We recently road tested the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and here are our thoughts on the bike:

Unique neo-retro design — Roadster-like front & Himalayan 450’s middle & tail section integrated really well – Commands attention on the road

Exciting performance from the motor — Instant power and torque boost post 4,000rpm — Handles highway speeds quite well

Minor vibrations can be felt on the footpegs at 6,000rpm — Lack of bottom-end torque makes riding in the city a very tiring affair

Long wheelbase & fatter tyres keep the bike stable at high speeds — However, filtering through traffic is easy enough

Tipping into corners requires more effort compared to its rivals — Wide turning radius makes it a bit difficult to make tight U-turns

Front brake has a strong initial bite — Rear brake’s feedback could’ve been better — Overall, braking performance is fairly adequate

Well-balanced seat cushioning (neither too soft nor too hard) makes it comfortable to go on long rides with the bike

Feature-list is extensive and includes a TFT console with Google Maps navigation — Though visibility under harsh sunlight could have been better