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      New Hero Centennial Launched – Limited To 100 Units, Sales Via Auction

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      Hero Centennial Based On Karisma XMR 210Even though the differences to Hero Centennial are vast over Karizma XMR 210, the company didn’t mention increase in power and torqueAt the grand stage of Mavrick 440 launch, Hero MotoCorp also showcased a few of their upcoming vehicles. We’re not talking about Xoom 160 and Xoom 125R scooters soon to launch in India. Instead, we’re talking about the extremely limited (100 units) Karizma-based Hero CE limited edition motorcycle that will be auctioned soon.Hero Centennial To Be Auctioned SoonWhen the Karizma was launched, Indian motorcycling fraternity yearned for a sportier version. The company has answered this call and unveiled Hero Centennial. At the time of unveiling, it was referred to as Karizma CE (Commemorative Edition). Thus signifying the fact that it was positioned on a standard Karizma XMR 210.Hero Karizma CEKarizma CE was Hero’s attempt to commemorate 101st birth anniversary of Late Dr Brijmohan Lall Munjal, the founder of Hero MotoCorp. Now, Karizma CE has taken a definitive name and is being called ‘The Centennial’, which is the sportiest form that Karizma can aspire to be. Despite being based on a Karizma XMR 210, it is quite unique in its positioning.That’s because the sportiest Karizma will not be launched for the mainstream market. Hero MotoCorp is launching only 100 units of Centennial and will be auctioned off to company employees, business partners and stakeholders as a collectors item. Contributions from the auction will be utilized for greater good of the society, signifying founder’s ethos.Hero Karizma CEAccording to Hero MotoCorp, the Centennial was designed and developed by CIT (Hero Centre for Innovation and Technology) in India and TCG (Hero Tech Centre in Germany). All 100 units of the Centennial are meticulously crafted with excellent craftsmanship and premium components that are not seen with standard Karizma.Hero Centennial Based On Karisma XMR 210Also, Hero MotoCorp has greenlighted ‘My Hero, My Story’ campaign. Where Hero customers can take part and share an anecdote of their journey with their Hero motorcycle. Top entries from this campaign will be selected and awarded with a Centennial motorcycle. The company didn’t specify how many Centennials will be reserved for this campaign.What does Centennial get extra?When compared to the standard Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR 210, Centennial is a lot more comprehensive in its equipment. For starters, it gets a unique semi-fairing and rear seat cowl made entirely out of carbon fiber along with other body panels. Hero has used anodised and machined aluminium on the triple clamp, handlebars, rear-set foot pegs, handlebar mounts and swingarm, unique to Centennial.Hero Centennial Based On Karisma XMR 210There is upgraded componentry in the form of fully-adjustable mono-shock suspension from Wilbers, 43mm USD telescopic front forks with damping adjustment, a titanium exhaust from Akrapovic and others. Unique paint scheme and diamond-cut alloy wheel finishings further scream exclusivity. More

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      Top 10 Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024 – Pulsar, Apache, Unicorn, MT15, Xpulse, KTM

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      TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Black EditionTop 2 motorcycles in the list, Bajaj Pulsar and TVS Apache dominate the segment with close to 50% market share in May 2024Sales of 150cc to 200cc motorcycles witnessed a significant surge in May 2024, registering a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 34.15%. This rise indicates a strong demand for mid-range motorcycles in the market, with total sales reaching 171,981 units compared to 128,197 units in May 2023.Top 10 Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024 – YoY ComparisonLeading the segment, Bajaj Pulsar sold 47,301 units, marking a substantial increase of 34.42% from the previous year and securing a 27.50% market share. Despite being the second highest seller with 37,906 units, TVS Apache saw a decline of 9.65% YoY, holding a 22.04% market share. At no 3 is Honda Unicorn with 24,740 units, capturing a 14.39% market share.Top 10 Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024Yamaha MT 15 posted an impressive growth of 104.19%, with sales doubling from 7,156 units in May 2023 to 14,612 units this year, commanding an 8.50% share. Yamaha FZ sold 14,359 units, experiencing a decline of 15.13% from the previous year, holding an 8.35% market share. Yamaha R15 Registered sales of 10,435 units, marking a 7.49% decrease compared to May 2023, with a 6.07% market share. Honda SP 160 a strong new entrant with 9,939 units sold, securing a 5.78% market share.Hero XPulse 200 faced a decline of 17.46%, selling 3,433 units compared to 4,159 units in May 2023, holding a 2.00% share. KTM 200 showed a 13.81% increase in sales, with 2,645 units sold, capturing a 1.54% market share. Honda Hornet 2.0 registered 2,505 units and held a 1.46% market share. Hero Xtreme 160R / 200 experienced a significant drop of 65.46%, selling 1,228 units compared to 3,555 units in May 2023, with a 0.71% share.Sales of Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024 – YoY ComparisonSuzuki Gixxer faced the sharpest decline at 70.87%, with sales dropping to 1,168 units from 4,009 units, holding a 0.68% share. Bajaj Avenger recorded a 29.03% decrease in sales, with 1,144 units sold, capturing a 0.67% market share. Honda CB200X registered 512 units. Kawasaki W175 showed notable improvement with a 38.46% increase in sales, albeit with a modest volume of 54 units, maintaining a minimal 0.03% market share.Sales of Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024 – MoM ComparisonTop 10 Motorcycles (150cc to 200cc) May 2024 – MoM ComparisonTaking a look at the month on month performance, sales have declined by 5%. Bajaj Pulsar sold 47,301 units in May, a decrease of 6.78% from April’s 50,739 units. TVS Apache saw a notable decline of 16.73%, with May sales at 37,906 units compared to April’s 45,520 units. Honda Unicorn experienced a 4.44% decrease, selling 24,740 units in May, down from 25,889 units in April.Yamaha MT 15 bucked the downward trend with a 9.38% increase in sales, rising from 13,359 units in April to 14,612 units in May. Yamaha FZ Increased its sales by 4.22%, with May sales at 14,359 units, up from 13,778 units in April. Yamaha R15 faced a 6.38% decline, with sales dropping from 11,146 units in April to 10,435 units in May.Honda SP 160 noted a significant growth of 20.33%, with sales rising to 9,939 units in May from 8,260 units in April. Hero Xpulse 200 registered a remarkable increase of 77.69%, with sales jumping from 1,932 units in April to 3,433 units in May. KTM 200 saw a decline of 11.33%, with May sales at 2,645 units, down from 2,983 units in April.Honda Hornet 2.0 posted a modest growth of 5.52%, with sales increasing to 2,505 units in May from 2,374 units in April. Hero Xtreme 160R / 200 experienced a 15.13% decrease, with May sales at 1,228 units compared to 1,447 units in April. Suzuki Gixxer faced a 16.87% decline, with sales dropping from 1,405 units in April to 1,168 units in May.Bajaj Avenger saw a decrease of 22.91%, with May sales at 1,144 units, down from 1,484 units in April. Honda CB200X experienced an 18.99% decline, with sales dropping from 632 units in April to 512 units in May. Kawasaki W175 noted the steepest decline of 65.82%, with May sales at 54 units, down from 158 units in April.  More

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      Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, CT, Avenger, Dominar

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS400Pulsar brand commands 72% share in domestic sales for May 2024 – 58% of Pulsar sales were by the 125cc model, newly launched Pulsar 400 sales at 32 unitsBajaj Auto’s domestic two-wheeler sales figures for May 2024 reveal a mixed bag of performances across its different models and engine segments. Despite some standout growth in specific categories, the overall sales declined by 5.34% year-on-year, totalling 1,79,413 units compared to 1,89,526 units in May 2023. On 5th July, Bajaj will launch world’s first CNG motorcycle, which could boost their sales in coming months.Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2024 – Pulsar No 1 BajajPulsar range continues to dominate Bajaj’s domestic market with sales of 1,28,480 units in May 2024, a marginal increase of 0.06% compared to May 2023. Pulsar series holds a commanding 71.61% share of the company’s total domestic sales. Majority of Pulsar sales are thanks to the 125cc model, which accounts for almost 58%. Next is Pulsar 150, which accounts for 23% of total Pulsar sales. Under 150cc Pulsar ranges account 81% of total Pulsar sales. Newly launched Pulsar 400 registered sales of 32 units in May 2024.Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2024In stark contrast, Platina series experienced a significant drop, with sales plummeting by 28.27% to 30,239 units. This decline is notable as Platina still maintains a 16.85% share of Bajaj’s total sales, indicating its importance in the budget commuter segment. The decrease could be attributed to rising competition and market saturation in this segment, necessitating renewed marketing efforts or model updates to regain its lost ground.At No 3 is their electric scooter, Chetak. It has shown impressive growth with a 41.64% increase in sales, reaching 13,042 units. This makes it a standout performer in Bajaj’s portfolio, accounting for 7.27% of the total sales. The growing popularity of Chetak highlights the increasing acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) among Indian consumers, driven by environmental concerns and government incentives.Bajaj Sales Breakup May 2024Sales of CT range declined by 14.49%, with 5,229 units sold in May 2024 compared to 6,115 units in May 2023. Next up, Avenger series witnessed the steepest decline, with a 40.64% drop in sales to 1,510 units. Sales of Dominar also decreased, with 913 units sold, marking a 17.15% decline from the previous year.Engine Segment Analysis75-110cc Segment: CT model in this segment grew by 22.46%, with sales of 5,229 units compared to 4,270 units in May 2023. This growth reflects the model’s strong performance in the entry-level commuter market. Meanwhile, Platina saw a 28.27% decline, indicating a potential area for Bajaj to address through targeted promotions or model updates.111-125cc Segment: This segment saw significant declines, with Pulsar dropping 14.93% to 74,072 units and CT model’s sales ceasing entirely from 1,845 units in May 2023. The cessation of CT sales in this segment suggests a strategic shift or realignment of Bajaj’s product offerings.126-150cc Segment: Pulsar sales in this segment surged by 54.39%, reaching 29,386 units. This substantial increase contributed to a 16.38% share of the total, highlighting the model’s appeal to customers seeking a balance between performance and affordability.151-200cc Segment: Pulsar sales increased by 10.89%, with 17,915 units sold. Conversely, Avenger’s sales dropped by 29.03% to 1,144 units. This contrast underscores the varying consumer preferences within this engine category, favouring more performance-oriented bikes like Pulsar.201-250cc Segment: This segment saw mixed results with Avenger declining by 60.73% to 366 units, while Pulsar grew by 15.17% to 7,075 units. Dominar also saw a decline of 15.99%, selling 436 units. The overall mixed performance suggests potential for growth with the right strategic initiatives.351-500cc Segment: Dominar sales decreased by 18.18%, with 477 units sold. Pulsar 400 made an entry with 32 units, as a new offering in this higher displacement segment.Electric Vehicles (EV): Chetak electric scooter continued its strong performance with a 41.64% increase in sales, reinforcing Bajaj’s commitment to the EV segment. With growing environmental awareness and supportive government policies, the Chetak’s success could pave the way for more EV offerings from Bajaj. More

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      New Vinfast Compact SUV Spied In Pune – Clearest Spy Shots Yet

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      New Vinfast Compact SUVWhen launched, Vinfast VF e34 will rival the likes of Mahindra XUV400, MG ZS EV and upcoming Tata Curvv EV and Maruti eVXLooking forward to ceasing their opportunity in the Indian electric car market, Vietnamese carmaker, Vinfast, is soon to launch a product offensive here. The company is expected to kick things off with their popular VF e34 offering. Latest spy shots of VF e34 credited to automotive enthusiast Karan Dogra are the clearest ones to date and show quite a few interesting attributes.Vinfast VF e34 Clearest Spy ShotsThe Vietnamese car manufacturer, Vinfast, has commenced work on their local manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu state, India. Ahead of full-scale manufacturing, Vinfast is speculated to commence the sales of VF e34 via the CBU route.New Vinfast Compact SUVThis way, Vinfast might benefit from Government’s revised taxation for EVs where manufacturers pledge vast capital investments in an upcoming manufacturing setup. Vinfast recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for its manufacturing facility and is likely to be qualified for this tax benefit to launch EVs ahead of full production.Test mules of VF e34 have been making multiple appearances and seem pretty unchanged from their global version. Is this just the case for the first set of vehicles launched via CBU route or all vehicles, that is not clear yet. In this sense, we can see test mules carrying privacy glass at the rear, which is a luxury car feature.New Vinfast Compact SUVOverall design is quite nice and is likely to appeal to a vast array of audiences. However, the front design might come off as convoluting and may split opinions. Think, Renault Captur. We get a sloping bonnet and an overall curvy front fascia. Oval-shaped projector headlights and moustache-like convergence for the logo look interesting.New Vinfast Compact SUVIn profile, the car looks sharp and rides on nice-looking 5-spoke (split spokes) alloy wheels. Door handles are conventional and charging port is on rear right quarter panel. As opposed to the front, rear design has strong SUV-like appeal and looks very sharp. Connecting design tail lights, large roof spoiler and tough-looking rear bumper are notable attributes.New Vinfast Compact SUVSpecs and FeaturesDimensions-wise, Vinfast VF e34 measures 4,300 mm in length, 1,768 mm in width, 1,615 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,611 mm. Crossover elements like body cladding and all-four disc brakes are notable too. None of the spy shots to date have revealed Vinfast VF e34’s interiors, but we should expect a similar design to global model.New Vinfast Compact SUVExpected features include a 10-inch portrait-style touchscreen infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 7-inch TFT colour display for driver’s instrument screen. Ventilated seats, a built-in air purifier, multiple USB ports, Wi-Fi features, keyless entry, push button start, 6 airbags, ADAS suite and other features are expected.New Vinfast Compact SUVPowertrain-wise, Indian model is expected to come with a 41.9 kWh battery pack, powering a 150 bhp single electric motor driving e34’s front wheels. To modulate power, there are Eco, Comfort and Sport driving modes and Vinfast claims 0-100 km/h sprint in under 9 seconds, a top speed of 130 km/h and a NEDC certified range of 318 km on a single charge. More

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      Race-Bred Hyundai Inster N And N Line Versions Rendered – Launch Likely?

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      Hyundai Inster N And N Line RendersHyundai Inster N is less likely to be a possibility owing to cheaper and less performant battery and motor used, along with low voltage architectureHyundai recently unveiled the Inster and it has been making a lot of buzz globally. This electric car has incredible potential to be a global phenomenon. Albeit, not for performance side of things, as it is more of a sensible EV. However, that doesn’t stop enthusiasts from craving a performance version of it. Here’s how Inster N would look like if it ever launched.Hyundai Inster N RenderedIf we take a look at Hyundai’s portfolio, the company loves to carve sportier versions of their standard cars and call them N Line. These are more show and less go when compared to their standard counterparts. However, they are quite popular and draw in a lot of buyers owing to their sporty appearance.A step up from N Line is Hyundai’s full-fledged race-bred N vehicles. These are proper high-performance vehicles and appeal to purists and speed junkies. Hyundai offers N versions starting from i20 N, i30 N, i30 Fastback N, Kona N, Veloster N, Elantra N and the most powerful of them all, Ioniq 5 N.When Hyundai Inster was unveiled, enthusiasts might have begun to crave an N version of it that would be positioned below Ioniq 5 N as the company’s most affordable electric N model. In that light, we can see a new render that perfectly fits this very bill.Hyundai Inster N High Performance Version RenderThere is a vastly sportier front fascia with Inster N render. Lower bumper has been blacked out and there is more ventilation than standard car. Maybe there is a massive diffuser running underneath. There is a massive front bumper lip with red accents and a N badge painted right into the lower grill.At the sides, Inster N loses roof rails and gets massive wheels with low-profile tyres. These alloys look like they are forged, for lightness. Side body claddings get red highlights along with a pronounced skirt. Red brake callipers, multiple N brandings and a darker tint of Performance Matte Blue shade seen on Ioniq 5 N.Inster N LineWhen compared to Inster N, Hyundai Inster N Line render appears a lot more sober. But also, a lot more realistic and a lot more probable to launch. Since N Line versions have no real performance upgrades, Inster N Line render gets roof rails and less flashy exteriors. For starters, the grill is a lot less wilder than N, but retains sporty character over standard Inster.Hyundai Inster N Line RenderWheels still get N badging, but are smaller in size and less flamboyant. Tyres gain some profile for a cushy ride on the road. Front bumper is fuller and side skirts are not needed anymore. Where performance is concerned, Inster N Line would gain a slight up-tune over standard version for marketing sake along with a slightly sportier steering and suspension setup.Hyundai has revealed key specs of its upcoming Inster EV. For starters, it is an electrified version of Casper. But the dimensions are larger than Casper. Inster EV measures 3,825 mm in length, 1,610 mm in width, 1,575 mm in width and has a 2,580 mm long wheelbase. Battery options include 42 kWh and 49 kWh capacities with range up to 300 km and 355 km respectively. Single motor has up to 115 PS power and 147 Nm torque.2024 Hyundai Inster EVSource More

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      TVS Sales Breakup May 2024 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, Raider, NTorq, iQube

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      TVS Apache RTR 310The company’s new TVS Apache RTR 310 pushes the boundaries of technology and innovation at the price point and segment it resides inOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturers, TVS Motor, has ended the month of May 2024 with a positive YoY growth and a MoM decline. As reflected in the sales charts, scooters and mopeds are TVS’ best friends, with Jupiter and XL 100 taking 1st and 2nd positions, followed by the Apache series of motorcycles.TVS Sales Breakup May 2024Jupiter range of scooters from TVS is the company’s best-selling product with 75,838 units sold last month. When compared to the 57,698 units sold in May 2023 and 77,086 units sold in April 2024, Jupiter registered a 31.44% YoY growth gaining 18,140 units in volume and a small 1.62% MoM decline losing 1,248 units in volume. Jupiter contributed to 27.91% of TVS’ total sales.In 2nd place, we have the XL 100 with 40,934 units and it contributed to 15.07% of TVS’ total sales. However, XL 100 followed the same sales pattern as Jupiter as it witnessed a 14.22% YoY growth and a 2.36% MoM decline. Volume gained YoY was 5,097 units and volume lost MoM was 990 units.Apache range is TVS’ best-selling motorcycle lineup and sold 37,906 units in total to secure a 13.95% market share within this list. It is the first entrant on this list to fall into the red completely with 9.65% YoY and 16.73% MoM decline when opposed to 41,955 units sold a year ago and 45,520 units sold a month before. Volume loss was 4,049 units YoY and 7,614 units MoM.TVS Sales Breakup May 2024 – YoYSharing the same engine, we have Raider 125 motorcycle and Ntorq 125 scooter selling 37,249 units and 29,253 units respectively. Both vehicles registered YoY growth of 8.16% and 6.16% respectively and MoM decline of 27.10% and 3.81% respectively. Raider 125 contributes 13.71% of TVS’ total sales and Ntorq 10.77%.TVS’s iQube electric scooter range recently witnessed an overhaul with the launch of top-spec ST variants. Sales stood at 17,230 units. Opposed to 17,913 units from a year ago and 16,713 units from a month before, TVS iQube registered a 3.81% YoY decline, but it is the first and only vehicle on this list to show positive MoM growth of 3.09%.Ronin sold 1,708 unitsIn 7th and 8th positions on this list, we have TVS Sport and Radeon with 12,757 units and 10,465 units respectively. Both vehicles fell into the red completely. For Sport, it was 13.68% YoY and 18.74% MoM decline with volume loss of 2,022 and 150 units respectively. For Radeon, it was a 1.41% YoY and 15.03% MoM decline with volume loss of 2,942 and 1,851 units respectively.TVS Sales Breakup May 2024 – MoMZest scooter sold 8,061 units in May 2024 and registered an impressive 43.13% YoY growth with 2,429 units gained in volume and a 0.84% MoM decline, losing a mere 68 units in volume. Ronin’s sales stood at 1,708 units, with a 19.81% MoM decline as opposed to 2,130 units sold in April 2024, losing 422 units in volume.Company’s flagship Apache 310 range sold 279 units last month, with a 4.49% YoY growth, but a 33.89% MoM decline. In total, TVS sales breakup May 2024 chart accounted for a total of 2,71,680 units. When compared to 2,52,690 units sold in May 2023 and 3,01,449 units sold in April 2024, TVS witnessed 7.52% YoY growth with 18,990 units gained in volume and 9.88% MoM decline losing 29,769 units in volume. More

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      New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Stunt Riding With Guy Martin

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Stunt RidingRoyal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be directly rivalling the Triumph Speed 400 upon launchAs part of its portfolio expansion, Royal Enfield will be launching the Guerrilla 450 on 17th July. The global debut is scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain. Ahead of that, former motorcycle racer Guy Martin has shared a teaser of Guerrilla 450 on their Insta handle.Guerrilla 450 off-road capabilities revealedIn the hands of a highly skilled rider like Guy Martin, the Guerrilla 450 demonstrates that a roadster can embrace the spirit of adventure. The bike’s robust build and capable handling make it equally thrilling across the tarmac and mild off-road trails. With the legendary Guy Martin, who has 17 podium finishes at TT events, one can clearly visualize the full potential of upcoming Guerrilla 450.New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Burnout visuals in the teaser work to justify the bike’s name. It hints at the bike’s powerful 452 cc Sherpa engine, one of the best ever designed by Royal Enfield. Output numbers are 40 bhp and 40 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes with premium  features such as slipper clutch and ride-by-wire tech. Guerilla 450 can actually deliver better performance than the Himalayan 450, as it will have a lower kerb weight.Riding ergonomics are quite comfortable with a low seat height and centrally positioned footpegs. Across off-road tracks, the bike easily supports stand-up riding, as seen in the teaser. With versatility built in, Guerrilla 450 can target a wider segment of users with different needs. Take a look at Guy Martin doing some stunts with the new RE G450 in the teaser below.[embedded content]Shared components with Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Guerrilla borrows several of the components from Himalayan 450. This will help reduce production cost, which in turn will make the bike accessible at an affordable price point. Some of the shared components include the engine casing, large radiator, exhaust, centre stand and the centrally mounted horn. Components such as the subframe, swing arm and pillion footrest are also likely to be the same as that of Himalayan 450.New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Teasers reveal all-LED lighting, circular headlamp and the TFT Tripper Dash. The latter is expected to be the same unit in use with Himalayan 450. It has Bluetooth support and functions such as music, advanced metrics, smartphone app pairing and navigation via Google Maps.New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Talking about unique aspects in relation to Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450 has 17-inch wheels at both ends. It gets conventional telescopic forks at front in comparison to 43mm USD forks seen with Himalayan 450. Features such as side luggage mounts, tank braces and rear luggage provisions are not available with Guerrilla 450. It helps reduce the bike’s weight, thereby ensuring a higher power-to-weight ratio.New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Guerrilla 450 competition, priceRoyal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will challenge rivals such as Triumph Speed 400, Hero Mavrick 440, Harley-Davidson X440 and Yezdi Roadster. Pricing could start at around Rs 2.3 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. Across European markets, Guerrilla 450 will primarily challenge Triumph Speed 400 in the A2 roadster segment. More

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Teased By CEO – Launch Date Revealed

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      Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 TeasedWhen launched, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 rivals Yezdi Roadster, Speed 400, X440, Mavrick 440, 390 Duke, Apache RTR 310, G 310 R and othersThe next big thing in the premium 350cc to 450cc segment in India and the world, is likely to be Royal Enfield’s upcoming Guerrilla 450. It has been spotted testing on multiple occasions over the past couple of years. Royal Enfield is officially teasing Guerrilla 450 and has also revealed the launch date and venue.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 TeasedAfter much speculation, Royal Enfield has lifted the veil off its upcoming Guerrilla 450 motorcycle. It is still not revealed, though, as the pictures posted by Royal Enfield CEO B. Govindarajan and Eicher Motors CEO and MD Siddhartha Lal had massive watermarking. To hide what is underneath, of course.Eicher Motors CEO, Siddhartha Lal with Guerrilla 450Both B. Govindarajan and Sidhartha Lal have announced that Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be launched on July 17th and the venue they have chosen for launch is Barcelona, Spain. This is likely to be Royal Enfield’s biggest launch in 2024 and must be the most important one, as it takes on the premium 350cc to 450cc motorcycles.Immediate rivals for upcoming Guerrilla 450 are Triumph Speed 400, Harley-Davidson X440, Hero Mavrick 440, Yezdi Roadster, TVS Apache RTR 310, BMW G 310 R and KTM 390 Duke. Based on the new platform shared with Himalayan 450, upcoming Guerrilla 450 will also get the Sherpa 450 engine.Royal Enfield CEO, B. Govindarajan with Guerrilla 450This 452cc single-cylinder DOHC 4V liquid cooled engine is the most sophisticated powertrain that ever came out of Royal Enfield camp. It has a lot of performance on offer. 40 bhp of peak power and 40 Nm of peak torque on Himalayan 450. This engine gets modern attributes like a 6-speed gearbox, ride-by-wire, slipper clutch and more.Componentry will be slightly downscaled from Himalayan 450. This is a good thing, we would reckon, as it makes Guerrilla 450 significantly lighter. RSU telescopic front forks, smaller 17-inch alloy wheels are the primary cut-downs. Deletion of tank braces, side luggage mounts, rear luggage provisions, and fixed headlight mounts will save weight.Rushlane’s Royal Enfield Guerrilla RenderMore performance than Himalayan 450Because it will be lighter than Himalayan 450, we should witness more performance and fuel efficiency and overall sportiness from Guerrilla 450. Fuel tank is smaller than Himalayan’s and overall ergonomics of Guerrilla 450 are that of a Roadster-style motorcycle.From the recent pictures by Royal Enfield, we can see the presence of all-LED lighting and Himalayan 450’s Tripper Dash TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth, smartphone app support, music control, navigation via Google Maps, advanced metrics and more. Where pricing is concerned, we should expect one standard variant costing around Rs. 2.3 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh (Ex-sh). More