My first bike after passing my test (1979, yes I know a long time ago) was a Triumph Bonnie 750. It used more oil than fuel, but was a good ride and I serviced it myself. My current bike is a BMWR1250R, but I miss the clocks, don't understand all the mode settings, and leave it factory set as it is fine for me. I just ride it, as if it is a no frills bike.
I got the Lifan KPX 250 about a month ago, and so far, I am very pleased with it. Money has been tight, and I really wanted the Honda dual sport 300cc. After I saw the $7000 price tag, I got the KPX with no regrets so far.
Everything is pricey these days, but you got to pay for what you want and Janus Motorcycles makes a quality ride. I have to say I've been impressed with how well it is fit and finished.
They are very pricey to have a Chinese engine,which costs Janus very little.Its a shame HD didn't go back to this beautiful classic style.This bike is just beautiful.
I’m not seeing it…. My RE Interceptor was $6099. Still classic retro. Daily driver quality, I ride it 500 miles a week for 6 to 7 months out of the year. Even a 350 Hunter comes in at $4000 and is capable of my commute. This Janus bike is just an overpriced driveway queen.
I quit riding street motorcycles about 12 years ago. Last bike I had was a 1980 Yamaha XS1100G..a monster of a bike gave it to my son-in-law when I quit riding. Never lost my love of motorcycles now getting the itch to get back on a bike but now gravitate towards smaller more manageable sized motorcycle just for putting around locally. Love the 'classic' style of the Royal Enfields and now these Janus motorcycles. The Janus bikes are really tempting and the fact they are made in the USA (albeit with some offshore made parts) is a plus. I really hope the Janus bikes are a success there is a market for smaller classic style quality motorcycles.
Thanks for providing your perspectives on the 250. I also have a Ural and understand UDF but have say that the Halcyon (a 450 in my case) attracts much more attention from other motorcycles. Sure, the Ural and side car are easy to recognize as different from afar because of the form factor, and the form factor of the halcyon doesn't stand out as much from far away. But get up close and most everyone notices the vintage styling. I've put almost 1,000 miles on mine in 4 weeks and really like it so far. Just a very cool motorcycle.
The 450 was not available when my Son bought his, he's been eyeing it, but he gets attached to his bikes so I can't see him selling the 250 to get a 450. I would not be surprised to see a 450 eventually show up though. You are right, when next to the Urals, people generally look at the Janus first.
I ride with my buddy who has a Sportster with the peanut tank so we have to stop every hundred miles for him to fill up anyways. Plus it's nice to stretch and have a soda and use the bathroom and have a smoke and then get back on the road.
Good to hear you ride it in the rain Where you said the chain rubs on the fender either brush on a little paint or maybe use insulation tape to see if it is still rubbing Could you remove the speedometer bracket and bend it in a vice to change it's angle ? You would then probably have to repaint, and maybe it would affect the speedo cable Or make a your own bracket from aluminium or steel plate
A thousand miles! Nothing should have gone wrong. I put ten thousand miles on my Benelli Tnt135 last season with zero troubles. I've had BMW's with well over one humdred thousand miles with only routine maintenance. For a bike that expensive it better last awhile
You also have an early model and I've seen they have a little more issues and Janus will send you free parts if they have updated them. I have a later model and love it. No issues at all!
The chain rubbing the the rear fender might be due to misalignment of the rear wheel from a previous chain adjustment. Easy way to check this is to clamp 2 straight boards to the outsides of the rear tire that are long enough to go slightly past the front wheel. if one touches the outside of the front wheel but the other does not, you will have to redo the chain adjustment.
Hey, it's the older brother from the ShootFastFun YT channel! Hey man, good to see you! I used to tune into that channel all the time! Good to see you're still at it, even if it's motorcycles these days. Nice to see you're riding a Janus. I've been curious about those bikes for some time now. Thanks for giving us an update on it. 👍
Once I have enough money saved I plan to get one of these in the British racing green that they offer, I'll also probably try and replace one of the saddlebags with a homemade jerry can mount because without a gas gauge I'll probably forget to stop for gas every now and then
Installed a 1 gallon RotoPax on the rear seat rack, it's about the same size as the cushion so it's a perfect fit. The saddle bags have been removed and replaced with ammo cans and a custom made rack for them. Turned out looking pretty good.
Quite an interesting and different bike. Of course if you buy a bike like that, you can't pretend you get the same feeling of a modern-style bike. This is not intended for long trips (I mean: unless you're prepared for that. The bike itself will bring you wherever you want, except maybe for rough terrain, but the pilot's patience and endurance must to be at highest levels LOL). Of course you need to take care of her; it's a beautiful handmade lady that requires extra care - and of course I can't imagine an easier bike to put your hands on: everything exposed, everything simple, you don't need to tear down half bike to reach the carburetor or the spark plug, for example. Since I use to have very long trips (I mean: up to 15,000 km per trip), this is not my kind of bike. I mean: I wish to have money and space to get it, but one more bike in my garage is more than what my wife is ready to accept LOL, but I would prefer thousands of times this bike than, for example, an heavy, expensive and sincerely useless modern Harley Davidson. Oh, and I love that blue too!
The old-looking motorcycles that appear on the market today are a clear protest against the lack of style and reliability of electronics. Not to mention the ridiculous increase in weight, power and size that manufacturers insist on wanting to sell today.
Thank you for a really good and pretty thorough video! One question - What is the approximate real-scenario top riding speed of the Halcyon 250 (assume a 200 lb. rider)? I understand this is a small cc bike that is not meant for the highway. I'm asking in the context of back roads that are linked by two-lane (one-lane each direction, double yellow line in the center) connector roads with Route numbers and a 50 mph speed limit. Will the Halcyon 250 get up to and maintain 55 mph on these roads for 10 miles so one doesn't end up with a chain of frustrated cars trailing behind wanting to pass? Thanks.
Having owned and ridden many miles on old Harley's and Indians which were hardtails with springer seats I was instructed to weigh myself. Take that number and divide by 2 and go to the hardware store and obtain 2 springs that were rated for that amount. Remove the original springs and replace with the new ones. The front forks greatly resemble the old Greeves front forks. Therefore the bike should handle superbly. After the spring job the comfort level should be more than adequate.
@@freeman10000 Its an american designed engine that is built in china. If you have a problem with that throw away your iphone and half the other shit in your house lol.
@@GoneUraling I've seen them. I'm subscribed to their channel. Love the Janus line. Not saying they're over priced, but they aren't cheap! You pay for hand craftsmanship. You could get 2 Royal Enfield Classic 350s for the cost of 1 Janus and still feel like you're riding a time machine.
My 650 Triumph is a hardtail with a sprung solo seat and it is 70 Mi an hour comfortable all-day ride. For what they charge for the B they could have put a bigger motor in it even to start with.
@@GoneUraling oh I see you were responding to the Janus video. Their new engine is a version of the Suzuki gn400 single. One reviewer is going to Janus because I asked them why didn't they use like half a Sportster motor like a Buell Blast did. He said it was a very good question and when he goes up to see them he's going to ask them why they did not buy a motor from S&S. I don't know why all these manufacturers think that everybody who rides a motorcycle is a Rich old fart with more money than God.
They are hand pinstripes, which is very cool. They are old fashion looking. But doesn’t your right knee cover up the J in Janus? I definitely go with the new technology battery rather than lead acid.
Having just looked this manufacturer up, they are amazingly American not Russian or Chinese … They (now) make a 450cc similar to this 250cc and also make a _really attractive_ 450 cc Street Scrambler the Gryffin 450. If I were/could still ride, I would strongly consider buying one of their street scramblers to add my previous collection of 30+ bikes.
Yes! And for SOME people in the Comments ... Enfields are built in India, so there you go. BTW -- I've recently seen a 'Thumper' and did she look g-o-o-d (and sound better!)
Batter finally died!?!? I have a honda with a 12 year old battery that still works. Cant believe Janus wouldn't cover a battery loosing its ability to hold charge after 7 months. Unless you didn't try to charge it with the correct charger
The Janus bikes are about an artistic concept. They're nice to look at. With experience, customer concerns can be identified and solutions can be found.
Dude, sorry I missed meeting you at Barber in Oct, I almost sat on your bike until Kyle warned me that it's not a demo. ;) Hope to see you on the road, at the owners rally or at Barber 2023.
That’s normal with the fork lock. I have to do that on my Kawi Vulcan. Nice bike, but overpriced for me even though I understand the cost because of lack of assembly lining etc.
You have an interesting dialect. Where's it from? I love the design of these bikes. My only issue is the aesthetics of the engine. The black makes it look a bit cheap. I wish they would make one with a nickel plated parallel or v twin, Like a Norton or Brough style.
I have owned a Janus halcyon 250 for about 6 months. The bike is so different that anything you can buy new today. Ultra lightweight (250 lbs). Old school upright riding position, hard tail. The engine is a Honda design, modified by Husqvarna engineers at an Itallian company SWM and manufactured by a high quality manufacturer in China. Yes I wish the engine looked and sounded like my old Norton or airhead Harley but again weight and modern technology. Royal Enfields are more confortable but heavy and just another modern motorcycle. This is in a class by itself. Impossible to understand ulness you ride one, or a bike from 1920..... visceral
He keeps up with us, just saying, but "we" are on Urals...and folks, he would rather ride this than his very nice BMW R75/6...and one last comment, they, like Urals, are not for introverts...
Very true, He has a BMW R75/6 in good condition, but rides the Janus first. We rode Tail of the Dragon and he took his Janus. Has no trouble keeping up with us on the Urals.
Next level retro. Love the look. Most of the metalwork is done by Amish craftsmen. A shame they'll never be seen here now that we've got compulsory ABS on new bikes.
70/90 miles per tank range, welds that look like a high school shop class made them. A $350 engine in a $6000+ motorcycle using a $30.00 carburetor. No service and a company that would sell you a cheap lead acid battery in place of a better Lithium battery at the same price. Buy an Enfield 350 or 650 or even an Amazon 250/350/450 for much less and get a real motorcycle and support with upto date brakes, engine, electronics, decent ride and stopping distance. When it breaks down who will service the bike?
I love how these bikes look but they need to get the prices WAY down for a bike with a chinese engine. If it was an american made engine then the prices would be justified.
As far as the looks it looks great im still unclear as to why the motorcycle is priced the way it is I find it expensive for what it is you can't really call it vintage because it is not and it's not a classic either. But the concept is there. The Chinese motor is turn off for me . But if you really enjoy the bike and like it then that's the most important thing.
I hear that a lot and being a "manufacturer" of bat houses, creating a product and bringing it to market legally, ethically and in compliance with all regulations is far more complicated than most understand and if it burns fuel, moves and could kill people, it's even more difficult and expensive. My hat is off to them. As for the "Chinese engine" those actually are good engines, there are reputable manufacturers based in China that don't produce crap. In addition, the engines are imported and gone over by Janus and tested etc... Then, there is warranty, I've found Janus to stand behind their products more than I would have expected. But, like you said, in the end it's what it is worth to YOU. I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for a trike, I can't understand why anyone would want one, but, people do, I don't. To each their own!
@@GoneUralingyou are correct I agree a trike not even for free. But as far as Chinese motors depends on what brand than again even name brand bikes have Chinese parts now a days . But as far as Janus motorcycles they did an awesome job on the looks of the bike . Vintage can't really call it that . But looks great.
@@davidtycker I had a Chinese scooter once everything on the bike was cheap plastic and just about everything on the thing broke. Nevertheless, the motor itself never had a problem. It just kept running no matter what. No issues. So the fact that the Janus has a Chinese motor doesn't bother me because it's just a Honda motor from the past. And since Janus provides everything but the motor everything else should be good.
I could build a 250 cheaper than that, and it would look as good. Nice bikes but times for this type of bike might be tough. People like me love this type of motorcycle but we are rare.
Only had to watch 1/2 of this video to see you couldn’t give me a Janus bike. Definitely not practical to own a bike for looks and not function,it is basically a fair weather toy.
My first motorcycle was a 1973 Honda 350. To this day it's the most satisfying motorcycle experience of my life. No frills, just rubber on the road.
I had a '72 CL350, wasn't my first bike by a long shot, but a stone reliable ride I remember fondly.
My first bike after passing my test (1979, yes I know a long time ago) was a Triumph Bonnie 750. It used more oil than fuel, but was a good ride and I serviced it myself. My current bike is a BMWR1250R, but I miss the clocks, don't understand all the mode settings, and leave it factory set as it is fine for me. I just ride it, as if it is a no frills bike.
@@malcolmabram2957 My all time favorite motorcycle for reliability and comfort is the 1984 Yamaha 750 Virago, and she took us to Denny's this morning.
I had a CB 350 at the time 😆 it was so cool 😎
I love the look of these bikes. Kudos to Janus for bringing this vintage styling back. Sweet little machine!
Yes but it's like different decades piled up
Kinda like us)))
motor sucks though, does not fit janus
Lifan is a respected motorcycle and car maker. That 250 engine is literally everywhere in China from racing bikes to 3-wheeled delivery vehicles.
I've been impressed with the little engine. I don't see anything wrong with it and it keeps up with the Urals just fine.
@@GoneUraling my Vespa scooter can keep up with my Euro sidecar outfit.
I got the Lifan KPX 250 about a month ago, and so far, I am very pleased with it. Money has been tight, and I really wanted the Honda dual sport 300cc. After I saw the $7000 price tag, I got the KPX with no regrets so far.
Crap motors for sure
I should hope the engine is good considering it's a clone of a Honda engine designed to keep running after being neglected by third worlders.
I think they’re a little pricey for what they are in my opinion
Everything is pricey these days, but you got to pay for what you want and Janus Motorcycles makes a quality ride. I have to say I've been impressed with how well it is fit and finished.
You are correct if you just look at specs! That’s not what these bikes are about! If you just want specs buy a Honda!
They are very pricey to have a Chinese engine,which costs Janus very little.Its a shame HD didn't go back to this beautiful classic style.This bike is just beautiful.
I’m not seeing it…. My RE Interceptor was $6099. Still classic retro. Daily driver quality, I ride it 500 miles a week for 6 to 7 months out of the year. Even a 350 Hunter comes in at $4000 and is capable of my commute. This Janus bike is just an overpriced driveway queen.
They're more than just a little pricey for what they are.
I quit riding street motorcycles about 12 years ago. Last bike I had was a 1980 Yamaha XS1100G..a monster of a bike gave it to my son-in-law when I quit riding. Never lost my love of motorcycles now getting the itch to get back on a bike but now gravitate towards smaller more manageable sized motorcycle just for putting around locally. Love the 'classic' style of the Royal Enfields and now these Janus motorcycles. The Janus bikes are really tempting and the fact they are made in the USA (albeit with some offshore made parts) is a plus. I really hope the Janus bikes are a success there is a market for smaller classic style quality motorcycles.
A Chinese motor, transmission, wheels and all electrics. Because it's assembled here doesn't make it American.
Thanks for providing your perspectives on the 250. I also have a Ural and understand UDF but have say that the Halcyon (a 450 in my case) attracts much more attention from other motorcycles. Sure, the Ural and side car are easy to recognize as different from afar because of the form factor, and the form factor of the halcyon doesn't stand out as much from far away. But get up close and most everyone notices the vintage styling. I've put almost 1,000 miles on mine in 4 weeks and really like it so far. Just a very cool motorcycle.
The 450 was not available when my Son bought his, he's been eyeing it, but he gets attached to his bikes so I can't see him selling the 250 to get a 450. I would not be surprised to see a 450 eventually show up though. You are right, when next to the Urals, people generally look at the Janus first.
I ride with my buddy who has a Sportster with the peanut tank so we have to stop every hundred miles for him to fill up anyways. Plus it's nice to stretch and have a soda and use the bathroom and have a smoke and then get back on the road.
They did a great job with the retro look. They are great bikes for riding around locally and probably great on gas. They are good looking bikes.
Good to hear you ride it in the rain
Where you said the chain rubs on the fender either brush on a little paint or maybe use insulation tape to see if it is still rubbing
Could you remove the speedometer bracket and bend it in a vice to change it's angle ? You would then probably have to repaint, and maybe it would affect the speedo cable
Or make a your own bracket from aluminium or steel plate
Nice video! Casual and informative. Nice photography as well. Thanks for making the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
A thousand miles! Nothing should have gone wrong. I put ten thousand miles on my Benelli Tnt135 last season with zero troubles. I've had BMW's with well over one humdred thousand miles with only routine maintenance. For a bike that expensive it better last awhile
You also have an early model and I've seen they have a little more issues and Janus will send you free parts if they have updated them. I have a later model and love it. No issues at all!
Many parts have been updated. Janus has been great. Hoping to see some Janus riders at the Barber Vintage Festival in a couple of weeks.
Those complaints are pretty standard for something brand new on overall good review
These are made in Goshen, IN about an hour north of us. I'd like to check them out sometime.
The chain rubbing the the rear fender might be due to misalignment of the rear wheel from a previous chain adjustment. Easy way to check this is to clamp 2 straight boards to the outsides of the rear tire that are long enough to go slightly past the front wheel. if one touches the outside of the front wheel but the other does not, you will have to redo the chain adjustment.
Love the old school rear wheel alignment, I used two pieces of square tube aluminum for straightedges for many years.
@ttyler2014 didn't have aluminum available to me in my day! Mostly middle 60's!
Great video! You sound just like your dad. I always thought they were really cool bikes.
Yeah, sounding alike can make calling Mom awkward if not careful. The bike has been great.
Hey, it's the older brother from the ShootFastFun YT channel!
Hey man, good to see you! I used to tune into that channel all the time!
Good to see you're still at it, even if it's motorcycles these days.
Nice to see you're riding a Janus. I've been curious about those bikes for some time now.
Thanks for giving us an update on it. 👍
No problem, not many videos on SFF lately, do one every now and again but not often, nothing no monetization with all the pew pews.
Once I have enough money saved I plan to get one of these in the British racing green that they offer, I'll also probably try and replace one of the saddlebags with a homemade jerry can mount because without a gas gauge I'll probably forget to stop for gas every now and then
Installed a 1 gallon RotoPax on the rear seat rack, it's about the same size as the cushion so it's a perfect fit. The saddle bags have been removed and replaced with ammo cans and a custom made rack for them. Turned out looking pretty good.
@@GoneUraling nice! You should do an update video at some point
Quite an interesting and different bike. Of course if you buy a bike like that, you can't pretend you get the same feeling of a modern-style bike. This is not intended for long trips (I mean: unless you're prepared for that. The bike itself will bring you wherever you want, except maybe for rough terrain, but the pilot's patience and endurance must to be at highest levels LOL).
Of course you need to take care of her; it's a beautiful handmade lady that requires extra care - and of course I can't imagine an easier bike to put your hands on: everything exposed, everything simple, you don't need to tear down half bike to reach the carburetor or the spark plug, for example.
Since I use to have very long trips (I mean: up to 15,000 km per trip), this is not my kind of bike. I mean: I wish to have money and space to get it, but one more bike in my garage is more than what my wife is ready to accept LOL, but I would prefer thousands of times this bike than, for example, an heavy, expensive and sincerely useless modern Harley Davidson.
Oh, and I love that blue too!
Just went on their web site.......Man you can really customize it, and price is good.
The old-looking motorcycles that appear on the market today are a clear protest against the lack of style and reliability of electronics. Not to mention the ridiculous increase in weight, power and size that manufacturers insist on wanting to sell today.
Exactly. Simple, fun and easy to look at.
Thank you for a really good and pretty thorough video! One question - What is the approximate real-scenario top riding speed of the Halcyon 250 (assume a 200 lb. rider)? I understand this is a small cc bike that is not meant for the highway. I'm asking in the context of back roads that are linked by two-lane (one-lane each direction, double yellow line in the center) connector roads with Route numbers and a 50 mph speed limit. Will the Halcyon 250 get up to and maintain 55 mph on these roads for 10 miles so one doesn't end up with a chain of frustrated cars trailing behind wanting to pass? Thanks.
It looks like this would be a nice bike for _putting around town_ {I e., just short trips}.
It is a great little bike for short jaunts here and there. Much more fun and draws more attention than the Honda Grom.
My 2018 Kawasaki had a steering lock that was almost ompossible to lock and unlock. So don't feel too bad about yours.
Man, I can't stop watching Janus videos, but from Europe they're totally out of my reach, hopefully someday they will grow enough to come here
They do you’ll pay a pretty penny for even the basic models
Having owned and ridden many miles on old Harley's and Indians which were hardtails with springer seats I was instructed to weigh myself. Take that number and divide by 2 and go to the hardware store and obtain 2 springs that were rated for that amount. Remove the original springs and replace with the new ones. The front forks greatly resemble the old Greeves front forks. Therefore the bike should handle superbly. After the spring job the comfort level should be more than adequate.
For the price there are many other choices out there.
Yes, there are so many women to choose from in all different prices rang... oh, you meant the bike. That too.
They're proud of their products.
For the money, I'm choosing the Enfield 350. I mean, you could buy two Enfield classics for the price of one of these
Yep, and in the end you still won't have a Janus.
Hmmm...India or USA?
Janus is hand built in in Indiana
The Chinese engine is a put off though. Perhaps Janus could source its engines from India or Thailand?
@@freeman10000 Its an american designed engine that is built in china. If you have a problem with that throw away your iphone and half the other shit in your house lol.
That's a nice color combination with the paint, pinstripes and leather. I'd love one, but I'm a 300 lb guy! Good looking bike tho.
They make a 450 now, check it out.
@@GoneUraling I've seen them. I'm subscribed to their channel. Love the Janus line. Not saying they're over priced, but they aren't cheap! You pay for hand craftsmanship. You could get 2 Royal Enfield Classic 350s for the cost of 1 Janus and still feel like you're riding a time machine.
Tom Kloepping…true, you could get 2 Enfields, but who remembers Lucas electrics?
@@1950harleycharley I do not. What is Lucas electrics?
@@PineyRider terrible English electronics company! Lucas anything will fail, and generally not at a good time, or place!..lol..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇲🤠
My 650 Triumph is a hardtail with a sprung solo seat and it is 70 Mi an hour comfortable all-day ride. For what they charge for the B they could have put a bigger motor in it even to start with.
They have a 450 now, and they charge more for it!
@@GoneUraling what do you mean do you mean Chinese built 400 single Triumph?
@@GoneUraling oh I see you were responding to the Janus video. Their new engine is a version of the Suzuki gn400 single. One reviewer is going to Janus because I asked them why didn't they use like half a Sportster motor like a Buell Blast did. He said it was a very good question and when he goes up to see them he's going to ask them why they did not buy a motor from S&S. I don't know why all these manufacturers think that everybody who rides a motorcycle is a Rich old fart with more money than God.
Steering locks have needed a little "back and forth" with every bike I've ever owned -- both old and new. This is not unique to the Janus.
Agreed, this one is just a little more fussy than expected.
Considering the bike now starts at $8,800 before options, tax, etc, closer to $10,000, I'll pass. So many more nicer bikes out there for the money
Get what you like!
Get back to us in twenty years when your cheap Jap bike is on the scrap heap and my Janus is in the vintage motorcycle auction.
@@TM1Alan that’s hilarious… cause it’s totally not true.
My cheap Jap bike still going strong at 43 yr29000 mi only normal maintances
They are hand pinstripes, which is very cool. They are old fashion looking. But doesn’t your right knee cover up the J in Janus?
I definitely go with the new technology battery rather than lead acid.
That's part of the charm. "Did you see that guy ride by on his anus!?"
1000 miles in 7 mths? Where you pushing the bike instead of riding it? If you did the 1000 miles in 7 days I'd consider it a very relaxed usage.
I need a bigger tank. You’d barely make it to Las Vegas in it. And Arizona on the 10? No way!
For the leather after it’s been oiled a few times… Vaseline!! And white wax or saddle soap! Either or!
Thanks, Saddle Soap is the best IMHO, gets the job done and keeps it preserved.
Having just looked this manufacturer up, they are amazingly American not Russian or Chinese … They (now) make a 450cc similar to this 250cc and also make a _really attractive_ 450 cc Street Scrambler the Gryffin 450.
If I were/could still ride, I would strongly consider buying one of their street scramblers to add my previous collection of 30+ bikes.
I wish they could've sourced the 500 from the Buell Blast. Would've been amazing.
This bike needs the new Enfield Classic 350 engine as it looks more vintage than the Chinese one.
Exactly!
Yes! And for SOME people in the Comments ... Enfields are built in India, so there you go. BTW -- I've recently seen a 'Thumper' and did she look g-o-o-d (and sound better!)
Batter finally died!?!? I have a honda with a 12 year old battery that still works. Cant believe Janus wouldn't cover a battery loosing its ability to hold charge after 7 months. Unless you didn't try to charge it with the correct charger
This is a 2016, I'm the second owner, battery was the original.
The Janus bikes are about an artistic concept. They're nice to look at.
With experience, customer concerns can be identified and solutions can be found.
Been looking at this one, still looks great, still runs and solutions have been found.
Great looking bike. I like it
Thanks! Glad you liked the video about it.
Great model by Sir Hugh Janus 1924-1995
Yes, he will be remembered with great respect along with Biggus Dickus.
@@GoneUraling RIP
Dude, sorry I missed meeting you at Barber in Oct, I almost sat on your bike until Kyle warned me that it's not a demo. ;) Hope to see you on the road, at the owners rally or at Barber 2023.
It could happen, plans are still open. Looks like the owners rally is late this year, September I think.
They're expensive, but if you want hand-made in America then it's going to be pricey.
I like it lovely little bike. I would change the engine for something more vintage, but there is nothing wrong with Lifan engines.
Get a Yamaha SR 400 for 1/3 the price. Better looking, better handling, better brakes and a durable proven motor.
AND YOU CANNOT BUY A NEW ONE.
Why don't they re-pop the old 45's. Harley or Indian?
That’s normal with the fork lock. I have to do that on my Kawi Vulcan. Nice bike, but overpriced for me even though I understand the cost because of lack of assembly lining etc.
The very fact, mes amis, that you can motor through srop signs, has got me sold !
Remember...you cant spell Janus without spelling anus. 🤔
Signifying what, mon ami ?@@dubes5594
Not my thing and the price seems outrageous.
To each his own. Great bike, love riding it.
@@GoneUraling in the end, that is all that matters!
Some of my BSA 250 singles came stock from the factory with no air cleaners at all
good honest review 🤗
Now knowing the mill is a Chinese Honda rip off, there's no excuse for the high price. Lost interest in Janus now.
They dropped the ball with the chinese engines. The heart of the bike is made in china.
You have an interesting dialect. Where's it from? I love the design of these bikes. My only issue is the aesthetics of the engine. The black makes it look a bit cheap. I wish they would make one with a nickel plated parallel or v twin, Like a Norton or Brough style.
Yeah, a better engine would be nice. I do like the look of the newer 450.
Same place as the young actor in Forrest Gump I think. Somewhere in Texas?
I have owned a Janus halcyon 250 for about 6 months. The bike is so different that anything you can buy new today. Ultra lightweight (250 lbs). Old school upright riding position, hard tail. The engine is a Honda design, modified by Husqvarna engineers at an Itallian company SWM and manufactured by a high quality manufacturer in China. Yes I wish the engine looked and sounded like my old Norton or airhead Harley but again weight and modern technology. Royal Enfields are more confortable but heavy and just another modern motorcycle. This is in a class by itself. Impossible to understand ulness you ride one, or a bike from 1920..... visceral
You wonder why they didn't use a more retro design of face of the speedo? Simple idea would make it more historic look..
He keeps up with us, just saying, but "we" are on Urals...and folks, he would rather ride this than his very nice BMW R75/6...and one last comment, they, like Urals, are not for introverts...
Very true, He has a BMW R75/6 in good condition, but rides the Janus first. We rode Tail of the Dragon and he took his Janus. Has no trouble keeping up with us on the Urals.
They should put the 650 cc single cylinder engine from the old yamaha mt03s in this bike.
Where did you get that lead pig?
Very good review. Thank you!
Thanks!
Try Fox seat coil overs. That's Fox suspension.
Just bought one it’s a freaking beauty
I’m curious about your accent. Where are you from ?
Beautiful bike.
What accent? It is a great looking bike?
@@GoneUraling haha! Cheers
Next level retro. Love the look. Most of the metalwork is done by Amish craftsmen.
A shame they'll never be seen here now that we've got compulsory ABS on new bikes.
What state or country doesn't allow new bikes without ABS brakes ?
@@louisbabycos106 Australia.
1000 miles and the real problem been stopping for gas ?
Gorgeous bike
Its absolutely gorgeous and you cant get more reliable than Honda
Not a Honda. Honda clone.
@@danielniesing5628 Honda. Licensed BY HONDA for manufacture in China.
Just curious what accent this is?
Anyone can style a bike but as for the mechanical bits no thanks. Not all retro is good.
How much does the bike cost?
70/90 miles per tank range, welds that look like a high school shop class made them. A $350 engine in a $6000+ motorcycle using a $30.00 carburetor. No service and a company that would sell you a cheap lead acid battery in place of a better Lithium battery at the same price. Buy an Enfield 350 or 650 or even an Amazon 250/350/450 for much less and get a real motorcycle and support with upto date brakes, engine, electronics, decent ride and stopping distance. When it breaks down who will service the bike?
The owner.
9,000 bucks for a styling statement is an awful lot.
9000 and thet skimped on the engine and want to act like they didnt
All solid points.
FIRST there was UDF = _"Ural Delay Factor."_
NOW there is JDF = _"Janus Delay Factor"_
😉
They both warp time. LOL.
@@GoneUraling >>> Now _"warped"_ is something I can relate to...🤪
I really like the design and I think there’s a market for it but they are asking waaaay to much for the bike s
I love how these bikes look but they need to get the prices WAY down for a bike with a chinese engine. If it was an american made engine then the prices would be justified.
I don't see the price you payed for it however Robbie
knee up on right hand side the word ‘anus’ appears
Just me but dropping 16k on a hard tail moped is flat out dumb as hell
143 miles a month ? not a lot of time or mileage to give a good eval
Thanks bud
My condolences.
Thank you
Nice bike.
7 months = 210 days. 1000 miles in 210 is 4.7 miles per day. That's about right for this bike.
Why riding it so little?
Great review! Like the bike!
Thanks! 👍
Ahhh, the Janus Halcyon. Developed by Hugh Janus.
Good thing they added the "j" in front of their name...😅
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For the same money you can get a Honda Rebel 500 which is a much, much better bike that that! Way ,way too overpriced!
Then don't buy one!
It's slow. It doesn't ride or handle well and it has a Chinese engine. Why would anyone pay the premium price for this ugly thing?
The most important thing about this and any motorcycle is what it looks like.
Most real bikers consider the ride most important. Not predominantly as a fashion accessory or wearing a pretty dress to impress your mates.
Thats a pretty cool looking bike, specially from China. Im sure theyre cheap too, probably $1500 - $2500 ?
They are built in South Bend Indiana. And cheap no.
As far as the looks it looks great im still unclear as to why the motorcycle is priced the way it is I find it expensive for what it is you can't really call it vintage because it is not and it's not a classic either. But the concept is there. The Chinese motor is turn off for me . But if you really enjoy the bike and like it then that's the most important thing.
I hear that a lot and being a "manufacturer" of bat houses, creating a product and bringing it to market legally, ethically and in compliance with all regulations is far more complicated than most understand and if it burns fuel, moves and could kill people, it's even more difficult and expensive. My hat is off to them. As for the "Chinese engine" those actually are good engines, there are reputable manufacturers based in China that don't produce crap. In addition, the engines are imported and gone over by Janus and tested etc... Then, there is warranty, I've found Janus to stand behind their products more than I would have expected. But, like you said, in the end it's what it is worth to YOU. I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for a trike, I can't understand why anyone would want one, but, people do, I don't. To each their own!
@@GoneUralingyou are correct I agree a trike not even for free. But as far as Chinese motors depends on what brand than again even name brand bikes have Chinese parts now a days . But as far as Janus motorcycles they did an awesome job on the looks of the bike . Vintage can't really call it that . But looks great.
Same for me . I was interested till I saw it was a Chinese motor. I'll probably buy a royal Enfield or tryumph for a vintage look.
Oh yeah, India makes better motors than China. You know nothing.🤣🤣🤣
@@davidtycker I had a Chinese scooter once everything on the bike was cheap plastic and just about everything on the thing broke. Nevertheless, the motor itself never had a problem. It just kept running no matter what. No issues. So the fact that the Janus has a Chinese motor doesn't bother me because it's just a Honda motor from the past. And since Janus provides everything but the motor everything else should be good.
I could build a 250 cheaper than that, and it would look as good. Nice bikes but times for this type of bike might be tough. People like me love this type of motorcycle but we are rare.
One has to ask. Why the fu*k? Its like an explosion in a useless parts dumper.
I think you have been to a great feast of languages and stolen the scraps.
H L Mencken once said "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public."
They look nice but a shame they are chinese engines and 250’s also a shame they are yank only bikes and rather expensive
Thanks, Grt job 32
Only had to watch 1/2 of this video to see you couldn’t give me a Janus bike. Definitely not practical to own a bike for looks and not function,it is basically a fair weather toy.