The much-rumored 450cc roadster—frequently referred to during development and testing as the “Hunter 450″—has officially arrived on the market badged as the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. Serving as the street-oriented naked sibling to the adventure-focused Himalayan 450, the Guerrilla 450 blends compact roadster ergonomics with Royal Enfield’s high-revving, liquid-cooled Sherpa engine.
With prices starting at ₹2.39 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle takes direct aim at the Triumph Speed 400, KTM 390 Duke, and Harley-Davidson X440.
Design: Muscular Modern Roadster
The Guerrilla 450 abandons vintage retro styling in favor of athletic, neo-retro roadster proportions:
- Aggressive Stance: A teardrop-shaped 11-litre fuel tank paired with a low, single-piece contoured seat, short tail section, and minimal overhangs.
- Chunky 17-Inch Wheel Setup: Rides on 17-inch alloy wheels shod with wide Ceat Gripp XL tubeless tires (120/70 R17 front and a massive 160/60 R17 rear), giving it a planted, scrambler-meets-streetfighter look.
- Minimalist LED Lighting: Shares the signature round LED headlight and integrated tail-light/turn-indicator assembly from the Himalayan 450.
- Variant Colorways: Split across three trims (Analogue, Dash, and Flash), featuring vibrant dual-tone schemes like Brava Blue, Yellow Ribbon, and Playa Black.
Engine & Performance: The Sherpa 450 Mill
At the heart of the bike is Royal Enfield’s advanced Sherpa 452 engine, tuned specifically for quick urban sprints and aggressive midrange roll-ons:
| Specification | Details |
| Engine Type | 452 cc, Single-Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled |
| Max Power | 40.0 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed with Assist & Slipper Clutch |
| Fuel Delivery | Electronic Fuel Injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle |
| Riding Modes | Performance & Eco |
Weighing in at 185 kg (kerb), the Guerrilla is 11 kg lighter than the Himalayan 450, offering a punchier power-to-weight ratio and significantly sharper flickability.
Chassis, Suspension & Braking
Rather than the long-travel Showa USD forks of its ADV brother, the roadster employs a purpose-tuned street suspension geometry:
- Front Suspension: 43 mm telescopic front forks with 140 mm travel and fork gaiters.
- Rear Suspension: Linkage-type preload-adjustable monoshock with 150 mm travel.
- Braking Hardware: 310 mm ventilated disc at the front (dual-piston caliper) and 270 mm rear disc, backed by dual-channel ABS.
- Accessible Seat Height: An accessible 780 mm seat height and 169 mm ground clearance make it far easier to manage in heavy stop-and-go traffic compared to the Himalayan.
Tech & Instrument Console
Features depend on the chosen trim tier:
- Base (Analogue): Features a digi-analogue speedometer pod (borrowed from the Hunter/Meteor 350) with an optional secondary Tripper navigation pod.
- Mid & Top (Dash / Flash): Equipped with the full-colour 4-inch circular TFT TripperDash, offering full-screen Google Maps mirroring, media playback controls, phone call management, and ride telemetry.
- Type-C Fast Charging: Standard USB Type-C port mounted near the handlebar for device charging.
Pricing & Variant Breakdown
| Variant | Key Features | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Analogue | Digi-analogue console, single-tone paint, basic finishes | ₹2.39 Lakh |
| Dash | Round TFT display with Google Maps, dual-tone colors | ₹2.49 Lakh |
| Flash | Top-spec TFT dash, exclusive vibrant livery (Brava Blue, Yellow Ribbon) | ₹2.54 Lakh |
The Guerrilla 450 fills the exact gap urban Royal Enfield fans have waited for: all the punch, liquid cooling, and technology of the new Sherpa platform packaged into an agile, street-ready everyday roadster.