Just bought it yesterday. Would have loved if this video would have been uploaded a bit earlier. One issue I think will be is the rear water/dirt that is going to be splashed because there is no tier hugger and the tail is small. Tank is fine. Everything is fine. Power is great compared to the segments.
Firstly, Congratulations on your new ride. Since you have already bought it and this issue is on all Guerrillas, there should be an aftermarket tyres hugger available soon. If RE doesn't make one, some company will. There could also be a possibility to retrofit an aftermarket one with some modifications. If the splash becomes bothersome, especially in the rain, I think you can consider getting one.
same from Hunter 350s non-existent disgusting mud-splash protection. I think twice about taking my bike out without wearing a waterproof trouser, if the road is not dry. Especially when RE is marketing these machines as daily commuters. And why should I pay extra for a tire hugger, as I already paid for the entire bike? How much would the cost have increased for RE? Mudguard and Mirror are always two departments where RE consistently underdelivers. Shame
Doesn't matter if you can install aftermarket tyre hugger or not. This should come under usability QA. Which it fails. RE can easily accommodate a tyre hugger but it won't care because it will sell like crazy. Also, fanboyzzzz will come at you with pitchforks if you point it out 🤣
Hello guys! Amazing review. Just booked RE GRR450. I was having second thoughts on buying Guerrilla 450 because wherever I scroll about the reviews, people just demean the bike. I did a test ride or Triumph Speed/Scrambler as well. Ofcourse it has a slightly better edge than RE but I found GRR450 better. Every motorcycle has its pros and cons but you have nicely put up in the video. Thanks again! Best wishes. Big fan of your videos, CK n Bosky
Massive respect gentlemen. Being a very new rider myself, advice from both of you has greatly enhanced my knowledge of bikes. Also, I like how you people instantly recognise the target demographics for any motorcycle and rate it that way instead of nitpicking. Thank you!
👍 Thanks for being so clear with the right choice of words that clearly convey your opinion. Well done sir. 🫡 If more have the interest and mindset to be simple, kind and courteous in communication like you've just been, social media can be a better place. 😊
Watching your videos helped me decide to buy a Harley X440 mid variant (got 15k discount on offer). I test drove back to back the Maverick 440 and Harley X440, although the same architecture - I found Harley has more character in terms of how I felt while driving it - it sounds better, the riding position is commanding (maybe bcoz of higher size front wheel and flat handle), feels more expensive and well built and I was very clear it is the x440. Also test rode Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450 back to back. The test ride bike of the Himalayan was a bit old and the engine was noisy. Guerrilla was brand new, felt better built and the engine was relatively smooth compared to the Himalayan. Overall it didn't connect with the nature of the engine, it was fast but not characterful and. Low end pick up was not smooth. I even tried KTM 390 Adv, there as well I didn't like the engine character to my liking. Overall I loved Harley as some bike which is complete, well engineered and built for purpose from scratch and not just permutation/combination of same platform for different bikes. 1. Engine Character (low end and smooth) and Sound 2. Sitting position and Handle 3. Ride and Handling balance 4. Premium bike feel (paint finish) 5. Good Headlights and premium feel of buttons and parts. 6. Cheap maintenance due to Hero Service (also own XPulse 200 4v Pro) I always felt happier after the test ride of x440 and convinced. Discount just fastened by decision making and purchased it. Waiting for the special number 0440 😊 from the RTO. Thanks Bosky and CK for your interesting and heartfelt perspectives.
@@bigbearbangalore Thank you so much for your appreciation. My garage will now have 2 bikes 1. Xpulse 200 4v Pro for trail or adventure riding 2. HD X440 for commute and highway rides I am planning to add a 3rd one something like RS457 (not in near future) to have that complete range of riding experience and purpose. I will just keep on replacing one with a better and bigger one with experience for lifelong keeping 3 at a time. Ride Safe. Stay Happy!
Totally agree Harley x440 is an amazing machine... Had test rode it a few months back and loved it but was holding off coz every person in the circle kept telling me "it's not real Harley" "it's a cheap Harley" it's not a good bike, it's a hero product, it doesn't have value ! Don't know on what basis they perceive a product !! but now with the new colours I think I am convinced I just need to test ride the Grr450 before making the final decision!!! 👍
@@user-bm2gb2pn6h listen to your heart, it says truth. How you feel during the test drive is important. As Bosky said you cannot go wrong with any of the current options in 400 class. So it all depends on what you like in the end.
O, wonderful, this bike has done an excellent job.....it has made me like my Speed 400 even more!! I have 2 more litres in the tank, Ive got 4piston Callipers up front with sintered pads, Ive got more seat to footpeg distance, I've got better than RE quality, I've got 10odd kgs weight advantage,.....and, Ive got USDs too!(if it makes a difference 😅) Have done 11,000kms with zero issues, what a bike, man.
I did back to back test rides with both of them, speed 400 felt a better bike in terms of ride quality, but I felt it lacks the road presence and a bit of character. Also I liked the riding stance on this one better than speed 400. This bike appealed to me more so I went with it. I hope this does well.
Im a beginner rider & I've booked this exact bike and this exact color! It will be in the showroom tomorrow! I'm so glad i could get ur opinion on this bike! I'll decided to get to delivered Aug 28 my birthday 😅 cant wait for the adventures together
I test rode this and the triumphs today. Surprisingly the Speed 400 felt the most comfortable in terms of seating, posture and maneuveribility. One other concern i have is the service quality among these companies. RE could not care less about the customers. Which one do you think is reliable?
I own a Speed 400 since July 2024. I have ridden a lof the other named bikes (KTM, Husquarna and RE Hunter 350). I have a very good dealer not far away I live and the service is very good. - Now I regret a little ... because this video makes me search for a RE dealer and ... even closer to the town where I live, I found one. So I will test ride the Gurerilla 450 next week.
I see a huge potential for mods... auxiliary tank, larger seat, fairing, front and rear plumbing (crash guards) etc. etc.... I'm patiently waiting to see how the bikes end up looking a year later!
Hahaha, one of the most realistic review i ve seen out here. It was hilarious but raw and real. Thank you for your honesty 😂 and the typical bangalorian humour and format😂😂. It made me remember all my friends out there.
Overall, Speed 400 is the more complete bike in this neo-retro segment. With USD, 4 piston radial caliper brake, awesome stock tyres, traction control, more tractable engine(better low end torque), better ride quality & seats, better tank capacity, range & mileage, beautiful DRL and an actual tail light😉. It has more advanced equipments and better power to weight ratio as well. Not to mention the best in class fit n finish. It's looks better & feels more premium ❤️
Thanks to Bosky and CK for your reviews. Been three weeks since I got my x440 vivid variant during the sale. Loved riding every km on it. The feel and character the bike carries is just too good. After looking at your reviews i threw away all those sayings that people shit on the internet that it's a fake harley , hero davidson 😂 and stuff and that was the best thing that happened. Took a test ride along with the mavrick and just fell in love with the bike's character. Went in the hope of trying a good bike and that did so. My lil take after owning it: Excellent thump and low end torque. Barely heats up if ridden at a decent speed. Will feel the heat if stuck in heavy traffic. Good weight balance and better horn and cable management on my bike than the test ride piece. Will be a good choice for a relaxed rider. Cheers ✌🏻
Please make a detailed video of heat dissipation as I felt no heat in Himalayan where its diverted neatly under the thighs but in guerrilla my thighs were cooked in Guerrilla test ride!
Thank you guys , i was waiting for your review before finally deciding to buy it with my hard earned money . I believe there are bikes better than it in its segments , but looks are a big factor for me and i have decided to go for it.
Finally, ❤ Uncle Bosky and Uncle CK, as always, rock 🎉😊 Ground clearance, at any point, seemed to be an issue? 🤔 And what's your opinion on the radiator cap being exposed? Like any kid could easily get rid of the lid. However, in the event of a crash, I don't see a major problem. Scrambler 400x has it in a much better position.
What is your opinion on RE pricing the bikes differently just for the paint schemes? I feel it’ll be better if there are some additions in terms of accessories instead of just colour changes. What’s your opinion?
got mine on 14 th august im loving this bike the reaction i get while i take it on a ride is amazing the only problem is i bought the brava blue and the maintainance is tough since theres no tyre hugger backside and its raining mostly in bangalore nowadays its kinda disturbing but hopefully that accessory should be available soon i guess
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Discovered this channel not long ago, but i really like it. You guys are awesome in many ways 👍 On the bike itself...not for me, but overall a great new, affordable, easy to handle, every day bike that RE brought to the market there.
Hi Bosky and CK, love your videos and the lovely old Bangalore accent! I'm looking (more like wishing) to upgrade from my Thunderbird 500 BSIV. While a natural upgrade would have been something like the Super Meteor 650, the stiff suspension is a put off (considering I'm a 40 year old IT employee with typical back issues). Have you heard anything about the Interceptor Bear 650? Also, would love a chance to join you guys for a ride, please suggest if you organise any single day rides around Bangalore. Thank you!
Much much awaited.. Took a "good" test ride, potholes, speed brakers and twisties, all done.. felt a bit vibey overall and a bit hard front suspension, but the power and delivery is almost at par with the 650's, with good handling and brakes.. The accessories are all extras though and dats a bummer..
Last week I got a chance to test ride gurilla, and since I got chance I also rode the himalayan 😅 I could see that the weight difference is evident in gurilla! As it roars to life about2.5-3k rpm, torqy engine after riding RE I went to triump showroom and tried scrambler 400 yes on papers the power figures are same but torqe is a difference , I felt liner power delivery in it as it has higer top speed than gurilla! So all and all I can live with gurilla 👍
Sir what's your take on the warranty period being relatively less?is RE not confident for its own product?btw which is a better bike among speed400,GRR and the svart in terms of reliability and ease of maintenance?I will be buying my first bike in a few months and wanted to ensure that I get to enjoy the experience rather than being worried about quality,reliability and unnecessary expenses etc.
My CB300R has a 9ltrs tank n I m ok with it as I m a city rider. There r many like me in India. I agree wid u... If u want to do longer rides.... Go for Himalayan 450
It's so much fun watching you guys. Bosky sir which of the two (or both) are you buying ?...svartpilan or BSA Goldstar? Or CK sir is buying? Comparison video with the Speed 400?
can't decide between this and triumph 400X. Not planning to use it much in city and offroad, just lazy B-roads of short b-roads roadtrip. Maybe the 400x is more confy and a bit more refined?
Firstly the great video you Guys knowledge about bikes are amazing . I just want to ask you one simple question . As i am student i want to purchase a good bike My budget is around 2 lakhs As my budget is little tight. I want a bike for a longer duaration . What would u suggest Can u give me one or two names of bike .? Thank you so much for the info and thanks for the help.😊
The tank volume in my opinion is a real-concern although may not be deal breaker. Most of us Indians are single-garage, single-machine owners. Not every body has either space or money to buy two bikes for two purposes. Considering people here are mad about going Ladakh, Arunachal, Sikkim and what not on what ever they have, with its average 29km on long-ride, it'll be a concern. Just 2 extra litters would have changed everything. Yes obviously it won't be a matter if sb is doing inter-city or inter-state due to availability of wide range of fuel stations in our country. And carrying some fuel on extra bottle can also be managed.
Hi Bosky & CK, i test drove and bike was putting a smile on my face 😊. One problem i had was when trying to take a U turn and the radius was too small.... did u feel that?
@bigbearbangalore coming from an electra the power is good but the ease of turning is a sore point for me.... how is it in speed 400 or scrambler 400x?
Hi Guys , excellent review as always. Please include tyre sections as well. How's it?? Its the first 160 section in the segment. Is it overkill that hampers highway agility?
Hello. While a smaller section can improve stability perhaps the visual proportion can be affected. And with respect to availability, it was rhe same when the first 140 and the first 150 came out. After a while the market will respond and tyres will become available.
Hi Bosky, just wanted to know have you changed your engine oil for scrambler as of now ? And are you planning to put silkolene in scrambler also? Clocked around 4.5k kms as of now, when should I change the engine oil according to you ❤
If you had to choose between this and triumph scrambler 400x which one would it be? Also some reviewer complained about too much vibration at 100 to 120 speed what's your take on this?
Since I don't commute and will use the motorcycle on highways, I'd pick the GRR since it feels more planted ans stable at higher speeds on slightly bumpy roads.
If it’s meant to be used within the city and occasional outside the city, then I would expect the turning radius to be atleast as much as the Classic.. 😊
Great video sir,may I ask though what do you feel about the tire quality?Shumi on motorinc has stated that these are one of the worst tires in the wet.Also can you tell if switching these thicker tiers with a bit slimmer tire cause harm to the bike or make it unsafe since its handling has been built around the thicker tier.
I think it is better looking than the speed 400 or 440x royal enfield are really building awesome bikes will be buying mine soon wont ever own a harley again thanks to royal enfield...
One step at a time sir. We just got hold of this for 1/2 day and we need to understand it well. And we need to ride it much more. The comparison video likely is several weeks away. Regards.
Thanks for the reply.. Would keep an eye out for that review.. I’m considering either this or one the triumph twins.. My main usage would be office commute along with the occasional weekend rides..
Thank u both for the comprehensive analysis, from the bulgy front to the rear end sleek beauty 🎉😂. Planning to replace my Xpulse 4V with this in Jan '25. City commute & rare long rises this shd suffice.b Ofcourse if any Scrambler version is launched by year end I may prefer that
Hello Mr.Boskey & Mr. CK I need ur suggestions, tell me the bikes which are engineered for lifetime selling currently. If i buy it there must not be any requirement to change for next 20-25 yrs. Whch bike u suggest?
@@bigbearbangalore hard to digest. Thanks for ur opinion sir. Am in big confusion, i have tried test ride of x440 its best for my purpose cruiser and best pillion comfort but still some spark is missing. Suggest me some more bikes
I am really confused between this and the 401 thanks to your video on the Svart, which I wasn't even considering, a couple of days back. I need a subdued motorcycle. Not too flashy. I am 5.5" and will need the bike for weekend rides and on tours with my wife. Which one should i go for??
I picked the Guerilla 450 as against speed and x440. X440 doesnt suit my riding style as its not a rev happy engine. I am from a tier two city and I had to go to Hubli to test ride triumph which is like 160 kms. So it wasnt practical to get the speed 400. Moreover it didnt give the thrill as Grr450 gave while riding. Happy with the choice i made 😊
@@bigbearbangaloreSo I was watching your old video of breaking in the engine. I have a doubt about break in. Does breaking in influence the way the engine behaves in terms of acceleration and revs in long term ?
Hi Sir , I am confused between Himalayan and guerrilla. I wanted a touring bike as I wanted my riding journey, but confused which will suit me as I do commute as to office .. I have test driven both vehicles I loved the initial pickup on guerrilla and Himalayan seating was awesome . Please suggest
Great video sir, i was waiting for this because yesterday i went to test drive 3 bikes speed 400, 400x and guerrilla. I wanted to have todays design so i shortlisted 400x and guerrilla. Personally i liked both bikes alot ans now im confused, im not sure what to choose as in 400x the bike lacks sharp braking , braking bite was very low , the side stand seems to be very straight considering the seat height being 5.6 it would take effort to put it to stand. Where guerrilla's braking was awesome and power was surreal. On paper it looks same but guerrilla on the roads hit differently the torque was so good and bike was nimble even has 169 mm ground clearance okay for moderate offroad. Only thing it was tractable. Can you advise me which will be an ideal deal. Im 30 and I'm looking for 50% tourer, 20% city ride and 30% moderate offroad.
Tough spot. If you're ok with thr 400x seat height then you may consider that since it has more suspension. But if you like a lower seat height, the the G450 is a good choice.
@@bigbearbangalore seat height was not the concern, but power and braking felt better there, again I want a pro suggestion that's why Im looking up to u sir.
Lemme put in another angle 😊 The 400X feels lighter and nimbler while the G450 is stabler and planted at higher speeds. Choose which is more important to you.
The pillion seats look pretty muddy on most of the on road reviews (where they’ve run through slushy roads )😢, any ideas on how I could go about reducing it? 🤔maybe a hardtop box,wonder if it’d fit
Hello sir ,Are tyres performing well on wet roads ? Is suspension adequate for our blore city roads (allot of bad patches with huge downpour and metro work), did you also feel this bike needed traction control?
how is the rear suspension at low speeds in big potholes ? & how is at high speeds when suddenly a big speed breaker comes that you have to jump ? does it go wild like horse ? that issue is there in speed 400 !
Exactly it is not for Indian mami's 😀. Like the suspension to be always on bit stiffer side for better handling. Would like to see a better finished new design chunkier swingarm. Higher seat height would provide a more aesthetic look. Would always prefer a telesscopic fork with more chunkier diameter. As it is Showa it will be of good quality. Hope Royal Enfield produce a high power version of this bike with around 55 - 60 bhp and around 43 - 45 nm of torque with the same 11.5 : 1 compression ratio. I am willing to shell out another 1 lakh rupees for the high performance version provided the engine and drivetrain is durable and very long lasting.
I am confused with Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450. I liked Guerrilla 450 on how easily we can manoeuvre within city but I am not sure whether we can take it for long ride like Ooty or Goa. On the other hand, Himalayan 450 good at highway/touring but not sure for regular city ride. Can you suggest me which one is good for regular city ride and occasional (yearly 3-4 times) highway/touring ride?
Why RE discontinued scram 411 for this guerrilla 450… technically guerrilla is big brother of hunter it should be discontinued actually. Am looking forward to buy scram 411 on December- jan this is heartbreaking 😌
I am 26 yrs old looking to buy my first bike. I have a scooter now and have ridden a 110cc bike before. I need for mostly city ride and and ocassional long tours. Will it be a good bike for me?
Bike looks good but the radiator cap is open unlike the himalayan.. Just worry if someone can do any mischief with it as it protrudes out. Whats your take sir? And finally which one do u prefer overall this or 400x as i m confused bet the two. 😊.. I am looking for a better scrambler tht can do it all and replace my cbr250.
Well, I'd not worry about that. Whoever puts their hand on it are bound to burn themselves, unless they plan and wait for it to cool and then steal it. That much effort to steal a radiator cap?
Having a non branded untested USD fork is always always bad than a branded rightly tested telescopic suspensions. This is my personal experience being a MTB athlete its very important how a suspension is tuned rather than just saying upside down fork😂.
What about the tires sir? Can we get tires in the future easily for replacement or is it gonna be a tough one? I have this doubt because of the biggest rear wheel tyre in the market (160/60 R17). Thanks in advance.
Should be available. But yes there has been some supply issues of some sizes in the market. Am sure it will be available at least at the dealership workshop.
I saw in other videos that due to the larger rear tyre, in rain/wet roads the dirt splashes all over the pillion seat. If that is true how can the issue be resolved?
By any chance upgrading the chain sprocket of Himi 450 to Grr 450's sprocket make any changes in the Himi performance ? will it improve it or ruin it ?
Post the review, I am still confused. Ofcourse, the bike has many right check boxes checked . Even tough there is a little hint in the video, but no direct comparison with the likes of x440 or speed 400. If i can live with the backseat or in tend to get a better seat for long drive, should it be the bike to bring home?
@@bigbearbangalore Jst took a test drive of it. Imho, Best parts are the engine and the gear box. Handling is better than x440 and similar to that of triumph speed 400. But, the seat is not to my liking, though seating posture is very good and better than the triumph. However, it rides as a complete city bike.would have bought it with a slighty touring friendly seat and a little softer suspension.
