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Over the last 6 years of 250 production and development (and 10 years since our inception), we’ve learned something from the way our riders enjoy their Janus Motorcycles: Our motorcycles and their riders don’t abide by the same spec sheet most manufacturers do. Specifically, our riders believe: 1. Displacement doesn’t necessarily equal enjoyment. Sometimes, in…

Walrus Oil & Janus Motorcycles Double Giveaway! What a great way to kick off the holiday season! We have partnered with our pals at Walrus Oil, an awesome manufacturer of innovative wood and leather care products to do a holiday giveaway. We’ll be picking TWO winners to receive an awesome prize pack. That’s right folks, TWO…

450 Production Update Video #13 This week, Grant shows off Halcyon 450 #001! We are beyond thrilled to be finishing up the first customer 450 and starting on building #002. Thanks for following along! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

The Halcyon 450 Rear Suspension Design and History Part Two This is the second of a two-part discussion of the Halcyon 450’s rear suspension design and history. To catch up on part one, click here! The Halcyon 450’s triangulated “cantilever” pivoted rear transom As early as the 1950’s, developments in racing would lead to a…

450 Production Update Video #12 We are in production! This week, Richard shows us the very first production 450’s freshly pinstriped fenders and fuel tank in a custom mustard yellow color! We also have some beautiful fall ride footage from this weekend up in northern Michigan.  Want to see the previous updates? Click here! https://youtu.be/jdPeM7RlSak

450 Production Update Video #11 In this update, Richard and Jordan take a short ride on a pair of Halcyon 450 motorcycles to check out the production process at the Janus fab shop. Be sure to order your Halcyon 450 now for spring delivery! Want to see the previous updates? Click here! https://youtu.be/BtWrg-5MVoA

Chasing the Horizon Podcast Features Janus Motorcycles Wes Fleming of the Chasing the Horizon podcast had Richard on the show last week and the episode just went live. Click the play button above to listen! In the episode, Wes and Richard cover the story of founding and growing the company, the challenges of a post-Covid…

450 Production Update Video #10 Production continues! This week, Richard goes through the welding fixture for the Halcyon 450 main frame and we take a look at the first production chassis! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

Riding a Halcyon 250 Through Vermont Take a ride through scenic Vermont with Harmony on her beautiful blue Halcyon 250. We sent Harmony a GoPro kit to document one of her favorite rides in her area. We’re jealous of those curvy roads!

450 Production Update Video #9 This week, Richard gives us a look at some of the first production pieces from our fabrication shop! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!