Category Average: 349.0 cc
Guerrilla 450: 452.0 cc
Category Average: 33.04 kmpl
Guerrilla 450: 29.5 kmpl
Category Average: 31.1 ps
Guerrilla 450: 40.02 ps
Category Average: 139.0 kmph
Guerrilla 450: 140.0 kmph
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has made significant waves in the motorcycle market since its launch, presenting itself as a focused city roadster with a touch of adventure. Reflecting Royal Enfield's commitment to delivering powerful yet accessible motorcycles, the Guerrilla 450 merges aesthetics with functionality. The roadster is based on the Himalayan 450 platform, ensuring that it’s designed not just for looks but also for a practical riding experience. The Guerrilla 450 stands out in the crowded motorcycle market, offering a compelling option for daily commuters and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. It has a robust yet approachable design, a powerful engine, and a comfortable riding position, making it ideal for navigating the urban environment. Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner, the Guerrilla 450 promises an exhilarating experience.
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is positioned in a competitive price bracket, ranging from ₹2.39 lakh to ₹2.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The pricing reflects its features and performance, making it an attractive choice for urban commuting and leisure riding. There are three variants available, each with its unique offerings, ensuring buyers find value no matter which model they choose.- Analogue Variant: ₹2.39 lakh, Dash Variant: ₹2.49 Lakhs, Flash Variant: ₹2.54 Lakhs
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 was officially launched in July 2024. This timely release positioned the motorcycle well within the growing trend of urban commuters seeking practical and stylish two-wheeled transport. With a new Peix Bronz colour option launched in February 2025, the Guerrilla 450 is already making its mark on the Indian motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield has introduced the Guerrilla 450 in three variants, each tailored to cater to diverse rider preferences while retaining the core features: The base Analogue variant focuses on essential features with a classic analogue instrument cluster mixed with digital displays. The mid-level Dash variant comes equipped with a more advanced digital interface including navigation and connectivity options. The top-tier Flash variant includes all features of the Dash while adding enhanced connectivity and aesthetic enhancements, promising a premium experience. Each variant appeals to a different segment of motorcyclists, ensuring that the Guerrilla 450 addresses varying budgetary and feature expectations.
The design language of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 embodies a modern roadster aesthetic. It features aggressive lines and a racy silhouette, characterised by its lower handlebars and rear-set footpegs that promise an engaging riding position. The circular LED headlamp gives it a signature look that Royal Enfield is known for. Apart from the headlamp design, the bike carries over elements from the Himalayan 450, like the tail lamp and exhaust system, but introduces a fresh single-piece seat design for increased comfort. The smaller fuel tank not only enhances manoeuvrability within city confines but also contributes to the Guerrilla 450's sleek profile.
Stepping onto the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is an experience defined by comfort. The cabin layout integrates rider-friendly ergonomics, ensuring that both the daily commuter and leisure rider experience a fatigue-free journey. The carefully designed seat height of 780 mm caters easily to both tall and shorter riders, enhancing rideability. The technology within the motorcycle is compelling; the top variants feature a TFT digital instrument console that incorporates functionalities such as Google Maps and smartphone integration, making it a tech-savvy option. The addition of a USB port for charging devices is a thoughtful touch for modern riders.
Powering the Guerrilla 450 is the Sherpa 450 engine that has been powering the popular Himalayan 450 as well. This is a 452 cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that puts out 39.52 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. Royal Enfield has used a different engine map for the Guerrilla 450 to make it better suited for urban riding conditions.
The motorcycle uses a tubular frame with the engine acting as the stressed member. It is held up by 43 mm telescopic forks in the front and a rear monoshock. Braking performance comes with 310 mm disc in the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear. There are 17-inch alloy wheels on offer that are wrapped in 120/70 and 160/60 tyres.
When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 does not lag behind. The motorcycle's efficient 452 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine offers impressive performance while managing fuel consumption effectively, especially for city riding. While precise figures are still being compiled through real-world usage, Royal Enfield claims adequate mileage figures suited for the urban environment.
Royal Enfield prioritises rider safety in the Guerrilla 450 with a comprehensive set of features. The bike is equipped with dual-channel ABS for enhanced braking control, no matter the road conditions. The 310 mm front disc brake and 270 mm rear disc ensure robust stopping power. In addition to hardware, the build quality and rider-friendly design speak to the brand’s commitment to safety. The robust tubular frame not only enhances stability but also ensures that the motorcycle can handle the rigours of city driving effectively.
In the past few years, Royal Enfield has entirely revamped its lineup and is now doing the same with its image. People had high expectations but were also a bit sceptical at the same time with the 450 cc platform because it was the first time that the brand was doing liquid cooling. First up, there was the Himalayan to use the new engine which received a phenomenal response from everyone and then followed the Guerrilla 450.
With the Guerrilla 450, the approach of Royal Enfield is different. The brand wants to change the perception about itself. The Guerrilla is a muscular modern roadster which does turn quite some heads when it is out on the road. What helps in this are the colour schemes that the brand is using, they are loud and demand attention.
Up-front, there is the same LED headlamp that we have seen on other new RE motorcycles. It is not the best one out there. The turn indicators are LED and at the rear, they are integrated into the tail light only. The thick 120/70 section tyre in the front and a 160/60 section tyre at the rear, add to the road presence of the motorcycle.
The Guerrilla 450 is a hoot to ride in the city. It feels angry and ready to attack. There are two riding modes on offer - Eco and Performance. In Eco, the power delivery is linear and the motorcycle also feels smoother. For the most part, I left the motorcycle in Performance, where it feels at home. After 3,000 rpm, the motor pulls and the rev needle starts climbing quickly. The engine feels strong but you will need to change gearshifts if you need to do a quick overtake and the engine is in higher gear. It is also quite buzzy but the vibrations never ruin the riding experience. Overall, the engine is engineered for an eager and spirited performance that pushes you to chase the redline. So, if you are that type of rider then you would have fun.
The riding position is really nice with the handlebar being ample wide and slightly raised rear-set footpegs. Because, the Guerrilla 450 shares its underpinnings with the Himalayan 450, the chassis is the same so the wheelbase is quite long but this helps in providing stability at high speeds. In terms of handling, the Guerrilla 450 feels predictable, and neutral and pushes you to corner harder.
The tyres are from Ceat and work quite well in dry and we cannot comment on how they perform in wet. The braking setup consists of a disc at both ends, it takes some time to trust the braking power but once you do that, you realise that they offer an ample amount of braking power. The suspension is also tuned just fine, unlike a few other recent Royal Enfield motorcycles that had a stiffer rear setup.
The instrument cluster is taken from the Himalayan, it is crisp, clear and shows plenty of information. The rider can choose between analogue and digital setup and there is also Google Maps functionality available on it which is a bit laggy though. Weirdly, this was not the case on one of the Himalayan 450s that I tested. There is also a USB Type C port to charge mobile devices.
A few of the niggles that we noticed on the Guerrilla 450 were that it would refuse to change the riding mode and this happened several times. The joystick to control the instrument cluster is a bit finicky. Then there are the rear view mirrors, which are quite small and create blind spots. The fuel tank capacity is also less at 11 litres, and the fuel efficiency is not particularly exciting. The Guerrilla 450 delivered around 28 kmpl. Another gripe that I have is that the pillion seat is way too stiff, and it makes the back hurt very soon.
I loved the time with the Guerrilla 450. It does not feel like any other Royal Enfield motorcycle that is on sale. It is quick, eager, and aggressive; it can handle, and you would enjoy it while riding through the city. If you are in the market for a motorcycle that you can ride on a daily basis and have fun while doing it then the Guerrilla 450 might suit your requirements. Just remember, that it would tease you to push it, and you will have to be a bit careful.
Max Power | 40.02 PS |
Body Type | Roadster Bikes |
Max Torque | 40 Nm |
Charging Point | Yes |
Transmission | Manual |
Mileage | 29.5 kmpl |
Mobile Connectivity | Yes |
Headlight | LED |
Engine | 452 cc |
Max Speed | 140 kmph |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
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₹2.39 Lakhs* | ₹1.99 Lakhs* | ₹2.15 Lakhs* | ₹2.06 Lakhs* | ₹2.42 Lakhs* | ₹2.4 Lakhs* |
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Power 40.02 PS | Power 31 PS | Power 21.07 PS | Power 29 PS | Power 40 PS | Power 31.13 PS |
Torque 40 Nm | Torque 36 Nm | Torque 30 Nm | Torque 29.40 Nm | Torque 37.5 Nm | Torque 27.5 Nm |
Engine 452 cc | Engine 398.15 cc | Engine 348.36 cc | Engine 334 cc | Engine 398.15 cc | Engine 286 cc |
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