Janus Halcyon 450

[GoldOxide_imp]

Thanks for sharing, Razor. Perhaps we'll see it in person at the 2024 rally?

Good chance I’ll bring it, and ride it.

Still getting it fuel injected is a big step up, Lifan motor or not. It just seems like there's every reason they could sell these for 6k instead of 12. It's probably the hand-assembly-to-order that's really the bulk of the cost.

It’s a Honda XR400 clone, air/oil cooled, dry sump system, 5 speed gearbox, and yes; it’s fuel injected (meets EPA requirements).
They use local Amish businesses/craftsmen. At the recent owners rally, they took you around to some of the places where parts are fabricated. The fenders were cool to see being formed & detailed. The level of personal service is outstanding.

Good chance I’ll bring it, and ride it.
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That should be something fun to gawk over.

[misterprofessionality]

Thanks for sharing, Razor. Perhaps we'll see it in person at the 2024 rally?

Good chance I’ll bring it, and ride it.

Still getting it fuel injected is a big step up, Lifan motor or not. It just seems like there's every reason they could sell these for 6k instead of 12. It's probably the hand-assembly-to-order that's really the bulk of the cost.

It’s a Honda XR400 clone, air/oil cooled, dry sump system, 5 speed gearbox, and yes; it’s fuel injected (meets EPA requirements).
They use local Amish businesses/craftsmen. At the recent owners rally, they took you around to some of the places where parts are fabricated. The fenders were cool to see being formed & detailed. The level of personal service is outstanding.

this just tipped me off to where i've seen this motor before. Genuine uses it too in the G400C

[suhawk305]

Nice looking bike Razor. Enjoy!

[DAC]

Really eager to see that bike Razor! have always liked small displacement bikes but rarely have an opportunity to ride one. Kind of a byproduct of learning on a 750cc bike (!!) and not looking back.

[Razor]

Tail light looked too modern, so sourced one that had that “old school feel”

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After

[GoldOxide_imp]

Looks like lots of goodness happening there, Razor. Can't wait to perhaps sitting down with drink in hand and hearing the lump fire up.

[the Ferret]

Nice looking taillight Ray

[Pauley]

The Janus bikes look so cool. Hope you enjoy it!

[Razor]

Thanks

I can’t seem to leave anything alone. Already changed the taillight, adjusted the handlebars, pretty serious about a kick start and just recently; made some bar end weights. Janus offers a stainless set, but thought brass would fit its personality better. Hope they tarnish a bit with time. Took it on a 50 mile ride yesterday; I could feel the difference between 4200-6000rpm…. kinda cool!

Some pics

[the Ferret]

Amazing abilities Razor. Very cool looking bike.