Review Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 (2026)

Himalayan Engine in a Roadster Chassis—and Now Available as the Apex

The Guerrilla 450 is what you get when you take the liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine from the Himalayan, put it in a naked-bike chassis, fit 17-inch street wheels, and cut ready-to-ride weight to 184 kg. The result is 40 hp, 40 Nm, around 170 km/h, Tripper navigation, two-channel ABS, and retro styling mixed with modern details—from EUR 5,450. Since April 2026, there is also the Apex with a lower aluminum handlebar and Vredestein tires. It is aimed at beginners and experienced riders looking for an accessible, practical everyday motorcycle with genuine character.

As of: July 17, 2026 | Model: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 (2026; Sherpa 450; liquid-cooled single; roadster; A2; variants: Standard / Dash / Apex) | Manufacturer: Royal Enfield, Chennai, India; Eicher Motors | German price: Standard/Dash from EUR 5,450; Apex EUR 5,690; ancillary charges extra | Stationary noise: not published | Warranty: 3 years, Royal Enfield standard

With the Himalayan 450 in 2023, Royal Enfield introduced a new kind of engine into the brand’s history: the Sherpa 450, liquid-cooled, DOHC, and rated at 40 hp. That was a break with a company that had relied on air-cooled singles for decades. It was also a success. The Guerrilla 450 is the next step: the same engine and platform philosophy, but configured for the road rather than dirt. Lower, sportier, and fitted with 17-inch street wheels.

1000PS tester DER HORVATH calls it a versatile naked bike with an accessible engine and easy handling, adding that it offers excelleniftlizytbfxghvgtaaprrquqpxgsrhoapvwhmvabnxcktemkvhzoywteejkuapkmbzvkwhvapspunpylvxceekrdnfuwqvrptrlqhlvczzwxkrzfjrxaeiluovynnpxhudyhvgjyixszgglvbikcgyicvt

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