Royal Enfield's 450 cc lineup consists of the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. The latter of the two was launched first in 2024, and now the manufacturer seems to have plans to introduce an updated version of the motorcycle in the country. Based on the information available, the motorcycle is likely to be launched by the end of March 2026. This will be the first update of the motorcycle since its debut and is likely to include some significant changes.
As of now, Royal Enfield has kept quiet on the details of the update and how it will change the experience for the rider. Going by the pattern of the brand, there might be a few mechanical changes in the box. Something similar was seen with the updated version of the Hunter 350 in the country. These revisions will likely be aimed at improving the comfort of the rider and the control offered by the motorcycle.
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Similarly, there might be a few changes in the feature list of the model to improve its appeal to consumers. All of this will likely be complemented by aesthetic changes in the form of the addition of new colour options. Presently, the bike is offered with Brava Blue, Shadow Ash, Peix Bronze, Smoke Silver, Playa Black, and Gold Dip colours.
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Sold at a starting price of Rs 2.56 lakh (ex-showroom), the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 seeks power from the Sherpa engine, shared with the Himalayan 450. This is a 452 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which produces 40 hp of power and 40 Nm of peak torque. It comes paired with a six-speed gearbox with a ride-by-wire system and two riding modes.
The motorcycle is equipped with 43 mm telescopic front forks providing 140 mm of wheel travel, along with a mono-shock at the rear that offers 150 mm of travel. Braking is handled by a 310 mm ventilated disc with a dual piston calliper in the front and a 270 mm single disc at the rear featuring a single piston. For enhanced safety, the manufacturer also includes dual-channel ABS. The bike rests on 17-inch wheels.
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