Ride Reviews

Janus Motorcycles was recently featured in a TopSpeed roundup highlighting motorcycles with engines that “just won’t die,” with a Janus model earning all top three placements—a meaningful nod to our commitment to simple, durable design. Being recognized as a Janus TopSpeed top three motorcycle reflects an approach we’ve believed in from the beginning: build lightweight,…

If you’ve ever wanted to throw a let over a Halcyon 250 but don’t want to make the trip out to our headquarters in Goshen, check out this virtual test ride. Richard takes a brand-new Halcyon 250 for a ride around northern Indiana and describes what it feels like. He also goes into detail on…

Buying your first bike – By Mark Zweig Buying your first motorcycle is a big decision. Sure—it may not be the most expensive thing you have ever purchased. You can buy a high-quality 250 from Janus for less than the price of a good sectional sofa. But it (buying a motorcycle) is a decision that…

After years of riding, Craig finally ordered precisely what he wanted with a brand new Janus Halcyon 450. Here is some of his story, why he chose this motorcycle, and what makes owning a Janus special. Craig is also an avid fly fisherman, car enthusiast, and mechanical watch collector. What do those pursuits have in…

What a pleasure to host Rob Brooks from Road Dirt Magazine, an independent motorcycle magazine that is filling in the gap left by many of the bigger motorcycle industry publications in recent years.  Rob is a seasoned rider with a love of all things two wheels, but we think we got him hooked on the…

Yesterday a major motorcycle review channel on YouTube failed to understand that Janus Motorcycles is not interested in making a better or even different version of what’s already on the market (check out the video below). Instead, they applied the old premise of the last 30+ years of powersports marketing to a new brand that…

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…