The Guerrilla 450 is the most-affordable 450cc motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s lineup. It is based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and shares many components with the ADV tourer. But, there are quite a few differences between the two. Let’s look at how different the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is from the Himalayan 450.
Design and Ergonomics
The obvious difference between the two motorcycles is in their styling. While the Himalayan 450 sports a rugged ADV design, the Guerrilla 450 features a neo-retro roadster design with compact bodywork, smaller 17-inch wheels, and fatter tyres.
The Guerrilla 450 features a smaller 11-litre fuel tank against the 17-litre unit on the Himalayan 450. Even the ergonomics on the roadster are on the sportier side, compared to the relaxed, touring-centric riding triangle of the adventure tourer. Both bikes are available in five colour options.
Cycle Parts
Another visual change is in its hardware and cycle parts. Although both motorcycles use a similar main frame, the Guerrilla uses a different rear sub-frame. Even the steering head angle is different and it gets a sharper rake compared to the Himalayan.
Then, it is suspended on telescopic forks up front and a linked monoshock at the back with 140mm and 150mm travel at the front and rear, respectively. Meanwhile, the Himalayan 450 gets USD forks up front, while the suspension travel stands at 200mm at the front and rear. In the braking department, the Guerrilla gets a 310mm front disc while the Himalayan gets a 320mm unit. Both motorcycles get a 270mm rear disc and dual-channel ABS.
Being an ADV, the Himalayan 450 rides on 21/17-inch wire-spoke wheels, which offer better control over poorly surfaced roads and during off-road trail riding. However, the major downside of the Himalayan’s tyres is that they aren’t tubeless and fixing a puncture is a pain. The Guerrilla 450, on the other hand, rides on 17-inch wheels wrapped on 120/70-section front and 160/60-section rear tubeless tyres. These are the widest tyres in the segment and increase the bike's visual appeal.
Dimensions
Owing to the 17-inch wheels, different sub-frame, and sharper rake angle, the Guerrilla 450 features smaller dimensions than the Himalayan 450. It has a kerb weight of 185kg, ground clearance of 169mm, and a wheelbase of 1,440mm. Even the seat height is quite accessible at 780mm.
Meanwhile, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is heavier with a kerb weight of 196kg. Being an ADV, it has a high ground clearance of 230mm and a long wheelbase of 1,510mm. The standard seat height is 825mm, which can be increased to 845mm. But, Royal Enfield also sells an accessory seat that brings down the saddle height to 805mm.
Engine Specifications
Both motorcycles are powered by a 452cc, liquid-cooled motor that makes 39.5bhp at 8,000rpm and a peak torque of 40Nm at 5,500rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and an assist and slipper clutch.
That said, the Guerrilla 450 gets a different final drive ratio as it runs a 45-teeth rear sprocket, whereas the Himalayan 450 runs a 47-teeth unit. This should offer a better throttle response, but that is something we can only confirm once we ride the motorcycle.
Pricing
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is priced at Rs. 2.39 lakh for the Analog variant, while the Dash and Flash variants cost Rs. 2.49 lakh and Rs. 2.54 lakh respectively. Meanwhile, the Base variant of the Himalayan 450 starts a Rs. 2.85 lakh, while the Pass variant costs Rs. 2.89 lakh. The Summit variant is priced at Rs. 2.93 lakh and the Hanle Black paint scheme costs Rs. 2.98 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Mumbai.
