News & Updates

In Part One, we introduced our new Hartford 450 engine and explained why we chose a new long-term engine supplier for our 450 motorcycles. In this second installment, we’re taking you behind the scenes: from Co-founder and CEO Richard Worsham’s visit to Hartford’s headquarters in Taiwan to dyno testing, ECU calibrations, EPA compliance, and what…

Janus Motorcycles Announces a New Hartford 450 Engine We have some big news here at Janus Motorcycles.   After five years with our original 450 platform, we are excited to announce that future Janus 450 motorcycles will be powered by a new engine supplied by Hartford Industrial of Taiwan. This decision follows months of engineering, calibration,…

    Janus Motorcycles — Janus Origin Series — Handcrafted Motorcycles Now Starting at $6,295 Introducing the ORIGIN. The Janus You’ve Been Waiting For. You asked. We built it. Simpler. Smaller price. Still Janus. Meet the Janus ORIGIN Series. Same featherweight design. Same hand-laid pinstriping. Same Amish-crafted leather trim. Same people. Same shop. Same Goshen,…

Janus Motorcycles Announces the Halcyon 250 Americana Edition to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary GOSHEN, IN – June 16, 2026 – Janus Motorcycles today announced the limited-production Halcyon 250 Americana Edition, a special motorcycle package celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the enduring tradition of American craftsmanship. Available exclusively on the Halcyon 250…

Janus Motorcycles is an American motorcycle manufacturer dedicated to creating classic, lightweight motorcycles that stand the test of time. Based in Goshen, Indiana, we hand-build motorcycles that embody timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and the pure joy of riding. As a small, growing company, every team member has a direct impact on our products, our customers,…

Janus Motorcycles is refreshing the format of its popular Discovery Day events for 2026, opening the doors of its Goshen workshop on select Saturdays to welcome both the Janus-curious and Janus owners alike. These gatherings offer a relaxed opportunity to step inside the world of Janus Motorcycles—meet the team, see the machines up close, and experience…

Meet Gabe, Our New Service Tech GOSHEN, IN — Janus Motorcycles has welcomed a new service technician to the shop floor. Gabe Tanner, a mechanical engineer from Purdue University, joins the Janus team as our Service Technician after several years working with motorcycles—primarily vintage machines that demand careful attention and thoughtful maintenance. Gabe’s interest in…

In 2011, Paragon Motorcycles, LLC was established as the legal entity that would launch a new chapter in American motorcycle design and fabrication. Our inaugural project, later featured in the Pipeburn article “Janus Motorcycles — The Paragon,” represents the earliest realized expression of the ideas that continue to guide our work today. While the company…

We’re pleased to share an important leadership update at Janus Motorcycles. Mark C. Zweig, who has been deeply involved with Janus as an advisor, investor, and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. This role reflects the impact Mark has already had on the business and supports the next phase of growth for…

Now Streaming: Ramblestream A Podcast from Janus Motorcycles Goshen, Indiana Headquarters If you’ve been around Janus for a while, you’ve probably heard Richard and Jansen rambling together on livestreams for some time. Those conversations aren’t going anywhere—but now, you can take them with you. Ramblestream brings those rambles everywhere you stream your podcasts. Each week,…