Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 ProsAll-new, well-rounded and well-differentiated roadster from the Himalayan platformSporty and youthful motorcycle, targeted at a younger audience. More exciting colourways than with any Royal Enfield motorcycle everLooks substantial compared to some rivals, with a long wheelbase and some elements like the tyres being the largest in classVery approachable motorcycle with a seat height of 780 mm and a kerb weight 11 kg lighter than the Himalayan. Feels well balanced as well, not top-heavy!39.5 BHP Sherpa engine has been retuned for a very peppy midrange. Refinement levels are slightly better than the Himalayan tooSlick 6-speed gearbox with a decently light slip and assist clutch helps to stay in the torque band all day long. Best experienced between 3,000 to 6,000 rpmCompetent city ride and handling package from Showa – compliments the urban nature of the motorcycle wellExcellent instrument cluster carried over from the Himalayan – now with updated features. Navigation, though not a perfect implementation, is still usefulRoyal Enfield Guerrilla 450 ConsNot for everyone! With its scrambler-inspired looks and loud colourways, the Guerrilla is set to polarize opinionThe Sherpa motor has a slightly erratic idle, followed by a slightly jerky low-end below 2000 rpm – best kept within the torquey mid-range even when in the city. Not newbie-friendlySingle-cylinder vibrations, though made smoother now compared to the Himalayan, are present throughout the revv range. No deal-breaking resonance experienced at any rpm range, but certainly not dismissible eitherRuns hot. The radiator fan was unexpectedly busy even on rainy and cold Bangalore days. Summer performance needs to be monitoredSuspension is good for the city but feels significantly less sophisticated than in the Himalayan when ridden hard. 11L fuel tank could also affect touring abilities!Poor lamps all around. The headlamp is woefully inadequate and the quirky new indicator stalk + tail lamp vibrate on bad roads, making it blurry for traffic behindFit and finish could be improved. Good overall build is marred by poor execution of touchpoint items like the joystick switch, indicator switch, etc. Also, the stock mirror is useless at highway speedsMissing features for rider control like traction control, IMU / cornering ABS, quick shifter, adjustable clutch and brake levers, backlit switchgear, etc. Read Team-BHP’s detailed Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Review here.
