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We are pleased to announce that the 450 has just received California Air Resource Board approval for sale in the state. We received 49-state EPA certification for the 450 at the end of June.

Halcyon 450 Production Update #4 In this week’s update, Richard and Jordan take Halcyon 450 prototypes JM-000 and JM-001 out for a ride on the Janus test loop. This is the first time we’ve had two 450s riding together on film! They talk about some of the design and ride characteristics, compare the Halcyon 450 and…

A Comparison of the Janus Halcyon 450 & 250 From Owner Tom Neel Tom’s Halcyon 250 #568 next to the second production prototype Halcyon 450   By Tom Neel Its throttle drives you out of corners with conviction, as you muscle your way through country roads of character, before then rumbling your way down a…

450 Production Update Video #3 In this 450 Production Update video, Richard takes us through the latest news for the production of the Halcyon 450 motorcycle. This week: Our 3rd prototype is almost complete New footpegs New oil dipstick Look out for Tom Neel’s blog post Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

450 Production Update Video #2 In our second video in the new series documenting the final preparations for 450 production, Richard walks us through the third production prototype, new hard oil lines, the production Sargent seat, production and assembly improvements, 450 test rides. Stay tuned for weekly updates! Want to see the rest of the…

450 Production Update Video #1 In our first video in a new series documenting the final preparations for 450 production, Richard takes us through the latest news for the production of the Halcyon 450 motorcycle. Stay tuned for weekly updates! Want to see the rest of the series? Click here!

Janus 250 Motorcycle: Top Speed Thrill of the Roaring 20s! By Tom Neel With elbows splayed, body titled and head projection reminiscent of a stellar hood ornament,  I make my way down through a serpentine country road. My spirited descent is enthusiastically met with reciprocating ascent, as I lean Halcyon JM-568 over at apex, carving…

Tag along as Josiah and Jordan ride from Janus HQ in Goshen up to Bonneyville Mills in Bristol. Featuring Halcyon #068 and Gryffin #001. Janus Motorcycles are made for afternoon rides like this…everyday reverie, afternoon adventures, enjoying your connection with your machine and the world around you. Thanks for watching!

 “Head For The Hills”   By Tom Neel – Halcyon #568   North Carolina beaches are, of course, at sea level. They are also some six plus hours and over 400 miles away from Brown Mountain Overlook, elevation 2760’. Located in the western High Country of the state, just a handful of miles from the Blue…

“Janus Halcyon 250 vs Dong Feng DF250 RTG” By Mark C. Zweig   I got my new Janus Halcyon in November of last year. Like many current and prospective Janus owners, I thought about buying a Janus for years before actually ordering one. I am a lifelong rider. I got my first motorcycle at age…