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450 Production Update Video #12 We are in production! This week, Richard shows us the very first production 450’s freshly pinstriped fenders and fuel tank in a custom mustard yellow color! We also have some beautiful fall ride footage from this weekend up in northern Michigan.  Want to see the previous updates? Click here! https://youtu.be/jdPeM7RlSak

450 Production Update Video #11 In this update, Richard and Jordan take a short ride on a pair of Halcyon 450 motorcycles to check out the production process at the Janus fab shop. Be sure to order your Halcyon 450 now for spring delivery! Want to see the previous updates? Click here! https://youtu.be/BtWrg-5MVoA

Chasing the Horizon Podcast Features Janus Motorcycles Wes Fleming of the Chasing the Horizon podcast had Richard on the show last week and the episode just went live. Click the play button above to listen! In the episode, Wes and Richard cover the story of founding and growing the company, the challenges of a post-Covid…

450 Production Update Video #10 Production continues! This week, Richard goes through the welding fixture for the Halcyon 450 main frame and we take a look at the first production chassis! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

Riding a Halcyon 250 Through Vermont Take a ride through scenic Vermont with Harmony on her beautiful blue Halcyon 250. We sent Harmony a GoPro kit to document one of her favorite rides in her area. We’re jealous of those curvy roads!

450 Production Update Video #9 This week, Richard gives us a look at some of the first production pieces from our fabrication shop! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

The Janus 450 Engine: Part Two With the launch of the new Halcyon 450, I thought I would take a minute to discuss the heartbeat of the new machine: the engine. This is the second installment of a two part post that looks at our reasons for selecting the engine, its storied history, and journey…

450 Production Update Video #8 In this week’s update, the final Halcyon 450 prototype is off of the build stand and we are starting chassis production! Want to see the previous updates? Click here!

The Halcyon 450 Rear Suspension Design and History Part One This is the first of a two-part discussion of the Halcyon 450’s rear suspension design and history. To catch part two, click here! The Halcyon 450’s triangulated “cantilever” pivoted rear transom While the new Halcyon 450 shares much in common with its predecessors, the Halcyon…

450 Production Update Video #7 In this week’s Halcyon 450 production update, we’re building the 4th and final prototype in a bold white primary with copper and black pinstriping. More build stands are in place for 250 & 450 production, and Brembo brakes are finally on their way! Want to see the previous updates? Click…