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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…

Why Choosing Simplicity in Motorcycling Feels Radical (And Why It Matters) We’ve all absorbed the same cultural story: progress equals more. More features, more power, more options, more tech. In that narrative, choosing less looks like stepping backward—like giving up rather than leveling up. But what if simplicity isn’t retreat? What if it’s one of…

Royal Enfield 350 vs. Janus Halcyon 250: Two Different Ideas of Motorcycling If you’ve been shopping for a lightweight motorcycle with classic styling, you’ve probably found yourself comparing Royal Enfield and Janus Motorcycles. At first glance, it’s understandable. Both build machines that stand apart from modern sport bikes and adventure motorcycles, offering an alternative to…

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,…

Some fathers collect ties. Others collect miles. For the dad who would rather take the long way home, spend an afternoon in the garage, or disappear down a winding back road with no particular destination in mind, we’ve gathered a selection of gifts inspired by the spirit of the ride. Whether you’re looking for a…

Goshen – Kendallville, IN – MAY 2026 Long before Route 66 became a symbol of the American open road, a 26-year-old San Francisco mechanic named George Wyman climbed onto a motorized bicycle and did something no one had ever done: he rode it coast to coast. The year was 1903. The roads were little more…

Goshen, IN – May 23, 2026 A Fine Day for the Long Way Around: Thank You for Our Biggest DGR Yet Sunday came up clear in Goshen, and so did about sixty of you. This year, Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was the biggest one Janus Motorcycles has ever been part of. More than 60 riders pulled…

Janus Rider Earns “Mile Eater” Distinction with Four SaddleSore 1000 Rides in One Summer GOSHEN, IN — Long-distance riding tends to reward preparation over bravado. That principle is on full display in a recent customer story from Janus Motorcycles, where rider Spencer Anderson completed four certified SaddleSore 1000 rides in 2025—earning the “Mile Eater” designation…