Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a roadster based on the Himalayan 450 platform, featuring 17-inch wheels, same 452cc liquid-cooled engine making 40 PS of power and 40 NM of torque.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Starts at INR 2,56,387 ex-showroom and goes up to INR 2,72,479.

What this motorcycle is?

The Guerrilla 450 is a modern-retro roadster based on the Himalayan 450 platform. It’s powered by the same 452cc liquid-cooled, short-stroke engine with DOHC and a 4-valve head, churning out 40 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 40 NM of torque at 5,500 RPM. The chassis is carried-over as well but modified for a more dynamic and sportier handling characteristics.

There are some highlighting differences in the suspension as well. First, there are traditional 43mm telescopic forks at the front instead of the Showa upside-down forks in the Himalayan. And though the rear has mechanically the same link-type horizontally-mounted shocker, wheel travel at both ends has reduced (as it should) to 140mm at the front and 150mm at the back. The stock seat height is quite low at 780mm and the wet weight is down to 184 kg compared to Himalayan 450’s 196 kg.

Though the bike rides on 17-inch wheels, the rider ergonomic (or the sitting posture) is similar to the one on a Ducati Scrambler Icon. The Guerrilla shares its tail section with the Himalayan 450 which again looks inspired by Ducati Scrambler’s tail end. With a round LED headlight and a flat, yet, muscular fuel tank, the Guerrilla 450 exudes a unique and fresh design in the segment.

Does the Guerrilla 450 has any rivals?

The Guerrilla 450 competes directly with the Triumph Speed 400. Both motorcycles are modern-retro roadsters and while the Guerrilla has its own fresh styling, the Speed 400 is based on Triumph’s Bonneville Street Twin design language.

Is there a Motoring Pulse review of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450?

Not yet but it is on our to-do list. Please follow us for new content.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Specification

Engine and Transmission

452 single-cylinder

Short-stroke entire with 83mm bore x 81.5mm stroke

Liquid-cooled

4-valve

DOHC

40 PS @ 8,000 RPM

40 NM @ 5,500 RPM

6-speed gearbox with slip-assist clutch

Dimensions

Wet weight: 184 kg

Fuel tank: 11 litres

Seat height: 780 mm

Chassis, Wheels and Brakes

Twin-spar steel tube frame, bolt-on sub-frame

Cast aluminium swing-arm

120/70 17-inch front and 160/60 17-inch rear

43mm non-adjustable Showa telescopic forks with pre-load adjustable Showa rear shocker

310mm front disc with 2-piston caliper

270mm rear disc with 1-piston caliper

Electronics

All-LED lighting

Switchable Performance and Eco modes

4-inch round TFT console with phone connectivity and full map navigation