The Guerrilla 450, which Royal Enfield recently released, is a new motorbike in the roadster class. It is built on the Sherpa 450 platform, which is the foundation of the Himalayan 450, its older sibling. The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, which starts at 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and can handle city roads with a fair amount of ease and agility, has being positioned as the more economical option to the Himalayan. As a roadster that stays on city streets, the Guerrilla is not as adventurous as the Himalayan.
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has come with a feature package that makes it a good option for city commuters seeking a motorbike that is exciting and useful for daily use.
The three Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 variants—Flash, Dash, and Analogue—come in five different color variations. As expected, the third version has a digi-analogue instrument cluster with an analog dial surrounding an LCD display in the center. Priced at ₹2.39 lakh (ex-showroom), the Analogue is the entry-level model of the Guerrilla 450. It comes with an optional Tripper dial, though it’s much smaller than the ones on the other two models. You can choose between the Smoke Silver and Playa Black colorways for the Analogue variant.
Remarkably, the Dash version is also available in the Playa Black colorway. At 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the mid-range Dash spec comes with a 4-inch circular Tripper TFT cluster in addition to the premium Flash feature. The cluster integrates with smartphones and offers Google Maps. The Guerrilla 450’s highest specification model, the Flash, comes in two color options: Brava Blue and Yellow Ribbon. The ex-showroom price of the Flash variant is 2.54 lakh.
A more affordable Sherpa
The Sherpa 450 platform, which the current Himalayan 450 also uses, serves as the foundation for the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. The Guerrilla 450 is positioned by Royal Enfield as the more affordable option to the latter, with a starting ex-showroom price of 2.3 lakh (for the base Analogue variant).
The Sherpa 450 engine, a 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, powers the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. The Himalayan 450’s 40 Nm of torque and 39.47 horsepower are carried over to the Guerrilla 450. In addition, the Sherpa unit has ride-by-wire, a slipper clutch, and two riding modes: Performance and Eco Mode.
The Guerrilla 450 competes in the roadster class of motorbikes and is designed for drivers who want ease of maneuverability and utility in urban settings. Even though the Guerrilla 450 and the Himalayan will share a basis, Royal Enfield has made a few changes to the new competitor to improve its suitability for city driving. The Guerrilla 450 has a monoshock at the back and 43 mm telescopic forks up front. The motorcycle is lighter than the Himalayan 450, which could make it a more nimble ride. It has wide-profile tubeless tires and 17-inch alloy wheels.
A 310 mm front brake disc and a 270 mm rear brake disc are used on the Guerrilla 450. The motorcycle’s low seat and mid-set foot pegs, along with its tubular frame, encourage an upright riding position when sitting. The Guerrilla 450’s gasoline tank is shorter than the Himalayan 450’s since the motorcycle isn’t meant to travel outside of urban boundaries. As a result, the Guerrilla’s overall structure is lighter and more maneuverable, which is a crucial feature for city transportation.
