classic lines. leisurely stance. built for pure enjoyment.
Janus Halcyon 250
The Janus Halcyon 250 is a new motorcycle with classic style, designed and built in America’s heartland, made one-at-a-time in limited batches by a small team of passionate builders.
It is a lightweight, controllable, simple, motorcycle. It’s powered appropriately for what motorcycles are best at—joy rides through country roads, late-night zips through the city, accelerating out of a turn, riding free. It’s size and power make it a perfect first motorcycle for new riders and a oh-so-welcome return to a simple sense of speed for even the most seasoned of riders.
The Halcyon is hand-built in the heartland to inspire joy in every rider.
Quick tour
229cc single-cylinder engine • 245 lbs. dry weight • Proprietary leading-link suspension with Ikon shocks • Front & rear disc brakes •
Stainless steel exhaust • 70mph top speed • 5 speed transmission • Electric & Kick Start • 2-year warranty
Starting at $6595 or $140/MO. Order now or call (574) 538-1350 for test rides, events, and reserving yours:
What makes a janus motorcycle different?
classic, time-tested style
The Halcyon 250 is no replica, but its design is inspired by the some of the best in motorcycling history. Starting with the classic featherbed frame, the Halcyon eschews extra plastic and bodywork while taking classic styling cues from the early American and British traditions and board-track racers. Our builders’ touch is noticeable throughout, from the hand-formed aluminum tank, to the hand-bent and welded frame, to the pinstripes.
Understated, vintage, classic… call it what you will, the Halcyon 250 has one-of-a-kind style.
appropriate POWER for the job
Small, lightweight motorcycles have distinct advantages over the over-powered, unwieldy, and large motorcycles that are so popular today. The Halcyon weighs 245 pounds, has a full proprietary suspension, heavy steel construction, and nothing superfluous. Our single-cylinder 229cc motor provides the get-up-and-go the nimble Halcyon needs, provides excellent fuel efficiency, and gives riders the pleasure of riding their motorcycle at or near it’s maximum power every day, without risking life or limb. Modern disc brakes and stainless brake lines provide incredible stopping power.
The result is a perfect pairing of size and power that gives riders exactly what they need for the kind of riding they love most.
small-shop exclusivity & accessibility
You don’t need loud pipes to turn heads with the Halcyon 250. The Halcyon 250 is built by our small team of builders and craftsmen in America’s heartland, one-at-a-time, to your specification, in small batches. We’ve built our business around keeping the human element in each motorcycle, merging the best of custom building with modern manufacturing. The result is a motorcycle that avoids the quirks and pitfalls of custom one-offs, but retains its one-of-a-kind soul in a market of one-of-a-million machines. Have a question? Need some help? Talk to the people who design, build, and test each motorcycle (that's us).
Heart and soul are built into every Halcyon 250 in our exclusive, small-batch, hands-on process.
Starting at $6595 or $140/MO. Order now or call (574) 538-1350 for test rides, events, and reserving yours:
options & upgrades
Halcyon Saddle Bags: $350
Hand Pin Stripe: $300
Number Plate: $75
Exhaust Polish: $185
Deluxe fuel tank: $395
Deluxe Battery Box: $100
Full LED Light Package $225
LED Headlight: $135
Engraved Fuel Cap: $150
Book Rack: $125
Halcyon Pillion Seat & Passenger Pegs (requires Book Rack): $175
Options gallery
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customer Reviews
Read some of our customers' experiences riding and owning a Janus Motorcycle!
"I rode in the sun and the rain...and through it all, the Halcyon 250 did great! Everyone I met had questions and compliments about the bike."
- BRANDON • HALCYON #13
“The bike performs flawlessly and I have to say I get more attention on this thing than any car, bike or scooter I’ve ever ridden."
- CHRISTIAN • PHOENIX 250 #10
Press
"A bike that conjures up the joy of motorcycling isn’t the sharply-aerodynamic, grossly-overpowered modern motorcycle; it’s a bike like the pared-down Halcyon or Phoenix that creates an experience for the rider, an evocation of a simpler time."
— The Wilkinson Brothers, Goodspark Garage
"My overall impression of both motorcycles was they are a blast to ride. Light and agile are great attributes, whether for inner city commuting or blasting down the back roads. The engine was up to the challenge..."
—Panhead Jim, Revzilla
Specifications
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke overhead valve single cylinder engine
Displacement: 229 cubic centimeters
Bore/Stroke: 67 x 65 millimeters
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Carburation: 30mm round slide with accelerator pump
Lubrication: Splashing
Starting System: Kick and electric
Ignition: CDI
Final Drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 5-speed
FRAME, RUNNING GEAR,
& DISPLAYS
Frame: DOM tubular steel cradle
Wheels: CNC machined aluminum hubs with alloy rims and 32 stainless steel spokes
Tires: Front 3.00 x 18, Back 3.50 x 18
Suspension: Proprietary dual progressive shock leading-link forks (front); hardtail with sprung seat (rear)
Brakes: Front dual piston hydraulic disc and rear single hydraulic piston
Instrumentation: Analog speedometer, odometer, turn indicator, and neutral light
PERFORMANCE, dimensions, & capacities
Maximum Power: 14 hp @ 7000 rpm • 11.65 foot-pounds @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 70mph
Fuel Efficiency: Estimated 75+mpg
Dimensions: 80’’ long & 31’’ wide
Height without mirrors: 41 inches
Seat Height: 31 inches
Wheelbase: 53 inches
Fuel Capacity: 2.4 gallons
Dry weight: 245 pounds
JANUS 2-YEAR WARRANTY
We've got your back. Janus motorcycles are covered with a 2-year powertrain warranty (unlimited miles), and a 2-year limited fender-to-fender warranty. We're small, and we're motivated to make every Janus owner a proud and happy one. We've built our bike in a way that's simple to understand and work on, and are available to talk through any concerns you may have. Each motorcycle comes with an owner's manual that outlines routine maintenance. Contact us for warranty fine print and information about service.
Reserve your Halcyon 250
Starting at $6595 or $140/MO.
Pending EPA approval, current orders will deliver in late 2017, or early 2018.
Reserve online or call (574) 538-1350 for test rides, events, and reserving yours: