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Richard has been working on a book about the very different kind of lightweight, leisurely motorcycling we champion at Janus Motorcycles. Well, that book is now available on Amazon! Part treatise, part manifesto, part handbook, the Rambler’s Companion will fit on your shelf, bedside table, or motorcycle book rack! As our technological advances provide greater…

At Janus Motorcycles we catch a lot of flack. A lot of modern consumers believe that engine size is directly proportional to value. In this view the biggest engine should be the most expensive and the smallest the cheapest (we’ve been hearing this argument since we launched our handmade 50cc two stroke over a decade…

Today, Janus Motorcycles, maker of small-displacement motorcycles with hand-crafted components and highly-customizable color combinations announces the development of their Gryffin 450 Model. Interested parties can place a deposit for a special 1st edition starting today.

Janus “Origin” model line: We are pleased to announce the launch of a new edition of both the 250 and 450 Janus models: the Janus “Origin” model line. The basic idea of the “Origin” line is to provide a blank slate version of our existing models paired down to the essence of what defines each…

Janus is hiring a welder/fabricator to work at our fabrication shop preparing, welding, and finishing Janus Motorcycles components. A Janus Motorcycles Metal Fabricator must show exemplary proficiency in the use of heavy machinery, welders, power tools, and precision tools to create components for use on Janus Motorcycles. The candidate must be organized, thorough, and detail-…

We at Janus hope you’re all happy from time spent with family and friends, sharing good food. This is a great time of year for us to offer some savings on our motorcycles. Most of us are “putting them away” instead of itching to ride. It’s a fun way to celebrate another successful year for…

New for 2024 at Janus: some AWESOME aesthetic options! One of our favorite “custom” colors of all time is now a standard color: Lark Silver! This is a metallic flake color, and comes standard with a clear powder. What a classic look. It is especially striking when paired with our second new model year option:…

 “Red-Hot and Cool!” By Tom Neel I’m a creative type who spent much of my working life creating original works of art. As such, I’ve let creativity bleed over into other things I’ve enjoyed, including fine scale model building, photography, and yes, cars and motorcycles. So, it’s no wonder that Janus and I are…

2023 Janus Motorcycles Black Friday Special   Get 50% off options and add-ons on any new motorcycle order! That’s the deal! Get everything you possibly can on a 450? Save $1800. Wow! Get everything you possibly can on 250? Save $2000+. Wow again! Cannot be combined with any other offer. Does not apply to custom…

Janus Motorcycles works with Ekho Dealer to allow you to checkout, finance, insure, and register your vehicle 100% online in 3 easy steps: Step 1: Configure your vehicle and checkout Choose your vehicle and options on the Janus Motorcycles website, and hit the checkout button. Depending on your state of registration, you will be taken…