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January 2024 19 The layout is reminiscent of the 70-degree Husa- bergs from 2009-2012 with a 2.5-gallon fuel tank mounted under the seat, carrying the weight of the fuel low. The fuel fill is also unique with the cap located in a recessed hole in the seat, behind the rider. Air intake is up high where the fuel tank would normally be and is protected well from mud and water. Both models feature a fully adjustable Sachs ZF rear shock. As for forks, the base SPR 240 offers a Marzocchi fork while the Extreme is fi ed with a Sachs ZF open chamber fork similar to what's found on the Beta RRs. Both models boast billet triple clamps. Ligh ng is stan- dard enduro configura on with head and taillights including brake lights. Also included is a horn with a mul -func on switch allowing for direc onals. Both the SPR 240 and 240 Extreme are powered by a 233cc five-speed, carbureted, 4-stroke, single overhead cam, 2 valve, air-cooled/oil-cooled engine by Zongshen. The oil cooler is tucked ght just below the exhaust header pipe, similar to an old Honda XR. Power output is 20 hp @ 8000 rpm producing 13 /lbs. of torque @ 7000 rpm. Over the past several weeks, our team here at Trail Rider has spent a fair amount of me swapping the AJPs back and forth in our "proving grounds" outside the office doors. The terrain is typical New England with gnarly rocks and roots along with a handful of steep climbs. Certainly not the beginner goat paths one might expect a bike of this nature to be designed for. Having been familiar with AJPs in the past, I knew they'd be up to the challenge, but my crew didn't know what to expect. Within half an hour of ripping laps, grins were miles wide. First of all, both models handled the terrain without any drama. The suspension is plush and given the fact that these machines are no powerhouses with only 20hp on tap, the suspension on both models was more than adequate for the job at hand. Anoth- er important point of men on is that these are not your typical play bikes with suspension that goes away within minutes of any hard use. Both models have quality fully adjustable remote reservoir Sachs shocks and fully adjustable open chamber forks. As men oned above, the base SPR 240 is from Marzoc- chi, and the 240X is fi ed with Sachs ZF forks. AJPs SPR 240X is a striking machine with a metallic red frame and top shelf components AJPs SPR 240X is a striking machine with a metallic red frame and top shelf components