A few days ago, the small manufacturer from Goshen, Indiana, unveiled the prototype of the Gryffin 450 Scrambler, a model that, in keeping with the stylistic characteristics of Janus, stands out for its retro taste and its lightness. In fact, the weight is 150 kg and the construction is practically handmade, with the aluminum tank made by hand, as well as the seat. Most of the components are made in-house or by local craftsmen, many of whom are part of the Amish community. Another Janus signature is the Earles-type front suspension, which immediately takes us back to the 1930s.
Powering the Gryffin 450 – which joins the Gryffin 250 and the Halcyon 250 and 450 in the range – is a 445 cc single-cylinder engine that we know well because it’s from SWM, the same as the Six6. Power is around 30 hp and, thanks to the low weight, it guarantees a lot of fun. Like all Janus, the Gryffin also allows for a high level of customization. You can choose from hundreds of fairing color combinations, as well as numerous accessories, such as leather bags, motocross footpegs and much more.
On its YouTube channel, Janus shares some videos dedicated to the making of this bike and we share them below for those who like to know more about this beautiful story.