AJP PR7

At age 22, Antonio Pinto opened a motorcycle repair and modifications workshop.

AJP was founded and produced its first model, the "Ariana" 125cc, with a 2 stroke Casal engine. The brand name "AJP" is derived from the initials of seven-times Portuguese Enduro Champion António J Pinto.

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. To 2000, AJP participated in the National Championships of Enduro, winning five titles in a row

To 2000. AJP also participated in the National Off-Road Championships, with victories

AJP marketed a new motorcycle, the AJP PR4 125 with a 4-stroke engine. An innovation was the fuel-tank's position beneath the rider's seat, a feature used also in current models.

AJP relocated to a new facility in Lousada.

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.

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.

AJP introduced a homologated PR3 mode weighing 99 kg with a 12.3 bhp 125cc engine, followed by 19 bhp 200cc models

AICEP Capital Global became a partner of the project, to aid AJP's expansion plans. AJP released the PR5, a homologated fuel-injected 4-valve 24.7 bhp 250 cc model weighing 115 kg. The 2016 model now features liquid cooling.

AJP released the PR7, a single-cylinder 650cc "Adventure" bike, with a Minarelli engine. The PR7 entered in production

With a 600cc SWM engine (former Husqvarna-Cagiva engine series). A Motorcycle News review declared: "Tipping the scales at 165 kg fully fuelled and ready to ride, it’s close to 100 kg lighter than the current glut of big capacity adventure bikes on the market, making the PR7 a truly capable bike off…