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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…

Winter Moto Camp: Cold, Chaos, and Community Written by Mitch McLane Rolling In: Snow, Tents, and First Impressions Winter moto camping last weekend was equal parts ridiculous, resourceful, and unforgettable. We rolled into camp Friday and immediately started setting up. This year, instead of the Civil War tent, I brought my Wingman of the road tent to…

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,…

Rye’d or Die Custom Bike Show: A Valentine’s Day Motorcycle Event in Valparaiso, Indiana Hosted by Janus Motorcycles × Journeyman DistilleryFebruary 14, 2026 | 1PM CST | The American Factory, Valparaiso, IN Looking for an unforgettable way to spend Valentine’s Day?The Rye’d or Die Custom Bike Show brings together motorcycle culture, craftsmanship, community, and celebration…

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,…

Dream it. Build it. Enter to Win. We’re closing out 2025 with something special: the Big Dream Build Event. Before there’s a finished motorcycle, there’s imagination: paint, pinstripe, leather, fit, and finish. Janus Motorcycles is hosting this event to celebrate the very first ride that a Janus goes on – in your imagination. One lucky…

GOSHEN, IN — Paragon Motorcycles, Inc. dba Janus Motorcycles is gaining strong momentum on the Wefunder platform, having already secured more than $370,000 in commitments from the Janus Motorcycles rider and subscriber community before opening the campaign to the broader investing public. Reaching this milestone moves the campaign into its next phase of investment promotion,…

Now in its tenth year of production, our flagship Janus Motorcycles model, the Halcyon 250, has inspired extremes of both love and hate from its inception. Whether because of its lack of features, (“I would never ride a bike without rear suspension or ABS”), its price point, (“you could buy four used KLR’s, or 18…

On our most recent Ramblestream, we took some time to introduce the Phoenix 450 project. It is still in its early stages, but we want to share our thinking and invite you into the process as it unfolds. We are excited to share the development and go-to-market process of the Phoenix 450 with you. This…