What is “Retro”?

As the founder and lead designer at a very small motorcycle manufacturer that often gets called “retro”, I’ve been pondering what that term means for quite some time. I believe there is more to be said on this, but here are some thoughts on the term and why our motorcycles look the way they do…

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The High Mile Halcyons

By Tom Neel Halcyon 250s are rapidly nearing the milestone of 1000 units produced. A decade or so in the making, the little engine that could, has, and seemingly will continue to not only be produced, but produce its worth in smiles per mile. By every account, it’s the motorcycle that shouldn’t be here. A…

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Ten Days Until the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride!

It’s 10 days until side stands are up for the The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride! So far we have raised over $3,400! If you haven’t signed up, now’s a great time! On Sunday the 21st of May 2023, the Janus Motorcycles team will be dressing in our finest to ride in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with fellow men and women across the…

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Meet Tyler From Service

At Janus, we not only manufacture motorcycles–we design, market, sell, and maintain them! In this short video we introduce Tyler, our service technician. Tyler talks about his background, training, and role here at Janus maintaining bikes and helping customers around the country with parts and service. One of the many things that makes Janus very…

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Ridecraft

“Ridecraft” is a term we borrow from the long-distance riding community, a seasoned cast of riders who practice some of the most extreme riding possible. The holy grail of the “LD” community is the Iron Butt Rally, a grueling event that takes place every two years, ranging across the continent with participants gathering “points” by…

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Rambling

At Janus Motorcycles, we believe in rambling. Think of a rose or clematis on an old stone wall, or a long walk where the object is simply in walking and encountering things rather than in getting anywhere. Just like the best Sunday afternoon motorcycle rides, ramblings most often end up right where they started. To…

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South Bend/Goshen Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Itinerary

On Sunday the 21st of May 2023, the Janus Motorcycles team will be dressing in our finest to ride in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health on behalf of Movember. We will be riding in the South Bend, Indiana, ride, ending…

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