Janus Revisited

2LZ · 04-18-2023, 12:15 PM

I know these have been previously discussed in short, but it's just amazing to me that these things are getting such a cult following.

I know, I know....that sounds odd coming from a long-term China Rider, as people can't understand how we can possibly spend good money on a "cheap Chinese bike, that will certainly self-destruct within weeks of purchase, and is impossible to get parts for.".....but the reasoning's are completely different.

China Riders buy China bikes because WE'RE CHEAP! We get the best bang for our buck.
Janus riders pay $8k for a Chinese 167FMM CG motor! Huh?

I'm totally flummoxed. I know, the bikes are unique and very 'Old World" looking, but at $14k for a 450 SWM motor (China Shineray thru Italy), I may have a bridge to sell these folks.

Am I all wrong here? Will the Janus motorcycle someday be the DeLorean of the motorcycle world? Is it the Leno's and Kardashians of the world who are hoarding these Janus bikes, just to someday be sitting on a Rich Person's Gold Mine?.......or is Steve at CSC inadvertently, woefully undercharging for his products?

Help me out here........

Sport Rider · 04-18-2023, 01:54 PM

I'm in the same camp as you. can't understand why someone would shell out these kind of bucks for a weak motor. Even if they were to put a more modern 250 in them, it's still overpriced. But then again...people pay for Harleys.

Emerikol · 04-18-2023, 02:13 PM

Personally, I think that Janus makes fantastic looking bikes for people that drink Green Apple-tini's and wouldn't be caught dead with dirt on their high-fashion riding gear. The bikes are absolutely beautiful, and that's what drives the market on them. Not functionality, not a cost/value equation, nothing but looks. It's like being seen with a Voss water bottle or Starbucks cup. Call it the "Big hat, no cattle" effect. While I don't think they will ever elevate to the status of a DeLorean, I think that they have their place among the super hip crowd. In other news, DMC has begun releasing reserve dates for both the reimagined ALpha-5 and classic DeLoreans! Boyhood car fantasy, ACTIVATE!

Oldenslow · 04-18-2023, 02:36 PM

Janus makes their bikes because there are people who want to buy them, and can. I doubt they really care much about folks who don't like them...

2LZ · 04-18-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldenslow

Janus makes their bikes because there are people who want to buy them, and can. I doubt they really care much about folks who don't like them...

Oh, I get it. Who cares what others think. Heck, we ride China bikes and have heard it for years. Ya just get used to it.

I guess I just feel that if I was going to spend 8 grand on a new bike, the motor either better be proprietary, or if not, be something more than I can pick up on Amazon for 400.00.

https://www.amazon.com/Futchoy-4-Str...88404392&psc=1

04-18-2023, 12:15 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	Janus Revisited I know these have been previously discussed in short, but it's just amazing to me that these things are getting such a cult following. I know, I know....that sounds odd coming from a long-term China Rider, as people can't understand how we can possibly spend good money on a "cheap Chinese bike, that will certainly self-destruct within weeks of purchase, and is impossible to get parts for.".....but the reasoning's are completely different. China Riders buy China bikes because WE'RE CHEAP! We get the best bang for our buck. Janus riders pay $8k for a Chinese 167FMM CG motor! Huh? I'm totally flummoxed. I know, the bikes are unique and very 'Old World" looking, but at $14k for a 450 SWM motor (China Shineray thru Italy), I may have a bridge to sell these folks. Am I all wrong here? Will the Janus motorcycle someday be the DeLorean of the motorcycle world? Is it the Leno's and Kardashians of the world who are hoarding these Janus bikes, just to someday be sitting on a Rich Person's Gold Mine?.......or is Steve at CSC inadvertently, woefully undercharging for his products? Help me out here........ __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-18-2023, 02:13 PM	#3
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	Personally, I think that Janus makes fantastic looking bikes for people that drink Green Apple-tini's and wouldn't be caught dead with dirt on their high-fashion riding gear. The bikes are absolutely beautiful, and that's what drives the market on them. Not functionality, not a cost/value equation, nothing but looks. It's like being seen with a Voss water bottle or Starbucks cup. Call it the "Big hat, no cattle" effect. While I don't think they will ever elevate to the status of a DeLorean, I think that they have their place among the super hip crowd. In other news, DMC has begun releasing reserve dates for both the reimagined ALpha-5 and classic DeLoreans! Boyhood car fantasy, ACTIVATE! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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04-18-2023, 01:54 PM	#2
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,044	I'm in the same camp as you. can't understand why someone would shell out these kind of bucks for a weak motor. Even if they were to put a more modern 250 in them, it's still overpriced. But then again...people pay for Harleys.
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04-18-2023, 02:36 PM	#4
Oldenslow Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 153	Janus makes their bikes because there are people who want to buy them, and can. I doubt they really care much about folks who don't like them...
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