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Royal Enfield Guerrilla joins roadster wars
08 August 2024
Royal Enfield Guerrilla joins roadster wars
The new Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is the latest addition to the stalwart manufacturer’s range.
The lightweight, low-seated, classically-styled and keenly priced machine is definitely a contender in the hard-fought roadster wars.
Having started out in the UK back in 1901, Royal Enfield claim to be the oldest motorcycle company in continuous production.
These days the company are owned and based in India from where they build and sell a staggering 750,000 motorcycles each year!
A lot of this success is down to the simplicity of the machines that they design and build.
Because they are so uncomplicated they’re easy to modify and make great two wheeled workhorses, as much as they do classically styled bikes to be seen riding on around a European city.
Guerrilla action
Now the company has added to its range with a new 450 roadster called the ‘Guerrilla’.
This new machine is powered by a 452cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled 4-valve DOHC engine. This puts out a shade under 40 bhp as well as 40Nm of torque.
The Guerrilla 450 also has a choice of either a ‘performance’ or an ‘eco’ mode. This is all delivered to the rear wheel via a six speed box.
The tank has an 11 litre capacity whilst an LED headlight helps keep the weight down.
All of this sits in a simple steel twin spar tubular frame. Up front the 43mm forks work with the mono-shock at the rear.
Accessorise
On the higher spec machine there’s a ‘Tripper Dash’.
This is a 4-inch TFT infotainment, navigation, music control and comprehensive vehicle information piece that is married to the rider’s phone via an app.
Now, the company also offers a whole load of official accessories. There is a choice of luggage set ups, bar end mirrors, engine guards, an instrument cowl in black and a tinted small screen.
The aftermarket seat is deeper and more comfortable than the standard one and the sump guard finishes the bikes looks to perfection.
All dressed up, places to go
Then there’s the clothing.
The traditional baseball hats and t-shirts are now complemented by a new jacket called the Crossroader.
You can find the Royal Enfield Guerrilla, along with the rest of the company’s range, at BikeWorld in Dublin.
