Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Royal Enfield has always been the first choice of youth in the Indian premium bike segment. Which brings a tremendous combination of adventure and style. Now keeping this in mind, the company has launched its new Guerrilla 450, if you are also looking for a bike with powerful engine, advanced features and great mileage, then Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 can prove to be a perfect option for you. Through this article today, we will give you information about all the features, design, engine performance and finance of the bike.
Talking about the design, Royal Enfield’s signature styling is seen in Guerrilla 450, the company has given it a retro look with a modern touch. The bike has a muscular field tank, round LED headlights, split seat and sporty exhaust system. Wide tires and strong body make it perfect for adventure touring.
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A new roadster avatar: Royal Enfield Guerilla 450’s identity
The Royal Enfield Guerilla 450 is a modern roadster motorcycle based on the Himalayan 450’s platform but designed specifically for urban and highway riding. The bike marks Royal Enfield’s new innings in the 300-500cc segment. Its attractive design, powerful engine and modern features make it special among young riders.
The design of the Guerilla 450 is a great blend of modern-retro styling. Its circular LED headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank and slim tail section give it a unique look. The bike is available in three variants – Analog, Dash, and Flash – which come with different features and prices. Also, it is available in seven colours, including Brava Blue, Yellow Ribbon, Gold Dip, Playa Black, Smoke Silver, Pex Bronze, and the new Shadow Ash.
Design and Build: No compromise on style
Modern-retro look
The Guerilla 450 is designed with young riders in mind. Its 11-litre fuel tank is smaller than the Himalayan 450’s 17-litre tank, making the bike lighter and more agile. It weighs 185 kg, which is 11 kg less than the Himalayan. This reduced weight helps it to maneuver easily in city traffic.
Ergonomics and Riding Position
The bike has a seat height of 780 mm, which is comfortable for both short and tall riders. The mid-set footpegs and upright handlebars make riding comfortable, whether you are in the city or on the highway. Its design offers better control in every situation, from traffic to twisty roads.
Engine and performance
To power the bike, the company has given a 452cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which generates about 40 bhp of power and 40 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, with the help of which it turns out to be very smooth and performs well. Talking about its mileage, it easily offers a mileage of about 50 kmpl.
Suspension and braking system
In terms of safety, the company has provided USD forks in the front and monoshock suspension at the rear. On the other hand, talking about the braking system, disc brakes are available on both front and rear wheels in Guerrilla 450. The support of dual-channel ABS makes it even more safe.
Riding Experience: City and Highway Companion
The Guerilla 450 is designed for both city and highway rides. Its 17-inch front and rear wheels (120/70 and 160/60 tubeless tyres) offer better grip on all types of roads. The bike comes with quick acceleration, which thrills experienced riders, although new riders may take time to adjust to its aggression.
Its small fuel tank may require frequent refuelling on long journeys, but its light weight and agile handling make it an ideal companion in the city. Riders say that its 6-speed gearbox is smooth, and the slipper clutch makes downshifting easy.
Price and finance plan
In the Indian market, the starting price of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 bike has been kept at around ₹ 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom). If you are also thinking of buying it with the help of finance, then you can bring it home by making a down payment of only ₹ 20,000. After this, a loan is available for 3 years at an interest rate of 9.7%, in which you will have to pay an EMI of about ₹ 6,500 every month.
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