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    This Royal Enfield Roadster Bike Will Take On The KTM 390 Duke

    Aamir Momin
    Aamir MominModified On Apr 28, 2023 04:10 pm IST
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    Published OnApr 28, 2023 04:07 pm IST
    Last Updated OnApr 28, 2023 04:10 pm IST
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    It is likely to be called the Hunter 450 and will be based on the Himalayan 450 platform

    The mid-size segment of motorcycles has recently seen a lot of action, with all manufacturers vying for a piece. Royal Enfield will be reinforcing its dominance by introducing a roadster, likely to be called the Hunter 450, to cater to this up-and-rising segment fans.

    It will be based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450’s brand new 450cc liquid-cooled platform. And it will take the fight to the KTM 390 Duke and the upcoming Triumph-Bajaj 350 bikes. From what we gather, the LC engine could make somewhere around 40PS making it a truthful competitor of its rivals.

    Royal Enfield Scram 450

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    That said, it is quite the departure from the Himalayan 450s styling, for obvious reasons, as it will be a road-going bike, unlike its ADV sibling. The spy shots show that the bike gets a telescopic fork, this setup is in contrast to the Himalayan 450's inverted unit, thereby helping in keeping the costs in check.

    While it certainly is a departure from Royal Enfield’s usual portfolio, it will help the brand garner a wider audience, especially considering the upcoming Hunter 450 will cater to those who are looking for a road-biased, sporty motorcycle that’s not overtly aggressive as the 390 Duke but can still keep up with it. On the other hand, those looking for a touring-and-offroad-friendly motorcycle can go for the Himalayan

    Lastly, expect the Hunter 450 to debut after the Himalayan, sometime early next year with a price tag of Rs 2.6 lakh, ex-showroom. It won’t be the most affordable but still will be a more accessible bike than the Himalayan 450 which is likely to be priced around Rs 2.80 lakh, ex-showroom.

    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 User Reviews

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      palem on Jun 29, 2026
      4.7
      good condition and nice looks
      Excellent bike and this bike give more comfortable while driving long journey, and also bike suspensions are so good at village roads, it feels like going on highway, the head light drl so good at night time, that speedometer design also very unique in this bike, too honestly i'm satisfied with this awesome bike.
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      sumit on Apr 24, 2026
      4.0
      Its amazing. Dont think too much, just get one
      It is a beautiful bike- that never feels boring. The acceleration is undefeatable! and while it is sporty, it is surprisingly practical too. It's neither too heavy nor too tall, unlike the Himalayan. Its an absolute attention grabber and I love the colour I chose (brava blue). To sum it up- I chose this bike because it was beautiful, it was fast and it seemed practical enough for my use. I use this bike as my daily, and it has never failed me. It feels stable, planted, easy to manage. It always feels like i'm in control, I have not had a feeling of anxiety that it'll wobble, slip or be uncontrollable even once that I have ridden this bike even on high speeds. The fat rear tyre makes me confident even in rain. the feels grippy even on wet roads, loose gravel- though the bike did splash water on my back in rain, I just got the rear mudguard extender from Enfield and now it's not a problem, though I believe it should've been company fitted. The suspensions are comfortable for daily use, and even in Ghaziabad's bumpy roads I almost do not feel a thing. The engine yearns to red line, the bike wants to go fast and I love it every time I pull the throttle. The mileage is reasonable, with 25 on normal city commute (in power mode, using eco mode pushes that up to around 28. I can manage to get 32 if I ride carefully, maintaining gears to keep the engine at 4-5k rpm and not pulling the throttle/ yanking the breaks unnecessarily) It does get hot in the summers, but honestly I can smell the engine getting hot more than I feel it. Its hard to explain really, but hot air does not blow on my leg when riding so that's good, occasionally the win direction may align and the hot air may blow onto your face- but again thats rare. I am a bit conflicted on highway rides, because it is fun to ride on the highway, but the seat does make your buns feel sore after a while, but its manageable. highway mileage is around 28-29 in power mode, and around 30-32 in eco mode. I would recommend this bike everybody over any other bikes in this segment (except the adv tourers, if you can manage them ofcourse). Anyone can buy this bike if i'm being honest, Its fun, its not tall, its not heavy, its not too expensive to maintain, the breaks are reliable, Its stable, the riding posture is good, and its not scary to ride. you connect with the bike in the first ride. I love it, and i'm pretty sure you'll love it too. just go for it.
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      himanshu on Apr 15, 2026
      5.0
      One of the best bikes in segment!!!!
      I chose this because it's different from classic royal enfield bikes, it has better performance for city riding lighter weight, excellent acceleration a balanced bike with 450cc engine, ideal for smooth city riding and some adventure too just love it. My experience with this bike is lovely, it's my 2nd bike earlier I owned 125cc upgrading to 450cc just feels magical it offers smooth riding with enough torque and power to gap almost every vehicle on road. I like it's fast acceleration it offers a whole different experience for royal enfield bikes. Yes absolutely, I would recommend you to buy this if you are looking for 450cc segment than this is the best bikes, ngl ideally for daily riding or even if you want to ride on hilly areas it offers a smooth experience 40N/m torque will let you experience dominance on road.
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      yash on Jan 07, 2026
      4.3
      This is a great bike which never disappoint rider
      I was looking perfect combo of performance and the retro look of royal enfield. That's when I came accross this bike guerilla 450 a perfect combination of style, performance, looks, features. If someone is looking for an upgrade they must consider it. Pros that the power of 40 bhp can be actually feel while riding the initial pull on second gear and the bike goes insanely fast.this bike also got full tft display which several useful features such as navigation, etc cons of this bikes are its has low mileage as it's 450 but it also got lower fuel tank capacity which leads to frequent fuel stops. the initial low end torque of all the gears except 1st gear is way less. If someone is trying to upgrade their bike from 200 or 350 cc they must give it a try.This bike never disappoints in terms of performance, style and road presence. except for its lower mileage and less fuel capacity this bike is really worth the price
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      abhinav on Dec 24, 2025
      4.7
      Guerrilla Rider
      Best modern roadster with comfort and power mixture and also with 450 power full engine with good mileage I get very happy after riding this bike full fun to ride bike i just want to say that this bike is full pocket rocket he kill his all compatitor IF you like it not more think just take ride and book it and get you beat bike
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