A good friend recently bought a Guerrilla and he let me have a go. Loved it. Goes really well, super comfortable, I don’t get the vibes thing mentioned here? Maybe on a motorway or whatever but upto about 60mph when I rode it it was remarkably smooth, IMHO anyway. Can see exactly why they sell so well and the build quality looked terrific.
A lot of youtubers will talk about vibes, Like most of us have never ridden a shakey cheap, 125cc that rattled our teeth out 🤣 What they all mean when they mention it is "its not as smooth as a 4 cylinder motor". It seems to be the thing they all mention since manufacturers moved to big singles and parallel twins.
vibey as compared to may be its other counterparts from honda. but relatively very smooth as compared to some of enfields old bike models . I have this one and absolutely loving it
You mentioned the vibes I’ve noticed when I took out the Himalayan 450 how the engine was smoother the second time I rode it with over 1,500 miles on it was smoother
To me it felt very smooth from the start. It has some 500 km on the dash that time. Overall not a really vibey engine, at least to me. Can check my content when you can. Cheers.
Had one of these for the day while my Interceptor was being serviced and absolutely loved it. Nice, punchy engine and fun handling. Ergonomics were great too.
@@jazzysaravana I'm only 5'6" so for me it was perfect. It's a really good bike for smaller riders but perhaps not ideal if you're taller than average.
I completely believe you. Have to try it. After the Himi 450 this one should be more planted and a complete road bike. By the way can check my content when you can. Cheers. :)
Nice vid. Seems like a decent little machine & nice colour scheme too. I'm really liking the increased effort manufacturers seem to be putting in to smaller bikes more recently. Although, as a general point, I'd still like better quality adjustable suspension & higher spec brakes, but I appreciate it's a balancing act with price. Nonetheless, t's not all about power. I've had several 150bhp bikes & imo 40+bhp is ample if its in a light bike with a decent chassis, suspension & brakes. I think there's also a relatively untapped market for A2 power level bikes (
Strange really as I don’t find my Guerrilla 450 vibey, whereas on my test ride on the Triumph 400X I felt the vibes up the rev range weren’t nice at all and the gearbox felt vague during downshifts. Triumph is a gorgeous looking bike though.
Had mine a week and love it! Puts a smile on my dial every time! Even more fun than my Hyabusa! More fun riding a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow…😊
Nice to see RE have decided to produce a bike other than the Himalayan that isn’t considered a retro. The retro theme has run its course now is the time for some original styling. Nice looking bike, if it were a twin I would be proud to own it.
I've had mine (in Playa Black) for just over 2 months and have done just over 2000 miles. Personally, I think it's great in all respects and one of the better handling bikes I've owned. I wanted a naked single that was engaging to ride on twistie A and B roads and has a slight old skool look, and this ticks all the boxes for me ....... I love that sloping cylinder and even though it's a water cooled lump, it still has echoes of a sixties British bike (Panther, Tiger Cub etc) which is what I cut my teeth on. Regarding vibes, they are almost non-existent on my bike and no issue at all but you still feel like you're riding a biggish single which is exactly what I wanted 👍 A lot of, so say, bikers seem to want a bike that's as comfortable and smooth as a car ....... my advice would be, get a car or a Goldwing! 😊Good review, Mr Bob, I ride quite a few of the roads that you ride, Mendips etc, interesting roads. Cheers, Phil
Hi there MB, just watched this vid and really liked it and the Guerilla. Not too keen on the blue version , the black/yellow/purple one would my choice.
May just come down to availability. I live in a large city in TX and you can get RE from at least 3 dealers where we only have one option for Triumph, and as someone who got a 400x from them... it's not the greatest. Other than that, maybe accessories. The 400s dont have a ton of options, though slowly growing, but I imagine these will have more options available.
I feel like I need a 400 in my garage and am heading towards the Guerrilla. Triumph is prettier, Svartpilen/390 duke feels quicker and a little more modern but the Royal Enfield hits the sweet spot for me. Small point is the servicing costs seem much more reasonable at a Royal Enfield dealer as opposed to Triumph/Ktm but that might just be my local dealers
Nice set up matey. I like the the silver with silver being my favourite colour, think the looks better then the triumph 400 although not as refined. I think with the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 twisty roads motorcycles are in their element and best riding. 😅
I have the Himalayan 450 and yes when the engine is new it is very vibby but get some miles on it and the engine becomes smoother and the vibes soon disappear .
Colours not one id jump at but not going to complain, nice to see some colour for once! Makes a change from the monotonous blacks, greys, whites and reds you see everywhere
I bought a 350 Meteor a few years back and it has been great, I did a mountain tour in Thailand 2 up when it was new and that was the one weakness. My next run is southern Thailand without the mountains so it should be good. I have been contemplating a 40 bhp bike for a while now, as is my friend who has that barge called a Honda Forza, a bloody awful bike. Next year we may both have either a Triumph Speed or one of these.
I bought a Speed in April and its a very good small capacity bike i commute on it when the weathers decent to keep miles off the car and enjoy the back roads. I think this answers some of the weaknesses of the Triumph that being a centre stand theres not even bobbin mounts on the Speed, the front mudguard is much more functional the rad on my speed gets quite dirty. The instrument TFT screen on the top versions is a big plus. RE missed a trick with the tank capacity though and the radiator looks stuck on as an afterthought not integrated in. I like the chain being on the opposite side to the exhaust of the RE thsts got to ma ke maintenance easier though the Speed has the edge on service intervals though not too many folk will do 10k pa i feel . I have a Triumph dealership in my city there is an RE one 8 miles away better than Honda and modt other marques 30plus miles away. The Speed is a bit low geared for my taste and the small screen accessory is not much use plus all accessories have taken far too long to get to customers. Theres a couple of niggles with the control electronics too immobilser light on currently and the kill switch has operated with no input from myself tho am sure RE will have teething issues. Speed us better looking but will need some colour varity soon i really like the RE playa black.
I love my Guerrilla 450. It is to me not comparable with the Triumph 400, which seems to me like a toy in comparision with the Guerrilla 450. Not only for the look, also for the engine. Lower revs at the sherpa-engine, more punch, more live.... And the guerrilla is much better equipped too
I'm not sure about the styling, the tank doesn't look quite right probably due to the tall engine. I would have to say the the Triumph looks nicer. Also the road tax is half the price on the Triumph so possibly cheaper running costs? I'm glad RE have made it, but in many ways I think they should of developed their air cooled engines to give around 30bhp which probably would be enough to give them the occasional highway speed capability. I guess they feel they have done that with the classic 650 twin but a 30bhp single would still be nice, especially at a competitive price. I suppose you could buy a Honda 350 now they have released them on the European market as at least it has a bit more top speed than the RE350's with the same classic looks.
The Scram 440 will launch in January. Its about 25 bhp. Simple air/oil cool unit, lower spec'd , easier to maintain, with some ability to go"soft roading"
I haven’t ridden one of these or a Himalayan and I currently ride a Honda CB500F. What I like about this bike over the Honda, is the reduced weight ,extra agility around town . Also being a single cylinder 450 the cheaper servicing costs. I don’t like the too small fuel tank,which is a styling overkill in my opinion. I wonder if you could fit a Himalayan tank? I’d try. I’d try to fit the aftermarket bikini fairing I have on the Honda and the Givi topbox or failing that the Enfield one. I’m getting to the stage where I just do urban commuting with a bit of motorway riding.
I passed my cbt in September and got a Yamaha mt 125 my local bike dealership has a orange and black one of these and I want it so bad it will be mine 😂
you say suspension is firm - but is it really firm or too soft with so much sag that its operating in the hardest part of its crappy progressive suspension? (as it was the case with so many other bikes before)
Took one for a short test ride the other week. Didn’t expect much of it, my last two bikes were MT-09’s, hooligan machines so was expecting this to be quite sedate… it’s anything but and I loved it, walking back into the dealer with a massive grin… so I have one on order 😂
As long as you need the smartphone ON and ON THE APP everytime you're taking advantage of the gmaps on the tft it is absolutely useless. That's the most urgent and needed update to the system they need to do.
An honest, affordable, modern, road biased motorcycle.👌😎👍 EDIT: The looks its an acquired taste. I guess you either love it or hate it. I'm ok with it.
RE: the boots. I notice Rebelhorn have only one dealership in the UK, which is in Bristol (I'm in London). Are their boots true to size? I tried on some boots in my local J&S a few weeks ago and they very much weren't. I'm normally a size 10 (men's) and I tried on the only boots they had that I could afford, and couldn't even get my feet in,.
Well in my opinion the speed 400 looks better…. funny thing is that a lot of people have been complaining about the Triumph and the BSA having a radiator…. now the 450’s RE have a radiator too …. but not one complaining about the looks of it…. but in my opinion it’s a hideous design… just saying…. 🤣
Maybe people aren't complaining about these bikes is cps they're not trying to be retro. Guerilla and Himi aren't trying to look retro like the interceptor or Something.
Its an amazing bike but all the insurance companies are confused by it and either say they can't do it or will ask for the value of the bike. Its too new. I can get insured on any other bike for a fraction of that. Just a normal quote for the insurance on a 900 sports bike but not on this 😂
I'm wondering if that will be next for this platform, a proper scrambler styled version to sit between the Himalayan and this which they describe as a roadster.
A Scrambler has already been unveiled. Its the Himalayan Scram 440 which will go into production in January. It's not the same 450 mill though, rather the older 411 long stroker with increased an bore taking it to 440 CC. Price wise I think it will sit lower than the Guerilla since it has a simpler mill with basic componentry.
The problem with motorcycle reviews on RUclips is that it’s hard to have unbiased reviews..he favors triumph and other reviewers like Darcy are like a walking Commercial for royal enfield…I like motorinc because they don’t act like every bike they review is bike of the year depending on the make
Funny how each reviewer see bikes differently. This reviewer thought this bike was more vibrating than the Triumph 400. Another RUclips reviewer ‘Nothing to Prove’ rode a Triumph 400 on a freeway and had to get off it early because the vibration from the bike became too much numbing parts of his body.
I can attest to this. I own an Interceptor and my brother owns the Triumph Scram 400X. My Interceptor has the usual niggles like the infamous battery drain issue and the wobbling front wheel but apart from that its holding up well since 1.5 years. The bolts have not rusted, nothing has come loose either. The Triumph on the other hand has issues with the immobilizer, the speedo became non functional within a year, bolts have started to rust, paint chipping on the handle bar ends, chain picks up rust in a few miles even after lubing, unexpected engine stalls even after firmware updates, etc. Also both me and my brother have similar riding styles and maintain the bikes pretty similarly too so there's that.
Love the stuff that Royal Enfield has been doing of late. As a style exercise and total package, I think I like the Guerrilla 450 and Bear 650 bikes the best. I'd probably prefer the twin cylinder the most, for smoothness, sound, and grunt.
Good review! I just want to give my opinions. I've own more than 26 motorcycles, did test-rides 100'ths of motorcycle. From motorscooter to hypersport. Also the Duke 390, the vitpilen 401, meteor 350 and tested alnlot of bikes. Last week I've tested the guerrilla 450 and a nice bike but I don't want to have it. A couple points why not. - the first gear is pinched. If you open the throttle it hold back. Seems to be by mapping for beginners that you can't have the full power immediately. - the throttle is too sensitive. For my opinion a lot on/off. So when you ride it with a passenger the helmets will collide now and then. When you riding alone the same. It drives more easy than a Duke 390 for sure. But it remains a single cilinder. I've test ridden a CB500Hornet and CL500 afterwards and I love the engine character more. More smooth to ride. - and you can not discuss colors and tastes but what have they done with the colors. 😮 There is a monotone color coming up (purple brown with with royal Enfield written on it. Much better). Royal Enfield did a good job to jump on the water-cooled engines but as well with the Himalayan they have some homework to do. It was the same with the Duke 390. I've bought the first coming out version and drove the same bike years later and it was better in the mapping. So Royal Enfield, I love it but the new engines need some more attention to be better build. - and I would change the tires. Especially when you'll ride just and alone on concrete roads. Again, just my thoughts and opinion. 🙂
A good friend recently bought a Guerrilla and he let me have a go. Loved it. Goes really well, super comfortable, I don’t get the vibes thing mentioned here? Maybe on a motorway or whatever but upto about 60mph when I rode it it was remarkably smooth, IMHO anyway. Can see exactly why they sell so well and the build quality looked terrific.
A lot of youtubers will talk about vibes, Like most of us have never ridden a shakey cheap, 125cc that rattled our teeth out 🤣 What they all mean when they mention it is "its not as smooth as a 4 cylinder motor". It seems to be the thing they all mention since manufacturers moved to big singles and parallel twins.
Go and take a ride of it@@4RMS7TRONG
vibey as compared to may be its other counterparts from honda. but relatively very smooth as compared to some of enfields old bike models . I have this one and absolutely loving it
You mentioned the vibes I’ve noticed when I took out the Himalayan 450 how the engine was smoother the second time I rode it with over 1,500 miles on it was smoother
To me it felt very smooth from the start. It has some 500 km on the dash that time. Overall not a really vibey engine, at least to me. Can check my content when you can. Cheers.
Had one of these for the day while my Interceptor was being serviced and absolutely loved it. Nice, punchy engine and fun handling. Ergonomics were great too.
Would you replace your int with it?
I found the Guerrilla 450 had less room than my Interceptor for my height 6'1". The Himalayan 450 and Scrambler 400x were very roomy though.
@1bhitte I'm seriously considering it. They've got similar performance but feel very different.
@@jazzysaravana I'm only 5'6" so for me it was perfect. It's a really good bike for smaller riders but perhaps not ideal if you're taller than average.
I completely believe you. Have to try it. After the Himi 450 this one should be more planted and a complete road bike. By the way can check my content when you can. Cheers. :)
Oh yeah, I have this Color and love it! Reminds me of my 1982 RD250, only with more power 😉
I have RD350 F2 and she is drunk, noisy, polluting and without torque. Guerrilla is funy and prety bike
Nice vid. Seems like a decent little machine & nice colour scheme too. I'm really liking the increased effort manufacturers seem to be putting in to smaller bikes more recently. Although, as a general point, I'd still like better quality adjustable suspension & higher spec brakes, but I appreciate it's a balancing act with price. Nonetheless, t's not all about power. I've had several 150bhp bikes & imo 40+bhp is ample if its in a light bike with a decent chassis, suspension & brakes. I think there's also a relatively untapped market for A2 power level bikes (
Wow how great does this look in this colour,reminds me of a RD350,which is no bad thing, great video.
That’s what I thought when I saw it at the NEC bike show.
Would seriously consider one - after a test ride of course!
Strange really as I don’t find my Guerrilla 450 vibey, whereas on my test ride on the Triumph 400X I felt the vibes up the rev range weren’t nice at all and the gearbox felt vague during downshifts. Triumph is a gorgeous looking bike though.
Nice 450 machine from *RE* - wish it had a bigger fuel tank like the 350 Meteor.
Yep, I agree. I wish the tank were bigger for longer range and that it weighed a bit less.
The small tank is very sadly a showstopper for me.
Had mine a week and love it! Puts a smile on my dial every time! Even more fun than my Hyabusa! More fun riding a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow…😊
Nice to see RE have decided to produce a bike other than the Himalayan that isn’t considered a retro. The retro theme has run its course now is the time for some original styling. Nice looking bike, if it were a twin I would be proud to own it.
I preferred riding this and the character and design over the triumph 400.
Same. Rides better than triumph
Makes me wonder if Kawasaki will give us an RS version of the Z500.
Definitely a big step for Royal Enfield but for me it doesn't come close to the looks of Triumph Speed 400 for looks.
@@simonbowen6653 disagree
@@simonbowen6653 There is nothing wrong with the way the triumph looks. That is why they try to make all their retro bikes look the same. 🥱
I've had mine (in Playa Black) for just over 2 months and have done just over 2000 miles. Personally, I think it's great in all respects and one of the better handling bikes I've owned. I wanted a naked single that was engaging to ride on twistie A and B roads and has a slight old skool look, and this ticks all the boxes for me ....... I love that sloping cylinder and even though it's a water cooled lump, it still has echoes of a sixties British bike (Panther, Tiger Cub etc) which is what I cut my teeth on. Regarding vibes, they are almost non-existent on my bike and no issue at all but you still feel like you're riding a biggish single which is exactly what I wanted 👍 A lot of, so say, bikers seem to want a bike that's as comfortable and smooth as a car ....... my advice would be, get a car or a Goldwing! 😊Good review, Mr Bob, I ride quite a few of the roads that you ride, Mendips etc, interesting roads. Cheers, Phil
@@chrro466 👍
I suspect the few words in your summary about riding the Guerilla 450 for 2 months says a lot more than this nine-minute review.
@@owlteachereducation That's very kind, thank you. Yes, I suppose it is easier to comment on a bike once you've got used to it.
Great video! I feel like it's been awhile since I've seen you do a ride review!
Trying to decide between the Speed400 and Guerrilla450. Bring the comparison video ASAP, Motobob!
There's a comparison between the two in the latest MCN Christmas Special. Worth a read and they prefer the Triumph.
Thank you for reviewing it ❤
Hi there MB, just watched this vid and really liked it and the Guerilla. Not too keen on the blue version , the black/yellow/purple one would my choice.
Besides the more modern and some might say nicer dash on Guerilla, I can't think of another reason someone would buy it over a speed 400.
May just come down to availability. I live in a large city in TX and you can get RE from at least 3 dealers where we only have one option for Triumph, and as someone who got a 400x from them... it's not the greatest.
Other than that, maybe accessories. The 400s dont have a ton of options, though slowly growing, but I imagine these will have more options available.
Wider torque band
Long stroke engines
Ride by wire, centre stand fitted already, two tool kits under the seat.
@keithjones9773 ride by wide is unnecessary electronics horsecrap
Probably my next bike, my fave colour too, will look to trade in my Vulcan if the price is right..
A very good review. After the Himalayan I have to try also this one. :)
looks good riding past the Kicker did that 40 plus years ago
I feel like I need a 400 in my garage and am heading towards the Guerrilla. Triumph is prettier, Svartpilen/390 duke feels quicker and a little more modern but the Royal Enfield hits the sweet spot for me. Small point is the servicing costs seem much more reasonable at a Royal Enfield dealer as opposed to Triumph/Ktm but that might just be my local dealers
The Guerrilla is pretty cool, but I'm waiting for the Interceptor Bear!
Ah yeah, Bears are coming. :)
We got one in the shop. Looks very different in person much better than the videos
Cool. Nice to read that.
nice jacket bro🎉
This bike is very cool looking playa black is the one i will get cant wait ...
Nice set up matey. I like the the silver with silver being my favourite colour, think the looks better then the triumph 400 although not as refined. I think with the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 twisty roads motorcycles are in their element and best riding. 😅
I have the Himalayan 450 and yes when the engine is new it is very vibby but get some miles on it and the engine becomes smoother and the vibes soon disappear .
Colours not one id jump at but not going to complain, nice to see some colour for once! Makes a change from the monotonous blacks, greys, whites and reds you see everywhere
Looks good, wondering why the different coloured rims though !
I bought a 350 Meteor a few years back and it has been great, I did a mountain tour in Thailand 2 up when it was new and that was the one weakness. My next run is southern Thailand without the mountains so it should be good. I have been contemplating a 40 bhp bike for a while now, as is my friend who has that barge called a Honda Forza, a bloody awful bike. Next year we may both have either a Triumph Speed or one of these.
Well I am more excited for interceptor 750 it's gonna be a sweet bike with some poke at top.
I agree that it almost looks good but something seems a bit off. Saw it at NEC yesterday. I’d get the Triumph if I wasn’t far too big for either.
Would have been nice to know what the range is. the small 11 litre tank will be a nuisance on a full day's ride.
RE are killing it with their new bikes.
How does the engine power feel compared to the similar powered Triumphs Speed 400 which is probably its major competition ?
@@chrro466midrange is where you need it.
@@chrro466reall? i think speed 400 is well packaged prettier bike and guerilla is more engaging bike & little bit more character.
Guerrilla 450 is the best and the most beautifull bike
I bought a Speed in April and its a very good small capacity bike i commute on it when the weathers decent to keep miles off the car and enjoy the back roads.
I think this answers some of the weaknesses of the Triumph that being a centre stand theres not even bobbin mounts on the Speed, the front mudguard is much more functional the rad on my speed gets quite dirty.
The instrument TFT screen on the top versions is a big plus.
RE missed a trick with the tank capacity though and the radiator looks stuck on as an afterthought not integrated in.
I like the chain being on the opposite side to the exhaust of the RE thsts got to ma ke maintenance easier though the Speed has the edge on service intervals though not too many folk will do 10k pa i feel .
I have a Triumph dealership in my city there is an RE one 8 miles away better than Honda and modt other marques 30plus miles away.
The Speed is a bit low geared for my taste and the small screen accessory is not much use plus all accessories have taken far too long to get to customers.
Theres a couple of niggles with the control electronics too immobilser light on currently and the kill switch has operated with no input from myself tho am sure RE will have teething issues.
Speed us better looking but will need some colour varity soon i really like the RE playa black.
For me it's the Bear 650
I love my Guerrilla 450. It is to me not comparable with the Triumph 400, which seems to me like a toy in comparision with the Guerrilla 450. Not only for the look, also for the engine. Lower revs at the sherpa-engine, more punch, more live....
And the guerrilla is much better equipped too
Great looking bike, but would prefer a scrambler version of it with the 450cc engine.
It looks good
That welded-on muffler/footpeg support looks like a short cut to a new frame if you fall off. Would look better with a simpler paint job.
i would rather wait for RE to update this bike, it still look rough around the edges
I'm not sure about the styling, the tank doesn't look quite right probably due to the tall engine. I would have to say the the Triumph looks nicer. Also the road tax is half the price on the Triumph so possibly cheaper running costs? I'm glad RE have made it, but in many ways I think they should of developed their air cooled engines to give around 30bhp which probably would be enough to give them the occasional highway speed capability. I guess they feel they have done that with the classic 650 twin but a 30bhp single would still be nice, especially at a competitive price. I suppose you could buy a Honda 350 now they have released them on the European market as at least it has a bit more top speed than the RE350's with the same classic looks.
The Scram 440 will launch in January. Its about 25 bhp. Simple air/oil cool unit, lower spec'd , easier to maintain, with some ability to go"soft roading"
CEAT-TIRES is part of the PIRELLI-GROUP!
Strange, I didn’t notice the vibes, but found the brakes very wooden. Same bike?🤷♂️
Agree on the brakes, felt very wooden to me too
Same bike, no vibes. :) Brakes were OK, but nothing exceptional. :)
I haven’t ridden one of these or a Himalayan and I currently ride a Honda CB500F. What I like about this bike over the Honda, is the reduced weight ,extra agility around town . Also being a single cylinder 450 the cheaper servicing costs. I don’t like the too small fuel tank,which is a styling overkill in my opinion. I wonder if you could fit a Himalayan tank? I’d try. I’d try to fit the aftermarket bikini fairing I have on the Honda and the Givi topbox or failing that the Enfield one.
I’m getting to the stage where I just do urban commuting with a bit of motorway riding.
Hey @motobob. I know you prefer the speed 400 to this. Do you think this bike is just as good for beginners?
So....Rebel Horn? Does it have a sister company called Morning Wood? Not sure i could wrap myself in Rebel Horn.... Great bike review btw....😉🤪
Torn between this and the Kawasaki Eliminator 450
I passed my cbt in September and got a Yamaha mt 125 my local bike dealership has a orange and black one of these and I want it so bad it will be mine 😂
Rob, what other bikes do you have in the garage at 1:57
Indian Scouts! :)
Royal Enfield Guerrilla looks quite interesting but is stepping in quite a busy market of 400 cc bikes
The links to the jeans don’t appear to be working for me.
Love it! Just needs tkc80 knobbies.
: D
Is it too compact for someone over 6 foot ?
One question, do you still need to do regular valve adjustments on these? If yes, I guess I am buying a Japanese bike.
No
It is not on the US RE website yet, is NA going to get this bike?
At 7:03 mins, the shot is of a tire with spokes, but the exhaust is the same. Which bike is in that shot?
That's the Himalayan 450
Compare it with speed 400
you say suspension is firm - but is it really firm or too soft with so much sag that its operating in the hardest part of its crappy progressive suspension? (as it was the case with so many other bikes before)
What about the CFMoto 450 NK, Looks a bargain at £4300 and that's a twin too
I have XSR 700 and this bike looks like XSR mini version
Took one for a short test ride the other week. Didn’t expect much of it, my last two bikes were MT-09’s, hooligan machines so was expecting this to be quite sedate… it’s anything but and I loved it, walking back into the dealer with a massive grin… so I have one on order 😂
CF moto 450NK lower price with a twin cylinder engine looks like a good alternative.
Yeah. CF also does have better fit and finish. But REs seem to be built with more durable materials and can habdle falls better than the CF.
A far better looking bike than the triumph.. takes me back yo the 80s..yamaha rd350lc look..my only problem is which colour do i buy..😂
Debating between this and the bear...This about 2k cheaper and better mpg and still good on highway
As long as you need the smartphone ON and ON THE APP everytime you're taking advantage of the gmaps on the tft it is absolutely useless. That's the most urgent and needed update to the system they need to do.
An honest, affordable, modern, road biased motorcycle.👌😎👍
EDIT: The looks its an acquired taste. I guess you either love it or hate it. I'm ok with it.
I heard thair will launch the Zirafah after this
RE: the boots. I notice Rebelhorn have only one dealership in the UK, which is in Bristol (I'm in London). Are their boots true to size? I tried on some boots in my local J&S a few weeks ago and they very much weren't. I'm normally a size 10 (men's) and I tried on the only boots they had that I could afford, and couldn't even get my feet in,.
Well in my opinion the speed 400 looks better…. funny thing is that a lot of people have been complaining about the Triumph and the BSA having a radiator…. now the 450’s RE have a radiator too …. but not one complaining about the looks of it…. but in my opinion it’s a hideous design… just saying…. 🤣
Maybe people aren't complaining about these bikes is cps they're not trying to be retro. Guerilla and Himi aren't trying to look retro like the interceptor or Something.
Its an amazing bike but all the insurance companies are confused by it and either say they can't do it or will ask for the value of the bike. Its too new. I can get insured on any other bike for a fraction of that. Just a normal quote for the insurance on a 900 sports bike but not on this 😂
Hi. Could I ask what helmet mount is that for your DJI osmo camera?
Looks like it needs a 19” front tire and it’d be a great scrambler
I'm wondering if that will be next for this platform, a proper scrambler styled version to sit between the Himalayan and this which they describe as a roadster.
@@davidholden2658 It will come sooner or later. They were expecting a Scram 452 in India before this.
A Scrambler has already been unveiled. Its the Himalayan Scram 440 which will go into production in January. It's not the same 450 mill though, rather the older 411 long stroker with increased an bore taking it to 440 CC. Price wise I think it will sit lower than the Guerilla since it has a simpler mill with basic componentry.
The problem with motorcycle reviews on RUclips is that it’s hard to have unbiased reviews..he favors triumph and other reviewers like Darcy are like a walking Commercial for royal enfield…I like motorinc because they don’t act like every bike they review is bike of the year depending on the make
That jacket looks scary with the vents open!
Vibey???
What’s real mpg
Funny how each reviewer see bikes differently. This reviewer thought this bike was more vibrating than the Triumph 400. Another RUclips reviewer ‘Nothing to Prove’ rode a Triumph 400 on a freeway and had to get off it early because the vibration from the bike became too much numbing parts of his body.
Hopefully they make a 650 version
They making a 650 scrambler.
@@MohdAsif-Alpha I dont want a bear 650. I want a guerrilla 650 :(
@@LR975mj bear 650 already came. I'm talking another one, which is 650 scrambler.
There are two modes on the bike. Performance and eco. Check the modes you were driving.
I see those scouts in the back
Can’t believe you liked the brakes. I found them incredibly wooden!
Brakes are quite sharp...done over 4k kms
It’s a good bike I own it
The best road bike in RE’s lineup is the Continental GT 650.
Lol .The unpractical one .
Nice bike but the pegs stuck into my calves like the Interceptor.
As all us older riders know it needs to be run in before it smooths out , todays riders are just too soft .
Think that the wheels should of been the other way around colour wise, or better still one colour on both.
It looks OK but the service intervals, run in time and depreciation puts me off owning one.
Can't be a scrambler with a 17" front wheel, that's why it doesn't look quiet right, looks like a naked more to me. I'd have the Triumph's every time.
It aint a scrambler mate. They have launched a Scram 440 which will hit the roads in India in January 25.
Looks good to me it's a road bike not a pretend air-cooled unlike the Triumph
I think personally that the RE will have better reliability over the Speed 400. I read some horror stories already regarding the Triumph 400.
What are those stories?
I can attest to this. I own an Interceptor and my brother owns the Triumph Scram 400X. My Interceptor has the usual niggles like the infamous battery drain issue and the wobbling front wheel but apart from that its holding up well since 1.5 years. The bolts have not rusted, nothing has come loose either.
The Triumph on the other hand has issues with the immobilizer, the speedo became non functional within a year, bolts have started to rust, paint chipping on the handle bar ends, chain picks up rust in a few miles even after lubing, unexpected engine stalls even after firmware updates, etc.
Also both me and my brother have similar riding styles and maintain the bikes pretty similarly too so there's that.
You need to ride that Bear 650 before you reach that 'Best Enfield' conclusion.
Love the stuff that Royal Enfield has been doing of late. As a style exercise and total package, I think I like the Guerrilla 450 and Bear 650 bikes the best. I'd probably prefer the twin cylinder the most, for smoothness, sound, and grunt.
I like the ruggedness of this bike. Not interested in fancy paint jobs and gold forks. Certainly going to have a test ride.
Bike proportion looks nice, but the colours are childish. I wish to see more classic and conservative color schemes.
Unfortunately, CFmoto sells a far superior bike for $1000Au less. Would love to support an Indian brand, but good-will doesn’t pay my rent.
that bike looks the best of the 400 450 's
They all seem to be copying the 2015 Ducati Scrambler
Good review! I just want to give my opinions. I've own more than 26 motorcycles, did test-rides 100'ths of motorcycle.
From motorscooter to hypersport. Also the Duke 390, the vitpilen 401, meteor 350 and tested alnlot of bikes. Last week I've tested the guerrilla 450 and a nice bike but I don't want to have it.
A couple points why not.
- the first gear is pinched. If you open the throttle it hold back. Seems to be by mapping for beginners that you can't have the full power immediately.
- the throttle is too sensitive. For my opinion a lot on/off. So when you ride it with a passenger the helmets will collide now and then. When you riding alone the same. It drives more easy than a Duke 390 for sure. But it remains a single cilinder. I've test ridden a CB500Hornet and CL500 afterwards and I love the engine character more. More smooth to ride.
- and you can not discuss colors and tastes but what have they done with the colors. 😮 There is a monotone color coming up (purple brown with with royal Enfield written on it. Much better).
Royal Enfield did a good job to jump on the water-cooled engines but as well with the Himalayan they have some homework to do. It was the same with the Duke 390. I've bought the first coming out version and drove the same bike years later and it was better in the mapping. So Royal Enfield, I love it but the new engines need some more attention to be better build.
- and I would change the tires. Especially when you'll ride just and alone on concrete roads.
Again, just my thoughts and opinion. 🙂