AJP PR7 - Adventure motorcycle review (unicorn material)

[@Marco81323]

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 I'll do my best to give some more input as I own a 2010 Husqvarna TE 630, which is the bike this engine was originally made for.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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse I’m glad I could help! Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RickRezac-kj3sd]

@@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

[@loomspace]

Great info on clutch slave o ring, thanks.

[@eralha]

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.

[@mattyp80]

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!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Mwahaha, I see my trap is working well... welcome aboard :D

[@RickRezac-kj3sd]

I like the sense of humor

[@peteraugust5295]

That is the first new Bike that actually gets me interested in years...

[@iamandreja]

Your comments are spot on (the review as well :D ). But how does this bike cost? (too lazy to do research :D )

[@peteraugust5295]

@@iamandreja roughly 9000€ by what I was able to find online.

[@iamandreja]

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.

[@whitedrguy6503]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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)

[@fcalin21]

AJP has a high first gear, so it is just as bad as KTM in this regard.

[@markkumanninen6524]

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.

[@RoscoRide]

Is that a circumcised unicorn? 👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

The spectrum of my analysis wasn't that broad :P

[@miguelfidalgo827]

👑 The Review King 👑

[@Sertao2013]

Put a good comfortable BMW G series style seat on it and it would sale like hot cakes .

[@Puglisi10]

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!

[@nuno5096]

Ahahahah No bueno!!! I'm stunned to see you keep trying 😂😂😂 On KZbin it's easier 💪 right pilot!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Get me XT600 for off-road 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣

[@himydad1499]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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 ;)

[@BillCairns]

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👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@MichaelShaw206]

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.

[@BillCairns]

@@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..👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@williamrae9954]

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!

[@christiangrendel9893]

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 👍👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@JJamJ]

Just bought the Yamaha T7 but my heart belongs to the AJP. Was so tempted to buy this beauty😍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

If you have the T7, than you cant complain :D Both are great bikes, the T7 is way better on the road of course

[@pollepost]

Good sense of humor. Thank you for an honest review of this interesting bike.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and for commenting ;)

[@Le_Canard_Enrage]

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 ?

[@blackholehole459]

i like this man .. but i even like more that unicorn ahahah

[@RoscoRide]

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 appreciate that! thanks for the comment :D

[@atizeg]

lol There is a very Unique-Horn (0:55)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Its a test to see who is paying attention :P Thanks for commenting!

[@roflbotfpv9168]

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!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@longrider9551]

There are bikes faster and lighter than my Honda's At and CRF300, the KTM's, Husky's and BMW's work great when they work but because of the overengineering they always seem to have some minor issue with the electronics. Twice in the last 2 years I needed a repair deep in the mountains. Within hours I could get the parts I needed within 4 hours, one repair I could only make a temp fix and there was a Honda dealer only an hour away. I would not even consider anything other than a Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki and I have been doing this 40 years with over a million miles in the saddle, including commuting to and from work. If I had a race team and a truck full of parts my opinion would be different

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Yeah I know what you mean, and I kinda feel the same way. The thing I like about the AJP though, is that it kinda feels like a bike anyone could assemble himself (I am talking about the periphericals of course, not the frame, which is actually quite "advanced"), so you can replaced anything with anything else...you don't really need "the parts". You need access to ebay or amazon, or a shed filled with motorcycle parts and thats it. I may be wrong, but this is how it felt, and I find it quite refreshing ^^

[@breeno59]

this is such a great review - perfect delivery and very funny! you have some “skills” 🤣

[@twopoke]

Looks great and goes great.. But 5000km services.... I'll stick with the tenere

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

5000km services are not terrible...its acceptable (its +- the usual, give or take), but valve checking is way too short :/ What I mean is...it wouldn't stop me from buying the bike, but it is definitely something to consider

[@JM-54321]

This....this is the best bike review i watched in a looong time. Funny, detailed, no BS. Keep it up!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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)

[@williamrae9954]

"Skills" ;)

[@trevornugent9680]

Great video! Thanks for doing it in english!! AJP needs more videos for there pr7!

[@sashacigljarevic9944]

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?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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 :)

[@RazzyBCF]

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]

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?

[@RazzyBCF]

@@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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@RazzyBCF I don't think thats how it works everywhere else! It sounds awesome though... :o

[@gordonsmithsa115]

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…

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for watching and commenting :D

[@jarekjonkisz2648]

Fantastic review Diogo! Waiting for your CRF300L and SWM R500 reviews so I can finally buy one of these three puppies.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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?

[@antonisloizou3356]

You said it right. The only honest and Comprehensive review. Thank you and God bless you. Greetings from Cyprus.

[@twowheelpilot]

Not sure why anyone would worry about a Portuguese made bike. Still better than a. Chinese made KTM in my opinion and without the rediculous price tag. Owned a KTM 690 Enduro, hated the thing. Floored bike in so many ways. Have a 990 Adventure S now to replace the 690, night and day better everywhere and. Thankfully not Chinese made like alot of the newer KTM bikes.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I find the 990 (and any other 200kg+) bike too heavy for what I enjoy doing nowadays but.. you are very right when you say the 950/990 has excellent building quality. That bike is something.. I often ride my friend John's KTM 950 and that bike always surprises me... it glides through the rough stuff without a single noise, its like a solid block of steel, and then the suspensions do such a good job it seems the ground is made of cardboard. Even the rocks. Its incredible

[@DRT81K]

Great review mate. Your hilarious by the way. Subscribed 👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hehehe, thanks! Welcome aboard!

[@msd1531]

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 KZbin '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. 👍👌💕🙏

[@thepro08]

this is a perfect bike, its a racing machine not for the pussies trend adventure that want to look cool on a super expensive bmw bike do ride on just sunday.... also ktm is a pain for maintenance the only thing im wondering is the price because im also portuguese.... and not rich

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Yeah, I think its a shame the AJP costs just about as much as the KTM. It makes it impossible not to compare the two. "Ready to race" comes with a price when it comes to maintenance, so I don't really believe this one is going to be much different than the KTM :(

[@francesboy2]

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]

All bikes are good bikes! Which one do you have right now? =) Thanks for your nice comment ^^

[@francesboy2]

@@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.

[@markkumanninen6524]

Unless I missed it, there was no mention on vibration. Does this thumper shake off teeth fillings?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hmm... i want to give you an answer, but its hard since it is a bit of a subjective thing... I would say the AJP is quite smooth if you compare it to a "normal" enduro bike, but probably not as smooth as my XT660R with the stock exhausts. Its smoother than the old KTMs 690, but perhaps not has smooth as the newer ones (after 2019)

[@richardmerritt5600]

Really enjoyable review :)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, Richard! Happy rides ;)

[@markhills3922]

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

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Welcome aboard, and thank you for the comment =)

[@nemesis5313]

facilidade em encontrar peças ajp???😂😂 muito longe disso, por experiência própria.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

infelizmente depois deste video tentei de facto ajudar uns amigos a encomendar umas peças e a tratar de uns assuntos e vi que embora hajam boas intenções por parte da AJP, o processo deixa muito a desejar :(

[@glinleyt]

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!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@matthijs0411]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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 )

[@mortengammelgaard929]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@escapeartist7900]

Great review! Really good content and enjoyed the humour. Nice work.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and for commenting =) And welcome aboard :D

[@DavidRodriguesOfficial_]

Ahahahaha já tivestes Thumbnail mais engraçados. eheh AJP vs T7 Please 😊

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Opa, acho que não são motos comparáveis! A Unica semelhança é o 7 no nome :D Mas ja nao és a primeira pessoa a pedir essa comparação...se calhar terei mesmo de falar nisso :o

[@pedrorelvao4117]

O preço não é mto diferente, daí poderem competir no mm segmento, sendo claramente uma mto mais estradista e outra mto mais OffRoad...

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@pedrorelvao4117 Sim, mas fogo... lá está, é como comparar um helicótero com um avião. Mesmo ambos a voar, e mesmo custando o mesmo preço, são produtos completamente diferentes. Uma comparação da T7 com a PR7 não seria de facto comparar estes 2 modelos, seria mais uma explicação da diferença entre uma moto de 165kg e outra de 205kg, a diferença entre uma moto de 1 cilindro e uma de 2, a diferença entre uma dual sport e uma moto de aventura... no fim as motos só lá estariam para ilustrar o que estou a dizer, e não um real comparativo :o Não sei se me faço entender :o Podes comparar e explicar as diferenças entre aviões e helicópteros mas não faz muito sentido comparar directamente o Boing 747 com o Apache AH-64 :D

[@CorpsSauce17698]

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 !

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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 =)

[@eralha]

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.

[@grahamrowe6278]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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...

[@grahamrowe6278]

@@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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@grahamrowe6278 Couldn't agree more Graham :o

[@thememorybank2623]

Great video! I'm keen to see where AJP go in the next few years. Seems like a brand I'd support.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

You and me both! I have the feeling that are picking up speed, maybe sooner than later they will bring in something new =)

[@bjohnson8190]

Great review. Found you as shopping for a simple all rounder. So close tobgoing for a T7 but this has me very tempted. Have to done a comparison? Would be very interested in your thoughts. Also appreciate any feedback in comments if anyone reading this has any T7 v AJP thoughts.... :)

[@vovorosa9612]

Super Lack estamos juntos

[@RickRezac-kj3sd]

I would have liked to fill in the survey form

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Sorry it didnt get to you. What would your opinion be? Are you happy with the bike/brand?

[@nickg2431]

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.

[@jojitsu56]

So, nice bike but basically a heavier and less powerful ktm 690 enduro r. Great video, cheers.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Actually I think its slightly lighter (even with the nav tower, it weights just a little less than the 690, according to the online specs). But yeah... I feel the same way...I loved the PR7, but I also loved the KTM, and with similar prices its hard to choose the PR7 (mostly cause you feel safer with KTM). A tricky choice, as usual :D

[@jojitsu56]

146kg the ktm. Great to have the choice though.. I chose the ktm, but undoubtedly both excellent bikes.

[@danielherrmann9424]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Great to hear! Have you had any mechanical problems so far?

[@danielherrmann9424]

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

[@danielherrmann9424]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse There's a long list, I disassembled the bike in my workshop and reassembled everything correctly, but now it's really cool.

[@CLDO97]

Great content videos with good humour along the way. I’ve subscribed 🇨🇦. (While not so patiently waiting for my T7 to be delivered 😈)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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 ^^

[@vasilisdedes5100]

Excellent review! Bravo 👍

[@geirsvarsson8585]

Hi Diogo and others! I am considering this bike as well as the KTM 500 EXC. I have 30 years road riding experience, on heavy bikes. I am 197cm and 135kg. Will use it mainly for day trips on the trails near my home, plus take it on day trips using a trailer to trails further away. Also hope to do one per year 4 day moto camping trip. If there was a sub 140kg twin cylinder Enduro bike… Anyway, the question is…which of these two bikes mention do you think would be better suited given the information I provided?

[@steveh545]

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).

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@SeppiMaulwurf]

Funny how they're street legal in Europe but not in the US. Normally it's us who don't get all the bikes 😄

[@cybertrophic]

*KTM 950 adventure has entered the chat…*

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

You should talk to my friend John/João instead! The guy loves his KTM950...to a point its annoying! Sometimes I want to talk about bikes with him, like: "hey man, what do you think about the new T7?" and he always goes: "nah, I don't know, my KTM950... " Your happiness annoys me :P

[@michaelcameron8559]

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!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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)

[@michaelcameron8559]

@@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!

[@adstryker5084]

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.

[@kenkl5204]

"I don't know if thats good or bad anymoren" lol. Just have to be able to get parts. Have the 07 husqvarna 450/510 and Easier to work on and really rip it up on them.

[@bikewolf7455]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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...

[@JohnDoe-zc3fg]

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 ;)

[@MichaelShaw206]

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!

[@MichaelShaw206]

In the dirt, would you prefer this to the Yamaha T7?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@MichaelShaw206]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse I really appreciate your insight. And your videos make my day (I re-watch them often).

[@milesgreen9705]

Great review, first time I've wathed you. Love the bike and your content.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Welcome aboard, man! Thank you for commenting too :)

[@losteden]

fixe uma mas de cilindrada inferior ai uma 350 disponivel tambem

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Podia ser interessante..mas depois na estrada ia ser menos capaz/polivalente. Acho sinceramente que ela neste ponto está muito porreira. :)

[@sveborkrcelic5965]

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.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@Ian-bq7gp]

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.

[@joseywales898]

Don't lower the bike it's perfect, i'm 6'3'' it will fit me great , smaller guys can pick up something smaller.

[@GermanMassa]

Excelente review, muy detallada y sin tapujos!!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for the comment ;) Could this be your modern XR650R? =D

[@BassMunn]

Nice rounded review. And love the Unicorn at the beginning ROFL!!!!!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a risky thumbnail, especially considering all the drama around the rainbows and everything nowadays :D

[@rajanrairealty8979]

my atk is frm 93 n will out handle this. and has more power has Austrian made rotax600 .wp susp

[@MT03.LX88]

Can we put passenger footpegs?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I guess you can...but AJP does not sell those. You have to find a way to do it by yourself :o

[@plt4415]

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...

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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?

[@plt4415]

@@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.

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

It looks like a rally bike but thats as far as that goes. Im not saying its a bad dualsport bike but it is far from being a capable rally machine.

[@trevormatthews4279]

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 ...

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Great point Trevor, thank you for the comment =) out of curiosity, which bike did you have before?

[@ricardorgomez]

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!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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)

[@ricardorgomez]

@@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!

[@Paul-gu2lv]

I recognized the old Husqvarna engine.

[@rodh4512]

Great review - informative AND entertaining!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Glad you enjoyed it! Entertainment first and foremost :D

[@rodh4512]

@@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."

[@ericseidel4940]

Nice bike, Also AJP, write 600 on it, not 650, let the lies to the Chineses.

[@weekendwarriorT7]

I have to say you got me interested with AJP, I looked around and it is quite affordable where I live. This could be wonderful addition! And in unrelated matter, do you have stickers for sale? (offroad, off course(-:)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I will eventually have some merchandise, but not for now. But please, send me an email ([e-mail]) with your address and I can send you a few =)

[@weekendwarriorT7]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse Awesome! thanks 😊

[@mario-silva]

Excelente reportagem, bem esgalhada e muito honesta, como sempre. Só dei uma voltinha curta nela. A opinião que denho dela é muito positiva, mas existem factores que considero que a penalizam bastante. Pese embora estar muito completa, o preço não é propriamente uma ganga. A tablet Samsung é fixe, mas é só isso, uma tablet, não é para andar "na porrada" do off-road e nas inclemencias do mau tempo. Acho a estética da cúpula bastante ultrapassada ou no mínimo feia para o meu gosto. Mas o pior, e talvez por isso nunca a compraria, é aquilo que citaste no vídeo. Nota-se bem que é um produto asemblado e isso reflete-se na fiabilidade dos diversos componentes, em especial se o uso for continuado, intensivo ou sujeito a situações extremas. Este facto contei com o relato no KZbin de alguns usuários que ficaram pendurados por coisas como um sensor mal vedado. De qq forma estão sempre a evoluir o modelo e decerto já devem ter solucionado de raiz esses problemas. Um abraço

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Concordo com tudo o que disseste. Eu não ligo muito á estética das motos (desde que o design seja funcional, para mim é bonito), mas concordo que a moto não é especialmente bonita (nem feia... talvez uns 10 anos antiquada, como disseste). Quanto á fiabilidade... a mim nem me incomoda muito que aquilo seja feito de peças da amazon (até gosto disso), fica-me é a custar dar 11mil paus por uma moto assim "mal" acabada... Acho que nada disto é um "Nunca compraria", mas sim um "epá, nao sei porque..." :D

[@DeborahDixon-k5h]

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[@GMONEYFIFTYFOUR]

I want one

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Are they available in your country? Thaks for the comment ^^

[@GMONEYFIFTYFOUR]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse I’ve found 1 dealership here in the U.S. and just a few used bikes on the internet. The bike was almost 11,000 dollars

[@Nightdare]

So? 20K miles before the engine needs an entire rebuild?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I certainly hope not :o Did that happen to you?

[@Nightdare]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse AFAIK all these manuf. of high end 'competiton bikes' are not known for reliability Engine life measured in hours, not miles Even KTM still has a problem with longevity (Though not as bad prior to making road bikes)

[@alanguiver3983]

Xr650r is better.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Its missing the "magic button" though :/ For me thats a problem cause I ride often with a lot of people so "stop and start" is very frequent. Besides, I felt the PR7 is much more "user friendly" than the XR, which is a bike that doesn't know the word "slow". Either you gas it and survive the turns or you chicken out and miss the turn ...am'i'right? :P

[@tiagomartinho2659]

És de Abrantes ou de Santarém

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Santarém =) Porquê?

[@ybRaider]

Este unicornio de certeza que foi descoberto lá para as bandas das Caldas :)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Por acaso não, é um unicornio alentejano! Do Kiko Garcia, de Moura

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Opa, só agora é que percebi a piada!! Que nharro... :D COmo ha um gajo com uma AJP na zona das caldas, pensava que tavas a sugerir que era a moto dele... Eish, como é que me passou ao lado a tua brilhante conclusão? :D

[@titusstejerean9944]

how tall are you?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

1.80m :)

[@TomJAdv]

Nice review and pretty accurate, thumb up from PR7 owner 😉👍👍👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I am glad even the owners agree with my "analysis" ^^ Thanks for commenting!

[@trammie]

I did enjoy this content, looking forward to more adventures.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thanks for the comment man =) You know how this goes... a couple of technical/instructional videos, and a couple of adventure videos :P

[@hakimkadiri6804]

Super review

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

thanks! i enjoyed quite a lot making this one :D

[@ac0pt]

Wow, muito bom, estas aprovadissimo e subscrito. Do melhor quer existe no youtube! Parabens!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

heheh, muito obrigado :D É uma trabalheira que dá muito gosto ^^

[@ozziejim8472]

Great vid mate. Still have the bike? Still happy with it?

[@alejandro1904]

A unicorn 🦄

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Perhaps ^^

[@keenandolan8420]

This guy looks like a Portuguese Nathan fillion

[@setter000]

Price?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Its around 11.000€, but it depends on the coutry as usual =)

[@GallicGarlic]

Price?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I think its around 10.000eur. It depends on the country

[@pinkiewerewolf]

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

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Right on! One needs "skills" to be in this business :D Thanks for the comment (for all of them :D)

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse Hahaha, you’re welcome my friend!

[@take5th]

Seems like a really nice bike. Do they make a 500 or lower displacement?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Yeah they do! They have the 250cc, 310 and 510 and a bunch of others. Check out here: ajpmotos.com/collections Never tried them though!

[@Thumpermad]

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

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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)

[@Thumpermad]

Thanks for the reply mate much appreciated you're a champion

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@Thumpermad here, i found this! ajpmotos.com/pages/store-locator

[@Hellishrider]

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 😁🤘

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

"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

[@Hellishrider]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse i was born with it! I'm a natural all kinds of bikes rider.. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@QuiqueCebrian]

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!!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

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

[@krazed0451]

Thanks for the review. I'm leaning towards KTM due to availability of parts, but the PR7 is extremely compelling. If you had to choose between a PR7 and 690 Enduro, which would you pick and why?

[@burtdakarax]

Keep Taking Money = KTM