Royal Enfield will soon introduce the Guerrilla 450 in India and it will be powered by the same 452 cc liquid-cooled engine found in the latest Himalayan
Royal Enfield is extensively testing its upcoming neo-retro naked roadster in India. It is speculated that this model may be named “Guerrilla 450”, positioning it as a more premium and powerful alternative to the entry-level Hunter 350. It is expected to share various components and mechanical parts with the latest Himalayan 450. The model seen this time seems to be ready for production.
The latest pictures of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 reveal the use of a conventional telescopic fork setup with black fork gaiters again instead of upside-down forks. This raises the possibility that the Guerrilla 450 could be priced even more competitively. It is expected to retain similar performance figures as the Himalayan 450.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will probably be launched by the end of next month or early July. It will be priced competitively around Rs 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Although it will share the same platform as its adventure sibling, the Himalayan 450, it will have several notable differences to distinguish itself as an everyday roadster.
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will feature 17-inch black alloy wheels and an offset monoshock for the rear suspension. Its overall wheelbase is also expected to be shorter. For braking, the motorcycle will feature disc brakes both front and rear, supported by a dual-channel ABS system.
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be powered by a 452 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine that produces a maximum output of 40.02 PS at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm. It will be mated to a 6-speed transmission and will be equipped with a slipper and assist clutch.
Additionally, the motorcycle will feature a side-mounted exhaust unit, split seats, ride modes, ride-by-wire throttle and a floating circular TFT instrument console, similar to its sibling Himalayan 450. It is expected to offer high standard touring capabilities while being lighter than the Himalayan. It will have strong low and mid-range performance like the Himalayan.
