@@69FOSTER I don't own one, but I would imagine it would be the simplest thing on Earth to learn to wrench it yourself. There is nothing to it. And since Janus doesn't make the motor or major running gear it's probably not too hard to find parts. I don't think it's the right bike for someone who does no wrenching of their own. It cries out to be tinkered with. That's half the fun of such a simple machine. My Gold Wing scares me to death. The Space Shuttle was simpler.
@@69FOSTER they're designed to be simple enough to maintain yourself, in addition to that they have a lot of UA-cam videos where they walk you through each process step by step
This bike is absolutely GORGEOUS. I hope to own a JANUS one day. I'm 55 and just got back into riding since the 1990's and I am a different person. My mind is not as it was, so my confidence is not the same. Not AT ALL saying that JANUS is for old people, but I appreciate the older look, it's actually my favorite look, and not going 150 mph is appealing to me now, as opposed to my Honda Interceptor 1000 days when riding 130 moh was a daily thing.
was glad to sell mine, 70mph is super generous lol. ok flat ground at full throttle i would top out at 63mph. it’s a cool bike but feels like sitting on a bleacher after 25 miles. very stiff suspension and will hurt your wrists if you go over a big enough bump in the road
I've never ridden a motorcycle before but I'd love to have one of these bikes, the only question I have though is how do you know when to up/downshift without an rpm guage?
Good question, a lot of bikes don't have tachometers. You just sort of shift by feel. If the revs are too high, the engine will be buzzy and annoying. If revs are too low you'll feel it lugging and struggling.
Went to the website, couldn't find the specs to hp, tq and all that. They look really nice. For 13k to me feels a bit over priced compared to the competition offering alot more tech better options and way more power. The only kool thing is the design
Its completely overprice trash. You're only paying for the look. You can buy a 250 motorcycle for a fraction of that price that will not only preform better but also go faster then 60mph
Completely missing the point. These bikes are HAND MADE in the USA by a bunch of great people. Providing US jobs and supporting a US business. These guys could have EASILY sent this over to mexico or china and had them made there but they didnt@@HyperionTwo
Not trying to hurt your feeling, just not sure if there is a market with Chinese made 226cc engine retro bike for $8400, especially the new BSA Gold Star single cylinder 650cc fuel injected 46hp engine, coming out to the market with about $6k msrp.
No feelings hurt. Many people share your opinion, but thankfully a lot of people also disagree. While I don't see myself buying a Janus any time soon, I'm glad they exist, and I hope they continue to make more interestimg bikes
@@NickMakesBreaksStuff don't get me wrong, this is one of the most gorgeous bike I've seen lately, the details is amazing, it deserve a better engine between the two wheels, it may cost little more but it will worth it, the lack of character and precision engineering of the engine just ruined the whole bike, hence the infamous of any Chinese (Communist)made have been for a long time without a major breakthrough and improvements as did the Japanese and Korean made.
@@ksavage681yes, I was one of the victim that best of the clone engine put me stranded in the middle of the road when I was doing garments wholesaler in Dongguan years ago, wobble front end, leaking and smoking engine, non functional brakes, sticking transmission, new wheel bearings every 1to 2 thousand miles and list goes on, I eventually gave it to a farmer who later sold it to the metal scrap yard not long after.
No, I didn't look behind the bags and didn't think about the type of rear brake till I did the voice over during editing. Thanks for watching and for your feedback.
Chinese Engine on the bike is a No-Go...cheap internal parts, on all these Chinese engines that have flooded the US market. Ariens snowblower engines are Chinese now and not working out well, at all for them.
This bike seems really cool except for the engine. At that price point they really need to muster up something more interesting than a 250cc Chinese Honda clone.
It's hand-made at great expense. Its art, not a commuter bike. The motor is a lot more interesting than you think. For one thing, Honda made very few of them. They're made specifically to be license-built in the Third World. And made to be indestructible with minimal maintenance. They now make a 450, but it's very expensive. Again: It's art, not mere transportation.
Yeah to expensive for what it has to offer. I know they look nice, but they need to put better options. My 2022 street triple rs has way more options. And its the same price.
My first bike was a Francis-Barnett Falcon 4 speed from the '50s. In several ways it was a better bike than this. I really can't see paying so much for an anachronism.
But the Hawk 250 is not completely handmade and hand-painted, is that right? That has to be paid for. And the Hawk 250 doesn't show you the riding experience of the mid-20s like a time machine, does it? A Janus motorcycle is a piece of art, a custom bike, not to be compared with mass production.
Thanks for taking a ride on a Janus, we appreciate your time and your thoughtful review!
I live in Los Angeles, I would love to buy the Halcyon 250. Question though, where could I go to have the Janus motorcycle serviced or for parts?
@@69FOSTER I don't own one, but I would imagine it would be the simplest thing on Earth to learn to wrench it yourself. There is nothing to it. And since Janus doesn't make the motor or major running gear it's probably not too hard to find parts. I don't think it's the right bike for someone who does no wrenching of their own. It cries out to be tinkered with. That's half the fun of such a simple machine.
My Gold Wing scares me to death. The Space Shuttle was simpler.
@@69FOSTER they're designed to be simple enough to maintain yourself, in addition to that they have a lot of UA-cam videos where they walk you through each process step by step
This bike is absolutely GORGEOUS. I hope to own a JANUS one day. I'm 55 and just got back into riding since the 1990's and I am a different person. My mind is not as it was, so my confidence is not the same. Not AT ALL saying that JANUS is for old people, but I appreciate the older look, it's actually my favorite look, and not going 150 mph is appealing to me now, as opposed to my Honda Interceptor 1000 days when riding 130 moh was a daily thing.
I am giving this bike serious thought.
Thanks for the video that is a good looking little bike
I'd love to take one for a spin. Looks like a lot of fun.
was glad to sell mine, 70mph is super generous lol. ok flat ground at full throttle i would top out at 63mph. it’s a cool bike but feels like sitting on a bleacher after 25 miles. very stiff suspension and will hurt your wrists if you go over a big enough bump in the road
I've never ridden a motorcycle before but I'd love to have one of these bikes, the only question I have though is how do you know when to up/downshift without an rpm guage?
Good question, a lot of bikes don't have tachometers. You just sort of shift by feel. If the revs are too high, the engine will be buzzy and annoying. If revs are too low you'll feel it lugging and struggling.
@@NickMakesBreaksStuff so when I finally get around to getting one take it nice and slow and get a feel for it
@@marcusmolnar7725 Exactly, practice makes perfect
If you need a tach to know when to shift you should not own a motorcycle or a car for that matter.
@@barefootbob1269 Everyone starts somewhere. Nobody is born knowing how to drive a manual transmission. It just takes practice, anybody can do it.
Great review and information
I came here from clevelandmoto. You now have at least one subscriber from Sweden.
Rear brake is a disc as well, and I found it to be lacking.
Thanks for the correction, Dan
I will someday own a Janus Halcyon.
I'm buying a lottery ticket today
Smooth ride
Went to the website, couldn't find the specs to hp, tq and all that. They look really nice. For 13k to me feels a bit over priced compared to the competition offering alot more tech better options and way more power. The only kool thing is the design
Its completely overprice trash. You're only paying for the look. You can buy a 250 motorcycle for a fraction of that price that will not only preform better but also go faster then 60mph
@@HyperionTwo But it won't be handmade in the USA, and won't have the style.
Completely missing the point. These bikes are HAND MADE in the USA by a bunch of great people. Providing US jobs and supporting a US business. These guys could have EASILY sent this over to mexico or china and had them made there but they didnt@@HyperionTwo
Not trying to hurt your feeling, just not sure if there is a market with Chinese made 226cc engine retro bike for $8400, especially the new BSA Gold Star single cylinder 650cc fuel injected 46hp engine, coming out to the market with about $6k msrp.
No feelings hurt. Many people share your opinion, but thankfully a lot of people also disagree. While I don't see myself buying a Janus any time soon, I'm glad they exist, and I hope they continue to make more interestimg bikes
@@NickMakesBreaksStuff don't get me wrong, this is one of the most gorgeous bike I've seen lately, the details is amazing, it deserve a better engine between the two wheels, it may cost little more but it will worth it, the lack of character and precision engineering of the engine just ruined the whole bike, hence the infamous of any Chinese (Communist)made have been for a long time without a major breakthrough and improvements as did the Japanese and Korean made.
@@kubelwagen516 Honda 125 clone motor is in everything in Asia. Clone of the best.
@@ksavage681yes, I was one of the victim that best of the clone engine put me stranded in the middle of the road when I was doing garments wholesaler in Dongguan years ago, wobble front end, leaking and smoking engine, non functional brakes, sticking transmission, new wheel bearings every 1to 2 thousand miles and list goes on, I eventually gave it to a farmer who later sold it to the metal scrap yard not long after.
A walk around of the outside would have been good
Most singles sound the same whether they are Chinese or not!
You can open up the throttle, it is a motorcycle, have some fun.
I was hoping that it sounded like a British single cylinder than a Chinese single.
Is there a difference?
No. Except the Janus is quieter to pass sound regs.
@@laurenlevey9252 it does sound better with the fish tail tip.
I wish the 250 had a full suspension. I’d buy it. The 450 is just way too much money for me.
the other guy should hold the camera and follow you instead so we could actually see the bike
Next time!
I hate that you’re following behind that Suzuki. I cannot hear your Janus over the sound of that Suzuki.
You believe the rear brake is a drum. Did you even look at it before you rode it?
No, I didn't look behind the bags and didn't think about the type of rear brake till I did the voice over during editing.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback.
Chinese Engine on the bike is a No-Go...cheap internal parts, on all these Chinese engines that have flooded the US market. Ariens snowblower engines are Chinese now and not working out well, at all for them.
This bike seems really cool except for the engine. At that price point they really need to muster up something more interesting than a 250cc Chinese Honda clone.
It's hand-made at great expense. Its art, not a commuter bike. The motor is a lot more interesting than you think. For one thing, Honda made very few of them. They're made specifically to be license-built in the Third World. And made to be indestructible with minimal maintenance.
They now make a 450, but it's very expensive. Again: It's art, not mere transportation.
if they "mustered up" their own engine (with what money? lol) the bike would cost above 10k
@@benjamin.f.b. How about a Sportster 883 engine? There are loads of them out there for them to use.
@@Stevel_ I think you would not be legally allowed to comercialize these under a new brand name in the USA. couldnt give out warranties either ;)
Yeah to expensive for what it has to offer. I know they look nice, but they need to put better options. My 2022 street triple rs has way more options. And its the same price.
*250 CC? Nawww.....a 229 CC (Chinese) motor.*
You said something about decals. There are no decals, it’s all paint.
Thanks for the correction, I misspoke. You're right, all paint.
These would be great...if the seat height wasn't designed for a Giraffe. A 31 inch seat height is almost as tall as a dual-sport.
I'm 5'7 and i easily flat foot the bike. 🦒
My first bike was a Francis-Barnett Falcon 4 speed from the '50s. In several ways it was a better bike than this. I really can't see paying so much for an anachronism.
I came for the Janus jokes
I'm happy to say, someday I will never own a Janus, just not attractive to me. I'll gladly stick to my Electra Glide.
The founder of the company is Hugh Janus
Jaaaaaaaa-nuuuuus 😅
Hand ASSEMBLED out of Chinese parts. Costs as much a 2 low mileage 1200 Harley sportsters w/ no dealer support. 🇨🇳
Hawk 250 has the same motor and cost 1500 new
because it was assembled by Chinese slave labor
But the Hawk 250 is not completely handmade and hand-painted, is that right?
That has to be paid for.
And the Hawk 250 doesn't show you the riding experience of the mid-20s like a time machine, does it?
A Janus motorcycle is a piece of art, a custom bike,
not to be compared with mass production.
I've seen this concept in China before.
Over priced,under powered, and a Chinese made engine, no thanks.
Have you riden one ?
alot of "I believe" or I "guess" for a motorcycle review. do your homework
its fucking 229 cc
not 250
You're right, and the CB750 was 736cc. Nobody cares.
Chinese junk motor, too slow to keep up with other bikes, way too small of a motor