Backroads fuel range test - Janus Halcyon 250 (Moto Cult stage 4)

[@zfunk123]

Thank you again, also you didn't say anything about that new sexy exhaust tip. I think it changed the sound just a little bit also, it sounds good.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks!!!! I'm usually not one to go for purely decorative items, and while I really do like peashooter exhausts... I didn't think the peashooter matched the aesthetic of the bike. Peashooters are more of a 60s Brit bike item and fishtails were used as db killers for board track racers. To me this bike looks like something post board track - pre WW2, so a fishtail just seemed to belong on it.

[@gren509]

What a beautiful place to ride ! That bike reminds me of my BSA C15, 250 back in the 70's.

[@darrellkinkade9205]

Thank you sir. Tooling around the backroads In Southern Az, I've only had to hit the reserve on my Halcyon 250 one time. That was at 92 miles, just as I was rolling into a gas station...

[@karsonbranham3900]

Excellent video! You definitely “took one for the team” at 26 deg! I find the same or similar with mine, except later this last summer I added the Janus windshield to my H250, and wow! What a game changer, the biggest issue I had was getting hit with bugs, though it helps reduce fatigue extensively on a long trip, and also shields from the rain pelts, as I have an open face arrangement with my headgear. I like to cruise at 60, and I can go about 120-ish miles between gas stops, I always carry extra gas onboard just in case I need it to get to the next fill up.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Ive always wanted to like windshields but never got along with them. I do like the look of the Janus windshield though. Ive just gotten to where I enjoy being out in the clean air,.. and spitting out a bug every now and then as my regular helmet is open faced as well.

[@larrymickey3419]

26 degrees and no windscreen . You're a better man than I !

[@UncleVoodoo]

They make a nice looking windscreen for this bike, actually it's one of the few windscreens that I like the look of on any bike.... but I'm just not a windscreen guy so I doubt I buy one.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Appreciate the fuel test, Uncle. Apparently Jabo wasn't foolish enough to join you. He was probably sitting in YOUR easy chair smoking when you got back from your test. Those numbers are huge at 78-79 mpg. Looked like you were dressed to go snowmobiling. Slick outerwear you got there. We are still riding daily here in Vegas, but once it stay's below 50°...thats my cut-off point unless I have a drum lesson and God knows I am not walking 4 miles. We have irrigation here everywhere and sliding on ice from a leaking system is not my idea of fun. The Harley's and Rice burners lined up separately on Saturday. I wish I could include pictures of the ride out here. Ride Safe and warm!

[@UncleVoodoo]

Around here winter usually consists of temps from 20 to 40* and a lot of freezing rain. We do get some snow but it normally doesn't stick around for more than a week or so. Jobu couldn't make it this time because he had an appointment at the nail salon!

[@johnhughes8563]

Excellent video.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Thanks!

[@caleroby9483]

Inspirational. 63deg high in my neck of the woods USA this weekend. Getting a ride planned on the XR650L.. 😊👍

[@UncleVoodoo]

It's supposed to get up in the 50s here next week,... but it's going to rain the whole time :(

[@0HARE]

This was very interesting. It would probably be good for all of us to dial in these range number on our bikes. I have already bought two of those fuel bottles. My Honda CRF300 Rally gets about 70+ mpg. My KLR650 gets at least 55mpg. My Triumph Scrambler 1200 gets who knows. I haven’t tested it yet, but it only has a four gallon tank.

[@rogerthat1553]

Also remember that winter blend fuel doesn't produce as much power as summer blend fuel so your gas mileage will be lower in the winter.

[@peterrussell798]

I admire your dedication to establishing the fuel range of the Janus 250. It’s not just 26F, there’s also the windchill of toodling along at highway speeds. Horses for courses and a Janus 250 is probably a poor choice for touring even if it’s a handsome bike.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I'm one of those people who don't like to make things too easy for myself,.. I find touring on the "wrong" bike to be part of the adventure of it. Blocking the wind is my strategy for riding in the cold and having to keep my scarf pulled down for filming froze my face! The rest of me was pretty good and if you look.. at the end of the ride part where I said I was heading home to warm up - there is a pair of mittens on the picnic table, I was testing those on this trip as well. They did fantastic as for as keeping my hands warm but were just too cumbersome to recommend riding with them.

[@turbobox7234]

You looked like how i felt this morning... cold cold on my morning commute ride.

[@UncleVoodoo]

160+mi of it took it's toll for sure. I couldn't even finish the video without going home to warm up first.

[@johnlenart597]

I like the name Bimble. It fits it. 😃 I bought a Classic last December and 3 weeks later a GT. I named them "Beauty and the Beast". LOL. The very cold review was more than I could do. 👍👍

[@UncleVoodoo]

I don't normally name my bikes, but Bimble just seemed to click... so Bimble it is!

[@MostlyInteresting]

It was 18F this am a little south of you. See you in spring. 😊

[@UncleVoodoo]

Spring? That's too far away,... I'll be out again soon!

[@jamesonpace726]

When I was younger & tougher I rode to work in CLT in 26f weather. Wakes you up faster than coffee. Now, I no longer work, nor do I ride that cold. Brrrrr....

[@UncleVoodoo]

I can generally handle a bit of cold, but 160+ miles worth was enough for one day.

[@streetwisemusicinstruction302]

Yep lot of people don’t realize you get colder temps than us here in Boston

[@UncleVoodoo]

we get plenty of cold, but oddly not much snow. if we do get it, it usually doesn't stick around for long. we get more freezing rain than snow.

[@Borntobemild2625]

Love these retro bikes. They would sell very well over here in the UK & the Eu generally, but with all the EU Regulations, I'm not sure it would be viable for them, but you never know 🤞

[@UncleVoodoo]

Not sure how much longer we'll even get to have things like this available over here either. I'm sure they'll have to go fuel injected someday so they might make it across the pond at that point.

[@motormikeb1047]

I like the look of these.... more so the 450... but utter sticker shock.... I didn't pay that much for my Nissan Fronter.... new. I'll keep my peepers open if a used 450 pops up.... meanwhile... like you said.... I have a 650 Interceptor.... great bike ! :)

[@UncleVoodoo]

I went the used path as well, as I simply couldn't afford a new one the way I wanted and got ahold of this one nearly new for 1/2 price.

[@TwoWheelsBackroads]

Brutal weather. Nice video, though.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I generally ride year round, but filming is difficult and I usually don't do this kind of mileage when it's this cold.

[@TwoWheelsBackroads]

@@UncleVoodoo Filming is difficult. It takes me twice as long or more to get ready to ride when I decide to capture something for YT. Then I have to wear inadequate gloves in the cold to be able to turn off and on the camera. At least some of your viewers are throwing some money at you. Nice to be appreciated (I assume).

[@UncleVoodoo]

@@TwoWheelsBackroads A lot of viewers don't realize how difficult it can be to make a "simple" video even without the weather being a factor. I have more issues with the cameras and mics than with either of the bikes.Those who donate on occasion are a boost, not necessarily for the money but more for keeping me motivated.

[@TwoWheelsBackroads]

@@UncleVoodoo Understood about the motivation. For me it's comments although neither of my channels gets many of those anymore. Won't get into it because I don't want to turn this thread into a "Dear Abby" moment, just nice to chat with a fellow motovlogger once in a while. Take care. You're making good stuff. Keep it up.

[@linasmagnum]

Man, leather jackets turns to AC in cold brrrrrrrrr

[@UncleVoodoo]

I keep saying I'm going to get a waxed cotton shell to go over the leather but never seem to get around to it. Maybe someday I'll learn.

[@passinthru4328]

You're at least able to get out and ride. My winter has made roads icy and dangerous. Just getting the bike out of the garage would be risky. Have you considered heated gear to extend your riding season?

[@UncleVoodoo]

Ive tried heated gloves but wasn't fond of them, if you look at 7:30 there is a pair of mittens on the table I was testing out (Giv"r Frontier mittens). Those are the best cold weather gloves Ive found as far as keeping my hands warm- BUT, they are very cumbersome and difficult to ride in.

[@josephbowers3381]

You think it may do better in warmer temps, say 60+ degrees? I have a 2012 Suzuki Vstrom DL650 ABS. [5.3 gal tank] Average 60 MPG in 60+ degree Temps giving me a range of about 265 mi. I also have a 2021 Kawaski Versys x300. [4.5 gal tank] Over all average with it is 80 MPG. Giving me a range of 280 Mi. Not including reserve on either bike. I've noticed in cold temps say below 40 the average milage starts to drop. Not tremdous amount, but enought to be noticable. This is with rider only.

[@UncleVoodoo]

The air is more dense in the cold so EFI will compensate for it by burning a little more fuel (ie- rich). With a carb'd bike like mine you're supposed to rejet for the cold (40-50* temp drop) so you do end up using more fuel.

[@EdwardJones-z3q]

It's 26 degrees and I'm having coffee in comfort while you are riding in that weather . Did jabot go with you , or did he hide from you and stay warm ?

[@UncleVoodoo]

Jobu had an appointment so he wasn't able to come along, something about having to get his nails done... or something, I cant understand half of what he says anyways.

[@jez6208]

Here's a question for yer mate. Would the temperature affect the mpg?

[@UncleVoodoo]

I'm sure the cold would cause the mpg to be lower, but I don't think the difference would be significant or anything. Testing in the cold like this lets me err to the safe side I suppose.

[@jez6208]

@UncleVoodoo Fair enough. Now go to bed you nutter! It's the middle of the night. 🤣 I've just bought a second hand Continental GT. The dealership is doing stuff to it and storing it until the weather gets better. Although I'm 59, I've only had my licence about 18 months. Bought a Classic 350 signals. Desert Sand. Absolutely love it! The Continental is for when I feel like opening things up a bit. Exciting times! Love your videos mate. Merry Christmas from Merry old England. 😊👍🏍

[@UncleVoodoo]

@@jez6208 Actually Im up because I have have to be to work in about an hour... I'd love to be sleeping in! Having a speedier bike along with a putt around machine is a great combo 😁

[@curtshelp6170]

The Janus is a cool looking toy but I'd buy an Indian Scout for that kind of money.

[@UncleVoodoo]

@@curtshelp6170 I didn’t want an Indian Scout.

[@caleroby9483]

​@@UncleVoodooExactly. 👍 Buy what hits the spot.. ($ may limit a bit).. Beautifully crafted bikes, that Honda clone XR XL Single overhead cam is near bullet proof and easy to maintain. Did a range test with reserve fuel bottles to see... Exactly what a tank full on my XR650L (factory tank) can range.. Ripping! 80 miles. Normal rides, 95 - 100. Easy on that throttle, 115 max. All above on the reserve setting. Ride safe!

[@curtshelp6170]

@@UncleVoodoo I get it. I love the appearance of the Janus but the price/capability comparison doesn't recommend it. I don't want a quiver of bikes, a jack of all trades fits my wallet.

[@luapkirner5331]

Please tell me you don’t pronounce it as “Boon a vista”

[@UncleVoodoo]

Buena, as in "Beautiful View".

[@luapkirner5331]

@@UncleVoodoo My brother lives in Lexington but also owns a rental house in Buena Vista. Grates the hell outta me when he goes with the regional pronunciation. Especially given I’m writing this from our apartment in Southern Spain.

[@UncleVoodoo]

​ I spent some time in the (US) army's navy and the ship the USAV LCU-2008 is named the "Buena Vista"... it was hilarious hearing people try to say the ship's name 🤣