Royal Enfield is preparing to debut their new KTM 390 Duke challenger, the Guerrilla 450, possibly by the end of July. The motorbike has been spotted several times before its official presentation, disclosing several details about it. One of the most significant disclosures is that it will be based on the Himalayan 450, although with certain alterations evident in the spy images. Let’s look at these obvious distinctions.
Design
The Himalayan, as we know, is the ultimate adventure tourer, and it appears to have a tall and erect posture. Its industrial style is enhanced with a large windscreen, jerry can holders, a beak-like front fender, and a rear baggage rack. In contrast, the Guerrilla is more of a roadster or scrambler, with minimalistic bodywork, smaller wheels, and a lower-slung posture than the Himalayan.
Motorcycle Parts
The most noticeable technical difference between the two motorcycles is their wheels. Unlike the Himalayan’s 21-18-inch spoke wheel combo, the Guerrilla 450 appears to have 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends. Furthermore, the Guerrilla is supported by telescopic front forks, as opposed to the Himalayan’s Showa upside-down forks. The former also has a different mounting configuration for the headlamp, which allows it to move with the handlebar, whilst the Himalayan’s headlamp assembly remains fixed. The remainder of the components, including as the frame, subframe, swingarm, and brakes, appear to be identical on both motorcycles.
Dimensions
Because of the differences in wheel size and, possibly, suspension travel, the Guerilla 450 will have a lower seat and ground clearance. It may also have a shorter wheelbase and a higher rake angle, providing the bike with greater agility. For reference, the Himalayan 450 has a standard seat height of 825mm, ground clearance of 230mm, and a wheelbase of 1,510mm.
Features
The Guerrilla 450, like the Himalayan, features a full LED lighting kit. Even the instrument cluster appears to be the same circular device in the spy pictures. To cut costs, Royal Enfield may install an LCD console in the roadster. Royal Enfield may also compromise on other Guerrilla features such as ABS switchability and two riding modes. However, a USB charger and Bluetooth connectivity should be included as standard, as these functions are quickly becoming the norm.
Spy Shot Courtesy: PinkPiston
