“I like people who make things with their hands, and make them in America.” Jay has the right values.

One of the best looking retro styled motorcycles on the market

The fact these guys have a youtube where they help show you to do things such as bleeding the brakes etc is so good as well! These guys have all they need to succeed!

With motorcycles, ORV's and everything just getting bigger and bigger, it's nice to see someone going in the other direction.

I bought one yesterday!!! I can't wait to ride it.

Mr. Leno, thank you for introducing Janus Motorcycles to me. Best wishes to all, nice bikes.

These guys seem nice and genuine. Glad to see Jay bring these types of guys on.

A new take on an old trope: Riding a slow bike fast is more fun than riding a fast bike slow.

I love these bikes! I don't think he mentioned their exact location, but they are in Goshen, Indiana. I live in Goshen and one of these machines will soon be my retirement present to myself. These guys are great!

They are just lovely. I wish those guys a lot of success.

A friend's kid has one. He is a full size human, like Jay sized. Bike has no problem keeping up with us on the back roads. Quality good, product solid and unique.

Carburettor, kick starter, hard tail. Definitely going against 21st century mc trends. Hope the "Leno Bump" is a good one for these enterprising young men. Surprised I didn't see a "Made in U.S.A." sticker on those Amish frames. A lot of us look for that.

I met Devin and Richard through the moped scene back when they were making moped exhausts. They are incredibly talented craftsmen and you can see it in their work. Had a few conversations with Devin- very friendly and genuine guy. Best of luck to them. Glad to see they are getting some serious recognition for their hard work.

So proud to see Devin and Richards work pay off like this. Its a shame sometimes that Devins other venture, MLM doesnt get the same exposure, as he IS the bleeding edge of vintage moped tech as well. Being a Goshen Indiana business as well, we get the pleasure of joining forces with the MLM side of things testing new parts, then going over to the Janus shop on the other side of the block to see all the great progress theyve made. Everyone at Janus is so friendly and wonderful and dont seem to mind when the big loud moped guy comes over just to yak and check out the new bikes. Ive known devin for about 20 years and though we but heads over philosophy sometimes, hes an amazing person and i couldnt be more proud to call him a friend!

I've been waiting for Jay to do a show on Janus FOREVER. It's a company and bikes right up his alley.

A carbureted bike that meets new smog standards, that is very impressive!

That olive drab with leather look is beautiful.

Thanks Jay for doing a feature on these bikes. I wish these guys the best for bringing us a retro style, well made lightweight motorcycle that doesn't break the bank...and is made in the USA.

I have a Halcyon 250. Janus stands behind their products like a small company should. Well made and simple, and simply beautiful

These look like alot of fun! I love the obvious pre war bike inspiration they have

Absolutely fantastic episode! Love these guy's enterprising spirit and passion for something they truly love. Wish them all the success - they deserve it. Cool bikes!

I've been around bikes all of my life, from racing motocross in the early 70's to riding Harleys by 1980. Back then the whole attraction to motorcycle riding was, the freedom and simplicity that two wheels gave you. Put a kid on a mini bike for the first time, and just watch the smile that instantly appears; trust me, video games and smartphones will never come close to that incredible rush! Devin and Richard, please consider at least a 500cc to 650cc model for guys like myself. I am 6' 4" and weigh 300 lbs...now just picture me on a 250cc, and think about that for a moment. If you can design and build one as simple as possible for under $10K, I'll be your first customer!!!!

I started riding motorcycles 3 years ago and it was the best decision of my life, grew up with all the stories of people and the fear of riding them and once I started riding it was so much better than what people say it is. I encourage anyone to give it a try, it truly becomes a life long hobby

Super cool! Congrats to Janus Motorcycles for your ingenuity and perseverance. Continued success!

These guys are literally across the parking lot from my recording studio - they're great!

The front suspension immediately reminded me of the old 70's DKW 125cc motocrossers! Nice bike for $7000!

My respect for Mr Leno grows week by week. Thanks for another great vid.

I remember watching this video and then going on a motorcycle camping trip with my Dad. He was working on an older Porsche 911 Targa at the time. While we were sitting around the campfire we started talking about what was a new motorcycle we could buy that was like his 911. Because we had just watched this, we thought of the Janus. After we rode home, we put a deposit down and then picked it up in Goshen almost a year later. It was a great trip and a wonderful bike. I love looking at it in my shop and it is such a joy to ride! Great company to work with a real great motorcycle.

It's a very practical bike. It's nice to see that its made in USA.

Beautiful machines. Nice work, guys!

These bikes are actually really well priced for being hand built. Small displacement aside, theyre worth it from what people who own them have told me. Ive been saving up for a Phoenix cafe racer for a while and I cant wait to pull the trigger.

Glad to see Jay do a video on Janus. I bought my Halcyon used back in May of 2019, and have put over 1,000 miles on it since then. Whenever I've needed anything they've been very helpful, despite the fact that the bike is out of warranty. I get about 65-70mpg, as far as speed goes I have seen 70, but I wouldn't recommend staying there for too long. Real leather means real care, you can't ignore the seat and bags or there will be trouble later on. All in all I can say that I'm very satisfied with the bike and the people.

The company I work for builds parts for these little guys so cool to see it on Jay Leno show.

Best new bike brand- congrats guys, for getting on Leno, and thank you Jay for featuring them!

Good to see some young optimistic guys who are exicited about building motorcyles. I like the fact that they're using local labor to build a quality product. A fun video.

I wonder if they have factory tours. Janus is only like two hours from us in chicagoland

American's being creative, I love your patriotic spirit Jay. Thank you for only sharing ideas that are completed and that regular guys like me can also purchase. I am glad to see people from any part of the world innovate. That's the human spirit in action. (:

Those 50cc 2-strokes can be a BLAST to ride! Out of all the motorcycles i've owned, my 50cc, 5-speed HONDA MB5 is the most fun to ride!

"It'll knock your haemorrhoids back in!" - Now that's a slogan right there!

Great interview Jay. These guys were pretty lucky to have someone with your automotive experience and vast knowledge of the early bikes, give them the chance to show their stuff. You're a real guy and are always pretty humble. I'm glad you were successful on your path. You deserve it. Thanks again for bringing us these bikes. I hope they have a bright future.

Those tanks are gorgeous!

Been following these guys for awhile, nice to see them hang with Jay! If I was in the market for a small displacement bike, I'd totally buy one of these.

This is not the kind of bike I like, but I have to congratúlate these guys, because the had an idea and they created something different. You have all my respect. Good luck!!!

"Penn and Teller" build motorcycles! Good work, guys!

I like that the very large looking Richard dudes background is in 50cc Italian mopeds. Just goes to show that this displacement race isn’t that important. Best of luck to these guys and their company, and thanks Jay Leno for helping small business get a word out.

I love these bikes. Have wanted one since I heard of them.

Jay was unsure about them till he found out they were California compliant then he was all about it! I’d love to have one of these mopeds.

Looks like they did a fantastic job on the bikes. Very thoughtful and entertaining bikes.

19min Commercial...and i loved each minute of it. That´s how it´s done! So cool to give small companys the same chance like Porsche etc. Since i am not even allowed anymore to buy a Suzuki RV200 because of emissions over here in Europe (and thus have to commute with a 6-Cylinder Engine that tells you how dumb those regulations are) i'd buy one of those in a heartbeat.

Cool! Like the fact that these Guys know some Bike History too!! Best of Luck toYou!! :-)

Very interesting story on , how to start a motorcycle business. Thanks for showing these very Cool motorcycles by Janus ,Mr. Leno !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Random. I just googled motorcycle manufacturers and was reading the wiki page for North American manufacturers and came across Janus Motorcycles. Loved how they looked on their website so I went to see them in action and saw Leno posted this just 3 days ago. I love these bikes and always wondered why no one makes vintage-esque bikes like these. Hopefully, one day I'll own one. Vroom.

These are pretty damn awesome looking...

Man, if they could build a car like that they'd sell millions. Just imagine...NO computers, NO printed circuits, NO abs. Back to basics. That's what the people want.

Nice to see Mr Leno so happy! Honest-to-goodness guys building Honest-to-goodness motorcycles! Refreshing!

That's a bike I would like to get. Looks amazing. Retro old school but in a modern package and not too powerful plus 77 mpg per mile.. I would like one.

Leading link front suspension returns 😁

I have had my eyes on this bike company for over a year. I would love to have one of their bikes that gives off a Vincent vibe.

One of Jay's most welcoming and entertaining interviews, and the guys were just as fascinating. Great to see an American product that fills an American need with quality and style, and does so with traditional values.

Excellent design, looks very durable and practical. Thanks Jay for having these fellows share their creation.

Lenny and Squiggy have done alright long after Laverne and Shirley.

I was watching late in the evening. So I was using headphones to allow my kids to sleep. But when Jay told that hemorrhoids joke I accidentally belted out a huge laugh! Oh well, great video Jay!

Janus Motorcycles please create a grom size version of these bikes! A hardtail mini bike would be so cool!

I'm going to get in touch with these guys and see about buying one just to support an American small business. I like that Jay encouraged these guys and didn't make a joke out of them and their product. He can be pretty harsh at times.

Love those bikes

I want to see Richard ride one of these. Dude is a giant!!!

Another great episode I hope to be on this show one day with my custom truck .. This is my favorites show ever by far

I sensed a ride from Chicago up to Duluth via backroads of memories. Thanks Jay. My Irish Railroad roots fell in love with these. Plus I still can by a lot of old Milwaukee beer.

Personally I would like to see a 500cc in this sort of project but amazing looking bikes. Very cool.

I remember my first bike in 1969, a BSA Bantam 175, didn’t have a fuel gauge, you knew when you were running low when you had to switch to reserve.

Great seeing a couple guys do it right. Wish them the best.

pretty cool stuff, reminds me of the small displacement bike productions in France during the 30 s through 50 where dozen of small manufacturers were making theirs own models but using the same drive trains , very neat, thanks for posting

Nice little bike if you've got the money for it. Thanks for the vid Jay!

Jay is a class act!

I like this better then the night show keep them coming Jay.The episode on Phil Hill made me feel like I know the man my self God bless

I've been following Janus motorcycle progress for a few years. They have a classic design and reliability. The Halcyon will be my next bike when I'm ready.

I saw my first Janus Motorcycle at the VA Hospital about 4 years ago. It looked splendid. It is a small bike to be sure but for the price it is and looks I think it far exceeds the Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki offerings. Besides the 250 cc size is kind of hard to get this day and age. You can tell the machine isn't trying to pretend to be anything but what it is, a simple relaible bike to have fun with in the countryside . It would be a great learners bike as well. What's not to like with this machine?

Jays chin with that helmet 17:56 🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣

Jay, you should do a follow up to this story. For the Summer of 2022, Janus has just introduced a Halcyon 450! 30HP! More than double the 250's 14. Would like to hear your impressions of the new model. 👍

You might not be enamored with these bikes, which I happen to think are pretty damn cool and top quality...but you have to admire these guys for bringing them to market and their work ethic. Made in America, baby!

Wish they talked about the founder Hugh Janus more.

That engine powers pretty much every bike in South America.

I’ve been following these guys on Facebook for a few years. Love the eye candy. Learned a few cool things about their company and the bikes in this video.

Everytime i read janus i think of that celebrity jeopardy sketch on snl; you know the one i’m talking about.

Cool retro bike.. 😍😍

Electric and kick start. That's pretty cool.

This is so amazing! Hand built, quality, small bikes. Beautiful.

Really happy for this feature, had my eye on a Janus bike for years now

We need a restoration blog for the new year!!

Thanks Jay always fun to see different motorcycles here. Ready for a new garage tour and project update video please

Great little bikes! Earl's front ends on BMW /2's were manufactured from 1955 through 1969 and the next model, the /5 was equipped with a lower leg tube front end. Incidentally, the British builder, Pentin also built motorcycles with a leading link or Earl's front end. Great video! Thanks Jay!

Their shop is down the road from me in Goshen. Glad to see them on my favorite show! I never thought that would ever happen when I walked into their shop years ago.

Perfect design and seems a bargain for $7K. Good luck to these two

A better engine (one able to actually handle a highway) would probably be the best move here.

I love carbs incl cleaning adjusting & setting float height & mixture always very satisfying

Love Jay's honesty ❤🇺🇲😊

Just here to make sure Jay is wearing his Canadian Tuxedo.

I have a CSC SG 250 with the same engine. It screams like a banshee.

Very cool bikes. It is great to see Jay showing continued respect for craftsmanship! I was going to be a shop teacher years ago but almost all the programs were repaced with CAD/CAM programs and "high tech" educational programs. Now the technology and hand craftmanship merge nicely.

I love the looks of these bikes and I want one badly. The ability to easily work on my own bike and do it all is part of the attraction. As a kid we all worked on our own bicycles doing everything and customizing and painting it as we liked. Partly we did it ourselves because it was fun and secondly because we didn't have any money to pay the shop to repair the flats, replace tires or broken spokes. It was done out of necessity and we enjoyed doing it because we became one with our bicycles. That is what appeals to me about these bikes. Sure I can work on my current motorcycles but it takes time to pull the plastic off to access components, pull the tank to access the valve cover and adjust or check valve lash. I am getting old and I don't won't to spend so much time wrenching I'd rather ride the bike. I am surprised he did not bring up the Ride Across American from San Fran to New York they did on a Janus Halcyon. I put the link below to the part 1 video and the blog on that trip. I love watching videos of cross country m/c trips. You can find the other parts if interested from the internet and the blog from the Janus site. I wish them luck in their enterprise and that they continue to grow but don't get too big for their britches. The video part 1 of 6: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y6h1edGC1p-9k5c.html&feature=emb_logo The blog part 1 of 6: www.janusmotorcycles.com/journal?offset=1536359627589