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Mar 9, 2020 · Made in Goshen, Indiana, largely by hand and almost entirely by the small Janus team, the Halcyon, Gryffin, and Phoenix motorcycles are all powered by an air-cooled 229cc four-stroke engine built in China.
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A traditional review would be somewhat pointless, as the Janus machines aren’t really about comparisons. Instead, they are unique rolling anomalies—conversation pieces when parked and sentimental return to days of motorcycling gone by in motion. Put simply, Janus motorcycles are new metal creations that conjure the pronounced vintage mystique of su...
Janus Motorcycles had its genesis in 2011 in Goshen, IN, when several friends got together with the somewhat quixotic notion of forming a motorcycle company. After some initial bumps and missteps, they now enjoy steady growth and you’re able to boast a Janus in every state. It’s definitely a niche market. A Janus will not appeal to everyone—actuall...
Certainly, anyone seriously looking to acquire one of these machines understands what they’re getting into. The Janus motorcycles are a deliberate detour into the past with their looks, simplicity, and bespoke build nature. With that comes an abandonment of many of the creature comforts and technological wizardry that most modern motorcycles posses...
Jun 3, 2022 · One company really embraces vintage motorcycling more than all the rest, and it’s not just about mimicking classic style. The Janus Motorcycles experience is about as close as you can get to...
Aug 23, 2019 · Good Spark Garage test rides the Halcyon and Phoenix by Janus Motorcycles, two authentic, 250cc machines, hand-crafted in Goshen, Indiana.
Jun 16, 2016 · At $5,995 each, the Janus motorcycles are pricier than the mass-produced Japanese competition, such as the Suzuki TU250 ($4,399) or even the sportier Yamaha YZF-R3 ($4,990), but I believe the quality of the construction and the unique style make them worth the extra expense.
Jun 14, 2019 · The nearest thing to a Janus that’s made by a major motorcycle manufacturer is Suzuki’s TU250X, which sells for less than $5,000. But Janus doesn’t feel that it’s competing with Suzuki, or any extant motorcycle company.
