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Dakar-Inspired AJP PR7 660 to Arrive in Late 2015

Enduro bikes in a street-legal trim and with solid road-going capabilities seem to become increasingly popular, so seeing a motorcycle such as the upcoming AJP PR7 660 is only a most pleasant surprise. The new AJP machinery boasts very obvious Dakar design cues and this seems to be one of the strong selling points for the PR7 660.
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AJP seem to believe that the segment of road-going enduro-ready machines has untapped potential. Judging by the slightly decaying road infrastructure around the world and the inclination towards more adventurous riding, AJP’s approach might prove to be a winning one, but time and sales will tell, when the bike hits the streets and the dirt.

Yamaha power brings the AJP PR7 660 to life

The AJP PR7 660 will be powered by a Yamaha 660cc single-cylinder engine, the very one which has proven its reliability and capabilities in the XTZ machine and its siblings. The mill is fed by a 44mm Mikuni carburetor and can deliver 48 hp at 6,000 revs and 58 Nm (42.8 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm. The engine sits in the aluminium-steel hybrid frame, which is mated to a cast aluminium swingarm.

AJP PR7 660 has underseat tanks which allow a narrow profile and good mass centralization. At the same time, the fuel capacity was maintained at a very sweet 17-liter (4.5 US gal) which provide a decent range, too. Cue in Excel rims, 300 and 240mm rotors, premium Marzocchi upside down forks, Ohlins piggyback reservoir monoshock, dual stacked headlights and a Dakar0like windshield, plus a roadbook-ready dash, tall front fender and handguards on the house for a complete package.

The wheels are the classic enduro duet, 21 and 18 for the front and rear, respectively, and we can also see a lot of anodized parts in these early photos, such as hubs, pegs and fork tubes. The dry weight is estimated to be as low as 155 kg (342 lb) and if the Portuguese can make it so, will be a very interesting feature.

The only problem may be the price, as the rumored €9,000 price tag doesn’t sound particularly appealing. Anyway, there is still a lot of time until late 2015 wen AJP plans to roll out the PR7 660, so maybe if they throw in some aftermarket parts, such as an exhaust or other extras, the price will be more palatable.
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