Spoody
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Royal Enfield Guerilla 450 Review
- Thread starter Spoody
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- Western Australia
These bikes really get up and go!
Not my Cup of Tea but I can see/feel why people like them.
Not my Cup of Tea but I can see/feel why people like them.
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- Durham, NC
My local dealership tells me that a 450 RE gets sold out of their shop every 4 to 8 business days (every week to week and a half) consistently since release.
RE can't keep up with parts and accessories requests, I think the platform became more popular than RE had planned.
RE can't keep up with parts and accessories requests, I think the platform became more popular than RE had planned.
RichardW
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I guess you are speaking of the similar engined Himalayan 450 since the Guerrilla hasn't been released in the USA yet - believe release is scheduled for early Spring 2025. Given it's substantially lower price I expect this model will vanish from showroom floors even quicker.
Woodstock
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It's anecdotal but I just noticed the first three posts when I logged in were from new 452 Himi owners. RE clearly has another winner.
ddavidv
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Andy (who made the video) is a bit of a Triumph fanboi, so for him to say he'd probably take the RE over a Triumph 400 is high praise indeed.
RE makes probably 4 bikes I'd love to add to my garage...and I already own 3 RE's!
RE makes probably 4 bikes I'd love to add to my garage...and I already own 3 RE's!
Slopoke
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Had mine about 4 weeks, done about 500 miles. Returning circa 80 mpg after the initial running in period. A bit vibey under 4k rpm but smoothes out 5k onwards. Comfortable after over 100 miles non stop. Corners like its on rails and is a real hoot. Real value for money in my opinion . I'm sure it will get even better over the next few weeks thousand miles.
RichardW
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Yes it will. Suggest checking chain tension soon after that mileage. It will smooth out gearchanges and snatch in traffic. Seems to be initial stretch then it's ok for a while.
Slopoke
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Well I did in excess of 200 miles recently with only a short break so that was on a par with the Classic 350, an exceptionally comfortable bike. My only real problem was operating the clutch the last 15 miles which was more to do with my thumb problem rather than the bike. I did a few clutchless changes up through the box which were flawless. Not a practice I employ usually though. As regards the chain I always fit a Scottoiler and have never had a problem with my chains stretching as yet.
Slopoke
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Just a quick update on the G: now done about 1,300 miles and returned 90 mpg on the last fill up from circa 75/80. Two gripes, one is that the petrol cap won't stay open without weighting it when fuelling and two, the dash is not only invisible when the sun is behind at a certain angle but it actually shines a beam of light right into my eyes, something I have never come across on any bike before. Still I can live with that, the G really is a hoot and feels so planted, something I felt even on the cold, damp and misty day of the test ride. Considering it only has about a 100 cc over the Classic 350, the 100% increase in power is remarkable and more than adequate. No regrets at all, just wish I'd had the room to keep the Classic as well.
RichardW
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- East Harling, Norfolk UK
Yes noticed the dash reflection thing once or twice briefly but only when sun at a specific angle behind you. Petrol cap will not hinge beyond 90° but with key in stays open for me.
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Glad to hear you're really liking it!
The gas cap is even worse than the Classic? I can get the Classic to stay open with the key in it, but you only have less than a half inch of fill space to the bump at the frame spine. Drives me nuts when filling at home with a gas can. A guy really has to be careful at the pump too.
Slopoke
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That's interesting, as my key doesn't seem heavy enough so I have to place my gloves on top!
Slopoke
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Yes, my Classic cap stayed open okay, but you're right, not a lot of nozzle room.Glad to hear you're really liking it!
The gas cap is even worse than the Classic? I can get the Classic to stay open with the key in it, but you only have less than a half inch of fill space to the bump at the frame spine. Drives me nuts when filling at home with a gas can. A guy really has to be careful at the pump too.
RichardW
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- East Harling, Norfolk UK
In fact mine opens a little beyond 90° so not an issue for me. Tank took 9.6 litres to cutoff today with 39 miles to empty showing.
thestumper
Finally made it
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- Pittsburgh, PA
And I think people over here on this side of the pond forget that most of these bikes fill important insurance categories/niches in the UK and elsewhere, not to mention the fuel prices . Pretty sure the 650 hits a sweet-spot in terms of HP, just like this one probably does. IMO these smaller bikes are important, and for younger riders who have no real connection to retro, the styling of this thing is pretty good. Also, IMO, Triumph is one of the few manufacturers doing things right these days. If RE can ape them for a fraction of the price and steal some share, so be it.
Slopoke
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Interesting: mine took 8.08 with 43 miles left. The guess o meter shows 90 mpg more or less constantly, but the real figure is a anything between mid 70s to low 80s, which should equate to a 200+ mile tank range, although I tend to fill around the 180 mark as I don't know how accurate the countdown mileage is when it comes on at around 60 miles. It's a far cry from my Classic 350 at a genuine 104 mpg average, but then the Guerilla does develop double the horse power, which I tend to use!