/FontStretch /Normal Its hard to argue with what works, and the Halcyon 450s rear frame, fender, and suspension add greatly to the motorcycles vintage appearance. There are exclusive savings for those of you that place your order for a new Janus 250, and good times are had by all. Wondering who makes Janus motorcycles? How basically anyone could maintain and/or customize them; and, as with the Grom, how fun they could be. The frame was so influential, companies still make replicas today. All those shops are operated by Amish communes. >> /op true Around the turn of the last century there was a saddle developed, call the Kentucky spring seat saddle also called the Minihan saddle. In an update posted on March 3, 2022, we get a closer look at frame and swingarm production, which is steadily ramping up. Theyre also more difficult to repair. An old XR200 Honda makes 20 hp, and has suspension. << 0000002741 00000 n It. I can honestly say I've never been treated so rudely over the phone in my entire life. 220 Weve delivered over a thousand Janus 250 motorcycles, Grant said, and we have orders for three hundred 450 Halcyons. Each Janus 450 build is documented in a digital photo album provided to the owner as the bike comes together. Check out the custom parts on this city-slick #HDStreet750. Janus bikes are definitely pricey and don't make sense on paper compared to other bikes. /Descent -269 Even with this growth, Janus Motorcycles continues to provide the. /Prev 855131 /Root 301 0 R In 2018, I pitched a Baja ride to Janus Motorcycles, and recognizing a good thing when he saw it, Grant Longenbaugh (then the Janus Director of Marketing) made it happen. Get in touch with us today by calling (309) 550-7543 or get your Free Quote online! (/nbspace/zero.lnum/five.lnum/two.lnum/space/ampersand/parenleft/parenright/comma/hyphen/period/colon/A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/Y/Z/quoteright) Produced with joy rides in mind, people who choose motorcycles made by Janus are sure to fall in love with what they have to offer. The name fits the . Janus even offers extra gear in their online shop such as riding gloves, jackets, helmets, bags, posters, branded apparel, and other accessories. Worsham and Biek estimate that their current network of suppliers, and facility, could support a production run of about 500 per year. 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. Janus motorcycles are built by hand to order. 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. Janus photo. But at that point, it was still a hand-to-mouth operation. Each one is made with care to ensure the highest quality is achieved, providing value to the owner for years to come. The final inspection of finished motorcycles ready to be shipped to customers. Well-worn copies of Motorcycle Classics are on a table in a showroom thats more like a clubhouse. We lost the pedals and opted for a 50cc 6-speed motorcycle engine. 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 Jul 15, 2020 at 8:26am PDT. . 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. When Worsham moved to Indiana for school, he brought an Italian moped along. It was produced to have a sportier look and full suspension similar to classic Dunstall motorcycles. The Heart of Janus Motorcycles Some will be quick to point out that this engine comes from China and indeed, it does. Luckily, Janus had a technical advisor named Ken Miller, who was a retired engineer with Honeywell. 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. I see that Jay Leno invited the Janus guys over to show their machines off on his show. 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. In the 1960s, Hondas CB125 was an incredible motor, but Honda found that it was losing out to two-stroke competitors in fast-growing Third World markets. Several different companies still make versions that are generally known as CG250s, keeping the Honda-esque designation, although Honda never made such a motor. Its a decision that deserves a lot of thought. /CA 1 Join us in watching @jaylenosgarage tonight at 9:00pm PST where you can finally see Richard and Devin visit Jay Leno and his famous garage. KyO9gw4eVp -.)R\Scy~:@L=d"$=mNrfF%ONx-6dv"sbWJuYr^s^oYRrx9;mC%6x)>A>/ Jd[3r'OV'^ 4D)Nm#bc4-436@-`$j*F!=k?06af07W#EWQgaGgn_.a?3KUzhH]RNSnzX:(}[!HpS@m|rElA (}Q%?CQ-^Q}cCisRg.\Z;t'$niV~g'@'a,n& b]U\-$m>Ls0 }=fdcUVkOt/l`TP#q~-Eo ,L.srWY[>3=);X8]b7i?%8z\9Yv&18Ia,fp}!%w@7voTo}rf 9> ; .kEE+'#" }G o As Tim and I discovered riding Janus motorcycles to the top and bottom of North America, apparently nothing. The bike achieves an artful blend of the past with the present and it all just feels right. Interesting bike, but as Jay Leno says in his video about this bike, with 14 hp it is underpowered. My problem with Janus motorcycles, why I'm probably getting another Royal Enfield. [~2+seM GUcXqgZip_'$e I watched several of their YouTube maintenance videos and came to the same conclusion. We offer in-house full-service financing in partnership with ThunderRoad Financial. With the exception of some of the electronics, most of the parts that are used on their bikes come from with 20 miles of their factory. #HarleyDavidson, A post shared by Harley-Davidson (@harleydavidson) on Dec 16, 2019 at 9:17am PST. To be fair, this simplicity does come at a price. 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. Janus expects to sell about 250 motorcycles in 2019. They set their sights low, and unlike so many startups, theyre determined to operate within their means. /Lang (en-US) Twin polished stainless steel downswept exhaust pipes and mufflers give the Halcyon 450 a symmetric and classic appearance. /Rotate 0 Curious what other people have had to say about Janus motorcycles? These bikes specialize in traversing everything from winding roads to city streets. The design was appropriated by several Chinese factories with little appreciation for intellectual property rights and they actually improved it, boring it out to 229 cc and adding a balance shaft. Each bike is completely assembled by one technician, over a period of several hours. Amish craftsmen make the aluminum fuel tank, steel frame, and leather seat by hand. /SA true It was never intended for Japanese, European, or American use; it was made in third-world satellite factories. The company was founded by Devin Biek and Richard Worsham and they are still heavily involved in the business to this day. They set out to find a small, air-cooled, four-stroke motor that would clear EPA regulations and work in the Halcyon, a rigid-frame roadster inspired by old board track racers, and the Phoenix, which hearkens back to the caf racers of the 1960s. Make time for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, in Auburn, Indiana, which houses a collection of more than 120 vintage vehicles. There was a concern that the two stroke engines that were originally used would not adhere to the EPA pollution limits. One thing led to another, I was soon chatting with Tim, and he told me more. 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. endobj The board-tracker especially has a distinctively American look, and they would have loved to source an American motor, but there simply isnt one. He quickly realized that he was in over his head when it came to the EPA. Owners had started to tune their mopeds for increased performance, and Biek wanted to make something in a similar spirit. Small lights in the tach and speedo show turn signals, neutral, and high beam indicators. This model was made to have off-road capabilities, giving it a more rugged and tough look. Its one of those industrial heartland, "Rust Belt" towns that becomes a political stage every election season. If Janus makes it where Buell, Brammo, Motus, and Alta (to name just a few) have failed, it may be because they grew out of a moped shop. They go 70 miles an hour. This has been well received by people that like to do a little more exploring than a bigger motorcycle would allow them to do. There's no assembly line. 2202(4y3z1cBfT:s[75ymz@2,z pZN)+Qdrv^3>~dUh|'E?OS/V7] 3 Likes Mustangman September 3, 2019, 12:00pm #15 Gallery: Janus Halcyon 450. Every motorcycle is gem-like in its construction. Kawasaki made history in 2022 by launching its first electric bicycle, the 2023 Kawasaki Elektrode. Anyone interested in buying a Janus motorcycle can. Janus motorcycle reliability is high and the bikes are indestructible. . To apply for financing, please fill out the following form. This is something that is very important to the company as they care very much about their local area in Northern Indiana. /OPM 0 Janus arrived in So Cal with a van, a trailer, and three 250cc motorcycles. luggage racks, leather saddlebags, and a hand-pinstriped fuel tank, among other Harley-Davidson, Janus was able to make the engine 50-state emissions-legal. Judy Gordon is a shipping expert at Federal Motorcycle Transport. But the guys at Janus will stay in Goshen and move heaven and earth to make their venture work. /Type /Encoding Janus receives the parts, then hand-assembles and hand-paints each bike. With mentions of the above finery built into a Janus motorcycle, it's no surprise that the price becomes a polarizing topic. /FontWeight 500 Here's the thing though I own a Royal Enfield, do I wish it was the current model of what I have, sure. It was announced in January 2018 that they have been given the approval of the EPA in 49 states. Grant took us on the grand tour. I am living a dream, he said with a huge smile. stream The burgeoning industry has faced some challenges including getting, Whether youre new to Pennsylvania, buying a new bike, or buying a used motorcycle in PA or out of state, you have a limited amount, Excited about buying a used motorcycle youve had your eye on? They drive one-horsepower vehicles powered by an actual horse. Its not been a problem for us, he said. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn, Indiana. Kentucky is I'm sure you know it's known for its horses. Janus wants the rider to be able to maintain and repair their cycle without an engineering degree. 309 0 obj Luckily, a functionally identical motor was available from several different manufacturers. As the company has grown then more employees have been taken on but it is still a relatively small team. 308 0 obj The starting price is $6,995. 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. According to Amish church rules, neither their houses nor this welding shop may be connected to the electrical grid. They are beautiful bikes, love the simplicity, mechanical rolling art. working with S&S Cycles, the same firm that builds engines for Here are ten facts that you may not know about Janus Motorcycles. This helps them maintain the ethos of a local, friendly business that they have worked so hard to create. 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! Curious what other people have had to say about Janus motorcycles? I think like most people here I'm just a motorcycle enthusiast, I love old bikes. Devin and Richard sold a handful of those, mostly to collectors, but they knew that their dream of creating a real motorcycle company was contingent on getting an EPA certificate, and their two-stroke moped motors were never going to qualify. /Linearized 1 Ive ridden other motorcycles with the Shineray 450 engine in China that are 150 pounds heavier, and they easily hit 90mph. HliPTWT:i(#KDDPDEDmYM5A[J31t-#1D0HVpKTL:Oc}d>L/?{8Oq3bg)f . << . /Widths [ 577 343 457 437 523 429 516 456 507 516 ] All painting is powder coating; all pinstriping is done in house. The Halcyons lightness, its maneuverability, its narrowness and its comfort impressed me. Amongst the Amish, religious restrictions on the use of technology vary from district to district. /FontStretch /Normal 0000003663 00000 n So, for the next theyre simple and approachable enough that almost anyone could ride them, and The moped still hangs in the companys headquarters today. 14 horsepower. fear of god nike fog - www.janusmotorcycles.com endobj 0000030345 00000 n 526 826 665 749 591 749 613 568 599 658 620 916 0 597 581 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Janus Motorcycles is as much a story as it is a spec-sheet, and having the ability to tell that story in our own way and to learn from our own mistakes allows us to build and sell our slow,. At the moment, a lot of sales have that kind of face-to-face character. Eventually, the moped shop transitioned from restorations to customization and specialty exhaust systems. The petcock on the Janus looks just like the one on my 1000 watt 2 stroke generator. Produced with joy rides in mind, people who choose motorcycles made by Janus are sure to fall in love with what they have to offer. 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. 0 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. 305 0 R /T1_1 309 0 R >> /XObject << /X0 315 0 R /X1 318 0 R >> >> The 2.1-gallon hand-formed aluminum fuel tank has a long and classic look. She transferred me to a manager, on me relating what had just happened to me, I left a voicemail. 310 0 obj But Janus doesnt feel that its competing with Suzuki, or any extant motorcycle company. A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Feb 13, 2020 at 9:27am PST. JavaScript is disabled. Judging from the, ahem, "safety practices" I saw, OSHA inspectors just don't bother even visiting. 306 0 obj And they still had not cleared two big hurdles: EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification. 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. It Took Two Years For This Model To Be Released, 3. However I think, unlike a lot of you, I'm from Kentucky. /Encoding 310 0 R Along with the Gryffin and Phoenix, the And each Janus is built around a frame derived from a 50s British design. Yamaha manufacturers answer the, Read More Remembering The 2011 Yamaha FZ8Continue, In 1988, Honda introduced the world to its first Africa Twin. 311 0 obj Buy It Now. 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. #janusmotorcycles, A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Feb 10, 2020 at 8:58am PST. Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. Even though some bikes with the new motor were already EPA-certified, that was useless to Janus. Theyre not bothered if a new batch of frames, fuel tanks, or fenders is delivered by buggy! 302 0 obj The same things that draw people to classic trucks and SUVs also draw them to classic motorcycles. At the moment they got certified, Janus had a backlog of orders and inventory, and they immediately started pumping out three or four bikes a week. offers quite a few options on top of the standard bikes. 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. It had a small, 50cc two-stroke engine that allowed for about 10 horsepower. All 3 use the same 229cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, carbureted engine, mated to a 5-speed transmission. But at least, like the early Harleys, these engines are simple and can be worked on by the average wrench-turner, unlike so many, many modern bikes. Ive ridden other motorcycles with this engine here and in China, and it is a solid and reliable power plant. >> with water pump and radiator, was more complicated to work on. It came standard with a 6-speed gearbox, a low tank, and wide-set handlebars. Initially he informed me that he "pass that along", and I asked him how the hell he could do that as he didn't know what I was talking about. 211 S 5th St. Goshen, IN 46528-3713. Janus Motorcycles 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. /FontName /ALBHPG+FreightSansProMedium-Regular Honda sold it into the developing world for decades. Consequently we still have a lot of people who would know about horses and tack. And while the 250's carburetor isn't that difficult to live with, pushing a button and heading out is easier still. Given those humble roots, it never really occurred to them to compete with the likes of Honda or BMW. Read More A Closer Look at the 2023 Kawasaki ElektrodeContinue. Just as the Halcyon 250's engine was a descendant of the Honda CB125's powerplant, the new . /BM /Normal Think Vincent, Brough Superior, BMW and old-world hand-built craftsmanship, all wrapped up in a contemporary motorcycle. The grips have a unique texture and a comfortable, hand-filling swell. 305 0 obj /Length 1301 /Subtype /Type1 Janus was another perfect choice for me, it's simple and made so that you can do your own maintenance. >> And when it inevitably needed repairs, he rode it into Bieks shop. Turn signals, horn, starter, high-beam flash, and kill switches are in familiar spots. The Honda Monkey for next year was scheduled to be released in the next model year in September, to local, Read More 10 Things You Didnt Know About the 2019 Honda MonkeyContinue, Euro 5 regulations have inspired a multitude of updates in 2022, and Suzuki has not been left behind. 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. /Differences [ 28 /nbspace /zero.lnum /five.lnum /two.lnum ] What could go wrong? Tim laughingly asked. BTW Honda's patents on the CG engine ran out many years ago. 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. Ultimately I'm just a person who likes the company, very small company competing with giants, who just wanted to pass along some information I thought was helpful I'm not trying to sell them a saddle, I'm not a leather worker. endobj In the coming weeks, if all goes . Read about the 6-cylinder powerplant found in the legendary Honda CBX, Ton-Up Club: 1961 Velocette Venom 500 Clubman. << The boosted engine also came with a newly designed frame style to accommodate the change. This small catalytic converter is welded into the exhaust pipe. I think if I were interested in a classic type bike I would be looking at the British Enfields, which are powerful enough to take on the highway, and have a rear suspension instead of a hardtail. /TrimBox [ 0 0 612 396 ] The application process is easy and secure. In addition to offering comfort it also enables better settle "grip", and allows cool air to flow. /Filter /FlateDecode Several big motor home and travel trailer builders, based in northern Indiana, began outsourcing component production those small Amish shops. The Gryffin 250 is a scrambler bike that has off road capabilities. Make sure you know how to register a motorcycle in California before you complete, Ready to start shopping for your first bike? 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. 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. Symptoms of a bad ground can range from a completely dead bike to electrical components working intermittently. MC. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. The Halycon 50 was very well received and so it seems that this was a decision that paid off. Given those humble roots, it never really occurred to them to compete with the likes of Honda or BMW. Started in 2011 by American co-founders Devin Biek and Richard Worsham, Janus Motorcycles has been growing rapidly for nearly a decade. 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. endstream They believe that when you are riding a smaller bike you are not overcome by the power of the machine and this gives you a better chance to appreciate your surroundings. 0000005053 00000 n /FontBBox [ -198 -269 1211 996 ] The Halcyon 450 has 4.00 x 18-inch tires with a classic tread pattern. Ikon componentry handles suspension duties. Engineers had tried to increase the frames stiffness by welding in a bracing gusset, but the part was actually too stiff to work properly. Goshen, Indiana, is a small town with a culture that fits Janus perfectly. View seller's store: UtahWIS. I suspect Janus may be using the same CPI Motor company sourced ~250cc engine that Cleveland Cyclewerks has been putting into their machines for the last ten years. They wanted to give it a proper motorcycle frame and decided to go with the Norton Featherbed frame. On top of your final price for the motorcycle, youll also want to consider how youd like to receive it. And thats Janus Motorcycles. Janus Motorcycles, First Impressions & Experiences. 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). And although the Harley-Davidson Street 750 is only about $600 more, its heavier, more complicated, and more expensive to live with. I watched the Janus guys interact with various Amish suppliers and its clear the ex-moped kids genuinely like and respect the bearded Amish dudes (even though their beliefs prohibit Amish craftsmen from ever riding the motorcycles they help to make.) However, they're also at least a hundred pounds lighter than most modern motorcycles. The Chinese CG250 engine will likely still be running when the rest of the bike is a rusting pile. endobj Janus Motorcycles are, simply put, made to stand the test of time. their customized bike online. EPA Emissions Have Been Approved In 49 States, 6. 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. The seating position is simultaneously comfortable and regal. It's no surprise that he snatched up a Top Gun motorcycle replica, a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. 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. 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 This is no surprise to me. "One spark plug, one carburetor, two valve adjustments, and a quick oil change process," the Janus website says. << Ryan is hard at work in the shop and enjoying that leftover holiday magic that we cant bring ourselves to take down! Janus only switched to the China sourced engines in 2015, so maybe mileage and fatigue related issues haven't come out yet. 30,299 views Apr 12, 2020 480 Dislike Share Foxxy 7.38K subscribers Hello everyone, as you can tell by the. Like other purchased components, the fuel tank is manufactured locally (the Janus supplier base consists primarily of local Amish craftsman). Electric motorcycles have been much slower to gain traction in the market compared to electric cars. Opens in a new window or tab. Jay notes that the Halcyon isnt exactly a highway motorcycle. stream There are no comparable engines made in the U.S., so if you want a small engine, we feel comfortable weve made good decisions. The man-to-motorcycle interface feels superb. Goshens practically a suburb of South Bend, home of Democratic Presidential hopeful "Mayor Pete" Buttigeig. Dont listen to Webster: The Janus Halcyon motorcycles are way more exciting than he would have you believe. endobj HDQL[eEn\Bn?kY!+PmG`e`,Aee&:[,3 A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Jul 23, 2020 at 11:26am PDT. And its not like Harley makes a good, small-capacity beginner bike, like the Honda Grom. As small motorcycles, they are all designed for an enjoyable experience rather than for size or specification. 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