The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is likely to launch in India next month

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Royal Enfield is expected to unveil the Guerrilla 450 in India in late June or early July; it will become the brand’s second 450cc offering

Royal Enfield has rigorously tested its upcoming neo-retro naked roadster in India, featuring design cues reminiscent of the Hunter 350. There is speculation that it could be named the ‘Guerrilla 450’, positioning it as a more luxurious and powerful option in comparison with the model. entry-level roadster. It is expected to share several components with the latest iteration of the Himalayan.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is expected to be launched late next month or early July. Designed to go head-to-head with the well-received Triumph Speed ​​400, it is ready to take on formidable competitors like the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and the KTM 390 Duke. Sporting a retro design, the Guerrilla 450 will look to carve out a strong foothold in this highly competitive segment.

The 450 motorcycle is expected to be priced competitively at around Rs. 2.50 lakh (ex-showroom). This affordability could be partly attributed to the absence of upside-down forks in the test prototypes, but the final production model may provide it, as some of the test mules were indeed caught on camera with USD.

At the heart of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, you could find a 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine. This engine produces a peak power of 40.02 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm in the Himalayas and the same performance figures could be retained. It will be mated to a six-speed transmission, while a slipper clutch and assist will be standard.

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be fitted with 17-inch black alloy wheels and will use a compensated monoshock for rear suspension duties. Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes at both the front and rear, supported by a dual-channel ABS system. With plans for a wider range of 450cc bikes, including a scrambler variant, in the pipeline, the Chennai-based manufacturer will look to give motorcyclists a wide range of options to choose from.

It will likely boast good touring characteristics while being lighter than the Himalayan and expect appreciable low-mid performance as the adv. It is expected to boast a full range of equipment including a TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation, ride modes, side-mounted exhaust, switchable rear ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, etc. The Guerrilla 450 launch could be followed by the updated Classic 350 and the Goan Classic 350.