New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 launched; prices start at Rs 2.39 lakh
Royal Enfield has introduced the new Guerrilla 450 in India with prices starting at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The roadster, based on the same 450cc platforom as the Himalayan 450, comes three variants, Analog, Dash, and Flash across a range of colour options: Smoke, Playa Black, Gold Dip, Yellow Ribbon, and Brave Blue. The mid-spec and top-spec variants costs Rs 2.49 lakh and Rs 2.54 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
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The Guerrilla 450 features fresh styling suitable for its character. However, there are traits of the Himalayan 450. While the main frame remains identical to the Himalayan 450, the sub-frame is different. As a result, the Guerrilla 450 has a shorter wheelbase. It gets a round headlamp, a sculpted fuel tank (which is smaller than the Himalayan 450), single-piece and scooped-out seat, a sturdy-looking bash plate, and alloy wheels.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Features & specifications
The brand has given it the Himalayan 450's four-inch all-digital colour TFT display, however, the base-spec variants get the analogue-digital cluster with optional Tripper navigation from the Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650. Other highlights of the Guerrilla 450 include all-LED lighting, ride-by-wire throttle, slip-and-assist clutch, dual-channel ABS, and single 310mm front disc with dual-piston calliper, single 270mm rear disc with single-piston calliper, 43mm telescopic front forks with 140mm wheel travel, riding modes, USB Type-C socket, and linkage-type rear monoshock with 150mm wheel travel.
The motorcycle weighs 174kg, but the kerb weight stands at 185kg. It has a ground clearance of 169mm, while the fuel tank capacity is 11 litres. Meanwhile, the Guerrilla features 17-inch wheels at both ends wrapped in 120/70-R17 front and 160/60-R17 rear tyres.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Engine specificationsThe Guerrilla 450 is powered by the same 452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine as the Himalayan 450 that delivers 40PS at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. However, it has got a new engine mapping to provide a better low-end torque. Additionally, RE has swapped the 47 tooth rear sprocket of the Himalayan 450 to a smaller 45 tooth unit to increase the top speed of the Guerrilla 450. This motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Rivals
The Guerrilla 450 takes on the likes of the Hero Mavrick 440 (Rs 1.99 lakh - Rs 2.24), Honda CB350 RS (Rs 2.15 lakh - Rs 2.19 lakh), Bajaj Dominar 400 (Rs 2.31 lakh), Triumph Speed 400 (Rs 2.24 lakh), Harley-Davidson X440 (Rs 2.74 lakh - Rs 2.94 lakh), 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (Rs 2.92 lakh), and Triumph Scrambler 400X (Rs 2.54 lakh). All prices are ex-showroom and the Triumph price discount is available only for a limited time.
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