Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 – Top 5 Things You Need To Know

Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 8:14 [IST]

Royal Enfield has just launched the new Guerrilla 450 motorcycle. This is one of the most awaited motorcycles in 2024 and it is based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. That being said, here are the top 5 things you need to know about the new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 motorcycle.

Variants & Price

The newly launched Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is available in 3 variants - Analogue, Dash, and Flash. The base 'Analogue' variant is priced at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the top-spec 'Flash' variant goes all the way up to Rs 2.54 lakh (ex-showroom).

On the other hand, the mid-spec 'Dash' variant of the new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is priced at Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Furthermore, these models are available in 6 shades.

Powertrain

The new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is powered by the same Sherpa 450 engine that powers the Himalayan 450. This engine in the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is tuned to produce 39.5bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm. The model also comes with a 6-speed manual transmission with slip-and-assist clutch.

Chassis & Suspension

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 uses a twin-downtube tubular frame. Suspension duties are taken care of by conventional 43mm telescopic forks at the front with 140mm of wheel travel, and a pre-load adjustable monoshock at the rear with 150mm of wheel travel.

Braking

In terms of braking, the new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 uses a large 310mm disc brake at the front with 2-piston caliper, whereas the rear section comes with a smaller 270mm disc with single-piston caliper. It is also worth mentioning that the Guerrilla 450 comes equipped with dual-channel ABS.

Kerb Weight & Tyres

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a good 11 kilos lighter than the Himalayan 450, tipping scales at 185kg. The model also comes equipped with 120/70 R17 tyres at the front and 160/60 R17 tyres at the rear.

DriveSpark Thinks

The new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is an attractive option for anyone looking for a 40hp motorcycle. We also expect this model to quickly gain traction in the Indian two-wheeler market.