Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Top 3 Things That Make It More Practical Than The Himalayan 450

Launched at Rs 2,39,000 (ex-showroom), the Himalayan 450 is available in 5 single-tone and dual-tone colours. It comes in 3 variants: Analogue, Dash and Flash

Royal Enfield has recently launched the Guerrilla 450, starting at Rs 2,39,000 (ex-showroom). It is built on the same platform as the Himalayan 450 and shares the same 452cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Sherpa engine with the ADV and makes the same 40.02PS and 40Nm. Moreover, the mid and top variants of the Guerrilla also get the same TFT console as the Himalayan 450.

Here are the top 3 points that make the Guerrilla 450 more practical than the Himalayan 450:

1. Lower Seat, Lesser Weight & Compact Dimensions

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, being a roadster, has a lower seat height of 780mm, making it easier for riders of all heights to use. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is an adventure bike with a higher seat height of 825mm, which is better for off-road riding. The lower seat of the Guerrilla 450 makes it more convenient for city rides and shorter riders, while the higher seat of the Himalayan 450 is designed for rough terrains.

Moreover, the Guerrilla 450 has a smaller 11-litre fuel tank, compared to the Himalayan 450’s 17-litre tank. This also makes the roadster 11kg lighter, with a kerb weight of 185kg, while the Himalayan weighs 196kg. Additionally, the Guerrilla 450 is also more compact with smaller dimensions compared to the Himalayan 450. It is 2090mm in length (155mm less), 833mm in width (19mm narrower), has an overall height of 1120mm (191mm shorter), and a shorter wheelbase of 1440mm (70mm less). These smaller dimensions make the Guerrilla 450 easier to ride, handle, and provide a shorter turning radius.

2. Tubeless Tyres

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, fitted with 120-section front and 160-section rear Ceat Gripp XL tubeless tyres. On the other hand, the Himalayan 450 has a 21-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel, both with spokes and is fitted with 90-section front and 140-section rear tube tyres. 

Tubeless tyres are better as they can still be ridden for a few kilometres even after a puncture, making it easier to get it repaired. In contrast, the Himalayan 450’s tube tyres will deflate sooner after a puncture, making the repair process more frustrating.

3. Easier Maintenance

The Himalayan 450 is equipped with an inverted fork setup whereas the Guerrilla 450 has a telescopic fork, which is fine if it does the job well on the bike. Additionally, the telescopic fork is also easier to maintain as it handles oil leaks better as compared to an inverted fork. 

BikeDekho Says?

Both bikes have the same engine, but the Guerrilla 450 is more practical and affordable for city riding due to its smaller size. It’s ideal for daily commutes and weekend rides. The Himalayan 450, being larger and able to carry luggage, is better suited for long highway tours.