We Got Modified Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Supermoto Before KTM 390 SMC R Launch
There are so many changes that it’s hard to believe the bike is based on the Guerrilla 450
We recently came across a stunning modified Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 showcased at the Wheels and Waves Festival 2025, held in Biarritz, France. It is a yearly festival that celebrates motorcycling and surfing lifestyles. The modified Guerrilla 450 was showcased by Royal Enfield and was built by Sticky’s Speed Shop, a UK-based custom house. The bike has undergone a ton of changes to turn it from neo-retro roadster to a retro-style supermoto straight from the 80s and 90s.
To turn the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 into an ideal supermoto, the round headlight and instrument console have been removed. It has been replaced with a rectangular headlight section, similar to one that we have seen on retro dual-sport motorcycles from the 80s. The bike features a paint scheme which looks similar to a neon aesthetic from the 1980s.
The custom house has also swapped out the stock teardrop shaped tank with a custom unit, taking inspiration from the design used on retro dirt bikes. The new tank and the headlight section has given the bike a completely different profile.
The bike also comes with a flat single-piece seat, and to accommodate this, the custom house has gone for a modified subframe. That said, the modhouse seems to have retained the stock mainframe. The suspension setup has also been changed, and the bike now gets a long travel telescopic fork setup, with XTRIG triple clamps. The fork also gets pink colour fork gaiters which goes well with the overall retro theme. At the rear, there’s a linkage-style Ohlins TTX monoshock.
The swingarm is also different, and is a custom one from Steelheart Engineering. The bike also gets smaller 17-inch spoke wheels, with Takasago Excel Rims. The spoke wheels should in theory take a lot of beating on bad roads when compared to alloys. The wheels have been wrapped in ‘Michelin Supermoto Rain’ tyres for better grip.
Coming to the engine and performance, the engine seems to be stock but the addition of a rerouted exhaust along with a custom end-can may have improved the performance compared to the stock bike. The stock Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is powered by a 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which outputs 40PS and 40Nm.
The bike also seems to have a larger rear sprocket. This should help in improving the low-end grunt of the motorcycle, making it more suited to performing stunts. Speaking of stunt-specific modifications, one interesting detail we have noticed is that the bike comes with a cable throttle, instead of the ride-by-wire system. The addition of a cable-throttle will give one major advantage, which is a better feel from the throttle.
With these additions, the bike has been turned from a simple retro roadster to a crazy supermoto. Royal Enfield has been trying to get into the stunt riding scene for a while now, and these kinds of projects give us a good idea of what the brand could do. We at BikeDekho even had a chance to learn stunt riding on a Guerrilla 450 recently.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 User Reviews
- You name the personThis is one of the best machines. So tuned and historical. Chain is a tight initially but later it's smooth. Power unmatched. Fully satisfied and colour are wonderful in quality. Great buy. Got help from the showroom and the build quality and parts are amazing. I am thrilled that there is no negative point. It's an achievement.Read More2
- REGuerillaBest bike in performance and pickup and also good for off-roading, VIP too. Looks different in world for real Aura. Engine is more refined, the handling is very nice, this is best bike in rider segment, biggest tyre in all range of RE like meteor, the sitting posture is much good for long ride. I love it.Read More4 5
- my guerrilla 450I had to many optoins when it comes to mid range cc segment and goes for the budget and this stole my eye with the colours, the glare its has some charm that i wanted to hold and drive and honestly, its been great. Its been hell of a ride and i give it the best bike the enfield ever released the bike, I mean i'm not a guy who has issues with mileage or maintaince, but if you are it might be troublesome except that runs like a butter. Of course, if youre someone who wants to have a classic bike with power torque and i quote an indian brand cause i'm proud as hell while riding this beauty and beast, it gives butterflies not exaggerated.Read More3 1
- Experience and Review of Guerrilla 450An excellent bike with solid engine. It has that attractiveness to fall in love. Compact size, big blast. I choose to experience this machine for its style, liquid cooled engine, TFT display, suspension and everything. Long rides does not feel boring on this machine. It definitely give good comfort, mileage depends on situation, 17-22 in traffic and 23-27 on highway. The torque it generates is just fabulous. It has given me upper hand in drag races. Would definitely recommend this bike to teenagers and those riders who wants to experience the feeling of driving Himalayan. This machine is a segment killer, no other bike can pair with it except its big sister Himalayan 450.Read More3 2
- good condition and nice looksExcellent 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.Read More2 1