Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: The Perfect Blend of Style, Performance, and Practicality for Everyday Riders
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is the latest roadster to hit the market, and it’s already making waves among motorcycle enthusiasts. Built on the same platform as the Himalayan 450, the Guerrilla 450 is designed to be a more compact, practical, and accessible option for riders who want a versatile bike for everyday use. While the Himalayan 450 is a hardcore adventure motorcycle, the Guerrilla 450 is tailored for those who need a reliable and stylish ride for daily commutes and city rides.
At first glance, the Guerrilla 450 bears a resemblance to the Hunter 350, especially with its round headlight, fog guards, and sleek, rounded fuel tank featuring an offset fuel cap. However, the rear section takes inspiration from the Himalayan 450, with a similar exhaust design, taillight, and integrated turn indicators. Royal Enfield has also added a range of accessories for personalization, including a fly screen, headlight grill, crash guards, and multiple seat options, allowing riders to make the bike truly their own.
Under the hood, the Guerrilla 450 is powered by the same 452cc liquid-cooled Sherpa engine that debuted in the Himalayan 450. It delivers 40 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque, ensuring a smooth and powerful ride. What sets the Guerrilla apart is its lighter curb weight of 185 kg, which is 11 kg less than the Himalayan. This weight reduction is partly due to the smaller 11-liter fuel tank, compared to the 17-liter tank on the Himalayan. Despite the smaller tank, Royal Enfield claims an impressive mileage of 29.5 km per liter, meaning you can expect to cover around 300 km on a full tank.
The Guerrilla 450 is designed with practicality in mind. It features a telescopic fork instead of the inverted fork found on the Himalayan, helping to keep costs down. The linked mono shock, however, is the same as the one on the Himalayan. Since this is a roadster, the wheel travel is slightly reduced, making it more suited for city roads and highways. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in CEAT Gripp XL tires, offering excellent grip and stability.
Comfort is a key focus for the Guerrilla 450. It comes with a slightly raised handlebar and mid-set foot pegs, ensuring an upright and relaxed riding posture. The single-piece seat has a height of 780 mm, making it more accessible than the Himalayan’s 825 mm seat height. The ground clearance is 169 mm, which is 61 mm less than the Himalayan, further emphasizing its urban-friendly design.
When it comes to braking, the Guerrilla 450 doesn’t disappoint. It features disc brakes at both ends, supported by dual-channel ABS for added safety. The front brake uses a 310 mm disc, slightly smaller than the 320 mm disc on the Himalayan, but still more than capable of providing strong stopping power.
Royal Enfield offers the Guerrilla 450 in three variants: Flash, Dash, and Analog. The Flash and Dash variants come equipped with a round TFT instrument console, complete with Bluetooth connectivity and Google Maps navigation, similar to the Himalayan 450. The more affordable Analog variant features an analog speedometer with a digital inset, borrowed from the Super Meteor 650. Additionally, the Analog variant can be upgraded with a tripper navigation pod, available as a separate accessory.
In terms of aesthetics, the Guerrilla 450 offers five color schemes across its three variants, giving riders plenty of options to choose from. Whether you prefer a bold and vibrant look or a more understated design, there’s something for everyone.
When it comes to competition, the Guerrilla 450 goes head-to-head with bikes like the Triumph Speed 400, Hero Maverick 440, Harley-Davidson X440, and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. In terms of pricing, the Guerrilla 450 holds its own. The Flash variant is priced at ₹2.54 lakh, the Dash at ₹2.49 lakh, and the Analog variant at ₹2.39 lakh, making it the most affordable liquid-cooled Royal Enfield currently on sale.
