Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Guerrilla 450 : Royal Enfield is not merely an automotive brand in India; it is an emotion. When it comes to adventure riding, the first name that comes to mind is Himalayan. In view of all those considerations, another new bike is released by the company-Guerilla 450, which has been expressly designed with adventure and style lovers in mind. Therefore, while the engines are nearly similar, the difference is quite apparent in their styles, riding positions, and features; let’s see which of these bikes would prove to be more capable.
Design and Style
Himalayan 450 has a complete adventure tourism outlook. With a ginormous gas tank, a long wheelbase, and a high seat, it absolutely shines when performing duties of off-roading or long-distance riding.
The Guerrilla 450 is designed in a more urban style. It has a light, compact and a tad sporty street-kick look. Looks cooler for local and short-aided adventure rides.
Engine and Performance
Both motorcycles use a new liquid-cooled engine protruding up to 40 bhp power and 40 Nm torque from its 452cc.
The Himalayan 450 is set up for off-roading and touring, thus excelling on long-distance and hilly terrain.
The Guerrilla 450 puts more spread, so it is easier to be smoothed with city rides and traffic-wise angled more toward an urban set-up.
Comfort and Handling
Himalayan 450 gives high seating and ground clearance, hence making it comfortable on mountainous paths and bad roads.
Guerrilla 450 comes with a bit of a lower seat height and feels lighter to handle, which would bring comfort for short riders and city rides.
Features and Technology
Both bikes use modern technology like Bluetooth connectivity, navigation and ride modes as well as a digital instrument cluster.
The Himalayan 450 congenitally provides a bigger tank (somewhat 17 litres) to prolong the duration of touring on the road. Well, the Guerrilla has a slightly smaller tank but feels livelier due to the lesser weight.
Price and Value
The price of the Himalayan 450 is approx around ₹2.85 lakh to ₹3 lakh, whereas the Guerrilla 450 is a tad cheaper, priced between ₹2.60 lakh and ₹2.80 lakh.
If traversing and adventuring tap your fancy, Himalayan will be more valuable; whereas, if light adventure is planned on weekends with daily riding, Guerrilla is the better option.