Royal Enfield launches Guerrilla 450, starting at ₹2.39 lakh

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published July  18, 2024

Barcelona Launch

Royal Enfield unveiled the Guerrilla 450 in Barcelona. Based on the Himalayan 450 platform, this new motorcycle starts at ₹2.39 lakh, targeting the competitive mid-sized segment.

Competitive Segment

Entering the mid-sized motorcycle market, the Guerrilla 450 faces rivals like Harley-Davidson X440, Triumph Speed 400, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Hero Mavrick 440.

Sub-500cc Debut

Marking Royal Enfield’s foray into the sub-500cc street naked segment, the Guerrilla 450 offers bookings in Spain and will soon be available in showrooms nationwide.

Variants Pricing

The Guerrilla 450, sharing the robust Sherpa 450 cc engine with the Himalayan 450, is available in Analogue at ₹2.39 lakh, Dash at ₹2.49 lakh and Flash at ₹2.54 lakh.

The Guerrilla 450 features a modern-retro roadster design, including a round headlamp, sleek teardrop-shaped fuel tank, minimalist tail section, steel tubular frame and advanced suspension.

Modern-Retro Design

Available in five colours across its variants: Analogue (Smoke, Playa Black), Dash (Playa Black, Gold Dip) and Flash (Yellow Ribbon, Brava Blue), suiting various style preferences.

Colour Choices

Equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, 120/70 front tyres and 160/60 rear tyres, the Guerrilla 450 offers stable handling, with advanced braking via 310 mm and 270 mm ventilated discs.

Stable Handling

The Guerrilla 450 measures 2090 mm in length, 833 mm in width and 1125 mm in height, with a 1440 mm wheelbase and 186 kg weight, integrating LED lighting and a 4.0-inch TFT display.

Dimension Details

The 4.0-inch TFT display offers smartphone connectivity, Google Maps navigation, media controls, dual-channel ABS and a USB type-C port, enhancing the modern riding experience.

Advanced Technology

Powered by a liquid-cooled 452 cc engine, delivering 40.02 PS @ 8000 RPM and 40 NM torque @ 5500 RPM, the Guerrilla 450 features a 6-speed gearbox and slip and assist clutch.

Robust Powertrain