Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex launches with sportier design upgrades

Royal Enfield has updated the Guerrilla 450 in 2024, two years after its initial launch. The brand introduced a new Apex variant, which features sportier ergonomics and starts at Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). The update addresses previous concerns and brings new features to the range.

Key Highlights

• Royal Enfield launches Guerrilla 450 Apex with sportier ergonomics
• Apex variant priced from Rs 2.49 lakh to Rs 2.56 lakh ex-showroom Chennai
• The standard Guerrilla 450 gets improved Ceat Gripp XL tyres for better dry and wet grip
• Tripper dash now allows Google Maps mirroring on Android without unlocking the phone

Guerrilla 450 Apex Variant Details

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex joins the lineup as a sportier option. It features a 56 mm lower and 57 mm further aluminum handlebar for a more committed riding position. The Apex comes equipped with road-focused Vredestein tyres and minor styling changes. It uses the same LED headlight as most Royal Enfield models, except the Bullet 350, and adds a cowl above the headlight, similar to the Scram 440 and Shotgun 650. The Apex also includes a removable rear-seat cowl, inspired by the Triumph Thruxton 400.

Mechanically, the Apex remains identical to the standard Guerrilla. It uses a 452 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 40 HP and 40 Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. The Apex variant is available in red, black, and green. Prices for the Apex start at Rs 2.49 lakh and go up to Rs 2.56 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom Chennai).

Updates to Standard Guerrilla 450

Royal Enfield has also refined the standard Guerrilla 450. The main improvement is in tyre performance. The model continues to use Ceat Gripp XL tyres, but the company claims an 8 percent improvement in dry grip and a 17 percent increase in wet grip. This addresses customer feedback about tyre performance in different conditions.

The Tripper Dash now allows Android users to mirror Google Maps feeds without keeping their smartphones unlocked. The Royal Enfield app has also been updated to offer more ride data and information. The company has discontinued the ‘Dash’ variant, which previously featured a digi-analogue setup similar to the Hunter 350.

A new Twilight Blue color has been added to the range. This variant sits at the entry-level and includes a headlight grill and handguards. The range now starts with the Dash variant, priced from Rs 2.49 lakh to Rs 2.72 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai).

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Conclusion

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex marks a bold step forward in the brand’s mid-weight motorcycle lineup. With its refined ergonomics, upgraded features, and spirited performance, the Apex edition caters perfectly to riders who value both comfort and character. It continues Royal Enfield’s legacy of crafting motorcycles that blend modern performance with timeless style.