6. You'll be redlining the poor thing trying to keep up with Interstate traffic. /FontWeight 700 Same as the one used in the Janus minus a few millimeters in bore size. Given those humble roots, it never really occurred to them to compete with the likes of Honda or BMW. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 241 0 0 0 0 0 0 613 611 660 689 552 536 670 684 291 480 641 The Janus Motorcycle Halcyon 450 is certainly something I like having in my garage. /FontFamily (FreightSans Pro Medium) It's my firm belief by looking back at this older technology the Janice honestly could at least look to see how feasible it would be to duplicate a similar type of structure for a motorcycle. /OPM 1 page. I rode the Halcyon 450 around Goshen to get a feel for the bike and I like it. On further investigation, I see that there a numerous versions of the Honda CG250 design, and although they both may share many characteristics, the Janus and Cleveland engines are likely NOT coming from the same maker. Janus wants the rider to be able to maintain and repair their cycle without an engineering degree. 302 0 obj 0 And apart from the spoked wheels, the US parts are made within about 20 miles of the Janus HQ, RevZilla says. For $7,000 you can have a luxury hand-made motorcycle, if youre only willing to change your perception of performance, Worsham says. Janus expects to sell about 250 motorcycles in 2019. 311 0 obj 30,299 views Apr 12, 2020 480 Dislike Share Foxxy 7.38K subscribers Hello everyone, as you can tell by the. They ended up meeting the guy who imported (and held the EPA paperwork) for Cleveland CycleWerx. Glad to see you back, I figured you were stuck in the mud on one of your gambler runs. Janus Motorcycles couldn't find an American supplier that could manufacture such an engine. Theyre not bothered if a new batch of frames, fuel tanks, or fenders is delivered by buggy! Checking all of the grounds on your motorcycle can be done quickly if you know where they all are. The engine is smooth, the mirrors didnt shake, and all the lights and indicators work. Photo by Mark Gardiner.After my visit, I was impressed with what the founders, Devin Biek and Richard Worsham, have accomplished with a small, dedicated group of employees and a unique supply chain. Janus also hosts monthly "demo days" for people who want to visit the shop, test ride the bikes, then go for lunch with the founders at a local brew-pub. A couple of years later in 2017, Janus then added the Gryffin 250 to the mix. Yeah, 14hp means it's best as a bike for around town or to rip down a country road on. To accomplish that, Janus buys engines from Italian firm SWM that are assembled in China, a fuel-injected, four-valve single (don't be fooled by the two exhaust pipes, one for each exhaust valve). Are They Worth The $7000+ Price? Free shipping They currently make three models. Janus receives the parts, then hand-assembles and hand-paints each bike. . She transferred me to a manager, on me relating what had just happened to me, I left a voicemail. Amongst the Amish, religious restrictions on the use of technology vary from district to district. >> The bike wants to rev; it has a 10,000rpm redline but only runs a modest 4,500rpm at 60mph in top gear. Jay notes that the Halcyon isnt exactly a highway motorcycle. The first model to be released by the company was the Halycon 50 which had a six speed gear box. The machined fuel cap screws into the tank with artillery threads that would be at home on a Howitzer. While they started off their production with the original Halcyon model, the team at Janus Motorcycles has since added two more options into the mix. If youve been thinking about buying a new Janus motorcycle, this complete guide is the perfect place to start! In addition to offering comfort it also enables better settle "grip", and allows cool air to flow. HliPTWT:i(#KDDPDEDmYM5A[J31t-#1D0HVpKTL:Oc}d>L/?{8Oq3bg)f . This is a principle that they have closely followed when designing their bikes which would not look out of place in the 1920s and 30s. %%EOF This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. eR.+'\HF$'lP!jfspJ^W4C&;f"LTYXAt&,L:aF[TH( '0A*H;7$5%)H#+q:\?a73a~ ^{L5*)SRt$Rlz UVkyd-) @kS2q $A* 80L - ,"s;]A) -* `AO#P^hT}T2+xU7Mr^>A Its a design Tim did it all on his own, riding solo, with no external support and a cell phone that lost service the instant he crossed the Canadian border. Every detail says vintage and ultra-high quality, but its all brand new. How much faster do you want to go on a daily basis?. Many stopped farming altogether to focus on small-scale manufacturing. I spoke to him some years ago when looking at the halcyon 250 then, nice man. Ever since then, the Africa Twin has maintained a stalwart following of dedicated fans. /Length 930 Twin polished stainless steel downswept exhaust pipes and mufflers give the Halcyon 450 a symmetric and classic appearance. Not to mention expensive: the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide costs more than a new 5.0-liter Mustang GT. Their Designs Are Very Much Influenced By The Past, 8. It's barely noticeable. Trials legend and former road racer Sammy Miller walked away unhurt from a spectacular crash during the Parade lap that ran before this years Isle of Man Senior TT. << I was scooting through town on my V7 racer and happened upon a few older 2 stroke Vespas, a scooter that looked somewhat cushman like, and an old looking bike parked under some trees. /OPM 0 /Widths [ 232 500 500 500 232 0 0 0 0 0 641 0 390 390 0 0 231 328 231 0 0 0 The dictionary says Halcyon means calm, peaceful, tranquil, happy and blissful. << Worsham and Biek claim a majority of the bikes parts are made within 20 miles of the companys Goshen, Indiana shop. While they started off their production with the original Halcyon model, the team at Janus Motorcycles has since added two more options into the mix. As small motorcycles, they are all, A few years later in 2015, the team at Janus upgraded to the modern version of the Halcyon, which. << While a stock bike with no upgrades will cost $6,995 to purchase, On top of your final price for the motorcycle, youll also want to consider how youd like to receive it. The final number depends on the bike you choose, the customizations that are added, and whether you decide to pick it up in person or have it shipped. The grips have a unique texture and a comfortable, hand-filling swell. Basically, you put your motorcycle in an oven and they bake it, Devin said. Harley-Davidson, Janus was able to make the engine 50-state emissions-legal. Around Goshen, 70 mph is more than fast enough. It can be a great source of inspiration if you are thinking of taking a road trip on your bike. 300 20 Janus Motorcycles are, simply put, made to stand the test of time. Post your motorcycle in just a few minutes. On the road, Jay was also impressed with the Halcyon 250s fit and finish. Janus Motorcycles' lineup. /Pages 293 0 R The EPA doesnt certify motors, Richard said. Honda set out to build the CG125, a four-stroke as simple to keep running as a two-stroke. Hate the problems with old bikes, as always the biggest problem price followed by scarcity. As with the Grom, Janus bikes arent for every rider. But Engineers had tried to increase the frames stiffness by welding in a bracing gusset, but the part was actually too stiff to work properly. Although modern bikes have gotten faster and more refined, theyve also grown larger and more complicated. offers quite a few options on top of the standard bikes. Honda dispatched a couple of engineers to places like Brazil and Pakistan, where they were aghast to learn that small motorcycles received no maintenance at all; they were just used until they broke, at which point the simplicity of a piston-port two-stroke was a real selling point. /Contents 314 0 R Since these get-togethers are limited to only 15 people, attendees must register for the event, select their date, and pay a $20 fee. Wondering who makes Janus motorcycles? Everyone I met at the Janus factory introduced themselves with a deep smile, direct eye contact and a firm handshake. /FontFile3 307 0 R 0000002382 00000 n The Janus folks rode Baja with me, we enjoyed the Baja experience, and the bikes never missed a beat. This small catalytic converter is welded into the exhaust pipe. He became a 50 cc tuning guru and built a successful custom-parts business before co-founding Janus Motorcycles. Currently, Janus Motorcycles offers 3 bikes: the Halcyon 250, the Phoenix 250, and the Gryffin 250. But similar to the Halcyon and Phoenix, it still possesses the standard double-cradle frame. I think like most people here I'm just a motorcycle enthusiast, I love old bikes. Its equipped to move from highway to two-track, and everything in between. And they still had not cleared two big hurdles: EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification. /Rotate 0 Janus sourced a catalytic converter from another Wisconsin company, Catalytic Combustion, and bought a portable five-gas analyzer, strapped it to the fuel tank of a prototype, and began running it up and down local roads at the EPAs mandated speeds. /Length 2410 The Sound and the Feel: Scott Mercer's 1979 Honda CBX, Hondas CBX was something completely different in the motorcycle marketplace. Like most of you also I like to tinker, do my own repairs and my own maintenance. In the United States, testing is farmed out to a handful of approved labs. It's not difficult at all to find a 10 year old Enfield (in the US that is, they get hard use in India) with less than 5000 miles on it. 305 0 R /T1_1 309 0 R >> /XObject << /X0 315 0 R /X1 318 0 R >> >> Tim bought his Janus in 2019 when an ad popped up on his social media feed. 0000044889 00000 n MC. It also had a sprung seat and wide handlebars and buyers could choose a number of optional upgrades such as leather saddlebags. I asked Richard what it was like to work for Janus. The team is able to produce their motorcycles in anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks after it has been ordered. /OP true /ArtBox [ 0 0 612 396 ] Two valves actuated by pushrods. /Descent -269 Janus even offers extra gear in their online shop such as riding gloves, jackets, helmets, bags, posters, branded apparel, and other accessories. Janus only switched to the China sourced engines in 2015, so maybe mileage and fatigue related issues haven't come out yet. "One spark plug, one carburetor, two valve adjustments, and a quick oil change process," the Janus website says. The gearing is a bit on the tall side (the 450 Halcyon has a 15-tooth countershaft and 40-tooth rear sprocket), and it probably could be geared even taller if more top end floats your boat. Does a Janus Motorcycle Sound Like the Ride for You? Three years ago, Panhead Jim traveled to Goshen, Indiana, tocheck out two new motorcyclesproduced by the upstart Janus Motorcycles company. Their Designs Are Very Much Influenced By The Past Everyone at Janus Motorcycles believes that there is much that can be learned by looking at the past. And theres more to the story: Tim likes his 250 so much that as soon as Janus announced the Halcyon 450, he bought one. /FontFile3 312 0 R The main building is next to the Goshen police department. It has about 14 horsepower and can reach speeds up to 70 mph. Weighing just 263 lbsabout 200 lbs less than a Triumph Scramblerwith a 33 inch seat height and 80 inch length, the Gryffin might be the perfect adventure bike for just about anyone looking to go . I led a Janus ride through southern California and Baja a few years ago and people on both sides of the border wanted to know about the bikes. The board-tracker especially has a distinctively American look, and they would have loved to source an American motor, but there simply isnt one. They were originally farmers, but prized self-sufficiency, so they served as their own blacksmiths and carriage-builders, and eventually got really good at it. >> Once parts are delivered to Janus world headquarters in downtown Goshens old dry cleaning shop, a handful of employees assemble, detail, and test motorcycles one at a time. /Filter /FlateDecode While the company is still fairly small with about 9 total employees, it is seeing relevant growth in the specific style and type of bikes they produce. >> I'd put the Janus machines in the same class as the REs in the sense that I think a lot of them are purchased as "time machines", by older folks, to elicit the joys of youth. Janus motorcycle specs depend on each model. Buyers have the option to pick up the bike at the Janus location in Goshen, IN or to have the motorcycle shipped directly to their driveway. Id seen too many motorcycle startups produce a prototype and little more, and although I wished them well, I was skeptical about their chances of survival. It looks the part, is amazing to ride, and sadly at some point, it will be picked up by the company and taken back to its owner. endobj . Some Chinese stuff is just marginally okay. H\j }XaeK!=$+4Fw&. It was a bit of a learning curve for the company but one that has stood them in good stead for the way the business has progressed. YpqNW|!- _C0V"[]-z3!hJ7*3n|+3v;%FS.&"L^DR*WJfs6,Jr)$(0YL/)QER4tyJ3V All painting is powder coating; all pinstriping is done in house. But the truth is that a lot of manufacturing and a lot of the potential growth in the manufacturing sector is happening at smaller scale, all the way down to little enterprises like Janus. A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Feb 13, 2020 at 9:27am PST. Curious what other people have had to say about Janus motorcycles? /Size 320 Hate the problems with old bikes, as always the biggest problem price followed by scarcity. motorcycling probably seems a little frivolous. That may seem odd to say when /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding Growing up, Andrew Komurka was a self-professed gearhead. "They certify motorcycles. That meant Janus had to pass emissions tests with their own carburetor and exhaust. But local church elders, who have a lot of latitude, have ruled that it is OK if arc welders, tube-bending machines, and lights are powered by a huge diesel generator out behind the shop. Were about to hear another round of politicians claiming theyll bring manufacturing back, and those speeches will be held in big plants that employ thousands of workers. Several big motor home and travel trailer builders, based in northern Indiana, began outsourcing component production those small Amish shops. We lost the pedals and opted for a 50cc 6-speed motorcycle engine. /CA 1 The time has come! With mentions of the above finery built into a Janus motorcycle, it's no surprise that the price becomes a polarizing topic. 0000003275 00000 n /SMask /None And lest you think that somehow makes Janus less of a motorcycle company, know that one of the most collectible bikes in the world, those made by British firm Brough-Superior, were made the same way. We offer in-house full-service financing in partnership with ThunderRoad Financial. All those shops are operated by Amish communes. With the Halcyons dramatically lower weight, I suspect this machine could top 100mph with a tooth or two difference on either sprocket, not that the ability to do so is important. Even with this growth, Janus Motorcycles continues to provide the. Janus claims a 90mph top speed. This Halcyon model has optional leather saddlebags and "leg covers." Janus photo.Although their motor was EPA-ready (meaning it burned pretty clean), actually meeting EPA emissions standards involved making a lot of custom parts for their 30 mm Keihin carb. This is no surprise to me. things. On top of your final price for the motorcycle, youll also want to consider how youd like to receive it. RESIST! Owners had started to tune their mopeds for increased performance, and Biek wanted to make something in a similar spirit. Which Read More 10 Tips on How to Start a Motorcycle ClubContinue, Honda made the announcement that there is going to be a new release in 2019. >> However, these design choices aren't limitations. The bike is specially made for children, so they will finally be proud to ride something else besides a scooter. Judy Gordon is a shipping expert at Federal Motorcycle Transport. We have a good selection of colors, Richard said. Theres no assembly line; a technician puts a frame on a stand and turns a collection of major components into a motorcycle over a few hours. endobj /ViewerPreferences << /Direction /L2R >> Today, the new incarnation is the feature laden, lightweight and, Read More A Closer Look at The 2020 Honda Africa Twin DCTContinue. I live and breathe motorcycles. He swept his hand across a shelf above his desk (which was in the factory) lined with motorcycle books. 301 0 obj << Their reasoning has been due to previous struggles with getting other engines to pass EPA regulations. However, they're also at least a hundred pounds lighter than most modern motorcycles. This is no surprise to me. As Worsham described in an interview with Pipeburn, this 80cc moped, with a fully-custom frame, tank, seat, and swingarm, was basically the start of Janus Motorcycles. After the bunting is taken down, and the thousand folding chairs are cleared from that sprawling factory floor, senior managers are going to look at quarterly results and move that production to Malaysia, anyway. The two of them began the journey to starting the motorcycle brand by first repairing and restoring mopeds as part of a previous business. 0000005718 00000 n Their charge for shipping to anywhere in the United States is $700. Get a closer look at the background of this young company, the models they have created so far, how much you can expect to pay for a Janus, and more. Halcyon comes with a front suspension designed in-house by Janus. /Root 301 0 R A few of the customizations Janus motorcycles offer include: While the frame and most other components are manufactured in the United States, the engine is one of the few pieces that is produced internationally. The speedo has a small LCD with an odometer, two trip meters, battery voltage, date and time, and low fuel indicators. Janus reports the engine is actually an evolution of an early Honda engine, designed to be as simple as possible for use in places like South American jungles. Janus Motorcycles, First Impressions & Experiences. Richard Worsham (Co-Founder and Chief Designer) and Grant Longenbaugh (General Manager) are in their mid-30s, and they are the old men of the 16-person Janus team. Well-worn copies of Motorcycle Classics are on a table in a showroom thats more like a clubhouse. Just as the Halcyon 250's engine was a descendant of the Honda CB125's powerplant, the new . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 ] /Type /Catalog Theres a map in the shop, with a pin identifying every buyer, and theres a concentration of buyers in the upper Midwest/Great Lakes region. stream /FirstChar 48 308 0 obj Yamaha manufacturers answer the, Read More Remembering The 2011 Yamaha FZ8Continue, In 1988, Honda introduced the world to its first Africa Twin. Honda sold it into the developing world for decades. A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Jul 23, 2020 at 11:26am PDT. Grant took us on the grand tour. >> They are beautiful bikes, love the simplicity, mechanical rolling art. /ID [<5448dd8e7e20322695281be50495ba64><5448dd8e7e20322695281be50495ba64>] #HarleyDavidson, A post shared by Harley-Davidson (@harleydavidson) on Dec 16, 2019 at 9:17am PST. All 3 use the same 229cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, carbureted engine, mated to a 5-speed transmission. /Filter /FlateDecode 0000002877 00000 n /N 96 To address the issue, Biek and Worsham personally visited every single one of the 40-50 50cc owners, which included someone in Russia, to remove the gusset. << Janus photo. In addition to the Halcyon (by far the bestseller) and the Phoenix, they now offer the Gryffin (shown in the company video below), which is styled to resemble a 1960s scrambler. /Prev 855131 Carve the canyons of the urban grid. endobj Janus bikes are definitely pricey and don't make sense on paper compared to other bikes. /Subtype /Type1C /ToUnicode 308 0 R This helps them maintain the ethos of a local, friendly business that they have worked so hard to create. But at that point, it was still a hand-to-mouth operation. Follow more updates from MotorBiscuit on our Facebook page. Jay Leno, on his popular show Jay Lenos Garage, featured both co-founders of Janus in his Burbank film studio. /Differences [ 28 /nbspace /zero.lnum /five.lnum /two.lnum ] It was announced in January 2018 that they have been given the approval of the EPA in 49 states. startxref /S 3336 Base prices start at $6,995; most customers end up spending an additional thousand or so on options, including pinstriping, polished fuel tanks and exhausts, LED headlights, and smart leather luggage. Janus photo. Dates and times can be found on their Discovery Days page. Our Janus motorcycle review shows the Halcyon 450 is a completely new motorcycle with a vintage look and feel that doesnt on Janus motorcycle reliability. /Type /FontDescriptor It's no surprise that he snatched up a Top Gun motorcycle replica, a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. Janus motorcycles are not restorations or resurrections of brands gone by; they are current production motorcycles that take styling and engineering cues from the past. The Amish arrived in Northern Indiana in the 19th century. 526 826 665 749 591 749 613 568 599 658 620 916 0 597 581 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Their manufacturing and sales site located in the small city of Goshen, IN rolled its first motorcycle off the lot in 2013. fear of god nike fog - www.janusmotorcycles.com Consider the Amish craftsmen who weld the frames and hand-form the aluminum fuel tanks. Most of our motorcycle is made by people who dont use mobile phones or email, Worsham told me. /SA true 0000005580 00000 n endobj Read about the 6-cylinder powerplant found in the legendary Honda CBX, Ton-Up Club: 1961 Velocette Venom 500 Clubman. The two of them began the journey to starting the motorcycle brand by first repairing and restoring mopeds as part of a previous business. 0000003663 00000 n 306 0 obj But many other buyers commit essentially sight-unseen. The Kentucky spring seat saddle was a 19th century engineering marvel, in a small package. When asked what companies inspire them, Worsham and Biek suggest the U.K.s Morgan Motor Company, which makes sports cars that have hardly changed since the 1930s. BTW Honda's patents on the CG engine ran out many years ago. However, Janus Motorcycles Janus Motorcycles are a relatively new company but they have established a good reputation in the time that they have been operating. I called last week, talk to a very nice young woman. Its us and China. The Halcyon 450 is a full-sized (but not oversized) 53-inch-wheelbase steel-framed motorcycle that looks like it arrived through a 1930s time warp. In addition, this might be Janus's first-ever fuel-injected motorcycle, but you couldn't tell by how smooth and responsive the throttle is. They drive one-horsepower vehicles powered by an actual horse. The company was founded by Devin Biek and Richard Worsham and they are still heavily involved in the business to this day. Janus For Sale - Janus Motorcycles Near Me - Cycle Trader We're Fast! With an approximate 6-thousand dollar investment (plus or minus), audiences react in one of a few ways: Some folks will tip their cap in awe and appreciation, then walk away. The company says the bikes' curb weights are about 260 lb (120 kg) for the Halcyon and 265 lb (120 kg) for the Phoenix . /FontFamily (FreightNeo Pro Bold) Firstly, the Janus Halcyon 250, like the rest of the company's motorcycles, isn't just hand-assembled. /FontDescriptor 306 0 R After that, the duo wanted to make a bike with an actual transmission, and a different engine. While a stock bike with no upgrades will cost $6,995 to purchase, a fully loaded Janus can reach a price point of around $10,820. They set their sights low, and unlike so many startups, theyre determined to operate within their means. stream Motorcycle Classics Magazine Featuring the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! their customized bike online. My problem with Janus motorcycles, why I'm probably getting another Royal Enfield. for their top-quality bikes, earning them a strong reputation among their fans. Everyone at Janus Motorcycles believes that there is much that can be learned by looking at the past. Janus photo. /ItalicAngle 0 This has been well received by people that like to do a little more exploring than a bigger motorcycle would allow them to do. /BaseFont /ALBHPG+FreightNeoProBold-Regular So, he often designs a component using CAD software, then prints the design and delivers it on paper. From our manufacturing standards, to our choice of motor (which we'll come to later in the series), to our style, we want to build a product that will look great and perform wonderfully for many many years. These days include a tour of the facilities and the chance to meet the staff that work there. The two started restomodding vintage two-stroke mopeds. I can honestly say I've never been treated so rudely over the phone in my entire life. With a racer seat and grand-prix lines, it has attracted riders who want a more modern style. For those who ever need help with transporting their new motorcycle, our team is here to help! 310 0 obj /Flags 32 I think like most people here I'm just a motorcycle enthusiast, I love old bikes. They wanted to give it a proper motorcycle frame and decided to go with the Norton Featherbed frame. The engine is a fuel-injected single with four valves, a single overhead cam, dry sump lubrication, and air and oil cooling. Regarding the elephants in the room (the Chinese engine, the Janus direct sales approach, and the price), I asked Richard about market resistance. And like most of you I'm interested in how things work, it's no big secret that the halcyon 250 can get pretty rough to ride, it's the nature of the frame. (574) 538-1350. It sounds like their quality control is atrocious, from bad paint, shoddy wiring, breaking cables, and engines that are high maintenance/repair. >> There are exclusive savings for those of you that place your order for a new Janus 250, and good times are had by all. One of the Halcyon 450s I saw during my visit was a gorgeous custom purple. A lot of customers drop by the shop when ordering or picking up a new Janus. Think Vincent, Brough Superior, BMW and old-world hand-built craftsmanship, all wrapped up in a contemporary motorcycle. It came standard with a 6-speed gearbox, a low tank, and wide-set handlebars. The bike is small and quick and is often used in off road racing. The Janus Phoenix is one of three models, along with the Halcyon and the Gryffin. Sitting on it, my overall impression was one of extreme lightness and compact power. The Janus bikes do harken back to a simpler motorcycle era, when the experience was more about man and machine, and about when it was personal, when hand-crafted artistry held sway over electronic intervention, rider aids and pure power. Photo by Mark Gardiner. And when it inevitably needed repairs, he rode it into Bieks shop. Only a handful of upgrades were available at the time such as saddlebags. You can read more about that grand expedition and adventure ride at Exhaust Notes. handles bumps and potholes fairly well. lead to the companys current bikes. I found something like 20 distinct versions on Alibaba. 0000000872 00000 n JavaScript is disabled. The carburetor has custom parts made by an aerospace and medical equipment supplier. I watched several of their YouTube maintenance videos and came to the same conclusion. Janus motorcycles are built by hand to order. Riding a bike immerses you in driving much more than you would find in any other type of vehicle. We buy you coffee, croissants, take a shop tour, do test rides, hang out, and then walk to lunch at Goshen Brewing Company and buy you BBQ and a drink! /Type /ExtGState Janus was another perfect choice for me, it's simple and made so that you can do your own maintenance. A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Jul 15, 2020 at 8:26am PDT. [7] Janus claims an EPA-calculated fuel economy of 77 miles per gallon. /BaseEncoding /WinAnsiEncoding /BleedBox [ 0 0 612 396 ] I love the look of them. An old XR200 Honda makes 20 hp, and has suspension. The application process is easy and secure. How much are Janus motorcycles? The name fits the company well; Janus was the Roman god of doors, transitions, the past and the future. Are you a motorcycle rider with an interest in connecting with other bike enthusiasts? % Miller helped design the afterburners used in the SR71, so he was in well under his head. The frame was so influential, companies still make replicas today. Learn how your comment data is processed. Motorcycles are typically completed eight to 12 weeks later. One thing led to another, I was soon chatting with Tim, and he told me more. /LastChar 146 Dont listen to Webster: The Janus Halcyon motorcycles are way more exciting than he would have you believe. Their business mentors are small-town and ag-industry entrepreneurs whose values are the opposite of the get-big-fast, move-fast-and-break-things, venture-capital vogue. Worsham told me, when I visited Janus Motorcycles in 2018, that some of the early bikes had issues with the headstock cracking. Janus said the two models reach a top speed of 70 mph (110 km/h) with the 14 hp (10 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 11.6 ftlb (15.7 J) @ 5,500 rpm engine. Like most of you I think Janus is a lovely looking set of motorcycles, I love their small company, I love that it's set right in their hometown. Wondering who makes Janus motorcycles? 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