Is the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 a modern middleweight marvel? Let's find out! | MCN Review 

You mentioned this might be designed for maybe 🤔 a certain group (age) . I just turned 71 and love the styling and colors of this bike., especially the black, yellow, and purple one. This should be another winner for RE. 👍👍

A Royal Enfield with 40bhp. Exactly what I wanted from my 2018 Classic 500.

Is there a way you could enable captions/ subtitles for us hearing impaired?? Always enjoy MCN videos and the mags . 👍👍👍

CEAT tyres… "A relatively unknown brand in Europe"?… You make me feel old (OK… I am old), but I can remember CEAT as a respected Italian tyre brand, though they're now made in India (nothing wrong with rubber from India. They grow the stuff🤣)… in fact CEAT opened their first factory in India in the late fifties (only a few years after Royal Enfield opened their Indian plant). Time to bone up on your history, I guess.

I love that colorway. Wish this is what the Scram would have been from the get-go.

Nice looking bike. Really fancy trying one of these.

Tough to choose between this and the Triumph Speed 400 - the heart says 'Triumph' but the head says the RE with GPS and centre stand. Can't wait for the rivals video, bring it on!!!!

It looks pretty beautiful

‘Youngsters’ ‘beginners’ ‘ a little single’ ‘child’s play’ ‘A2compliant’ - moto journalists make me laugh, I bet there will be many, many buyers of these bikes who experienced, fully licensed mature riders. Try to leave the pejorative out of the reviews, otherwise thanks for the video.

Now that what I call a review !! Crisp everything Crisp and to the T great job

I’m with you on the rear lighting (1300gs), no stand alone rear brake light ?, I don’t know how that’s even legal in the UK. A lot of today’s cars have tiny led indicators that get lost when the brake lights come on and now sadly bikes are going the same way, dented rear end for the car and we all know the consequences for a biker. Great review, no BS just very informative 👍

I'm 69..been riding since I was 15..I've bought well north of 35 "brand new" bikes of all flavors, including 7 new Harleys..I've ridden close to a half million miles...I presently own several bikes, including a new klr 650 advrnture (my 8th klr) and one of my favorites is my new '24 yamaha xt 250...I ride for pleasure, finding absolutely no need to impress anyone with whatever I choose to ride....Far too often I find these utube (self described pros) pressing the idea that a smaller displacement means a "beginner" model...Foolish jibberish at best..........Various displacements offer a plethora of riding experiences for riders of all levels of experience. Don't fall for the silly rhetoric that small displacement means entry level only.....Nothing could be more deceiving in the world of motorcycling...Good roads people!

Nice job ! Str8 to the points, no fuss, no B.S commentary. This is one of the reasons I prefer Euro testers and their works to our USA counterparts. If someone ever thought the Hunter 350 was too little, too weak . . . BAM ! Here's your answer and for what seems like a fair amount considering the MSRP of all other players in the segment.

Bike that really interests me is the 650 Scrambler which reminds me a lot of my 1982 Triumph Tiger Trail 750.

Thats a nice looking bike. I could own one of those, and I've never owned a RE.

Great review. Very engaging and does justice to the bike.

I really hope for a 450 scram version

Ceat is a very reliable and old established brand in India, not just on the dry roads but also performs excellent in th heavy Indian monsoon rains.

Bike is on the heavy side ...so RE engineers figured down size the fuel tank to 11 litres may help... 🤔 mmmm. I understand it's also vibes a bit too much?

Cracking video Dan! Thanks. Can’t wait to see in real life, and that color (black, yellow, purple logo) is epic!

Love this bike is aimed at this age group. No, it's not. it's a motor bike . You want it, buy it. The little cub has sold hundreds of millions to all ages because it's a brilliant bike that all ages buy. Not because of its engine size but its just great at what it does

Honestly I’ve become so enamoured with the idea of getting into motorbikes after I stumbled upon the release of the Guerilla I don’t have a license yet, I know I need to do all the work around that, but the heritage of royal Enfield, being an Indian brand (im second gen English but my grandparents are Indian and our family out there own these machines)and this regression I’m seeing where it’s not about owning the largest motorcycle has made it much easier to swing the idea with my partner who generally hates the idea of me owning a motorbike

Just bought a new Guerilla 450 and having a right mare trying to get it insured. I’m 64, clean licence (held since 1977), live in Mid-Sussex, keep bikes in locked brick built garage at my house, no claims, no offences but nearly all insurance providers are saying they can’t quote for the GRR, something to do with RE not yet having registered the new GRR with the ABI. Only managed to get two quotes, one for £595 (BikeSure) and one for £1,035!! (Bennetts). I currently have a multi bike insurance for my three current bikes, Hunter 350, Scram 411 and Interceptor, fully comp for £140. The multi bike insurance provider (Carole Nash) say they can’t quote for the GRR as ‘computer says no’. Any pointers or advice would be much appreciated. I’ve tried just about everywhere including MCN but vast majority say can’t quote and as mentioned above the only quotes I have received are a bit of a joke quite frankly. Thanks

Good review Dan. Not wearing rose tinted glasses, but a fair assessment.

That bike is crying out for twin clocks and a wee fly screen, 11ltr tank abit small but i like the longer front mudguard xonpared to tge obvious rival triumph

Very well presented,great motorcycle for Town and Country roads.

Somehow they created a very good bike and I think that it is gonna sell very well. The higher seat test video would be a very informative one.

Nice review and it looks like a decent bike, I hear a lot of comparison to the Triumph, what about to the Honda CL500? P.S. I never knew Shawa made forks! haha

04:32 FINALLY!! someone pronounce the name correctly 😅. Its Himaalayan not Him-lay-in you people. S

Great choice of bikes now for people to get into motorcycles. I sat my test on a 100cc yamaha went straight to a 600 quite a difference in throttle control 😂 a couple of weeks and you want something bigger lol.

So we very much need the comparison test with the Triumph Speed 400.

What bike is the himalian? Isn't it named after the mountain range, Himalayan?

Yes, leaving the indicators on is a real issue with RE's screen. I have the Himi 450 and I seem to leave them on more often than I have with previous bikes. There is the "Indimate" system available to give audible turn signals through your Helmet mounted intercom, but at £100, they're a little pricey.

I wonder if I could fit this with proper tires for my gravel road cruising...

Appreciate the way you pronounce ‘Himalayan’ 😄

Nice looking retro bike test ride I think

I wish the tester would give some personal details so one can assess what the riding position would be for one self. Inside leg and height measurement is useful to gauge a riding position. Looking at the tester his knee angle is what I consider too sharp for me. If he is only 5'10" then at 6'1" my ankles would be touching the back of my ears. With a gammy knee this bike would be totally unsuitable for me although I do like the specs. This not just MCN but other reviewers of any bike also don't mention this aspect. Seat height is not the sole indication of knee angle.

The pronouncing of Himalayan was hilarious, you got it once though😅😂

Great looking bike but not a fan of a single cylinder bike. Its to viby at higher speeds. Please RE make this in700-800 cc and a twin and i am home

Ok so who out of the MCN office has taken the piss out of his pronunciation of Showa and the Himilayan😂😂😂

Nice bike , only problem that Royal will have is they are entering quite crowded market

Thanks for your review, as always good, seen this bit late

Yes it is .Japanese manufacturers take note and build one yourself for the same money

Looks like they have another winner here.

I know these bikes are made for a global market. But I feel if they pushed it to 47HP or as close as via bore during development they would sell even better. Hopefully the next engine they have in this segment hits it. People in Europe on the A2 license really are HP peeping. Of course they choose the best bike for them, but if that bike had 35kw it would be an instant TAKE MY MONEY. For me, I don't mind. I am looking at RE for a second small runabout bike.

Great job on the review 👌

Good riding on a fun looking bike. Makes me want to go out riding right now.

Eco mode is made keeping in mind terrible traffic conditions in India ...that extra 5-6% fuel efficiency can be a deal maker/breaker for people here

Id replace the round rear reflector with a led brake/rear light

Wow, it is like every RU-vidr and Bauer media were invited!

What a gorgeous bike! Could tempt me away from my wrist heavy Firestorm in a year or two, once they are on the second hand market. While I'm at it MCN, why are you no longer allowing private second hand bike sales on MCN? Only dealers now from what I see. Tut, Tut. Keep that up and I might stop buying the rag.

Not just cheaper than a Triumph Speed Twin. Its cheaper then top spec 125s

Lost me at its competitor being the Speed Twin 400!!!

This screams for a clutchless system to lower barriers to entry for potential new riders. For Triumph, competition is healthy.

I got mine yesterday, and I few videos also ❤

so exactly how far will a full tank get you ? what is the mpg ?

A reckon the Triumph has it by a nose; good effort, though, by RE. However, the new little Aprilia kicks both their arses, as does the Duke 390.

The looks are amazing. I just purchased the Suzuki GSX-8S but much prefer the look of the entire RE range, especially this one. But everything else, aside price, is the reason I went with the 8S. There just isn’t ever the perfect bike IMO.

Great looking bike. Not sure how these young people you mention will see it, but I'm sure plenty of middle aged retro enthusiasts like me will be putting their orders in. Can't see that purple number selling well though, it's awful! 😂 Love the blue and white, but the black/red/yellow will probably be top trumps. 👌🏻

That's a nice noise it makes !

I never ride a motorcycle on a motorway , boring is boring . A and B roads are fun

I like sound and Excellent motorcycle in the category

That is a nice looking motorcycle.

I could use one of those, probs black and yellow. I'm not too keen on combined lights, they can be hard to see.

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

Looking forward the the Scram450

Cavi Elettricie Affini Torino' (CEAT) was established in Turin, Italy in 1924 by Virginio Bruni Tedeschi. The name, CEAT, means 'electrical cables and allied products of Turin' - and the company began with manufacturing cables for telephones and railways.. It's now wholly owned by an Indian group

While it appeared you were on pretty smooth roads, what is the suspension compliance on this bike? Lovely sound, nice looking, what's the weight?

That’s the best color

The Triumph Speed 400 is slightly cheaper in India.

What a great review 👍

Good review,but where has the new pronunciation of Himalayan come from, where is Hamalya🤣

The way you say Himalayan is like finger nails down a chalkboard.

Ah, the Himalayan engine in a naked. Nice.

I wonder if the lack of centrally-located rear and brake light would be illegal in some countries

It occurred to me that this bike sits approximately where the Japanese 450 bomber was 60 years ago 😮 The bomber produced marginally more horses at 43 (claimed), slightly less torque at 27.6 (claimed), it weighed in at a similar 187Kg dry and was similarly frugal at 65mpg. Progress huh 😂 I’d bet the Honda was a great deal smoother.

The butt bots love you my dude.

Great review ❤

ill keep my Speed 400 thanks🙃

I like the bike a lot on screen that is. Hope to see it soon in th showrooms Question: what is the topspeed of the 450 guerilla ? Some body?

I like it.....but not as much as the triumph... the enfields styling just looks a little...off... it's nearly there, but looks like it's trying too hard.

Put centerstands on all of your bikes RE!

Still think the 11ltr tank is too small, why not 15ltr?

Can you tell me what it weighs?

Indian Enfield vs Indian Triumph? Hmmm Honda yes!

great review

Where is that magical looking cathedral in the background?

All the bikes are UK registered when will we see them on UK roads?😊

Can't think of another bike that uses CEAT TYRES? I can.... Every other Royal Enfield for a start😂

Looks dope ❤

Looks like a Ducati Scrambler at a glance

Never heard of Shower forks before.

Relatively cheap, Indian made 450 single, doesn’t quite have the same ring. The little Fantic weighs 150Kg with similar power and, in my view, looks far more individual, but you pay a premium for it. Have Triumph, or RE really moved the game along ? They both make a more competitively priced motorcycle, but both are much heavier. The first thing many do is to look at ways of reducing weight, increasing the power, or making it more individual-all at great cost. The Himalayan was both interesting by design, oddly capable both off and on road and cheap to boot, but this just looks like ‘we made one too’ it hardly exciting in the way of the new Aprilia 457, the CF Moto 450, or the 4 cylinder Kawasaki. It’s not a Honda 400 four, or a 350LC. It’s strangely depressing to realise that this bike stirs any excitement, I can’t remember much being said about a Honda Benly.

"Needs thrashing". Yeah, you lost me at that point. Defo not my sort of bike.

T Triumph speed twin 400 ?

I think it would be cool if it was like an 800 v twin

What is the tester's inside leg?

The suspension is made by Shower😂

In india top model of royal Enfield guerrilla 450 would cost you 3000 pounds including taxes, registration and insurance.

Why the assumption this is for novice riders?