? Just learn and appreciate this work and passion.

[@MrDabrucru]

Proud to be part of the AJP family with my SPR 250

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@c3h4organic97]

Love the people and their passion at AJP!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@mtnair3]

Well done, Pavlin. Thanks so much for introducing us to the AJP staff and manufacturing facility. The passion and knowledge of the tour guide and the pride of the workers was evident from the first frame.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken!

[@jb-lu4vo]

AJP motorcycles are made with a lot of common sense, like to use a Samsung tablets on dashboard or how is the position and access of the air filter or how is the position of the fuel tank and thus the barycentre of the weights and of the motorcycle are low which makes driving easy to handle and greater control of the motorcycle. I like them very much. Thanks for the video and good luck to this company and to all the best to the Portuguese people.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@IdealBike]

I wonder how long does it takes for the big companies like Honda, Yamaha, etc. to start even to think at such usefull and simple features to implement to series bikes... It's clear for me that this guys from AJP are so transparent and passionate about their bikes. In a world of fast profits and low quality due to the cutting costs to see this video it's very encouraging 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Only the future will show us...

[@istra70]

Honda shifted nearly all production to India and China..... No development - just mass production as cheap as possible.

[@steveh545]

Proud owner of a 22 PR7. It was a long wait to get them in the US. but worth it. Life has kept me from putting many miles on it, but hope to remedy that soon. Enjoyed the tour.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great! Enjoy your time!

[@nazarreyaz7882]

Thank you Pavlin for taking us along the AJP Factory. The owner's passion to build quality motorbikes is showing. Even the workers seem to be enjoying their work. Never knew AJP motorbikes were built so well. In fact it effortlessly exceeds the quality standards of other manufacturers. I feel privileged to be the beneficiary of the owner's enthusiasm to show the factory. Cheers and have a good one! Also I wish AJP success!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nazar!

[@keesverhagen9227]

Dear Pavlin, Many thanks for showing us around. For me this motorchannel is the best. You keep it all simple. No bombastic and hollow rumble. And that is what i like. You do not buy every few months a new bike and everytime telling that it is the best bike ever. I hate that. You are just genuine. And that is what i like. Greetings from the Netherlands,

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@camilomanuelalejandrodonos5799]

Great video. I’m from Chile and are been waiting from January my PR7, this week the boat with the first 2 PR7 to be sell on Chile arrive, I’m so excited, I already test the homologation bike and for the result was amazing. Keep doing what you do, your bikes are spectacular, Chilean market is waiting to receive more AJP products….

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good luck!

[@Svendus]

Thank you for a brilliant reportage Pavlin an AJP PR7 are round 80 kg lighter than my Africa Twin DCT 2019 and that is actually a lot.

[@Svendus]

I wonder what the AJP PR7 cost in € 2022

[@revs87]

@@Svendus 11.5k€

[@Svendus]

@@revs87 thank You that are Affordable

[@istra70]

@@Svendus That's less than Husqvarna 501....

[@Getting-On]

Excellent Video, great to see a smaller manufacturer at work.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alvarocosta6496]

hello pavlin Like paulo said, even without owning an AJP, we are welcome to the factory. Without major problems I tried the pr7 of Mr António Pinto and two months later I had one just like it in my garage. good laps in Portugal

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good, enjoy it!

[@amarjitsingh6040]

Thanks for showing the AJP'S manufacturing plant ,one thing is clear that am definitely going to buy AJP PR7 in near future

[@motorcycleadventures]

Most welcome!

[@antoniocruz5714]

Wow! How awesome are AJP! This is the way a magician made motorcycles! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video with us!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure, Antonio!

[@gillesgenete9598]

Hi Pavel, thanks for that video. Now retired but I used to work in manufacturing industries, being a graduated engineer. So that I knew all the processes that AJP uses. Hand made is fair for very small quantities, and quality relies on worker skills AND mood, monday morning and friday afternoon are dangerous for performance. A welding robot is an expensive investment, and correctly set up by a good welder, will repeat high quality over large series, without exhaustion unlike a man. About PR7, it appealed me for its design and innovations, so that I followed the KZbin vids about it (LongRideZone), then tested it. I found it very tall with pegs very high, found the suspensions harsh (may be the setup of testing bike), engine was smooth and torquey at low revs. I finally prefered and bought a 701E, for more modern electronics, better ergonomics ( for my body 1,78m), more dealers, accessories. No problem of stability riding at 130km/h , if taller windscreen. I rode about 17.000km on TET France and Greece, in 18months with it. No one issue.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@tuskenridertv2678]

Thanks Pavel. Great in-depth view of the assembly process. AJP makes some awesome bikes!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@cristianguila9254]

Impresive factory, i love how they work with his hands. I don't ride on a PR7 but is one of my favourite bikes for shure!! Thanks to show us this wonderful factory!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Our pleasure!

[@kens.8834]

Beautiful ! IMPRESSIVE ! What serious motorcyclist wouldn't be proud to have an AJP in their Stable ? Absolutely IMPRESSIVE !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Ken!

[@leticiabraun2909]

Fantastic! this is what all countries need to revitalize, good ideas, great products made in one's own locality- really inspiring !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Couldn't agree more!

[@guyonacub4335]

A man making motorcycles with Passion Thank you Pavlin A very good video

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@ferkuzuel]

Thank you Pavlin for giving us a a tour of this wonderful motorcycle manufacturer

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@ThrE3-GeS]

I like AJP bikes 🏍 im going to buy one one day to build the sickest supermoto ever seen. AJP Orgulho

[@SamiNami]

This might become the brand of the future. Very nice tour.

[@motorcycleadventures]

That would be cool!

[@vivekrao8958]

I came to know about AJP only from your earlier video. Very happy to see this as that got me curious. Thank you Pavlin. 🙂👍🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@davemitchell8756]

Pavlin this was fascinating. It’s great to see a small manufacturer innovating and making a quality job. What you saw speaks volumes. If you want to know about a machine, watch it being built. Thanks for sharing 👍👏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dave!

[@RetoRayBkk]

Thank you Pavlin for this very interesting video. Good to see people with passion of making something special.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@alexakkers2859]

Thanks Pavlin for posting this content! This guy makes the best trials bikes from this small facility, you can see the passion and commitment to create this unique product

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@Rubenfz6]

Welcome to my country 🇵🇹

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, but I was there 2 weeks ago, just uploaded the video now.

[@SPENJERE]

Wow I have never heard of this brand, these bikes have some really nice components . From the low slung rear fuel tank to the high air filter, these are innovative !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@danielprinsloo2917]

thank you Pavlin - great insight to a great motorcycle

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

No filters, no secrets, greats bikes. Great vid, all the best four you, Pavlin. Stay well. 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Antonio!

[@FC-pf2xv]

Thanks for this very interesting video Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@flaktdi]

Welcome to Portugal…. Came to “Serra da Estrela” is amazing

[@motorcycleadventures]

I was there already!

[@flaktdi]

@@motorcycleadventures Ok… I live near

[@thailandmopedadventures611]

Thanks for this great Report, Pavlin❤

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@DirtyDovi]

As a lifelong rider and being in the auto/cycle design/fabrication/paint/body industry for so long, it was absolutely amazing to get to check out the behind-the-scenes / inner workings of AJP Motorcycles! What an awesome opportunity! Congrats! I'm really stoked that you got to experience that all first hand! Anyways.. Thank you as always for the Great content, and for sharing! 🤘🙂 Sam -

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure! Glad that you enjoy it!

[@simone50mm]

It is really nice to see, People driven by passion producing fantastic motorcycles..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Best factory tour ever! Such nice people. Now I want one too😁.. Rally Raid making lowering links for this bike now for us short people.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time again!

[@Russell_Duncan]

Really enjoyed this video. Super interesting. I think I could spend all day in that factory 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@5playmaker]

Another great video Pavlin, thank you! I wish thay had a dealer in Serbia. I love my T7 but that PR7 really has something special about it.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@pbozman]

Congratulations Pavlin. It was a lot of information and interesting one. I was thinking about changing to a Tenere, but I might consider AJP. Thanks 🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@paulcoverdale8312]

All it needs now is live weather info.❤❤❤

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ok

[@darrenmorris3955]

Pretty cool. What great timing, as I have just bought a PR7 to ride. Nice to see the factory it comes from

[@motorcycleadventures]

Enjoy it!

[@bobmcgrath1272]

Very enjoyable and learned a lot

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@budindimitrov4047]

Very nice people, and nice bikes. Браво ПАВКА ,надявам се не се сърдиш че ти казвам така.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Да се сърдя? Няма за какво!

[@samhill3496]

Well, I have been interested in these for years. At various times they have been available in limited quantities and sizes in USA. Not sure about now. However, I think it's pretty near the time to park our Yamaha Tenere's and get us a 7 series and head RTW. You go your way. I go mine and we meet somewhere and discuss how good it is having such a wonderful motorcycle to enjoy in out latter days of riding. The quality craftsmanship was evident in the vid. One man, one frame. With that few of employees and the number of sales they will be around another 35 yrs. Good management is apparent. Like Toyota's parts supply, "Just In Time" parts supply keeps the expense low and gives flexibility to the market need. They produce 500k autos nearby in my home state of Kentucky. Saw the electric bike sitting there. They are preparing for the future as well. Question, would it be a better machine with a Tenere engine? Vibration control of the single, bearable over distance? I sure like what I see, definitely for my second motorcycle. Maybe stored in Europe. Very interesting visit Pavlin. Like you a highlight of motorcycling.

[@motorcycleadventures]

With Yamaha engine it would be definitely heavier.

[@Carter0steph]

Great portugese craftmanship. Thank you Pavlin for the video

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you like it!

[@robertmansell3667]

Really interesting content,great to see a small firm with an obvious passion for off road motorcycles doing so well 👏😍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mohammednaseer374]

Well done man, what a comprehensive factory tour of hand made bikes, wow !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@casar.704]

Damn, I needed this content right now!! Thanks! Perfect timing :D

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@rideyourbike]

Thanks for sharing with us this guided tour to the AJP factory.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@BillCairns]

Great video.. I had planned to visit the factory this year But Bike Accident stopped me..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@motorcycleadventures]

Next time!

[@stanleylawson9015]

what a great tour and interview of AJP

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, Stanley!

[@paulfairbrass4424]

Great see a smaller manufacturer producing some real quality.

[@motorcycleadventures]

No doubt!

[@andrecosta9e]

Very well done Pavlin!! Thank You for sharing 💪👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@teneretraveller8980]

A most excellent machine and insight into how a quality machine is assembled. Colin Chapman of Lotus cars used to say, 'add lightness ' A great philosophy which works on bike, I think. AJP seems to have it perfectly. Good one Happy travels 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well said!

[@simonsimon4131]

Was it not "simplify and add lightness"?

[@paulofernandessilva471]

Hi Pavlin , i hope you enjoyed your stay in Porto , i already have your sticker in my bike, I'm glad the whole trip went well, and you got home safely. Regards Paulo

[@motorcycleadventures]

I did! Thank you once again, Paulo!

[@BladeRicsi]

What a nice bike, i wish they have dealership in my country too.

[@motorcycleadventures]

They will come on some stage.

[@jlourencot1957]

Wonderful motorcycles…

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree!

[@philcutterham1464]

Fantastic, I will visit factory, next when i am on may way down to the Taurege Rally. I love the hand made style, his passion and the quality of the bikes is outstanding Top shout, I will definitely be buying mine in the future..

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@Brislu]

It's my unicorn bike😍 It's really nice to see the company grow over the years.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@vitorlopes2064]

Thanks a lot for the video

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome!

[@robertaccioHVA]

Great work AJP with the original base Ing. Macchi designed 310 and 510 powerplants. Those things are bullet proof.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@giuliobuccini208]

I'm flying around the PR7 since a couple of years. I think I will buy it at the end if the coming 490 adv will disappint me. Thanks for the video!

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@yorkchris10]

Nice framework.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you think so!

[@rubenanacleto24]

I just live close by... Enjoy 🇵🇹

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@andrewheadland9341]

When I discovered about the PR7, I was very excited on how light they are as adventure bike that can be use in rallies, a Swiss Army knife in the bike world but trying to find a dealer in Australia is very limited & we all know bikes need spare parts. I don’t see many 2nd ones up for sale when I do they are in the other side of the country

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, this might be a problem.

[@istra70]

Best part is steel subframe - if it ever breaks - anyone could veld it back ....

[@Liam1304]

That was very interesting. The PR7 looks such a good bike and it was great to meet the people who make it. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@marianfiliac4111]

man, now i want my own ajp :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@cathyandgreg4239]

AJP....never heard of but here in Canada that would be a fun bike playing on the off tracks. Thank you.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You can bet on this!

[@GiorgosKaravidas]

I'm starting to get very interested in these AJP bikes. Thank you Pavlin for the tour in the factory. If I also may, you should have asked how is it possible for someone in another country to get one of these bikes, as well as what's the deal with selling and service points across Europe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Ask directly the company, they will have the answers for you.

[@istra70]

You can order it over internet, and all kind of parts too..... They will ship the bike to your address - in the crate..... Simple.

[@dougwilson6324]

Great vid Pavlin AJP what a bike man i wish i was younger love there ideas who needs million's for development

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@marcokempers8315]

Great to see the enthousiasm of the people of AJP, big thumbs up. I have a PR7 and like it a lot. Great characterful bike and beautiful balance. The fairing could use some improvement -in effectiveness and styling-, but the bike is an awesome package.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ParaladaEscocia]

Obrigado (Thank you)!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@oldrideradventure9848]

Oh fantastic AJP PR7 !!!! Pavlin I want to see you traveling with a PR7, it should be great. For me PR7 it's only a dream for the moment... See you soon

[@motorcycleadventures]

Who knows...

[@everlast2658]

A real passion for their bikes

[@motorcycleadventures]

True!

[@FilipeDiogo49]

Amazing!!!!!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@DraganBakema]

Man o man..I hope this brand will take over the world

[@motorcycleadventures]

Only the future will tell us!

[@davidmallia628]

Hi Pavlin! Interesting visit. A question for you. Which model from the AJP range would you recommend for world travel if AJP brand was the only option to choose?

[@motorcycleadventures]

PR7 of course.

[@jakob9913]

Awesome! Thank you for this tour Pavlin, very interesting.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MultiPinhas]

Im proud to own a Pr7. i had a KTM 690 for 4 years and i regret or miss nothing. Awsome bike for everything.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@geregivan]

O man i love suzukidr 650 and my xf 650 BUT i hope my next bike ajp pr7 i love it old school simple single cylinder its i hope perfect for many of us thank you for this video

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@trevornugent9680]

That's how you achieve good quality bikes! 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

True that!

[@slackmouth]

Great video Pavlin

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesfairmind2247]

A KTM 690 starts to shake? That my friend was due to the tires you had on it. I rode a 690 from Lake Tahoe to the Canadian border at 90 mph the entire way one day and it never moved at all. I have done tens of thousands of miles on a 690 on road and off road and never once has it ever squirmed around. In contrast I test rode a PR7 and at 70 mph on the motorway it was all over the place. Stability on the road with dual sports is about tires.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Could be!

[@banarne71]

Great video Pavlin. Did you tell him that you think the front brake is too weak? Saw your video where you borrowed the Pr7 and you thought the front brake was way too weak and lacked ABS.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes!

[@banarne71]

@@motorcycleadventures what did he say? Which model year did you try? Any upgrades on the latest 2023? Do you have any idea? Thanks for your reply.

[@urosgregorec]

I own a 2021 ajp pr7. Bought it second hand with 800km on the odo in march 2022. Now it has 3000 km on it and it didn't skiped a beat. It's great. The only problem is the water proffing of the tablet.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@milaventurasprod]

Great tour, even for me that have owned a 2001 one, pr4 125 SM. Great bike for a kid like me to move around town! I still consider the PR7 to change for my Tenere

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@RiccardoCristina75]

AJP factory,Better than a sexy shop!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Absolutely!

[@edgarbranco1]

Grande marca portuguesa e imagino que a PR7 seja uma grande mota, a fazer ver as grandes marcas como se faz uma boa mota. Quem me dera ter hipotese de ter uma

[@switz10]

Very nice and good quality bikes that once again not available for us here in Canada. Maybe in the future. Last year is the first time we are able to T7 before that only the 1200 and klr 650.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is!

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

PR7 is one sweet bike! Even in USA for about $12,000. Very nice!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree

[@ljack383]

Is your old tenere 660 better off road than your new tenere 700?

[@motorcycleadventures]

No!

[@matthewsmyth7736]

Superb. I like it

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pinpox]

How hard is it to find replacement parts for these? I have no dealers near me and wonder how I would manage do fix something on the road. Is there a list of aftermarket parts used and where to find them? I if I knew I will be able to fix this bike still in 10 years I would prefer it over anything else on the market right now

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cannot say!

[@gyorgyrabenschwartz9610]

I guess your trip to Portugal can be seen as a motorcycle pilgrimage;-)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!