0000002741 00000 n Carve the canyons of the urban grid. The lever arm snapped. << 0000003663 00000 n Richard Worshams a designer and an architect. >> Their manufacturing and sales site located in the small city of Goshen, IN rolled its first motorcycle off the lot in 2013. The bike is small and quick and is often used in off road racing. /Widths [ 577 343 457 437 523 429 516 456 507 516 ] 306 0 obj The Bajaenos thought we were on vintage bikes and conversations started wherever we stopped. The two of them began the journey to starting the motorcycle brand by first repairing and restoring mopeds as part of a previous business. Their charge for shipping to anywhere in the United States is $700. I called back, I understand that this is an employee, I spoke to the nice woman again the one who had even recommended that I speak to Richard. /SA true 0000003275 00000 n Goshen, Indiana, is a small town with a culture that fits Janus perfectly. We have listed several dates for the first half of the year on our website. What could go wrong? Tim laughingly asked. Each bike takes about 5-6 weeks to build, with the Halcyon 250 Janus photo. Customers must put down a $995 deposit. To be fair, this simplicity does come at a price. Over time this model has been redeveloped and it was eventually replaced by the Halycon 250 which is the model that is being sold currently. Even with this growth, Janus Motorcycles continues to provide the personal touch that isnt seen from most other companies out there. /AIS false Janus truly is an Indiana motorcycle company. /Type /Catalog A few times per year the team at Janus hosts an event they call Discovery Days where people from all over the country can visit them in Goshen, IN and learn more about their motorcycles. Given those humble roots, it never really occurred to them to compete with the likes of Honda or BMW. One of them is run by S&S, in Wisconsin. Halcyon comes with a front suspension designed in-house by Janus. Interesting you bring up Cleveland Cycle Werks (CCW). Building a machine from scratch is hard, with engines being a particularly expensive expenditure. Sell your motorcycle online with our basic package. Royal Enfields are so cheap in my area. The process is smooth and simple, making it an easy step to getting you on the road in as little as two to three months. It came standard with a 6-speed gearbox, a low tank, and wide-set handlebars. Interesting bike, but as Jay Leno says in his video about this bike, with 14 hp it is underpowered. I have poked around the world a bit on 250cc motorcycles, so Tims photo had my immediate attention. We get inquiries every day from people who want to quit their jobs, move to Goshen and work here. The Kentucky spring seat saddle was a 19th century engineering marvel, in a small package. Janus Motorcycles are a relatively new company but they have established a good reputation in the time that they have been operating. However, Janus Motorcycles 0000009216 00000 n /CA 1 . I thought to myself this is a nice guy and a nice company and they might want to know about this this could help them. Theyve received a wide variety of positive reviews for their top-quality bikes, earning them a strong reputation among their fans. The bike wants to rev; it has a 10,000rpm redline but only runs a modest 4,500rpm at 60mph in top gear. and a 70-mph top speed. The EPA doesnt certify motors, Richard said. Small lights in the tach and speedo show turn signals, neutral, and high beam indicators. [~2+seM GUcXqgZip_'$e W AK| k ; oP^%R PV`x+@CB@O(P vTkxHB/s%7ArP9i0E53d!mr.r>*_Fso$YwW}F5)Dhcx % G /TrimBox [ 0 0 612 396 ] lead to the companys current bikes. Shipping and taxes calculated at checkout. A few years passed and I noted the buzz when Janus brought some demo bikes to Blip Roasters, a popular coffee shop and motorcycle hangout in my home town of Kansas City. Janus truly is an Indiana motorcycle company. She transferred me to a manager, on me relating what had just happened to me, I left a voicemail. Many stopped farming altogether to focus on small-scale manufacturing. /FontWeight 500 /S 3336 good, simple machine. /Type /FontDescriptor So, he often designs a component using CAD software, then prints the design and delivers it on paper. Worsham told me, when I visited Janus Motorcycles in 2018, that some of the early bikes had issues with the headstock cracking. /Resources << /ExtGState << /GS0 303 0 R /GS1 304 0 R >> /Font << /T1_0 << They even throw in lunch and coffee. The frame was so influential, companies still make replicas today. Janus Motorcycles, First Impressions & Experiences. This is what motorcycles used to be when motorcycles gave a damn. /Type /Page /Filter /FlateDecode offers quite a few options on top of the standard bikes. uMLnH"7H_!HT Symptoms of a bad ground can range from a completely dead bike to electrical components working intermittently. 220 %PDF-1.5 2021 CAN-AM Spyder RT SE6 Petrol Metallic. Amish children go to school through eighth grade, then apprentice in a trade. /FontDescriptor 311 0 R The EPA tests cars on its own, but it does not run a motorcycle test facility. 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. >> Post your motorcycle in just a few minutes. The machined fuel cap screws into the tank with artillery threads that would be at home on a Howitzer. . 6. Grab your spot and join us before we book them uptickets usually go quick. During my recent visit to Goshen, I noticed a photo of another Janus adventure rider, Tim Hullinger, on his Halcyon 250 in Deadhorse, Alaska. Each one is custom made to order with the precise customizations, colors, and other specifications requested by the buyer. But there is one company whose bikes capture the look and simplicity of the classics with American-built quality, at a reasonable price. fear of god nike fog - www.janusmotorcycles.com 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. /AIS false Use the link below to watch it once it airs or follow the link in our bio: www.youtube.com/user/JayLenosGarage, A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Feb 16, 2020 at 5:31pm PST. Richard Worsham studied architecture at nearby Notre Dame. It was announced in January 2018 that they have been given the approval of the EPA in 49 states. 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. As it comes from the Janus factory, this is an eminently freeway-capable motorcycle. The carburetor has custom parts made by an aerospace and medical equipment supplier. 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. /ItalicAngle 0 We have a team of professionals ready to help. They overcame this problem by developing bikes that used four stroke engines. and faster. The first model to be released by the company was the Halycon 50 which had a six speed gear box. (Theres enough Amish around Goshen that Walmart has a stable where they can park their horses!). 0000044889 00000 n 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. According to Amish church rules, neither their houses nor this welding shop may be connected to the electrical grid. Janus was another perfect choice for me, it's simple and made so that you can do your own maintenance. Over the next century or so, Americans embraced the RV. AROUND THE WORLD ON A MOTORCYCLE, 1928-1936, The Top Gun Motorcycle: 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. 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. I called last week, talk to a very nice young woman. All use a variation of Janus version of the Featherbed frame. The petcock on the Janus looks just like the one on my 1000 watt 2 stroke generator. Janus only switched to the China sourced engines in 2015, so maybe mileage and fatigue related issues haven't come out yet. Janus arrived in So Cal with a van, a trailer, and three 250cc motorcycles. Jay did remark that the hardtail Halcyon, with its sprung seat, might take some getting-used-to. Janus photo. has helped relocate more than 5,000 bikes over the years, making us the most reliable and trustworthy company in the industry. The man-to-motorcycle interface feels superb. 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. But for riding around town, or for weekend backroad exploration, its a very /Filter /FlateDecode With mentions of the above finery built into a Janus motorcycle, it's no surprise that the price becomes a polarizing topic. Richard told me wanted the smaller Halcyon 250s hardtail look. I see that Jay Leno invited the Janus guys over to show their machines off on his show. Our comprehensive Janus Motorcycle repair guide will explain common issues, provide. However, they're also at least a hundred pounds lighter than most modern motorcycles. Brand New. 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). Front suspension is leading link Greeves-type (think BMW Earles forks). /T 855143 This helps them maintain the ethos of a local, friendly business that they have worked so hard to create. Theres a place in the market for these motorcycles and Janus is meeting it. The process is smooth and simple, making it an easy step to getting you on the road in as little as two to three months. Its a dream job.. Brembo brakes are on both wheels (with single piston rear and twin piston front calipers). >> Kentucky is I'm sure you know it's known for its horses. 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. Free shipping Kawasaki made history in 2022 by launching its first electric bicycle, the 2023 Kawasaki Elektrode. Since these get-togethers are limited to only 15 people, attendees must register for the event, select their date, and pay a $20 fee. /SMask /None As small motorcycles, they are all designed for an enjoyable experience rather than for size or specification. It can be a great source of inspiration if you are thinking of taking a road trip on your bike. The engine is also not made in the US. << Look this might all straighten itself out but as long as you have people like that who are answering the phones and giving the bums rushed to people who might actually know what they're talking about and actually care about what you're doing, you're closing yourself in and you're leaving a bitter taste in people's mouths, and if you're a small company that means economic destruction. Honda sold it into the developing world for decades. I can honestly say I've never been treated so rudely over the phone in my entire life. Ryan is hard at work in the shop and enjoying that leftover holiday magic that we cant bring ourselves to take down! Photo by Mark Gardiner. /CharSet (/zero/one/two/three/four/five/six/seven/eight/nine) On the road, Jay was also impressed with the Halcyon 250s fit and finish. 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. I think, compared to how motorcycles are used in a lot of countries, American If youve been thinking about buying a new Janus motorcycle, this complete guide is the perfect place to start! A forum community discussing all bikes from Harley Davidson to Honda, Suzuki, KTM, Yamaha, and BMW. Some breaks and or does not work. Although I didn't ride enough to say I "tested" the bikes, we did go on a 20-mile journey to visit some Amish suppliers. How much are Janus motorcycles? /BaseFont /ALBHPG+FreightNeoProBold-Regular #HarleyDavidson, A post shared by Harley-Davidson (@harleydavidson) on Dec 16, 2019 at 9:17am PST. To give you a range of what you can expect to pay, we can take a look at the difference between a stock bike and one with all the bells and whistles. /ViewerPreferences << /Direction /L2R >> /Filter /FlateDecode /Subtype /Type1C She has over 10 years experience as a motorcycle shipper. They ended up meeting the guy who imported (and held the EPA paperwork) for Cleveland CycleWerx. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Halcyons lightness, its maneuverability, its narrowness and its comfort impressed me. /Differences [ 28 /nbspace /zero.lnum /five.lnum /two.lnum ] Firstly, the Janus Halcyon 250, like the rest of the company's motorcycles, isn't just hand-assembled. Its different than anything I have ridden before, including the Janus 250 I rode through Baja. 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. Consider the Amish craftsmen who weld the frames and hand-form the aluminum fuel tanks. The Gryffin 250 is a scrambler bike that has off road capabilities. Everyone I met at the Janus factory introduced themselves with a deep smile, direct eye contact and a firm handshake. Our Baja expedition was a blast and the motorcycles performed magnificently. Like most of you also I like to tinker, do my own repairs and my own maintenance. Named after the Roman god of time, Janus motorcycles are designed to remember the past while looking to the future. Janus expects to sell about 250 motorcycles in 2019. 300 0 obj Jay notes that the Halcyon isnt exactly a highway motorcycle. %%EOF The Chinese CG250 engine will likely still be running when the rest of the bike is a rusting pile. I have 12 years of experience with a Lifan CG200 (196cc) engine. Read More A Closer Look at the 2023 Kawasaki ElektrodeContinue. Janus Motorcycles Richard personally road tests every 450 and it doesnt leave Goshen until Richard knows it is perfect. Amish craftsmen make the aluminum fuel tank, steel frame, and leather seat by hand. They wanted to give it a proper motorcycle frame and decided to go with the Norton Featherbed frame. /Type /Font Aug 26, 2003 Oddometer: 760 Location: Fredericksburg, VA 13 days ago, I saw my first Janus motorcycle. >> endobj eR.+'\HF$'lP!jfspJ^W4C&;f"LTYXAt&,L:aF[TH( '0A*H;7$5%)H#+q:\?a73a~ ^{L5*)SRt$Rlz UVkyd-) @kS2q $A* 80L - ,"s;]A) -* `AO#P^hT}T2+xU7Mr^>A Air-cooling means no radiator, thermostat, or water pump; the carburetor means no complicated fuel injection system. MC. However I think, unlike a lot of you, I'm from Kentucky. 0000003015 00000 n It came standard with a 6-speed gearbox, a low tank, and wide-set handlebars. /FontStretch /Normal All those shops are operated by Amish communes. Along with the Gryffin and Phoenix, the The team is able to produce their motorcycles in anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks after it has been ordered. Even though some bikes with the new motor were already EPA-certified, that was useless to Janus. KyO9gw4eVp -.)R\Scy~:@L=d"$=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 Theyve received a wide variety of. The welding shop where Janus frames are made is still forbidden from connecting to the electrical grid. In the case of the shop though, it's OK to run the welders and lights off a huge diesel generator that's running out back. At the moment, a lot of sales have that kind of face-to-face character. It turned out that Janus was running into the same problems Norton had in the 1950s. Janus bikes are definitely pricey and don't make sense on paper compared to other bikes. Owners had started to tune their mopeds for increased performance, and Biek wanted to make something in a similar spirit. Instead, it comes, with the transmission, from a Chinese supplier. << endstream /Subtype /Type1 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. HliPTWT:i(#KDDPDEDmYM5A[J31t-#1D0HVpKTL:Oc}d>L/?{8Oq3bg)f . Photo by Mark Gardiner. S&S also handled the testing for the California Air Resources Board certification, which is more stringent. Well-worn copies of Motorcycle Classics are on a table in a showroom thats more like a clubhouse. The main building is next to the Goshen police department. As Tim and I discovered riding Janus motorcycles to the top and bottom of North America, apparently nothing. This gives interested parties the chance to meet the owners, see these bikes in person, and even test drive one of their custom Janus models. who commented on the classic look of Janus bikes saying they make motorcycles with one foot in the future and one in the past., Janus Gryffin 250 Video Review by Mitch Myers, A few times per year the team at Janus hosts an event they call. $7000 for the Janus bike seems excessive but you are paying for a largely custom made retro bike. Judy Gordon is a shipping expert at Federal Motorcycle Transport. Janus also offers custom colors for a modest price increase (you can bring Janus the color you want), but Janus needs to confirm the color can be achieved with powder coating. Its a decision that deserves a lot of thought. Visit Website. >> /FontName /ALBHPG+FreightSansProMedium-Regular Ever since then, the Africa Twin has maintained a stalwart following of dedicated fans. All painting is powder coating; all pinstriping is done in house. 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. This is no surprise to me. The Heart of Janus Motorcycles Some will be quick to point out that this engine comes from China and indeed, it does. Here's the thing though I own a Royal Enfield, do I wish it was the current model of what I have, sure. Basically, you put your motorcycle in an oven and they bake it, Devin said. Janus motorcycle reliability is high and the bikes are indestructible. /Filter /FlateDecode 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. You'll be redlining the poor thing trying to keep up with Interstate traffic. The two of them began the journey to starting the motorcycle brand by first repairing and restoring mopeds as part of a previous business. 0000044847 00000 n Its a far cry from what happened with the Drako GTE supercar. The bishops in northern Indiana have allowed their communities to improve production capabilities to serve the demand of those big RV builders. /BM /Normal A post shared by Janus Motorcycles (@janusmotorcycle) on Jul 16, 2020 at 11:52am PDT, One example came from The New York Times who commented on the classic look of Janus bikes saying they make motorcycles with one foot in the future and one in the past., Revzilla said their overall impression of both motorcycles was they are a blast to ride., But one of the most fitting motorcycles reviews for Janus came from Good Spark Garage who said, A bike that conjures up the joy of motorcycling isnt the sharply-aerodynamic, grossly-overpowered modern motorcycle; its a bike like the pared-down Halcyon or Phoenix that creates an experience for the rider, an evocation of a simpler time.. When I was there, a professional bike-moving operation came by and picked up three new motorcycles for delivery to people scattered across the United States. Here are ten facts that you may not know about Janus Motorcycles. It's no surprise that he snatched up a Top Gun motorcycle replica, a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. 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. << The result, which he built with Worsham, was the Paragon. /Descent -299 The engine is based on a Honda design manufactured in various iterations for decades. 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. 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. /FontFile3 312 0 R You can read more about that grand expedition and adventure ride at Exhaust Notes. 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. 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. If theres a meaningful comparison to be made, a used Sportster isnt the standard by which a Janus should be judged. Richard and Devin ended up finding another importer, bringing in dirt bikes with 229 cc motors that managed to clear EPA standards and with metallurgy and manufacturing tolerances that they liked even better. There's no assembly line. "One spark plug, one carburetor, two valve adjustments, and a quick oil change process," the Janus website says. 309 0 obj We're Affordable! /FontDescriptor 306 0 R Are They Worth The $7000+ Price? But none of them are American-built. Halcyon 250 The very first model created by Janus was known as the Halcyon 50. Back to the Future: Developing the parts needed for EPA certification involved rigging up this handheld five-gas analyzer. He quickly realized that he was in over his head when it came to the EPA. There are bikes that are cheaper than Janus Motorcycles, So, for the next /Widths [ 232 500 500 500 232 0 0 0 0 0 641 0 390 390 0 0 231 328 231 0 0 0 On pricing, its understandable that some will cringe at spending $8,400 for a 250cc motorcycle or $13,500 for a 450cc motorcycle, but you cant argue with success (people get on a list, pay a hefty deposit, and then wait six to eight months to get a Janus 450). What appears to be a rigid rear frame is not; the aft-end Ikon shocks are semi-hidden beneath the leather seat (think Vincent Black Shadow and youll understand). Their reasoning has been due to previous struggles with getting other engines to pass EPA regulations. As such, they don't get a lot of miles. View seller's store: UtahWIS. The Halcyon 450 has 4.00 x 18-inch tires with a classic tread pattern. Theyre also more difficult to repair. I wanted one when I first heard about them a couple of years ago. Janus For Sale - Janus Motorcycles Near Me - Cycle Trader We're Fast! He also followed me on Pinterest, though I don't think he was aware of it, it seems we have similar taste in motorcycling apparel. Not to mention expensive: the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide costs more than a new 5.0-liter Mustang GT. /LastChar 57 They Source Most Of Their Components Locally, 5. 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.
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