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02-03-2014, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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Janus Motorcycles
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02-03-2014, 05:50 PM | #2 |
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It's definitely different. 50cc water cooled 2stroker. 18 inch wheels w/ spokes. Hard tail w/ sprung seat. Don't think I would not want go stated 55mph w/ that setup.
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02-03-2014, 06:33 PM | #3 |
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Its a great looking bike and appears well built. It would certainly be much faster than a bicycle with a common motor kit like the 2T Happy Time motor or 4T Huasheng . Since the power rating and multi-gear transmission require a motorcycle license in most states, I think they would sell more units by upping the displacement to 125cc or so.
I didn't see a price on the site. It would be nice if the price was competitive with 50cc scoots.
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02-03-2014, 07:05 PM | #4 | |
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Its quite a hoot to get up to a decent speed on a 50 Ive had my Aprilia SR up to 63 mph so far and she still has a few more to her full topend Sr 50 top speed by inuyasha50, on Flickr Take care and ride safely my friend Yours Hank
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02-03-2014, 07:07 PM | #5 | |
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Price is $5,300, its listed here http://janusmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/halcyon-50/ take care and ride safely my friend Yours Hank
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02-03-2014, 07:41 PM | #6 |
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That's just too cool. I like it.
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02-03-2014, 08:38 PM | #7 |
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"Price is $5,300, its listed here"
Too much for a 50cc machine. That will buy a new Ninja 300.
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02-03-2014, 08:56 PM | #8 |
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You can build yourself something similar to the Janus, but with far less speed, looks and quality for $500 or less. Good for 20-25 mph.
The Phantom motorbike (pictured below) is kind of half way between the $500 DIY and Janus. It looks great, goes 30 mph, and requires no tag/insurance in most states. Bicycle and Engine Kit $ 1750.00 -IN STOCK. You can get it for $600 less if you assemble it yourself. http://phantom-bikes.com/shop/motori...m-ghost-26.php
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02-03-2014, 09:39 PM | #9 | |
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IVe already built a few motorbikes heres my latest Before New Ride 011 by inuyasha50, on Flickr And after motor bike8 by inuyasha50, on Flickr Top speed for the beach cruiser is around 35 mph My next work in progress is a mini chopper Heres the frame all fabricated and welded up Project 038 by inuyasha50, on Flickr Next One is Felt MP http://www.scootdawg.net/showthread.php?t=53156 I Still Want a Janus Take care and ride safely my friend Yours Hank
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02-03-2014, 10:19 PM | #10 |
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02-04-2014, 05:44 AM | #11 |
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I didn't know you had that much interest in motor bikes, inuyasha, until I read your linked thread! The only thing I'm wondering is how long would it long would it last? I know the bike would be w/ a reinforced frame, but still... I know practically nothing about motorbicycles...
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02-04-2014, 09:01 AM | #12 |
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Love the retro look of the Phantom bike. Janus has always been one of my favorite models. Don't own one yet but it is a goal I am shooting for. |
02-04-2014, 06:54 PM | #13 |
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These are the two motorbikes I built.
I sold them when I moved because the roads near my current place have higher speed limits. I was always tinkering with them. I added a bobber seat shock and faux oil tank to the cruiser before I had to sell it.
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