Janus Motorcycles

Janus Motorcycles
Private
Industry Motor vehicle design and manufacturing
Founded 2011 (2011)
Founder Devin Biek and Richard Worsham
Headquarters Goshen, IndianaCoordinates: 41°29′13″N 81°43′44″W / 41.487°N 81.729°W / 41.487; -81.729, USA
Area served
 USA, Netherlands, Great Britain, Brazil, Russia
Products Motorcycles, motorcycle parts
Number of employees
 4
Website janusmotorcycles.com
A row of Janus Halcyon 50's awaiting shipment.

Janus Motorcycles is an American manufacturer of small-displacement motorcycles located in Goshen, Indiana. The company was founded in 2011 by Richard Worsham and Devin Biek, and has been delivering motorcycles since 2013. The founders got started repairing, restoring, and tuning vintage, pedal-type mopeds through Biek's company, Motion Left Mopeds, a manufacturer of aftermarket performance parts for vintage two-strokes.[1] Through their work, the founders developed a love for small, lightweight bikes and a network of local craftsmen capable of fabricating the necessary components.[2] The founders have cited a strong appreciation of classic and vintage motorcycle design and engineering as an inspiration for both the motorcycle designs and company philosophy.[3]

Models

A Janus Halcyon 50 with Deluxe Tanks and Saddlebags

The company's first model, the Halcyon, is a hard-tail motorcycle with a long, low tank; sprung saddle seat; and wide handlebars. It is available with leather saddlebags and a number of upgrades. The bike is built around a TIG-welded, rigid double cradle tubular frame, based on the Norton "featherbed". The engine is a 6-speed, water-cooled 50 cc two-stroke based on the Derbi "Senda" engine, and puts out 10 hp (7.5 kW), with a top speed of 55 mph (89 km/h).[4] It has front and rear drum brakes. Apart from the engine, forks, and hubs, everything on the bike is manufactured within about 20 miles of the Janus shop.

Janus has announced plans to launch its second model, the Phoenix, a sportier model built around the same frame and powertain, but including full suspension, a "Dunstall" style tank, and café racer seat.[5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Lindstrom, Brian. "Janus Motorcycles". http://www.50built.com. 50 Built. Retrieved 26 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ Edge, Dirk. "Janus Halcyon 50 – An American Original". http://www.motorcycledaily.com. Motorcycle Daily. Retrieved 26 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  3. ↑ Watson, Emma. "A New American Classic: The Halcyon 50 From Janus Motorcycles". http://design-engine.com. Design Engine. Retrieved 26 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  4. ↑ Jones, Andrew. "Halcyon 50 Deluxe – Janus Motorcycles". http://www.pipeburn.com. Pipeburn. Retrieved 26 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  5. ↑ Watson, Emma. "A New American Classic: The Halcyon 50 From Janus Motorcycles". http://design-engine.com. Design Engine. Retrieved 26 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)

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