Can't quite see why this would be a good idea...

[Nelly]

Don't think i would, would you?

http://uncrate.com/stuff/janus-halcyon-50-motorcycle/

[Jon_W]

Why not. Looks fun. Though £3k is a bit steep for me. You could get a 250 brit bike for that....

[Dabz]

Hmm I'm surprised they've allowed that front number plate, those fin style ones were stopped for elf & safety I thought

[Scotty]

Yup, the requirement for the old "bacon slicer" front number plates was dropped in the early 70s...

[wiltshire builders]

Don't get it at all.
It's like trying to buy your way into an exclusive club.
If you want a classic, buy a classic.

[wheelers]

. Just don't expect to set any modern records on it — with a maximum speed of 55, it's more suited for urban streets than wide-open road.

55 on urban streets!!! optomistic and illegal?

[Conehead]

I would rather buy the classic than a look a like

[Jon_W]

Hmm I'm surprised they've allowed that front number plate, those fin style ones were stopped for elf & safety I thought

I think the plate is for show..... however

The website is US, and I suspect there's no rule over there on front plates.

It would be illegal on a new bike in this country. The requirement for a front plate was dropped in 1975 because of the risk to pedestrians but it was optional. A bike made after the 2001 change in registration plates (51 -) cannot carry a front number plate.

If you want to be really pedantic the plate is black and white which would be illegal on any bike made after 1 September 1974 and the writing is the wrong size and wrong font.

:P

[Senna(Dan)]

I am sure you could pick a classic in fair condition for that kind of cash, a quick trawl of the sales websites can often reveal a few cheaply priced gems.

I would rather buy a real one than a remake.

[Swanny]

I quite like it apart from the price tag 8-)

[redken1]

Well there is obviously a market for more recent retros – just look at the Triumph range on offer.

I’m sure the Bonnies will hit 55 mph if pushed hard. :D :P ;) ;D

[SupeRDel]

I still have the front number plate from my Yamaha FS1E that I took off in 1975

[NoYou]

If i were going to ride a 50 i'd have one! Don't know what the law is on 50cc geared bikes and 16 yolds, but if they can ride them... and happen to have 3 grand in the bank... i'm sure a lot would rather this than a bloody scooter! I know i would

[Swanny]

Scooters are horrible

[RedSoul]

Think its really cool...not cool enough for me to spend £3000 on it though lol

[House]

Indicators and telescopic forks. Standard fit in 1920.

It's ok for someone who want's a classic looking bike without the oil leaks and points adjusting but it's not a lot of bike for the money.

[Col]

WTF!!!! ::) anyone seen ma anus :o meana janus :-[

[BB]

I think it's quite pretty and would wind up the purists a treat! ;)

BB