sophisticated , and combines performance , versatility and confidence-inspiring handling . It is built on the same platform as the Himalayan , but tuned to roadster performance that makes it feel excitingly different when you ride it . The Guerrilla really brings out what roadsters were always meant to do . It is super responsive and absolutely gorgeous to ride at everyday speeds , and equally delightful when revved through its paces on full-gas . The engine , the chassis , the riding position , and the superlative handling of the motorcycle all come together to truly make it much more than the sum of its parts .” The Guerrilla 450 will be available globally in three variants - Analogue , Dash and Flash in six vibrant colours . The Analogue version will be the entry point and will be available in Smoke Silver and Playa Black . As the entry point to the Guerrilla range , the Analogue variant - as its name suggests - will not come with Royal Enfield ’ s rather brilliant TFT cluster , instead opting for the tried and true unit from the Hunter 350 and Scram 411 . The Playa Black colour features again in the Dash variant along with the flashy Gold Dip . Both Dash spec bikes will come with the TFT display . At the Flash variant level , the colours really stand out from the crowd with the Yellow Ribbon and Brava Blue catching eyeballs from across the road . In the Guerrilla , the 452cc single-cylinder liquidcooled Sherpa engine delivers the same peak power figures as it does in the Himalayan 450 - 40ps at 8000rpm and 40Nm of peak torque at 5500rpm , with more than 85 % of this torque available starting at 3000rpm . Unlike the rest of Enfield ’ s range , the Sherpa is water-cooled and features an integrated water pump , twin-pass radiator , and internal bypass , ensuring optimal temperature control for peak performance in any condition . The six-speed gearbox has an assist and slip clutch . It features a stepped bench seat , an 11-litre fuel tank , LED headlights , and just like the Himalayan , the brake and indicator lights are combined at the rear .
In true roadster fashion , the Guerrilla keeps things pretty simple without any flashy features or pointless plastics . Instead , RE has done a bang-up job of presenting the bike in an athletic build with great lines , purposeful edges , and muscles in all the right places . Pricing of the new Guerrilla 450 is yet to be announced by distributor Urban Moto Imports , with the first units expected to arrive in early October .
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