2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 First Look

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Royal Enfield officially released its new 2025 Guerrilla 450 at a global launch this week in Spain. (Royal Enfield/)

Royal Enfield has cranked out a cartload of surprising new models over the last couple of years, but a 450 roadster? Sure, we’d heard rumors of Himalayan offshoots and submodels, but we just assumed it was the usual internet noise. But the Indian brand has just unveiled its all-new Guerrilla 450 streetbike, a model that, sure enough, shares its new liquid-cooled Sherpa engine with the latest-gen Royal Enfield Himalayan. At the bike’s global launch in Spain this week, all the vague aspects of RE’s new middleweight finally came into focus, and while it’s tempting to call the Guerrilla 450 a reworked Himalayan—the new bike was indeed developed in parallel with its off-road-y sibling and also uses that model’s tube-steel frame, with the engine as a stressed member—-there are also plenty of differences to distinguish the two. It’s also worth noting that the displacement, overall dimensions, and streetwise intent places the new Guerrilla firmly in its own category in the Enfield portfolio, but it also looks like Triumph’s Speed 400 has just gained a competitor.

Related: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review UPDATED w/Pricing

The new naked roadster strips off much of its Himalayan references, but keeps the 452cc liquid-cooled Sherpa engine and part of the frame. Here’s the Analogue variant in Playa Black. (Royal Enfield/)

Given the massive development effort Enfield expended on the redesigned, latest-gen Himalayan, it’s not surprising some of those ideas percolated over to the Guerrilla 450. In fact, the two models were developed in parallel. We know that, as on the Himalayan, the Guerrilla’s mill is a liquid-cooled DOHC 452cc single with four valves per cylinder, and rated at similar power and output figures, with 39.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 29.5 lb.-ft. of torque peaking at 5,500 rpm. It’s paired with a now-familiar six-speed gearbox that offers slip and assist functionality (though the rear sprocket is changed), but after that, the Guerrilla leans into its more streetwise intentions.

Key points include a revised head angle and shorter subframe, with the fork now a right-side-up unit, and road-focused 17-inch cast wheels on either end with appropriate rubber are a switch from the Himmy’s 21/17 spoked combo. Likewise, the Guerrilla gets a fresh (and much smaller) fuel tank, lower seat, and of course, unique bodywork with a different saddle and revised tail unit. Not surprisingly, the dimensional revisions result in less suspension travel, a tighter rake, and a shorter wheelbase on the Guerrilla than the Himalayan, with a lighter curb weight as well.

The Guerrilla gets a revised head angle, subframe, and different wheels, resulting in a lower seat and shorter wheelbase. (Royal Enfield/)

Upon closer inspection, however, more shared bits are revealed, with mid-mount controls (though the peg mounting position is slightly moved rearward) and an upright riding position making the grade on both bikes, as well as two ride modes (Performance and Eco) and even a similar ByBre braking arrangement, with a 310mm front (Himalayan is 320mm) and 270mm rear disc and dual-channel ABS included. The muffler may look like a straight carryover, but they are different according to RE reps.

The bike’s Sherpa engine is virtually unchanged in this application, producing almost identical horsepower and torque as the Himalayan. Redesigned tank holds 2.9 gallons. (Royal Enfield/)

The instruments and electrics all look to be shared as well, with an LED headlamp and a digital-analog combo instrument cluster (with LCD inset) on the other side of the handlebar for the base trim. The top and mid variants of the Guerrilla, however, come with the new Tripper Dash, a 4-inch infotainment cluster that offers phone connectivity with a simple user interface and is supported by the RE app.

Linkage-type rear Showa monoshock is adjustable for preload and offers 5.9 inches of travel. (Royal Enfield/)

When asked about the bike, Siddhartha Lal, managing director of Eicher Motors Ltd., said, “The Guerrilla 450 is our take on modern roadsters, and we are super happy with how it has turned out. The motorcycle is mechanically characterful, supersophisticated, and combines performance, versatility, and confidence-inspiring handling. It is built on the same platform as the Himalayan, but tuned to roadster performance that makes it feel excitingly different when you ride it. The Guerrilla really brings out what roadsters were always meant to do.”

The Guerrilla’s middle (Dash) and top trim levels (Flash) come with the TFT Tripper Dash, a 4-inch infotainment cluster that allows for phone connectivity, navigation, bike info displays, and more. (Royal Enfield/)

The Guerrilla 450 lineup will come in three variants, Analogue, Dash, and Flash, with Analogue representing the base trim. As mentioned, Analogue won’t have the TFT cluster, just the digital-analog instrumentation, while the Dash offers the TFT display as well as additional color options. The Flash variant level gets the TFT display along with top specs and more color options. As expected, Royal Enfield is rolling out a host of styling and functional accessories to support the new model.

The stepped bench saddle, new subframe, and mid-mount pegs enable an upright riding position. The Guerrilla wears 17-inch tubeless hoops on both ends. Shown is the Analogue variant in Smoke Silver, which should be available in North America. (Royal Enfield/)

Enfield says the Guerrilla 450 will begin shipping to India, the UK, and European countries by this August, but the US (and the rest of North America) will have to wait until next year to get their hands on one. The company hasn’t announced pricing for the US as yet, but it did offer up European pricing starting at 5,290 euros, which, for reference, translates roughly to $5,750 USD—currently a cool $750 more than the Triumph Speed 400. That said, we’ll have to wait for the official word on MSRP from Royal Enfield. As for our review of the bike, hang tight: There’s an embargo in force right now, but we’ll have it for you July 27.

The Guerrilla isn’t set to hit US dealers until early 2025, but we’ll have a full ride review for you by July 27. (Royal Enfield/)

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Technical Specifications and Price

MSRP:	TBA
Engine:	452cc, liquid-cooled DOHC single, 4 valves/cyl
Bore x Stroke:	84.0 x 81.5mm
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1
Fuel Delivery:	EFI, 42mm throttle body
Engine management/Ignition: Ride-by-wire/Electronic
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate, slip and assist
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Claimed Horsepower:	39.47 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Claimed torque:	29.5 lb.-ft @ 5,500rpm
Frame:	Tubular steel
Front Suspension:	43mm telescopic fork; 5.5 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Linkage-type monoshock; 5.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	2- piston caliper, 310mm disc (w/ABS)
Rear Brake:	1-piston caliper, 270mm disc (w/ABS)
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum; 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	120/70-18 / 160/60-17 (Tubeless)
Rake/Trail:	21.8 / 3.6 in.
Wheelbase:	56.7 in.
Ground clearance:	6.7 in.
Seat Height:	30.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	2.9 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	408 lb.
Availability:	2025
Contact:	royalenfieldna.com

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[Buckster]

So which one of you losers is getting one of these piles of shit?

[boboneleg]

11 hours ago, Buckster said:

So which one of you losers is getting one of these piles of shit?

@Six30 has got one and stuck a Triumph badge on it

[Six30]

7 minutes ago, boboneleg said:

@Six30 has got one and stuck a Triumph badge on it