AJP PR5 ride report...

Discussion in 'Motosportz' started by Motosportz, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Had been messing with other bikes recently and the AJP after getting the lyons share of the last 1500 miles of off road was sitting a little. It looked like it wanted a good thrashing so I took it out for a good 50 mile technical rip the other day. Was me on the PR5, buddy Adam on a WR250 with rekluse and buddy Blake on a 165 husky. I had a fantastic day on the AJP and it reminded me how good it is. After riding the WR500 yamahammer for the last few rides it felt grossly underpowered. But the more I rode it and wrung its neck the more I loved it. The completely unserviced and untouched forks still remain my favorite forks ever, never deflecting and so freaking planted, the handling is still at the very top of my list and is so confidence inspiring. the motor once I understood it was excellent and I was bringing very good speed on it. Blake is riding real good these days and the 165 is a great mount for our riding and I managed to keep him at bay all day. Felt really good. the AJP re-impressed me. What a great little bike.

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  2. Johnrg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Santa Barbara
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TE 310 R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Sport Classic / Ducati Multi.
    How are conditions up there Kelly? Been so hot and so many fires in Idaho and Montana I held off traveling north just yet. May just wait till Tuesday after labor day when motels are cheap and rooms plentiful.
  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Condition were good that day as we had a bit of rain the day before. See top pic and the nice dirt. Hardly any real dust so fun conditions to ride and chase people in. (ride together) But it been super dry here and they closed stuff. Just opened back up but can close any day. Dryest I have ever seen it and Giffords closed which they never do. Sucks. Glad to get a ride in good conditions. Ready for rain.
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  4. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    How are they selling?
  5. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Thought you might have given up dirt and gone full hooligan on the Buell. Glad to see you got some rain to battle the fires and closures.
  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Pretty well, distributor is out about as quick as he gets them but he is not bringing them in super fast. 2016 showing up soon and PR5 is said to have some nice changes and some nice EFI and running updates. Customers that got them from me love them. PR4 customer has been thrashing his with zero issues. As mentioned above I'm still loving mine and not riding it for a bit and then riding it again was an eye opener. Great little bike for technical riding. Handling and suspension is some of the best I have used. Should be a lot of media coverage / tests shortly in the mags.
    LandofMotards likes this.
  7. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    What are the changes on the pr5 for 16?
  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    EFI changes. Hear they run real good/hard. That said I added the Doma and a few performance tricks and mine runs great as well. Very happy with the bike. Shifting is slightly notchy but other than that I have little to complain about. Bike is very confidence inspiring and is not very willing to let you crash it. Nimble, stable and planted.
    LandofMotards likes this.
  9. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    So when do we get a pr7 ride report?
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Well they are not out yet so...
  11. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Should be available early 2016. Not aure about the US though.
  12. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    I know, I'm just playing. I am hopeful for a USA release.
  13. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    I'm just hoping to see one of these mythical AJP things...
  14. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    We have a dealer in CO now :) need to call and see if he has a pr5 i can check out. Had a pr4 a few months ago and was waiting on a 5
  15. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    I'm in the south right now. Maybe I'll see how far it is to Knoxville.
  16. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    AJP now in Australia.
    I'll keep an eye out for them in the bush and let you know if we see one.
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  17. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Got another nice ride in yesterday. Just a quick 27 miles at a place very close to my house. Was playing with the suspension some for the fun of it. Love the adjustability, super soft and plush to stiffer and race like. Works great.

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    Lots of work goes into this one way trail system. And they just added a single track only section. More plans to build more.

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    Fun few hours on a very fun bike.

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  18. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    nice. I like the signs saying moto only-no quads! even cooler how its open for moto, mtb & hikers. happy communal trails:thumbsup:
  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Well kinda. We have lots of that here and the Moto guys do all the trail building and maintenance only to have the hikers and MTB guys try to get us motorized guys kicked out. They have thousands of miles of trail we cant touch and use our little tiny trail system and bitch about motorized.
  20. rancher1 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    WA
    That is the real truth