The Vintagent Selects: Stories Of Bike: Dream
https://vimeo.com/234238724
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
STORIES OF BIKE: DREAM (2014)
Run Time: 13:01
Director: Cam Elkins
FILM MAKERS
This whole thing started, as most personal projects start I suppose, out of frustration. Back in 2012, I had just seen two fantastic short films “Solus” by Lossa Engineering and “Chabott Engineering (Shinya Kimura)” by Henrik Hansen and was simultaneously blown away how well these films were made and frustrated that there weren’t more like them.
Soon after, I found the occasional short bike film. But they tended to be much the same. About a builder, working with his hands and why he or she builds and rides the bikes they do. I could never find a video that went further back than that. I wanted to hear their story that got them there. – Cam Elkins
SUMMARY
From the age of 7, when motorbikes enthralled her with their looks, sound and sense of freedom, Jodie made it her dream to surround herself with bikes.
Throughout her life bikes had always been there on the side, until she made the decision to make a career change.
Featuring a custom Suzuki TU250x, this is the story of the pursuit of dreams.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America's Sidecar Dogs
https://vimeo.com/233527415
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SIT STAY RIDE: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S SIDECAR DOGS (2014)
Run Time: 1:18:00
Directors: Eric Ristau, Geneva Ristau
Writers: Eric Ristau, Geneva Ristau
Key Cast: Joe Baker, Ned Deming, Athena Lonsdale
FILM MAKERS
From Director Eric Ristau: While shooting a feature-length documentary film about dogs in sidecars, we had not yet realized that we'd soon be connected with an amazing community of people – both on motorcycles and off, but all with a sincere love of dogs, bikes, and adventure. Over 600 people helped successfully fund our first Kickstarter campaign and 'Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America's Sidecar Dogs' was born.
SUMMARY
Across America, there are dogs of all breeds riding in the open air of motorcycle sidecars, whether on short trips around town or extended adventures on the highway. Sit Stay Ride: the Story of America's Sidecar Dogs is a delightful and inspiring documentary film about motorcyclists and their beloved canine co-pilots.
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It is also available on DVD
The Vintagent Trailers: The Best Bar In America
https://vimeo.com/233523719
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THE BEST BAR IN AMERICA (2009)
Run Time: 1:29:00
Directors: Damon Ristau, Eric W. Ristau
Writers: Damon Ristau, Eric W. Ristau
Key Cast: David Ackroyd, John Ansotegui, Gregory T. Collett
FILM MAKERS
The Ristau brothers say they have always liked bikes, bars, travel, the desert, Wild Turkey, and sleeping on the ground. They decided to write a script about as many of the things that we love as possible and jam them into one movie. That way, if the film completely failed, they would have had a great time making it. We think they succeeded.
motorcycle films inherently speak of adventure, stepping outside the norm, and maybe taking a different perspective on life – all things that relate to actually riding a motorcycle as well. In my experience, motorcyclists have characteristics that most people equate to long-held, traditional American ideals– independence, individualism, self-reliance, bravery in the face of danger, and an adventurous spirit. While these characteristics may be less and less common in the wider modern world, they remain extremely common (perhaps even necessary) traits in a motorcyclist. Films about these people, and their ways of life is about the best topic for a movie that I can imagine.
SUMMARY
An existential ride into the heart of the culture of drink.
A whiskey-fueled writing assignment takes one man on an epic motorcycle road trip through the bars and taverns across the American West. Riding a 1960 BMW R60/2, the journey leads Sanders from the red rock deserts of Arizona and Utah north to the mountains of Montana. With help of fellow traveler and sage, Northway and a variety of other colorful characters along the way, Sanders gets learns the way of the road and the zen of the bar.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Dirtbag 2: Return Of The Rattler
https://vimeo.com/232239735
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DIRTBAG: RETURN OF THE RATTLER (2015)
Run Time: 56:00
FILM MAKERS
Vargas Films is Paolo Asuncion (director, editor) and Rattler Productions is Luis Baptista, Frank Pascual, and Erik Pascual (producers). They have been making moto-centric films and documentaries for almost 10 years. It started with their fascination with motorcycles and the motorcycle culture and the desire to capture the events around them as sort of a video diary – something to watch and look back at when they got older. In many ways, this is still the case as evidenced by their web series – The Handsome Asians Motorcycle Club – where they feature builds, rides, and individuals in the motorcycle community and their stories about life on two wheels.
On a more personal note, there is one reason that Paolo likes to present these films in public. At the beginning of the films, the audience sees a quick montage of a certain person that fades and becomes a logo that says “Vargas Films.” Paolo’s dad was an actor in the Philippines, and his screen name was “Vic Vargas.” Paolo grew up on movie sets but he never really caught the film bug until after his dad passed away. Getting their films screened in theaters is Paolo’s way of putting his dad’s image and his name up on a big screen again. It’s an homage and a thank you, and a way of making Vic Vargas live forever.
SUMMARY
The premise of The Return of the Rattler is simple. Four men decide to participate in the Dirtbag Challenge held annually in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Contestants in the challenge have one month to build a working and rideable chopper for less than $1000. Contestants must then ride the Frankenstein-esque chopper 100 miles without it breaking down. Seems like a simple enough task for seasoned bike builders… But what if one group of contestants had zero experience bike building? What would happen?
The movie is a hilarious look into four inexperienced bike builders as they construct their ‘Rattler’, their custom chopper that started as a beat up Yamaha XS650. Watch as the protagonists cuss, laugh, and argue their way through a unique and fresh learning experience. This movie is not necessarily about the Dirtbag Challenge, but the teamwork and creativity that goes into building a bike.
Dirtbag II features builds from other contestants in the challenge – a Honda CM400 with modified beer bottles for headlamps, a 750 Monster with a girder front end – and encourages viewers to get out there are start creating, regardless of prior experience.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Dirtbag
https://vimeo.com/232232642
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DIRTBAG (2013)
Run Time: 1:45:00
DIRECTOR: Paolo Asuncion
PRODUCER: Luis Baptista, Erik Pascual, Frank Pascual, Ivan Tam
Key CAST: Poll Brown, Casey Anderson, The Orland Boys, Turk, Jason Pate
FILM MAKERS
Rattler Productions | Vargas Films is Paolo Asuncion (director, editor) and Rattler Productions is Luis Baptista, Frank Pascual, and Erik Pascual (producers). They have been making moto-centric films and documentaries for almost 10 years. It started with their fascination with motorcycles and the motorcycle culture and the desire to capture the events around them as sort of a video diary – something to watch and look back at when they got older. In many ways, this is still the case as evidenced by their web series – The Handsome Asians Motorcycle Club – where they feature builds, rides, and individuals in the motorcycle community and their stories about life on two wheels.
On a more personal note, there is one reason that Paolo likes to present these films in public. At the beginning of the films, the audience sees a quick montage of a certain person that fades and becomes a logo that says “Vargas Films.” Paolo’s dad was an actor in the Philippines, and his screen name was “Vic Vargas.” Paolo grew up on movie sets but he never really caught the film bug until after his dad passed away. Getting their films screened in theaters is Paolo’s way of putting his dad’s image and his name up on a big screen again. It’s an homage and a thank you, and a way of making Vic Vargas live forever.
SUMMARY
Can you build a chopper in under a month for under a thousand dollars? TheDirtbag Challenge is a contest that takes place every year. But it is also a concept. Dirtbag is different things to different people. Meet the builders of the Dirtbag Challenge, and witness the talent and passion that goes into the birth of their one of a kind creations. Get an inside look at their motivations, their machines, and the event. Find out what makes these Dirtbags… anything but.
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The full film is available for purchase on DVD on the WEBSITE.
The Vintagent Selects: Loaded Gun Customs: Bucephalus Build
https://vimeo.com/232537470
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
LOADED GUN CUSTOMS: BUCEPHALUS BUILD (2013)
Run Time: 4:41
#1 AC Always: Dustin Raysik
Producer: Brenna Eckerson
DP/Director: Kyle Pahlow
Assistant Editor: Jason Beasley
Key Cast: Kevin Dunworth, Loaded Gun Customs
FILM MAKERS
Kyle Pahlow: Life is about embracing constant change and striving to never stop growing. As it applies to my work, it's important to appreciate the moments of beauty and success no matter how large or small.
SUMMARY
Kevin Dunworth of LOADED GUN CUSTOMS brings us up to speed on his current endeavors and prepares to build his most impressive custom motorcycle to date. Combining advanced frame design with a vintage motor, Kevin aims to build a light and gutsy cafe racer for the 2013 Michael Lichter display at Sturgis.
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The Vintagent Selects: Stories Of Bike: Romance
https://vimeo.com/233910857
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
STORIES OF BIKE: ROMANCE (2013)
Run Time: 11:01
Director: Cam Elkins
FILM MAKERS
This whole thing started, as most personal projects start I suppose, out of frustration. Back in 2012, I had just seen two fantastic short films “Solus” by Lossa Engineering and “Chabott Engineering (Shinya Kimura)” by Henrik Hansen and was simultaneously blown away how well these films were made and frustrated that there weren’t more like them.
Soon after, I found the occasional short bike film. But they tended to be much the same. About a builder, working with his hands and why he or she builds and rides the bikes they do. I could never find a video that went further back than that. I wanted to hear their story that got them there. – Cam Elkins
SUMMARY
For Chris, the talented builder of this 1971 Triumph Tiger bobber, romance comes in many forms. And, like most of us who have known romance, Chris is not one who would part with his romances lightly.
After hanging up his racing helmet and giving the dirt racers away, Chris realised he needed to keep bikes in his life.
And so, began his life as a road rider and the build of his beautiful Tiger hardtail that would also later bring him solace.
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The Vintagent Selects: Stories Of Bike: Answers
https://vimeo.com/234240833
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
STORIES OF BIKE: ANSWERS (2014)
Run Time: 6:43
Director: Cam Elkins
FILM MAKERS
This whole thing started, as most personal projects start I suppose, out of frustration. Back in 2012, I had just seen two fantastic short films “Solus” by Lossa Engineering and “Chabott Engineering (Shinya Kimura)” by Henrik Hansen and was simultaneously blown away how well these films were made and frustrated that there weren’t more like them.
Soon after, I found the occasional short bike film. But they tended to be much the same. About a builder, working with his hands and why he or she builds and rides the bikes they do. I could never find a video that went further back than that. I wanted to hear their story that got them there. – Cam Elkins
SUMMARY
For Jonathan, the undertaking of a solo world trip on a motorcycle was never meant to be conventional.
For his journey he chose the same make and model that his Grandfather rode; a 45 year old Redditch-built Royal Enfield Bullet 350. It may not be the most appropriate or reliable of bikes to take on such a trip. It might break down, it might struggle on some of the terrains it'll cross, it might not be the safest way to travel.
In fact, Jonathan is counting on it so that he might travel a little slower, get to know the people he'll meet on the way a little better and discover some answers that he's been searching for.
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The Vintagent Selects: Stories Of Bike: Discovery
https://vimeo.com/233904928
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
STORIES OF BIKE: DISCOVERY (2015)
Run Time: 11:58
Director, Editor: Cam Elkins
Cinematography: Brian Stansfield, Run Riot Films
Original Music: Jack Elkins
Key Cast: Kristen Reed
FILM MAKERS
This whole thing started, as most personal projects start I suppose, out of frustration. Back in 2012, I had just seen two fantastic short films "Solus" by Lossa Engineering and "Chabott Engineering (Shinya Kimura)" by Henrik Hansen and was simultaneously blown away how well these films were made and frustrated that there weren't more like them.
Soon after, I found the occasional short bike film. But they tended to be much the same. About a builder, working with his hands and why he or she builds and rides the bikes they do. I could never find a video that went further back than that. I wanted to hear their story that got them there. - Cam Elkins
SUMMARY
After having moved to New York City from Norman, Oklahoma and endured public transportation for over 9 years, Kristen decided it was finally time to get back on two wheels and buy her dream bike; a Triumph Bonneville.
When that time finally came, Kristen not only found all the great things that come with riding a motorcycle, but she also rediscovered New York City in a whole new light.
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The Vintagent Original: Model X
https://vimeo.com/219431387
The Vintagent Original: Stories We Need to Tell.
MODEL X (2017)
Run Time: 2:31
Executive Producer: Paul d’Orléans / The Vintagent
Producer: Emily Dulla
Director of Photography: David Martinez
Director: David Martinez
Cast: Paul d'Orléans, 1934 Matchless Model
FILM MAKERS
SUMMARY
Paul d'Orléans discusses the allure of riding an old motorcycle, in this case a beautiful, Art Deco-inspired 1933 Matchless Model X, loaned by San Francisco's Charlie Taylor. The Matchless is ridden from San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, over Mt. Tamalpais, and to Tomales Bay for a lunch of oysters!
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The Vintagent Original: The Black Falcon
https://vimeo.com/219448971
The Vintagent Original: Stories We Need to Tell.
Black Falcon (2017)
Run Time: 5:32
Producer: Paul d’Orléans / The Vintagent
Editor: Bobby Hewitt
Director of Photography: Travis Shinn
Director: Travis Shinn
Cast: Ian Barry, Falcon Black
FILM MAKERS
SUMMARY
The Black Falcon is the most revered custom motorcycle in recent history. Designed by Ian Barry and built with his crew at Falcon Motorcycles in Los Angeles, the Black Falcon is more than a motorcycle; it’s a collection of ideas filling a motorcycle’s 3 dimensional space, challenging our definitions of both 'art' and 'motorcycle'. It is simply magnificent.
What's never been seen, though, is the remarkable functionality designed into the Black. It can be converted from full-race to touring mode without any tools, via Ian Barry's ingenious designs for adjusting the handlebars, footrests, fuel tanks, seat, forks, and rear subframe.
This film corrects what has not previously been visible; all the hand-made, Ian Barry-designed tricks built in.
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The Vintagent Selects: Falcon Kestrel: L.A. River
https://vimeo.com/235333634
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
FALCON KESTREL / L.A. RIVER (2010)
Run Time: 2:22
Producer: Falcon Motorcycles
Director: Travis Shinn
Editor: Noah Goldsmith
Director of Photography: Travis Shinn
Key Cast: Ian Barry, The Kestrel
Music: Naam, used by permission of Tee Pee Records.
FILM MAKERS
SUMMARY
An afternoon in the Los Angeles River, putting the Falcon Kestrel through its paces, with Travis Shinn and O.T.M.F.C.
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The Vintagent Trailers: The Monkey & Her Driver
https://vimeo.com/224945483
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The Monkey & Her Driver (2016)
Run Time: 23:00
Director: Ned Thanhouser
Producer: Ned Thanhouser
Music: Bitch School
Key Cast: Keandra McDonal
Key Cast: Elizabeth Herlocker
FILM MAKERS
Ned is an award winning documentary filmmaker. His latest production THE THANHOUSER STUDIO AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN CINEMA film won a Special Jury Award at WorldFest-Houston, won Award of Excellence from the Depth of Field Film Festival, was selected by the NYC Independent Film Festival and the Los Angles Film Review, and was broadcast on Turner Classic Movies in July 2015. Ned is an avid member of the local motorcycle community and has produced several short films about the Alley Sweeper and the Black Dog Dual Sport events.
SUMMARY
Kendra and Betty are America’s only all women sidecar road racing team for 2015. This 23 minute documentary profiles these two fearless women who, with their stubborn motorcycle sidecar, demonstrate extraordinary determination and true grit to overcome mechanical gremlins to compete successfully in the Sidecar Racers Association-West racing season.
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The film is available for purchase on DVD and download on the website. All proceeds go to the race team.
The Vintagent Original: Neander
https://vimeo.com/219448264
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NEANDER (2017)
Run Time: 2:30
Executive Producer: Alexander Papstawrou/True Motion Pictures (Berlin)
Producer: Paul d’Orléans / The Vintagent
Editor: Sven Arning
Director of Photography: Sven Arning
Director: Sebastian Schelly
Cast: Paul d’Orléans, Bavaria, 1930 Neander-JAP
FILM MAKERS
SUMMARY
What draws a rational person to devote his life to vintage motorcycles? This 1930 Neander-JAP, designed by the eccentric German genius Ernst Neumann-Neander, provides a perfect talking point for our love of old machinery. This rare Neander uses a JAP v-twin KTCY engine, a racing motor in its day, full of character and a roar like a beast in the woods of Bavaria.
Partnering with True Motion Pictures (Berlin), The Vintagent spent 2 days in May 2016 making this very first effort in The Vintagent Originals series, mixing sound and speed with images and words; magic!
Eternal thanks to the Hockenheim Museum for the loan of this incredible motorcycle!
The Vintagent Trailers: Morbidelli - a Story of Men and Fast Motorcycles
https://vimeo.com/231921211
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Morbidelli - a Story of Men and Fast Motorcycles (2014)
Run Time: 1:23:00
Director: Jeffrey Zani
Producer, Script: Matthew Gonzales
Graphic Design: Alice Fedele
Music: Miki Yamanaka, Groovin' Hammond Trio, Nils Bergholz, Reverend Dave
Featured Photos Of: Fermino Fraternali, Jan Burgers, Armando Amaducci
Vintage Film Editing: Romano Neri, Cesare Pandolfi, C.H.Wood Production
Narrator: Aaron Pagnon (English) Jeffrey Zani (english)
Interviews: Jeffrey Zani
FILM MAKERS
Jeffrey Zani is a freelance journalist and filmmaker
His articles and photos have been published in the magazines Cafè Racer (USA), motorcycle.com (CAN), Canadian Biker Magazine (CAN), Inside Motorcycles (CAN), Italian Motor Magazine (UK), Esses (UK), Benzina (UK), Classic Racer (UK), Classic Bike (UK), Motorcycle Sport & Leisure (UK), Retro Bike (AUS), Rapid Bikes (AUS), bikereview.com.au (AUS), Australian Motorcycle News (AUS), Motociclismo d’Epoca (ITA), Rolling Stone (ITA), Icon (ITA), Cafè Racer Italia (ITA), Vice (ITA), GQ (ITA), Riders (ITA), Special Cafè (ITA), Ferro (ITA), Moto Storiche e d'Epoca (ITA), Moto Tecnica (ITA), Classi en Retro (NED), Moto Heroes (FRA)
He's co-author of the book Cafe Racers, published in 2016 by Nada Editore, and the author of Avventura, published by OCGarage to support a charity project in Mozambique.
He has directed three documentaries: Scuderia Filibusta (2012) and Morbidelli - a Story of Men and Fast Motorcycles (2014),
Mancini, the Motorcycle Wizard (2016)
His documentaries have been screened in Italy, USA, Spain; on Emirates Airlines flights; on Netflix Italy
He lived and worked in Bologna, San Marino and New York
SUMMARY
Discover the story of the Morbidelli team, which in the 70s was able to win 4 World Championship with its home-crafted prototypes, against Japan's main motorcycle companies. Here's an adventure that mixes talent and bravado.
Starting with the mopeds he tuned up as a teenager at the end of World War 2 and finishing with a prototype that raced in the top class of the World Championship during the early Eighties, the Italian Giancarlo Morbidelli's career as a motorcycle designer and builder reached its peak when, between 1975 and 1977, he won four world titles in two different classes. The goal was clear from 1969, when Morbidelli built his first racing bike with the help of some friends, taking the path that took him to his successes. Speed, talent and bravado are mixed in a story that involves men and machines, passion and tradition, risk and tragedy. Including the frienship with Enzo Ferrari and the battles against the Japanese motorcycle companies, Morbidelli's story is now told to remember an era when David was still able to beat Goliath.
Shot between Emilia - Romagna and the Marches in the spring of 2013; completed in New York between the summer of 2013 and the winter of 2014.
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The Vintagent Trailers: Isle Of Man TT
https://vimeo.com/230789376
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ISLE OF MAN TT (2015)
Run Time: 19:00
Executive Producer: Christopher Kippenberger
Director: Christopher Kippenberger
Key Cast: John Mcguiness
Key Cast: Tom Mchale
Key Cast: Asa Lougher
Key Cast: Ian Lougher
Key Cast: Adam Williams
FILM MAKERS
Initially shot as a pilot for a 20 minute race show format financed together by Vimeo and Studio Kippenberger, the team assembled the world's leading automotive filmmakers to bring us Isle of Man TT!
SUMMARY
Travel to the remote island of man to showcase the human element of the deadliest race on earth and what it takes to live and die following while pursuing your dreams and getting the job done.
A tribute film to all the fallen heros of the Isle of Man TT race since 1907. A look at what drew them to the race and kept them there.
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The Vintagent Selects: Faster Son: Shinya Kimura
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
FASTER SON: SHINYA KIMURA (2015)
Run Time: 6:03
DIRECTOR: Oliver Defilippo
EDITOR: Alfredo Ritta
FILM MAKERS
“’Faster Sons’ is our strong belief in our bike development today,” commented Yamaha Motor Europe Product Manager Shun Miyazawa. “All our Sport Heritage motorcycles are built with respect to “Fathers”, the legendary Yamaha bikes from the past, but built without compromise on riding capability.
We chose to work with Shinya out of deep respect for his bike building philosophy,” continues Shun Miyazawa, “he has certainly influenced what we do today. Without any doubt he is one of the Japanese builders who always creates his own style and never follows anybody else.” - Yamaha Yard Built
SUMMARY
Legendary motorcycle builder Shinya Kimura shares his design philosophy while revealing his newest custom build for Yamaha. This launched the campaign for Yamaha’s new custom build division.
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The Vintagent Selects: Janus Motorcycles
https://vimeo.com/230103744
The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.
JANUS MOTORCYCLES (2016)
Run Time: 25:06
DIRECTOR: Jordan Swartzendruber
KEY CAST: Devin Biek
KEY CAST: Richard Worsham
MUSIC: Wilson's Reservoir.
FILM MAKERS
Jordan Swartzendruber
SUMMARY
A look into the backgrounds of co-founders Devin Biek and Richard Worsham and why they were inspired to start a small-displacement motorcycle company in the USA.
Janus Motorcycles was founded on the belief that the spirit of motorcycling is best understood on a small, lightweight machine, and that honoring timeless styling cues from motorcycling history isn't antithetical to modern engineering and performance. Janus Motorcycles provide riders with a more powerful sensation of speed and a more direct connection with both the road and the passing landscape than is possible with many of today's motorcycle designs.
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