Richard Worsham

Janus Motorcycles fielded one of our Gryffin 250s in last weekend’s Biltwell 100 desert race in Ridgecrest California. Even with a broken foot peg, our Racer Kyle Depweg got us a 4th plave finish in the “Misfit” category. Here are his thoughts after the race! “Well, could have done better. But I hope I get another…

On Sunday the 21st of May 2023, Janus Motorcycles is teaming up 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. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of…

We are pleased to announce the release of a new episode of Modern Machine Shop Magazine’s “Made In America Podcast” featuring Janus Motorcycles and our network of hyper-local suppliers. Brent Donaldson, Editor-in-Chief at Modern Machine Shop Magazine, spent the morning with Janus founder, Richard Worsham, on the daily “Milk Run”, dropping off and picking up…

As print magazines become rarer and rarer, it’s wonderful to find one that is still going strong, still putting physical, ink and paper objects in our hands that we can leaf through, stick bookmark in, and enjoy in the best way that reading can be done–on a page. Roadrunner Magazine is just that: one of…

A Janus motorcycle is a comprehensible, mechanical object, functioning according to the laws of physics and capable of being felt, understood, repaired, and maintained by its rider. It is not an unrepairable “device” with unintelligible terms of use, operating system updates, or opaque algorithms shepherding the “user” along a bureaucratically sanctioned route of efficiency and…

  At Janus, we are often told that our motorcycles are “too expensive”. This statement reveals a prevailing belief, perpetuated by the motorcycle industry, that the primary value of a motorcycle should be reduced to its engine displacement, followed closely by its level of technological rider aids, NOT necessarily of its ability to enrich and…

Here’s to 2023! It’s been an extraordinarily busy year for us at Janus Motorcycles. In addition to producing our first 100+ Halcyon 450’s, we have attended a number of shows and events, built a custom 450 for our friends at Milwaukee Tools, launched a new podcast, held our 1st in-person owners rally in a few…

The Alpine Tunnel Trip- Adventure on a Gryffin 250 By James Pekarek August 2nd, 2022: It’s sunny and cool as I walk out of the hotel in Gunnison, Colorado and begin the process of unloading Gryffin #109 (aka ‘Sherman’) from the trailer. With the bike unloaded, I make a few final checks before starting my…

Janus Motorcycles is looking for a Metal Fabricator to assist with chassis and component production at our fabrication shop. Candidates must provide exemplary proficiency in the use of heavy machinery, power tools, and precision tools to create components for use on Janus Motorcycles. They must be organized, thorough, and detail- and process- oriented. They will…

Essential Toolkit For Your Janus Motorcycle https://youtu.be/hTWbn_yqUE8 This is by no means an exhaustive list of tools you might need on a motorcycle, but it serves as a great starting point that should provide Janus riders with the essential tools and materials to get home from most day trips or short rides should an issue…