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AJP Motos is a Portuguese enduro and off-road motorcycles manufacturer. The company was founded in 1987 by brothers ''António Pinto and Jorge Pinto'' in Penafiel, a city in the North of Portugal. The company originally started out as a workshop preparing off-road motorcycles and quickly evolved into making its first motorcycle. The name AJP comes from the initials of founders António Pinto and Jorge Pinto. Antonio Pinto is said to personally hand-check each bike that leaves the factory.. == History == In 1981, at age 22, Antonio Pinto opened a motorcycle repair and modifications workshop. In 1987, AJP was founded and produced its first model, the "Ariana" 125cc, with a 2 stroke Casal engine. This motorcycle had a limited production run of only 25 units, but it incorporated some technical solutions that were used and developed in subsequent models. In 1991, AJP joined in partnership with Petrogal (now Galp Energia), which led to the development of the AJP Galp 50 and to a range of synthetic oils for 2 stroke engines. From 1991 to 2000, AJP participated in the National Championships of Enduro, winning five titles in a row from 1996 to 2000. AJP also participated in the National Off-Road Championships, with victories in 1996, 1997 and 1999. In 2001 AJP marketed a new motorcycle, the AJP PR4 125 with a 4-stroke engine. An innovation was the fuel-tank's position beneath the pilot’s seat, a feature used also in current models. This design alters the position of the motorcycle's CG, enhancing its handling. The AJP PR4 125cc marked the beginning of AJP’s export activity, the first units being sent to EU countries, including France, Germany and England. In 2003, AJP relocated to a new facility in Lousada. In 2004 AJP introduced a new version of PR4 with a 200cc 4-stroke engine. This 200 model shares the same cycle parts as the 125; and with this model, AJP extended its exports into Spain, Poland, Italy and Greece. In 2007, the AJP launched the PR3 200 MX, with a lightweight frame comprising steel tubing and twin aluminum spars. This frame permits simpler assembly at the factory. This was followed by a PRO version, with enhanced suspension components. In 2008, AJP introduced a homologated PR3 mode weighing 99 kg with a 12.3 bhp 125cc engine, followed by 19 bhp 200cc models in 2009.〔AJP brochure by Armitt Leisure Supplies〕 Also in 2009, AICEP Capital Global became a partner of the project, to aid AJP's expansion plans. In 2009 AJP released the PR5, a homologated fuel-injected 4-valve 24.7 bhp 250 cc model weighing 115 kg.〔AJP brochure by Armitt Leisure Supplies〕 The PR5 uses proven AJP technology. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「AJP Motos」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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