Royal Enfield ventures into sub-500cc segment with new street naked motorcycle Guerrilla 450, priced at Rs 2.39 lakh

Royal Enfield has introduced its latest model, the Guerrilla 450, priced at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom). This new street naked motorcycle marks the company's first venture into the sub-500cc segment.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 offers a modern-retro design featuring a round LED headlight, an 11-litre teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a slim tail section. The bike is equipped with a single-piece seat and a neatly integrated tubular grab handle for the pillion. Available in various bold colors, the Guerrilla 450 is segmented into three variants: Flash, Dash, and Analogue. 

• Flash Variant: Brava Blue and Yellow Ribbon
• Dash Variant: Gold Dip and Playa Black
• Analogue Variant: Smoke and Playa Black

The Guerrilla 450 is powered by a 452cc single-cylinder engine producing 39.50bhp at 8,000rpm and 40Nm of torque at 5,500rpm, paired with a six-speed gearbox.

The bike features a steel tubular frame using the engine as a stressed member, supported by a 43mm telescopic fork with 140mm travel and a preload-adjustable monoshock with 150mm wheel travel. Riding on 17-inch wheels, the Guerrilla 450 is equipped with a 120-section front tire and a 160-section rear tire, both Ceat Gripp XL.

Braking is managed by a 310mm disc with a dual-piston caliper at the front and a 270mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear, with dual-channel ABS as standard. The bike has a 1440mm wheelbase and 169mm ground clearance, with a kerb weight of 185kg, making it heavier than competitors like the Triumph Speed 400.

In terms of features, the Guerrilla 450 includes all-LED lighting. The top variant features a Himalayan-style color TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and Google-based navigation, while the base variant comes with an analogue-digital instrument cluster with an optional Tripper navigation pod.

Pricing for the variants is as follows:

• Analogue Variant: Rs 2.39 lakh
• Dash Variant: Rs 2.49 lakh
• Flash Variant: Rs 2.54 lakh (all prices ex-showroom)

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 competes with the Triumph Speed 400 and Hero Maverick 440 in the market.