Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 review
Royal Enfield has been experimenting with its motorcycles. The company launched the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 a few years back, a roadster and now they are back in the market with Guerrilla 450. This will challenge the competition which includes the Hero Mavrick 440, Harley-Davidson X440 and the Triumph Speed 400.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Design and Features
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 comes in with a fresh design and look with alloy wheels offered as well. The headlamp is an LED unit with an instrument cluster which is a 4-inch, all-digital single-pod instrument panel from the Himalayan. There is a small USB charging port added to the handlebar.
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 comes with an 11-litre fuel tank and Graphics will depend on the colours and variants chosen. While most of them feature stickers, the Brava Blue will be special as the graphics are hand-painted and seat height is claimed to be 780mm. The tail section of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 reminds one of the Himalayan.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Engine and Fuel Efficiency
The Guerrilla 450 uses 452cc liquid-cooled engine with Power and torque outputs remain the same at 40bhp and 40Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels using a 6-speed gearbox with a fuel efficiency of around 29kmpl. Guerrilla 450 has multiple ride modes but unlike the Himalayan, ABS cannot be switched off.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Chassis
The Guerrilla 450 features a tighter rake angle and everything from beyond the rear subframe has been reworked but the chassis at the back is narrower too. Only the middle section where the engine is mounted remains the same as in the Himalayan. The footpegs, have been but nothing substantial to be a hindrance during long rides.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Suspension and Wheels
The Guerrilla 450 comes with 43mm telescopic forks which offer 140mm of travel and a monoshock at the back. As far as brakes are concerned, the Guerrilla 450 gets a 310mm disc up front and a 270mm unit at the rear. The company has chosen to load the bike with a chunky 160/70 R17 tyre at the back and a 120/70 R17 unit up front with dual channel ABS. But what is surprising is the fact that these Ceat tyres feature a block pattern which is generally reserved for scramblers rather than roadsters.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Verdict
With this launch, Royal Enfield is trying to move away from the traditional buyer’s image. The Guerrilla 450 is a bike loaded with features. It offers a blend of modern technology and traditional feel and is a bike that offers ample power with good handling abilities.
