Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 teased ahead of July 17 global debut: Key features and launch details | Car news

Royal Enfield has unveiled its upcoming roadster, the Guerrilla 450, which will make its global debut on July 17, 2024. This new model will be powered by the Sherpa 450 engine and will be the second bike on the new Himalayan platform.

Mark your calendars: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 debuts on July 17

Royal Enfield has unveiled the first teaser for its new roadster Guerrilla 450, slated for a global debut on July 17, 2024. Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director Royal Enfield, shared the teaser image on social media, confirming the much-awaited launch. The Guerrilla 450 will be the second bike based on the new Himalayan platform and will use the Sherpa 450 engine.

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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Key Features Revealed

The teaser image offers a look at several key features of the Guerrilla 450:

• Lighting and indicators: The model will have LED headlights and LED indicators, similar to the Himalayan.
• Suspension: The bike will have telescopic forks at the front and is expected to feature a preload monoshock suspension at the rear.
• Instrumentation: A round digital instrument console will be present, likely offering full connectivity options including navigation.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Specifications and Design

The Guerrilla 450 is expected to be lighter than the Himalayan 450, although the exact weight difference is yet to be confirmed. The bike will have a flat handlebar, alloy wheels with road oriented tires and a different triangle. Powering the Guerrilla 450 is the 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that churns out around 39bhp and 40Nm of torque, similar to the Himalayan. Changes to the transmission ratios are anticipated for the 6-speed gearbox.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Launch and Competition

More details about the Guerrilla 450 will be revealed in the coming weeks, with additional teasers expected before the global debut. The bike is likely to be launched in India closer to the festive season with an estimated price tag of over INR 2.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The Guerrilla 450 will compete with the likes of Harley-Davidson X440, Triumph Speed ​​400, BMW G 310 R and Yezdi Roadster.

Upcoming releases from Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield is gearing up for more new launches. Besides the Guerrilla 450, the company is soon to introduce the new Triumph Daytona 660 in India. Additionally, the third motorcycle in the Triumph-Bajaj partnership, potentially the Thruxton 400, is also expected this year.