Big thanks to rideeurocycle.com for the support--check them out today!

@cstarr3240

Жыл бұрын

Review one.

@viscose808

Жыл бұрын

Id rather support a local business

@viscose808

Жыл бұрын

Like Janus

@Dontrustmycamera

Жыл бұрын

While we're at it with high priced art bikes, What are the odds of a review of the Curtiss One?

@TrueHelpTV

6 ай бұрын

Janus should have put more focus on making DIY kits and selling core parts so enthusiasts can support them without taking out a small loan to do so. Like bro... let me by a frame kit, engine kit, and accessory kits where I can save a few thousand, and enjoy building it myself over time between pay checks.

Hey Yammie, come on up for a visit--tour the shop, take some of our models out for a ramble. We've got loaner Amish hats ;) The offer is open...

@ChrisMazurek-tn8xr

10 ай бұрын

Richard you the man😀

@user-il9lj5id1q

8 ай бұрын

Richard, you're a class act!

@danielmejorado6098

7 ай бұрын

This is a classy response. And one of the various reasons I will be buying a Janus Motorcycle next year. It's going to be my birthday present to myself. Happy 40th.

@MEUProductions

4 ай бұрын

Love that you guys got blasted and then 9 months later released the Ramblers Companion. Great book!

@RTJsims

3 ай бұрын

Your reaching out to the man that road an RnineT for an entire review video on rain mode… whilst griping about its anemic performance… not with it.

I wouldn’t call them a flop. For a custom bike builder, they seem to be doing well. I love anything with two wheels and a motor and I’m happy that they’re doing what they’re doing.

These bikes are a walk back into history. Very cool bikes and really nice people. I visited the Janus shop after this video. Truthfully, I'm in love with their 450

@richardpautz9121

8 ай бұрын

go buy it.

@theuserthatishere

7 ай бұрын

until you see the modern motor....

@ezragonzalez8936

6 ай бұрын

a $300 chinese clone engine on a $10K bike hell no!

@oldskoolpautz

6 ай бұрын

@@ezragonzalez8936 U're a clone!! I will have a comment was I have miles. The craftsmanship is as U say... This is what I wanted... Americans not a factory assembled mass produced. Go ride your $3500 Enfield made in China

@oldskoolpautz

6 ай бұрын

Apparently, U still haven't read Zen and The Art of Motorcycle!! U can read as fast as U talk😂

7000 miles on mine. 2019. No problems. Had the tires replaced last year. Oddly, I couldn't find them at a bicycle shop.

I purchased the Janus Halcyon 250 last August. I never owned a motorcycle prior to this bike, my only experience of riding had been on a 150cc scooter. Wherever I go on my Janus, I can be sure it will attract one or more admiring spectators. Even people that do not have an interest in motorcycles will make positive comments about the bike. Where I use the bike is on roadways that have a speed limit of 50mph, the rest of my riding is on back country winding roads. No highways. So far, the first 2000 miles have been a blast. No regrets.

@kapmaw2

Жыл бұрын

I received mine a month after you in September. No regrets, such fun to ride.

@protobovusofficial8671

7 ай бұрын

@@user-kp8lb5lk6f Yes, yes you are. smh. And, I'm not just saying this out of the blue. I know you personally Jerry. One of the saddest basement dwellers I've ever encountered. Like your mom keeps telling you, you're 43, still sponging off your mom, you gotta get your own place and car! I mean this from a place of love. Your life is more than half over- especially considering your weight and general fitness. It's not too late to salvage some of it. I love you kid! Take care. -Uncle Bovus

@werepat

5 ай бұрын

I think your viewpoint is crucial to think the Janus is a worthwhile bike. 250s can for sure be fun. I have a GZ250 that weighs 230 lbs (less than a Janus) which I bought last year for $1500 (significantly less than a Janus!), and I surprised myself to realize I choose that one more than I take out my 1050cc Speed Triple. But the price you pay is for looks and to get the attention of people who don't know what they're looking at, two things that I have zero interest in. If you stick to motorcycles and try just about anything else, you will have regrets that you wasted time on trying to look good. As it stands now, you don't have enough experience to know how much more fulfilling other bikes can be.

I gotta be honest - I love that primitive bike style. They are one of the few doing it. The engine and transmission is an utter steaming pile of okapi manure garnished with bat piss. But the bikes themselves are visually, and by all accounts, dynamically, stunning. If Janus could crack a better engine deal and get something that suits these bikes, they'd probably own the retro scene as a niche of their own.

@TheMaskedheel

Жыл бұрын

Jay Leno actually interviewed them on his show.

@tobins6800

Жыл бұрын

Since the engine/transmission is a Honda clone, makes it ripe for a straight swap. Possibility exists for custom cans for a more retro look as well.

@1x93cm

Жыл бұрын

Just wait for the chinese knockoff that is 5K out the box

@tedecker3792

Жыл бұрын

Royal Enfield??

@KiyanushKaranjia

Жыл бұрын

@@tedecker3792 Enfields look old, yes, but not pre-war old. Don't get me wrong - I have a 2019 GT650 in the ice queen colourway, and it's probably the 7th or 8th most gorgeous motorcycle I've ever clapped eyes on. It's easily one of the greatest bikes of all time, in my book. It is literally a 1960s classic British cafe racer, that's been made liveable for day to day life. That makes it objectively better than an original, much as I love the old bikes, and subjectively better than most other modern bikes, because it looks great and feels like it has a soul. I love it to bits, and wouldn't trade it in that easily. However, enfield's bikes don't quite scratch that pre-war itch, and I don't think anyone really does except for perhaps Janus. Again, better engines, and they'd own that scene - a scene which I believe is quite an unexplored market.

Yam missed the point. It is the experience. I have a 450, a Scout and a GSXS1000F and 1986 Yamaha. They All ride differently. The 450 has a 1930's race suspension with Brough Superior in front and Vincent Black Shadow in the back. Amazing corning at speed and far quicker than expected and it will do almost 100mph. Let's remember why we ride. It's the experience!

@jarrodwidiger5472

Жыл бұрын

I have to ask, since I'd love to have a 450 (or larger) Janus. How many miles have you put on it and how is the motor holding up? Anything you notice positive or negative with the rest of the bike?

@dsiz9421

Жыл бұрын

No for that price it’s no where near worth buying

@tomwatson3580

Жыл бұрын

@Lurch the engine they use is a copy of a Honda design-but with some notable improvements over the original Honda. They are used by the millions all over the Far East and have a reputation of being virtually indestructible. They tried to use a U.S. built engine, but they literally don’t exist.

@wallyr.7854

Жыл бұрын

Well said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@gandhi3625

Жыл бұрын

Yam misses a lot of points. You know from all the head trauma.

Ive ridden a Janis - Phoenix their cafe racer type thing with 250cc, it was an absolutely well crafted bike built in the USA with a ride feel similar to that of a 70's BMW, it was completely enjoyable in every way for what it was, bringing motorcycling back to something more tame that we all vibe with and love. It was about joy, pure and simple without TECH, without weight, without fairings, without NAV, without without without headache...........i am 6'1'' and it was fine to ride for the 2 hour ride to my buddies house......100% pure fun on back roads. - i mainly ride a 2018 Harley Road Glide........with just about to hit 120k on it :) mileage means alot to me, but Janis is a fantastic second motorcycle for enthusiasts and cruisers who just want to enjoy a sport thats gotten COMPLETELY out of hand.....

@DiogenesOfCa

8 ай бұрын

I have a Grom, it is simple and it is fun.

@TheAnnoyingBoss

8 ай бұрын

Cheap chinese engine for the prive of the bims is whats out of hand. Im willing to pay for a 10k 250 butnits gotta be the sickest 250 and i like.the made in usa parts I dont like the cheap chinese engine. The engine is so critical its like a backburner item to them

Man these things are built down the road from me, and i think they're pretty damn sweet. Not every motorcycle needs to be a complex race machine. And justa heads up, its pronounced Go-shen🤘

@thetruenemesis2321

Жыл бұрын

But yeah man the price on em's a bit steep no doubt

@thetruenemesis2321

Жыл бұрын

And id definitely recommend a horse and buggy ride out here to check em out lol

@oldskoolpautz

7 ай бұрын

Yup... Go-shen, 😂😂😂

I have a 2022 halcyon 250 and love it. 3500 miles later no problems and its easy to work on. Janus encourages its owners to work on their own bikes. How many companies honor warranties if you do your own maintenance. They do, unless you screw it up, of course . Let's be thankful we have choices to suit our DIFFERENT tastes. If it's not for you, buy something else. The other day, while getting gas a guy asked me questions about it. After a negative comment about the motor ( which for me has been super reliable) besides being cheap to replace if need be, he said " your crazy, i would never pay that much for a 250". I pointed to his 15 dollar pack of cigarettes and said " don't you think those are expensive ?"to which he replied " yes, but i enjoy them". I rest my case.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

I agree--I have a 2021 Halcyon. I understand a lot more about this bike than I did any of my previous ones.

@PineyRider

Жыл бұрын

June 2023. In Harrahs Casino in Atlantic City last weekend, cigarettes are $17.94!!! I quit in April 2019 and in November of 2019 I bought a used Yamaha TW200 in like new condition and not smoking (2 packs a day) paid for it and then some!!

@TheAnnoyingBoss

8 ай бұрын

Im not payi g for cigs and im not paying 10k 15k for a chinese engine

@forrestbedford5603

8 ай бұрын

Janus encourages owners to work on their own bikes because it's nearly impossible to find a mechanic who will work on them. Janus doesn't publish any service manual, so no one wants to take a chance. Sending the bike to Janus for repair will cost about $1,800 back and forth. I have about 1,000 miles on my Halcyon 250, and I have had one breakdown after another. Very disappointed with it.

@EdGee1989

8 ай бұрын

​@@forrestbedford5603If you're from the US. East Asia? Europe? Those engines are based on the Honda 250cc engine and more than enough mechanics to work on it.

I have a Hawk 250 with the same 229 cc china motor as many Janus. And I have abused that bike and motor for 26,000 miles and 7 year with ZERO problems. Just fuel, oil changes, tires, chain, sprockets, grips, and tires. No issues just maintenance! I even geared it up to run 70 and I routinely run it on 4 lane highways and even the interstate; wide open for hours! I can't say enough about it, they are not fast but damn reliable.

If money was no object for me, I'd love to sit down and order one. Yeah, the Chinese engine seems out of place, but the style and craftsmanship otherwise is definitely admirable. Certainly a small American made engine would be more desireable, but I would venture a guess that they already went searching down that road to find it was cost prohibitive. They may never get rich selling these, but as long as their bills are paid by them, I bet they are content. I Call it a success.

@kurtjens

Жыл бұрын

Which "small American made engine" are you referring to?

@PineyRider

Жыл бұрын

@@kurtjens I'm not too well informed what small American engines are out there. Lycoming? Is Rotax American? Gotta be some out there.

@kurtjens

Жыл бұрын

@@PineyRider Rotax is Austrian. There's S&S but they're large displacement. There's Brigg's & Stratton but that wouldn't have much appeal. The problem is that, even if there was an American-made, small displacement engine that could work, it would almost certainly boost the price of the Halcyon, and the current price is a deal-breaker for many potential buyers.

@PineyRider

Жыл бұрын

@kurtjens Yeah, a Big S&S would certainly be interesting, to say the least. Big S&S probably twist the frame!! I think Lycoming is traditionally an aircraft engine built in Pennsylvania maybe? But even if there was a way to adapt a small Lycoming, it would likely be very expensive compared to mass produced Chinese Honda clones. They probably didn't have much choice but to go the Chinese route. As long as they stand behind their bikes, which I believe they do. Gotta give them credit for what they have accomplished. (Everything I said is just from my memory of what I believe I've read or seen in the past. Definitely subject to being corrected!!😁)

@tomwatson3580

Жыл бұрын

@Lurch well, if you can do that, why not show us?

And back to that engine: It's based on the original Honda CG250 (well, that was CG125 originally, but it gets complicated). There just isn't a US small displacement engine that is practical for this purpose. The engine really is bulletproof, which is no idle boast. And whatever naysayers may think, lots of riders and mechanics have commented to me that it even looks good. But it definitely is easy to maintain.

@kurtjens

Жыл бұрын

A different engine would certainly add to the already off-putting (for many) price, but I wonder how a Yamaha 250cc V-twin engine would look in that frame. Regardless, I am not offended by the Chinese clone of a Honda engine that was developed to be very reliable and easy to work on.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

@LurchAs many owners will be glad to tell you (one went 16,000 mile round trip from Arizona to Alaska!), this one is too. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to clarify.

@nebunezz_r

Жыл бұрын

​@@lurch789is it really a cheap clone if the base 125 I'd actually still mass produced in places like Pakistan? Shit's make money along with the 70cc engine there.

@bulthaosen1169

Жыл бұрын

@@nebunezz_r yes. Pakistan is hardly the place that inspires confidence. Even small displacement engines these days have modern refinement.

@ElCachorro97

9 ай бұрын

​@@lurch789well even in my country the venerable 125cc-155cc 4 speed OHV Honda TMX are phased out and replaced by Honda China sourced 150cc OHC and 125cc OHV, that for a third worlder cannot last longer and abused like the Old Honda 1980's to 2010's 125/155cc, even the other market that got 150cc OHC are considered reliable too, but they never received the 155 OHV.

I think it is sad that small businesses such as this have to pay so much more to get parts. Places like Honda can pump out larger bikes for way cheaper. I think these guys are super cool for trying to make something different. I’m sure if they could get the same deals as the big boys with the same factories then the bike would be dirt cheap. Ow well I talk of big game but there is no way I’m trading my Kawasaki for one of these.

@joeq.public281

Жыл бұрын

Americans are far too portly to ride one of these smaller bikes that the rest of the world are capable of riding

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

@@joeq.public281 Richard Worsham, one of the founders, is 6'4" (not portly, but the Janus owners come in all sizes). The bikes work for tall and shorter riders. I'm just under 6', but there are much shorter riders who like the ease of reaching the ground. As far as weight, I've seen self-reports of owners much heavier than I am who have no trouble on the bike.

@dougiequick1

Жыл бұрын

The shame is all that craftsmanship kinda goes to waste without a proper motor to bring it all together ...I cant think of a single modern engine that would provide the right look. I mean NO ONE is goning to buy these because they ride like a modern MC so in that regard even these chinese honda clones are far superior to the retro chassis and wheels ....ironically it is the motor that ruins it ...IMHO ...but hey if someone else loves it the way it is? Who cares what anyone says right?

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

My first bike was a Honda CB 550 (four pipes that twisted into one--I wish I still had that bike!). I basically like many types of motorcycles, but the Janus company's utter transparency has been great. One can see on the company website exactly how many and which parts are made in what countries. (For example, the front shock is ICON, which is Australian--great progressive spring shock that can be rebuilt if needed. It has performed very well.)

@stevec6427

Жыл бұрын

It's a LOT cheaper to make parts in huge quantities which is why companies like Honda buy them so much cheaper. I worked for a company who made car pars. We sold to BMW considerably cheaper than we sold to Lotus yet still made more of a profit margin selling to BMW

As a business owner, I thought these bikes were gonna be 20-30k. It cost so much to be in business nowadays. If money was not an issue I would buy one of these.

@piccalillipit9211

9 ай бұрын

I tailor bespoke menus and historical suits as a semi-professional hobby - they start at $6,000. Thats $1000 for the materials and $20 an hour for the 250 hours it takes to make it. I dont actually do it for the money, but I dont undercut the people who are paying rent and feeding babies of their labour - anyway my point it, I thought they would be $25K Its really expensive to hand make things...

I mostly agree with you on the Janus bikes but there’s still room for them in a tiny slice of the motorcycle market. On the tire thing though. Those are not bicycle tires. There was a time not that long ago when all bikes didn’t come with 190 section tires on them you know.

@guard961

Жыл бұрын

those tyres just look like normal tyres on small displacement bikes. Very common here in Singapore

@ICGravityPacific1146

4 ай бұрын

gotta say, watching this video I 100% felt like he made the opinion before really looking into the bikes, then justified his stance later while researching for the video. He but as much effort into understanding the bikes as he put into getting the towns name right, very little.

@DeanAWhite-gr8eo

Ай бұрын

@@ICGravityPacific1146 You have that correct! Amen!

I think this is the best marketing that Janus could have asked for

@theuserthatishere

7 ай бұрын

folks dogging the bike for being pricey and funky motor?

**Guys and Gals! Please don't take this video seriously. Yam has no experience with these bikes. I added a Janus Halcyon 450 to my bike collection earlier this year, and it is now my favorite bike to ride of all. My Halcyon now gets more miles driven than any other bike, probably by a factor of 50 to 1. Finding excuses to go ride it is all I ever think about. No other bike has ever made me think like that this much. On a side note, the frame on the Halcyon 450 is actually quite beefy, and I'm shocked the bike only weighs 360 pounds just by looking at it.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

And why would your opinion as a soy loving hipster be valid? YN rides a multitude of bikes. And he is right. The guys who buy these are like the owners of Janus, hipster conformists. It is a look at how trendy I am endeavor.

@jeepmandan5334

Жыл бұрын

​@@yesihavebedbugs2786 Lol! I'm far from a hipster. I actually have one, unlike yam (or you), so my opinion is based on reality. An opinion without experience shows a lack of intellect.

@RedZeshinX

Жыл бұрын

@@yesihavebedbugs2786 LOL look at you trying so hard to compensate, who do you think you're impressing? More CC's, bells and whistles doesn't make you more manly, it just makes you look more insecure, like all the millions of other over-the-hill weekend warrior easy riders who fancy themselves "rebels" by ironically riding the same mass-manufactured bikes as all the other sheep. An American hand crafted bike that thoughtfully embraces motorcycle heritage and a philosophy centered around the simple joys of riding isn't "conformist" it's actually pretty damn unique, sure ain't gonna hurt you none buttercup unless doing their own thing offends your delicate sensibilities. ❄

@justinbevier8231

Жыл бұрын

​@@yesihavebedbugs2786because he owns one and YN hasn't even ridden one.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

@@justinbevier8231 I have never had gay sex. I can know I am not missing out on getting poked in the backdoor. Did you watch the video? Hipsters selling overpriced fashion accessories to other hipsters. Does not make it a good product.

Last I checked, Morgan is still selling every retro 30's sports car it can build, and at considerable prices. For some people, it's the handmade nature and owning a unique, driveable vehicle that stands out wherever it goes. Would I buy either? No. But I like that Morgan and Janus exist.

Land O' Goshen! Well, they are what they are. Apparently, they're managing to sell hundreds of them. That's not a lot, but Janus bikes are, well, what they are. I'm an old fart just shy of 78 years. Having owned a couple of bikes that date back into the 1930s, I get what Janus is trying to do. At the same time I owned those, I also owned a 1963 Yamaha YDS-2, which was pretty much cutting edge at the time. I liked both. The historical feel of my Excelsior 125 was one thing. Whizzing along on the first stock 2-stroke 250 cc that made 100 HP/Liter was something else again. Both things were worthwhile to me. Would I buy a Janus? Not now, I wouldn't. I don't ride any longer. Do I like the concept of them? Yes. They're a lot cheaper than fully restored bikes of the period they are hinting at. It would be fun to ride around on.

@GARCKY

Жыл бұрын

@Lurch That Magna is not at all similar to the Janus. It's not about just having a motorcycle, really. The Janus is a different sort of thing.

Hey yammie, I would definitely like to see you ride a couple of different models of theirs and even a trip to their manufacturing plant would be quite cool. Especially from your point of view.

@EliasTheHunter

Жыл бұрын

I just toured their facility for the second time (first time was 5 years ago). Highly recommend seeing it! Very small operation, but extremely nice and well organized. I love the people who work there too. I first met one of them back round 2012 on their 50cc model. Left a lasting impression!

They aint building 30s throwbacks because they can't afford to build modern bikes, they're doing it because they want to. Give them a million dollars and they'd just do more of the same.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

We had the Knucklehead in the 30's. This is pre WW1 design.

Hi Yammie- All good points. I've ridden a lot of different bikes and I've ridden the Janus at one of their discovery days and I have to say, there's something different about these bikes. If you get a chance take a ride on one, I'd recommend taking the time.

This is the only way to own a retro bike of this specific style, short of buying a restored original. I watched a KZread video from JANUS discussing why they used this Chinese engine, and it makes total sense. It's really the only one they can source. No manufacturer wants to sell them an engine that fits the bill. It takes tens of millions of dollars to design your own engine and have it manufactured to spec. A good example of how crippling the cost is to look at Indian's "Coke Bottle" engine, Manufacturing that engine almost sank the brand again. Prior to that I think they were using S&S, which basically made it a Harley clone. Mass producing a new motorcycle takes serious investors, and years of loses (look at Excelsior Henderson's reboot failure). These guys are not going to get rich selling these. I personally appreciate the effort and would love to a chance to ride/own one.

@theuserthatishere

7 ай бұрын

true but also a deal breaker for a lot of folks

I actually think that 450 looked cool af. Don’t think I’d fork out 15k for one but I really like the style they’re going for here. I have a Royal Enfield and a Triumph and I would definitely own one of these.

Everyone trying to avoid making a _Hugh Janus_ joke 😂

@johnnyx9892

Жыл бұрын

Janus leakage must be truly embarrassing.

@Cyberpunker2077

Жыл бұрын

😂

@janusmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

Just give in it’s ok

@akshaykumar_r

Жыл бұрын

@@janusmotorcycles haha you guys are being a good sport, much respect 😄 beautiful bikes btw!

@havok531

Жыл бұрын

And you made it. Do you feel all better now?

*Kinda sounds like yammy got his feelings hurt by Janus and he wanted to retaliate with this video….*

@viscose808

Жыл бұрын

Yammy keeps taking down posts to support Janus by going to their website… post one for yourself and see what happens… shame on Yammy

@Dennis-vh8tz

Жыл бұрын

​@@viscose808 KZread bots often assume posts with links to external sites are spam and take them down.

I traded my Kawasaki W650 to the owner for an RD350 few years ago. Drove from Michigan to Goshen (Goe-shen) . Good dude who loves all motorcycles doing what he could. Saw at least half a dozen Janus’ buzzing around town on my trip in and out. I get it they aren’t for everyone. Neither was the aforementioned Royal Enfield when they begin importing them into the US again in the late 90s…. I think it’s incredible it’s even a conversation some hipsters in Indiana can do in a decade what RE has been “perfecting” for 100 years selling 500k bikes a year

As a person living within 20 miles of Goshen it's pronounced go-shin. This was really hard to watch without screaming at my phone 😂 they're kind of a collector's piece. Something you take out to just enjoy riding on a Sunday maybe. They're almost deliberately underpowered. Kind of cool nugget, a lot of the metal work is done by the Amish in the area

@jimmagnus1200

7 ай бұрын

Ya, it's not that difficult to pronounce. I live out by the airport. Janus is a great bike. The company and it's owners are great people.

@theuserthatishere

7 ай бұрын

underpowered on purpose? was taking the easy road and going with chinese, ugly motor also on purpose. i don't mind paying extra for styling but with this bike, you're getting only looks. no one would say they love the cool slowness for $10k if it looked boring

@jimmagnus1200

7 ай бұрын

@@theuserthatishere ya, well, they are sold out a year in advance. Don't buy one if you don't like it.

Yes, Yammie - I think it might be an interesting endeavor for you to go up and check out the manufacturer and their bikes in depth. At least 2 (so far) in the comments here actually own the bikes, and were surprisingly positive in their ownership experience. As long as the owners are aware that you'll be fair but painfully honest in your reporting, it might end up being good publicity for them and interesting content for the rest of us. I guarantee it's a unique angle of motorcycle-dom that the plethora of other motorcycle channels are not pursuing. Your writing and presentation skills would make it fun!

@danielartist123

Жыл бұрын

Yes - check it out for sure!

@timduncan6750

9 ай бұрын

Agree, reviewing a motorcycle without actually riding it is pretty disingenuous and even more so when you more than once recommend to buy from your sponsor instead. Also, the 450 engine is actually Italian - not Chinese. It does have components manufactured in China though. EDIT: As a Hoosier myself, it pained me the way he mispronounced Goshen throughout the video.

@user-km6ws9hy7d

8 ай бұрын

That's for sure. Should spend more time on research and less on all the .....doodles and cartoons. @@timduncan6750

I’m a Bemmer fan and I would definitely purchase the Janus 450. Considering how difficult and expensive it is to build a startup manufacturing shop in today's America, Janus’ prices are not unwarranted; they have to make a profit.

Yes, you should definitely take a trip up to Indiana to visit the HQ, meet the team, and ride the bikes.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

Or, just saying or, ride a Chinese 50cc scooter for the same experience. He can do that locally.

Love my halcyon 250. Piece of cake to maintain, looks awesome, the ride is full of character … and upgrades with motocult rocks … power to weight makes for loads of fun. I don’t need 70mph. It’s solid at 55 mph

@kapmaw2

Жыл бұрын

Ditto, my Halcyon 250 is a blast to ride, wouldn't have it any other way

I bet its pronounced, "Go Shun..." well Im happy they are employing a few folks, very cool!!

I took you seriously, up until you referred to arguably the the most famous frame design in history as a "Norton Featherhead".

Was just on a the Gentleman’s ride in Omaha and there was a Halcyon 450 that showed up. Coolest bike there.

As a 72 year old, lifelong motorcyclist who cut his teeth in the 60's on Brit 650cc, parallel twins with 4 speed gearboxes. As a distance rider (iron butt) I moved onto BMW boxers, culminating with the 900cc (R90S) and 1,000cc (R100S) boxers (superb machines). After a bad car accident and open heart surgery I wanted to continue riding but required a smaller bike. First, I bought the Janus Halcyon 250 and found it underpowered. I recently picked up a Janus Halcyon 450 and enjoy riding it - a lot! Based on the Honda 400cc single, this is a good little thumper. The counterbalance works well (vibrates less than the Brit 650 twins). It handles exceptionally well. The 7,000 rpm redline makes for decent acceleration (doesn't like below 3,500rpm and the sweet spot is 5,000 - 6,500 rpms). The 5 speed make it a fun cruiser at 60-65 mph. We're going to fabricate a header exhaust and open up the air box to coax more HP. Maybe a Mikini carb. The styling is fun. Fit and finish are excellent. And important to me, is it's made in the USA.

@user-zj4lg7xd6s

7 ай бұрын

of excellent Japanese design that vibrates far less than the Brit and Indian parallell twinshas v@@user-kp8lb5lk6f

Now you know what must replace the boom BD250. Get a Janus and have them custom engrave the YN logo onto the gas cap, they offer that apparently.

@bulthaosen1169

Жыл бұрын

I second that

@bradleyjones5932

Жыл бұрын

@@bulthaosen1169 i 3rd that 😁

These motorcycles are conversation pieces. It's something for enthusiasts to own that can afford a small, slow, expensive, and exclusive bike to take out twice a year, look at, talk about, and enjoy while you discuss heritage style footwear, hand made leather leg gaiters, bespoke wool hand sewn flat caps, and small batch artisanal mustache wax. Basically a bike for a not quite steam punk motorcycle enthusiast to take to the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride . It's a very narrow niche and Janus is filling it.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

Some of us ride all the time. I commute on mine nearly every day through heat and rain, whatever. And once broken in, it isn't slow at all. Sure, on a highway where cars are moving at 85+ mph, it won't keep up (at least my 250 won't), but in my mostly in-city driving, I can out maneuver many vehicles. On longer country drives, I'm not trying to outrun anyone.

@SgtAl

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffkaron5311 Well I don't really have much room to talk since my Indian Vintage is just a much bigger retro/throwback bike. Mostly I was just making a joke.

Norton Featherbed, not Norton Featherhead, just quietly. If you get that iconic name wrong you clearly have no knowledge of classic bikes, so are probably the wrong person to be commenting on older, or older styled bikes.

Its Go-Shen Indiana lmao. Also, it may have been a joke, but steampunk influence is indiana in a nut shell.

If i had a few bikes in the garage one of them would be a Halcyon 450. I like the retro look. As for the Chinese motor Janus is upfront about it. They describe it as bulletproof.

@tedsell1455

Жыл бұрын

Right on !

The 450 is great! They made a retro modern bike that connects rider to machine as they stated!!! Super comfortable and they really stand behind their product and provide great support!! Hats off to Janus!!! Big thank you

Can't get over how he says "goshen" 🤣

Featherbed,.... not feather head i.e. the chassis designed by the McCandless brothers, when compared to the frames Norton was using at the time, was as comfortable as a feather filled mattress. So anybody claiming they've got a Norton Featherbed inspired chassis but rigid is talking out of their arse as they've missed the point completely

@domitype

3 ай бұрын

They were very rigid in comparison with other frames of the day. Many racing bikes copied the design back then.

@DeanAWhite-gr8eo

Ай бұрын

@@domitype An awful lot of Norvins and Tritons were made for cafe racing out of Norton featherbed frames and Vincent or Triumph engines. Yes, Norton Featherbed frames were comfy, but they were also "Rigid: Not unsuspended, resistant to flexing. Regards.

I think a comparison video between a Royal Enfield and a Janus could be quite fun!

@Persian-Immortal

Жыл бұрын

I think it's not present RE. but RE during 1910 to 1930s.

@morrisminor56

Жыл бұрын

@@Persian-Immortal a 1930's R E 1000cc V twin....

@Persian-Immortal

Жыл бұрын

@christopher brown I think if RE makes a classic bullet 900cc with 80 horses, it would definitely be popular.

@dereks8930

Жыл бұрын

The eras in which these machines are trying to replicate are separated by 40 or 50 years. It's not exactly a fair comparison technologically speaking.

@itsoktobebeige

Жыл бұрын

Here you go: Janus, hand built in the US by people who love classic original concepts, for people who want something unique and rather beautiful. Royal Enfield: Mass produced garbage for the local Indian market to pop to the local shit market. Now being flogged to the rest of the world as a 'retro' bike.

Come visit!

@ronhayes6131

Жыл бұрын

You guys are artists and I truly appreciate the beauty of your motorcycles. I am sure that it makes people smile faster than any crotch rocket. Good Luck !!

@janusmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

@@ronhayes6131 Thanks Ron!

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't you be on some of the owners groups addressing issues?

I live in the area, practically lived in Goshen for several years, and am still down there regularly for work. In the time since Janus has opened, I think I have seen them on the roads around here 5 times. Ans it’s possible two or three of those were the same person/bike. They are just too expensive, even for those that like the styling. Elkhart Indian Motorcycle in the next town over is a Royal Enfield dealer, and the best dealership I’ve ever done business with. In that kind of environment Janus is a real hard sell. Still, I wish them the best. So far there has been a niche market for their product.

@jeepmandan5334

Жыл бұрын

Seeing a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 at that exact dealership in Elkhart is what made me not buy it. Went there to sign the papers, but seeing how bad the quality of the Royal Enfield was in person, especially the paint, made me back out. The sales guy was cool though, so I felt kinda bad... Saw the Janus bikes in person that same day... Janus wins in the quality department, hands down.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

There are Janus owners who also have a RE. The ones I've read or talked to like both, but find them extremely different bikes. I would get a RE as a second bike, but the majority opinion seems to be that the Janus produces the most fun. The RE, especially one that is substantially more powerful, is useful for faster highways.

I saw these first at the mid Ohio raceway during the vintage days meet. Now I own 78 bikes. So I have some experience.. janus are great and I would gladly add one to my collection

Yammie bashing a small American company while he's sponsored by Ride "Euro" Cycle... lol! Gotta do what your sponsors want you to do, huh...

There’s different kinds of motorcyclists who appreciate different kinds of motorcycles. Yammie obviously doesn’t understand the appeal of a hand built, pre-war styled bikes with reliable, easy to maintain components. It sucks to see big KZread channels crap on small time moto companies that have their own take on biking and are just trying to make it in a world of mass produced, non-risky designed motorcycles. People mod their bikes to be unique all the time, they mod them for aesthetics and sacrifice comfort in doing so. With Janus, you can buy a unique, useable art piece, customized to your liking without having to turn a wrench yourself for less than 10k. I’m team Janus with this one and a bit frustrated Yammie did a 15 minute video dissing the philosophy of an entire genre of motorcycling without even seeing one in person or test riding. Way to flex your media power against Midwestern anabaptists lol

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

It is a crap bike that is 3 times the cost it should be. This is 2 hipsters selling to other hipsters who cannot afford an Arch. This is look at me accessories. For 15k. You can buy a vintage bike that is actually done right.

I was really hoping you were going to ride one of theses bikes and tell us about it.

I would definitely buy a Janus Halcyon 450... if I had a damn nice house, a couple of nice cars, three or four motorcycles off my Motorcycle Wishlist, and I had plenty of disposable income.

@ChiefMoonChunks

Жыл бұрын

People that I know that own a Janus: My dentist, whom has all of those other things. Checks out

Go ride one

The key here is to keep the tank clean at all times, and not let the J become obscured with mud. The halcyon is a unique thing of retro beauty.

Come ride one. While it's obvious you wont buy one it would still be great if you came to check them out and take them for a rip.

I could imagine if a company made the same style of bikes for around 4k they would sell like hot cakes

@3089280288

Жыл бұрын

They are in China

@darkiee69

Жыл бұрын

That would mean building them in asia.

@ShubhoBose

Жыл бұрын

that's basically royal enfield, and they do

@aramondehasashi3324

9 ай бұрын

good luck doing that in America

Just ride their 450 please sir. Take a quick trip to IN and see their place.

@DeanAWhite-gr8eo

Ай бұрын

That'd be Snowflake, not Sir.

Janus with a hard J (like Jack) and a long A (like bAy or cAke). Janus was the Roman god of gateways and transitions (and related concepts) and had two faces, one facing forwards the other backwards. The first month of the year, January, is named after him, because in January you can look back to the old year just finished, or forwards to the new year just beginning. So Janus motorcycles are looking forward (in terms of the engine, manufacturing techniques, safety) but backwards (in terms of styling).

Was enamored by the concept, look and a chance to own a 1930's style bike that comes with a warranty, is more reliable and won't leak on my garage floor. After a visit to Granger and a test ride on the 250 and 450 Halcyon, this is what this 67 year old (on my 52nd year of continuous ; read 35+ motorbikes owned over those years) thinks. The 250 was fun until I crossed into the 50+mph world of road cycling, way buzzy and the fatigue factor was creeping in. The rigid rear suspension was ok (read bouncy spring seat) until the road had any pothole repairs, read, moderately painful. The 450 was Lexus plush like after the 250 and felt like a motorcycle (read 250=scooter like) and was a good time all the way to 65 mph. After that, it was straining to me to push it much faster. PRICE?? $11,000 (250) and $15,500 (450) seemed like a high price point for these unique cycles. Dollar value felt more like maybe $6000 (250) and $10k (450) for a reality check. Get the price down, increase the volume, then improve the offerings and jack the price......... just my $ 0.02 worth and a sunny afternoon not wasted, but the picture a bit more clear on Granger Indiana Motorcycle company Janus...

@lophloph07

9 ай бұрын

If yo have 15k you could buy an enfield classic 350 and do all the basic mods to get more power out of it and have money left over to buy two more.

That's the thing about these bikes. And given the hand-made nature of the bikes they can't do all *that* much about the price. One of the biggest upsides with those chinese crate engines is that they're *cheap* in the fiscal sense even if sometimes in every sense. Blow an engine? new one is like $400 shipped. If you know what you're doing and break them in they last a decent while. Small tires are pretty affordable too. Buuuuut the whole bike already costs you like $8k, so the hand-made aesthetic really better appeal to you....

Pronounced “GO schen”

Janus CEO reading all the comments should be proud! Everyone in support of Janus and what they are doing. True american start up making a quality product.

I've seen these bikes at Americade, the fit & finish is outstanding. As a hand made custom for that much money, I guess it should be!...bless their hearts.

Janus is an interesting name tho for their philosophy. Janus is not just the god of doors only, he is the Roman god of transitions, and therefore represents the liek fulcrum point between major points in life and history- life and death, the beginning and end, war and peace..and more importantly young and old. His two faces look towards the future and into the past. Which reflects that they are making an old design with modern engineering and components. I like the looks and philosophy, but they are insanely underpowered and expensive. Sad they can't survive.

You nailed it, it’s a novelty

Being from Goshen IN where these are built, I have never talked to a single owner who didn't love their Janus bike.

For $15k you could absolutely build a cool bike with quite a bit of work from a shop.

A very poor, ill-informed review of a very good bike. Perhaps when the Yam gets a little more time, experience and wisdom under his very young belt, he'll be able to comprehend the value in these bikes that today, utterly escapes him. Having never ridden a single mile on one, I'm at a loss to understand how he thinks he's qualified to criticize. Of course, there's a sponsor paycheck involved, so that might explain the shilling. I have over 7000 miles on my Halycon, and I still wouldn't trade it for any overpowered, plastic-coated, one-of-ten thousand clones with a built-in umbilical cord straight back to an expensive dealer service department. Simplicity, easy to maintain on your own, bullet-proof, adaptable, style and smiles for miles, and a true, original, motorcycle experience. I'll have a second in the 450 version too, please.

I agree on the price, if in the 3 or maybe 4 thousand dollars, I would like to own one. But the price for what they are offering. I am good

The unbridled irony of Yammie Noob saying "In reality, does that sound like something any human being should be doing? Probably not." made me spit out my coffee.

It all depends on what you want from a motorcycle. In the summer I bought a retro-styled bike, a Kawasaki Z900RS SE and it is exactly what I want. It has great power and handling and looks great. I'm not a squid and am way past 20, so I am not concerned with high redlines and ultra handling with sticky tires. I like to go on on relaxing rides on a twisty road, and the Z900RS checks all my boxes. The Janus line of motorcycles isn't what I am looking for, but I hope they continue building bikes for their niche market.

if you haven't ridden on one of these things, what they lack in modern performance they make up for in sheer fun. Thing is, you could probably build your own bike for far cheaper than these while still maintaining the aesthetic

you need to ride one of their 450s

You almost can get a Rebel 500 and a 1100 DCT for the same price... .

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

As the company's co-founder often remarks, there are lots of great motorcycles out there. It's a completely different experience.

When I worked at a Harley-Davidson dealership I floated an idea to make small retro bikes like this with the Street power plant. I even made a few sketches that looked pretty cool.

@JoeBManco

9 ай бұрын

If Harley ever did a retro 1911 7D, it would be a hot seller.

@JR-bj3uf

9 ай бұрын

@@JoeBManco When I saw my first Indian Scout and Harley WL I knew it could be something. These were small bikes with a great look. Harley will not build them because they can't sell them for a premium. Harley is not Japan. They don't do volume.

@JoeBManco

9 ай бұрын

@@JR-bj3uf That's too bad, because I believe there would be an instant market for such a Harley or Indian product. I've even thought about buying a crate motor and building my own.

Interesting to see coverage of the Janus line. To me, you had some hits and some misses and were too harsh in some areas. While the wheel size isn't mentioned, we had many lightweight, quality motorcycles in the late '50s onward that had 2.75" to 3.00" tires which aren't bicycle sizes but were on machines that could easily cruise at 50mph and could hit 80mph with no handling issues. Honda Cubs had 2.50" tires as well and could carry two people decently. The 450 twin seems about the right weight for its size class through the years. Thing that gets my attention most is the construction of the "earles type" forks and whether they have good, lasting bearings at the pivot points. The price tags surprises me, completely pushes me away considering one of these could be fun to own and use. I have little qualm with the engine choices as they seem to be holding up well enough - my daughter still riding a 230cc Hawk she purchased in 2018, note here these are pushrod engines, not OHC.

While I prefer preformance and comfort I do love the stripped down look maybe I'd get one if I find a used one for a good price for riding around town but I'd prefer a big dog chopper for that kind of look

@rickydee5863

Жыл бұрын

Featherbed bro.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

Because they are so lightweight, even with the relatively low HP, the power to weight ratio is such that they really move very well. Some owners have modified the engine to increase HP, but I have kept mine stock. After the break-in period (for me that was 1,200 miles, approximately), I can drive the Halcyon more like a cafe racer (Janus used to make the Phoenix, which was a cafe-style bike).

Sour grapes - you can’t have it, therefore, you don’t want it.

While I agree with most of this, there is the principle of hand made in America that really doesn't exist anymore. I plan on getting a royal enfield, but only because it's what I can afford, I'd rather have made in America simply because it is something to be proud of, though yes the Chinese engine does sour that quite a bit.

@alexandercoll4863

Жыл бұрын

The 450 is an Italian engine I believe

Am betting all of the art in your house is from Walmart. Maybe you should actually test drive this American built machine before you strip it down.

When you think about it, 15 grand is kinda cheap for a rolling art piece. If I had a different wife, and a bigger garage, I'd own a Janus, and I'd feel like it was a bargain. I've owned many bikes in my 50+ years of motorcycling, and still my favorite had only 200cc's. I have a bike for "sport." I'd like one just far "the ride." These guys are making a living doing what they love for people who love what they're doing. Give 'em a break.

Yesterday, I watched a video on KZread about Janus produced by a guy who had great praise for the company, although he did cite them as being pricey, without saying just how much they cost. I think I'll make my next new bike a Royal Enfield. Nothing against Indiana or anything, but dang! The price! Thanks, Mr. Noob.

Go-shen

IDK Yam. I think your being too hard on them without spending time with them or there bikes... who knows what they will be making in 20-30 years if they can keep it going. Almost all big brands have a similar beginning story.

This is my shit right here. I love small displacement engine bikes and I love the early era of motorcycles. This is the first I've heard of Janus. Thanks for the video.

As far as I know, Janus and Jawa are the only retro motorcycle companies not making 60s british clones.

As badly as I want to love the hand-built properties and the custom paint work on each bike, the price hurts a LOT. I can't help but wish for them to offer new tanks, windscreens, and headlights for newer bikes as well as offering up these art pieces. A honda super cub 125, though not nearly as "faithful" to the vintage super cub, is also a modern honda. So you get on it, press the start button, and ride all day, no problem. I'd love to see all their expertise and work with custom fabrication and painting to offer color variations or new accessories and styles that honda just can't make themselves due to being too low volume and niche. Or maybe some "vintage leather" saddlebags and handpainted tanks for bonnevilles or the kawasaki W800. I deeply admire their work, but almost 10k for a 250 that is not much faster, or perhaps even slower, than the new 5-speed grom? Can't justify it.

@dobber43

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that'd be pretty cool make some accessories for the bikes with way bigger market share

You are missing the point completely. Discard the performance, forget about the better bike, it ain't about that. Not everyone has the same taste in motorcycles as you and I. The Janus is all about something different than the mass produced bikes of today. Sometimes people just want to putt along on something completely different. Some people don't know how to build a bike from the ground up so they turn to a company that builds something to their taste and don't mind paying for it.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

Janus is 2 hipsters selling look at me accessories to other hipsters who cannot afford an Arch. It is not about something different. It is peddling crap to guys who are not into bikes. But who are into looking like they could be.

Everyone understands the difference between a Ducati and a Janus, I don't understand why you made this video!

As primitive as they are, They nail the nostalgic look for sure. I think they design and make them for the typical Notre Dame professor. I'll keep my Royal Enfield but I'd love to test-ride one for sure. Yammie, take the trip and visit the factory. Forget all the marketing mumbo jumbo and price and give us some honest feedback on the ride and experience.

Yamm is the kind of person who was most definitely picked on at school😂 Of course he’s not wrong with some of his thoughts, except the digs on Janus’s craftsmanship. Yes the engine sucks but the rest of the bike is built well. That said I wouldn’t buy one but for someone looking for a bike with those particular looks of that era and they have cash to burn.. well more power to them.

@jeffkaron5311

Жыл бұрын

I can only say that I and the other owners don' think that the engine "sucks." It's been really great--and it even looks good.

Norton "Featherhead"? uh, yeah. Sure. At the age of 71 and having owned many different motorcycles, my '21 Halcyon tickles me in ways that few other bikes have. I don't want to put up with the reliability issues and parts scarcity of a vintage motorcycle but having a bike whose design is inspired by bikes of a century or so ago works for me. I can easily afford virtually any other bike but, since I'm no longer interested in elevated speeds or lean angles, this bike takes me on leisurely rides on local two lane rides and is a delight to look at when not riding. The other retro bikes mentioned reflected the designs of the '50s, not the mid-20's. In my mind, I think the automotive equivalent would be a modern Morgan 3 wheeler: a design from another era with more modern parts, and, like the Janus, comparing it to other vehicles for the same price misses the point. Is it pricy compared to a mass produced 250? Oh, hell yes. But find another bike built essentially by hand and do that comparison. The Chinese engine bothers me not a bit other than wishing that it was vertical in the frame rather than angled slightly forward. Many old bike manufacturers used engines not built in house. As you said, if it doesn't make sense for you, move on. For me, it is a complete treat and I am so appreciative of the guys at Janus for making it.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, guessing what tickles you is not what tickles most men.

@kurtjens

Жыл бұрын

@@yesihavebedbugs2786 , that is an accurate assessment.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

@@kurtjens and that is okay. Alternative lifestyles are more accepting these days.

@kurtjens

Жыл бұрын

@@yesihavebedbugs2786 describing my lifestyle as "alternative" would be difficult: solidly middle-class, married to the same woman for 40 years. But I think we're veering off topic.

@yesihavebedbugs2786

Жыл бұрын

@Kurt Jensen hipster is an alternative lifestyle. You bought crap. And like many, the cold hard facts are a slap in the face you wish to avoid. I have been to owners forums for Janus customers. I wanted to buy one you see. They have lots to say. Too a man think it looks great, people stop, etcetera. But the cheap parts and constant issues make it a nightmare. And It is not one or two people. Several forums with what is obvious a large portion of the customer base. I have seen comparisons to the $400.00 Chinese made scooters. Perhaps a thousand miles in and issues start. Some sooner than that. But most noted after break in issues would arise. Since many posted pictures on the forums with their bikes. And in soma cases the broken bits. I would have to assume they were being honest. For if they loved them. And thought they were the greatest since sliced bread. They would not have been online complaining. There is no reason they could not have sourced better parts at the premium they are charging. Piaggio buys engines from India. And Piaggio are noted for great running small displacement motors. India has over 200 scooter manufacturers. Including the likes of Honda and Yamaha. So the fact they went with the cheapest route on a premium priced product is evident of their business model. Attention seeking accessory for people, namely hipsters who will never really ride them. You know like the 2 owners happen to be. And they are not like Dale Walksler, an actual aficionado of vintage motorcycles. On KZread you can seen Dale on a 1913 Thor. Which is the basic design Janus uses. As well as other vintage bikes. Sadly that is the only way you can see him now. But his museum is still open. And they have a restoration shop on site.

Too harsh for sure. Engine aside, they make a beautiful handmade product. It is not easy to make it even a fraction of how far they have come.

If you’re buying one of these to replace a modern bike you’re getting the wrong bike.

Imagine all of the janus youtube fans hating on yammie. That would be like 30 people.

@kirstenspencer3630

Жыл бұрын

Make that 31

@robbieracer3294

9 ай бұрын

Did you not hear when he said they sold over 900 units on the one model alone? Pay attention grasshopper 🦗

Get one of those bikes

I want the old school look that Janus has. The Royal Enfield is not of the same vintage. RE is post WW2, Janus has the Pre World war look.

It's a nice bike,it's actually beautiful. These bikes are handmade and are hand painted. They are for people who like classic style, and enjoy actually riding,and not passing everything at a hundred miles a minute. While you are correct this bike is not everyones cup of coffee, the same can be said about those plastic sport bikes like the bussa bikes,which are a big L for a lot of us riders. FYI it's the same engine the Honda single piston dirt bike use to use. Same speck just made in China now. I'm not crazy about that,but I guess I can live with it.