Janus Halcyon 450 vs SWM Outlaw 500 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Janus Halcyon 450stacks up against the SWM Outlaw 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJanus Halcyon 450SWM Outlaw 500
Model year20232020
Price$14,995
Engine445 cc445 cc
Horsepower30 hp27 hp
Weight157 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston caliper BremboSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single Piston caliper bremboSingle disc. Brembo
Tires4.00-18 / 4.50-18 120/70-17 / 150/60-17

Janus Halcyon 450 vs SWM Outlaw 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Janus Halcyon 450 and the SWM Outlaw 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Janus Halcyon 450 brings 30 hp in a 157 kg package, while the SWM Outlaw 500 counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: