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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

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 RenderRoyal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is among the most anticipated upcoming motorcycle this year – Launch is expected sometime next monthIndia’s de-facto classic bike manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has stepped into a new era with Sherpa 450 platform. This is the first time Royal Enfield has incorporated fancy hardware and features and the overall platform has massive potential. Himalayan 450 was the first motorcycle to launch with this platform, soon to be followed by Guerrilla 450.Royal Enfield will launch Guerrilla 450 soon and the bike will compete with retro roadster-style motorcycles like Triumph Speed 400, Yezdi Roadster, Honda CB300R, Harley-Davidson X440, Hero Mavrick 440 and the likes. To some extent, it will rival Himalayan 450 as well, considering most riders use their bikes on the road. With Himalayan 450 already on sale and choices to be spoiled, should you still wait for the Guerrilla 450? Well, here are the top 6 reasons why you should wait for the upcoming Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.Royal Enfield Guerrilla 4501. Design and AestheticsIt is a known aspect of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 that it will be a stripped-down version of Himalayan 450. However, it is also a better looking version of it as well. ADVs are meant to look functional and get the job done. If we take Himalayan 450, it has a few design elements that don’t classify as pleasing. The large beak, fixed headlight that looks weird in many angles when standing and all the added braces.These won’t be an issue with Guerrilla 450 as it ditches all of these. It looks more conventional and a lot more soulful. Headlight turns with handlebar, the unappealing clamp holding the Tripper Dash is gone, symmetrical 17-inch alloy wheels, fork gaiters and the new fuel tank design look a lot more appealing.2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 4502. Lightness and Performance GainsAt 196kg, Himalayan 450 is quite cumbersome to ride in the city and to tackle tricky and technical terrains on off-road sections. Owing to its roadster style, Guerrilla 450 will omit all the touring add-ons Himalayan 450 gets as standard. We’re talking about tank braces, side body braces, and a luggage rack.Smaller fuel tank, lighter RSU telescopic forks and other attributes will contribute to lower weight figures. Think around 10kg to 15kg weight reduction which will positively impact performance. City rides and off-road escapades will be more manageable. Fuel efficiency might be better with Guerrilla too.2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 4503. Affordable Price TagADVs command a premium price tag. Like ‘SUVs’ over their hatchback counterparts. A lifestyle-oriented product usually comes with a hefty price. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can cost close to Rs 4 lakh (OTR, Karnataka). Because Guerrilla 450 misses out on a few premium bits that Himalayan 450 gets, it should cost less too. For example, it misses out on USD telescopic front forks, large wheels with specially designed tyres and all the off-road and touring add-ons.2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 4504. Ironed-out NigglesThis is the major reason why we’re eager for Guerrilla 450 launch. As good as it is, new Royal Enfield 450 platform we experienced on New Himalayan, had a lot of niggles and bugs. As it was a first-generation product of a new platform, it was understandable and given Royal Enfield’s history, they are highly likely to fix these niggles and bugs with Guerrilla 450.Royal Enfield’s Tripper Dash might get a more stable software version to offer a seamless experience with functions and operations. Even the engine vibrations between 90 km/h and 120 km/h are likely to be fixed.RE Guerrilla 450 Accessories5. Customisability FactorModification and Royal Enfield usually go hand in hand. The company is very popular among the modding culture. Owing to its Roadster design, customisability factor with Guerrilla 450 is a lot more when compared to Himalayan 450. Want a Scrambler-style Royal Enfield based on the new Sherpa 450 platform? Or a custom Cafe Racer? A semi-fired or fully-faired custom bike? Guerrilla 450 is a far better bet.6. A Well-Rounded PackageAmong the rivals, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 could emerge as one of the most well-rounded packages. It has the performance (40 bhp and 40 Nm), it has the technology (ride-by-wire, DOHC 4V head, liquid-cooling, 6-speed gearbox) and best-in-class connectivity in the form of Tripper Dash. Adding to it, the Royal Enfield ecosystem, dealer network and brand loyalty are likely to play their roles here. If priced right, of course. More

Royal Enfield Hunter 350In RE’s portfolio, most models remained in the red, but Royal Enfield 650 Twins posted significantly higher sales both on YoY and MoM basisRoyal Enfield sales in May 2024 have seen lacklustre sales in May 2024. Sales figures dipped to 65,531 units relating to a 10.26% YoY and 15.33% MoM de-growth. Sales of the company’s 350cc bikes suffered a setback though the 650 Twins found increased demand in the country.Keen to expand their portfolio in India, earlier this month, the company has revealed the new 2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. It is expected to launch in India in September 2024 priced between Rs 2.40-2.60 lakh.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024Royal Enfield has posted lower sales in May 2024 down to 63,531 units, a 10.26% YoY growth when compared to 70,795 units sold in May 2023. MoM sales saw an even deeper decline of 15.33% as opposed to 75,038 units sold in April 2024.Royal Enfield has seen lower sales for its 350cc models. The Classic 350, which also featured at No. 9 on the list of top 10 motorcycles sold in May 2024, continued to be the best-selling model in the company portfolio. It accounted for sales of 23,779 units last month, a 9.76% YoY de-growth over 26,350 units sold in May 2023. MoM sales also dipped by 19.33% when compared to 29,476 units sold in April 2024. The RE Classic 350 accounted for 37.43% of RE’s total domestic sales. Lower sales could be on account of the new Classic 350 facelift which has been spied on test with several feature updates.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024 – YoYAt No. 2 was the Hunter 350 which has also posted declining sales down to 15,084 units last month from 18,869 units sold in May 2023. This was a 20.06% YoY de-growth while MoM sales also fell by 6.81% over 16,186 units sold in April 2024.RE Bikes with Sub-10K Unit SalesRoyal Enfield Bullet 350, which had steadily seen sales well above the 10,000 unit mark over past few months, has posted a 26.40% YoY and 29.12% MoM de-growth to 9,332 units. Share percentage has also dipped from 17.54% held in April 2024 to 14.69% in the past month.Meteor 350 was in 4th position and while the model has posted a 16.59% YoY growth to 8,189 units last month from 7,024 units sold in the same month last year, MoM sales dipped by 19.18% from 10,132 units sold in April 2024. It was followed by the Himalayan 450 adventure bike with sales down to 3,314 units last month, an 18.45% YoY decline. However, there has been a 13.61% MoM growth with demand increasing by 397 units over 2,917 units sold in April 2024.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup May 2024 – MoMRoyal Enfield’s 650 Twins – Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, have found increased focus from buyers in India. Sales increased by an astounding 197.42% on a YoY basis to 2,885 units in May 2024 from just 970 units sold in May 2023. Positive sales were also recorded on a MoM basis by 31.80% over 2,189 units sold in April 2024. Sales of the RE Super Meteor have also increased by 13.13% YoY to 948 units though sales dipped 2.57% MoM.Royal Enfield has listed out its upcoming launches within a time frame of mid-2024 to early 2025. These new bikes are currently on test across 350cc, 450cc and 650cc platforms and will include the Himalayan Raid 450/Rally 450, Scram 450, Continental GT-R 450, Himalayan 650 and Continental GT-R 650. The company also plans to introduce some electric motorcycles currently under development. More

Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 RallyWhere performance is concerned, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 packs 40 bhp and 40 Nm from its 452cc Sherpa 450 liquid-cooled engineRoyal Enfield launched Himalayan 450 earlier this year and has excited a lot of enthusiasts around the world. Built to take on rough stuff, Himalayan 450 is among the best single-cylinder ADVs on the market. Spanish rider Salvatore Di Benedetto took a modified Himalayan 450 and completed Swank Rally De Sardegna held in Italy.Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been making quite a few headlines in the recent past, albeit, not for good reasons. Himalayan 450 has been witnessing chassis-related failures when after-market accessories were installed. Crash guards, in particular. However, company promises a seamless experience when genuine RE accessories are used.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – Salvatore Di BenedettoRight around these circumstances, renowned ADV rider, Salvatore Di Benedetto, participated in the popular Swank Rally De Sardegna and used a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to complete it. Benedetto went for fewer modifications and kept the vehicle mostly stock. Except for a few attributes here and there.Sure, we can see an aftermarket exhaust and this could mean an engine tune to extract slightly more performance and free flow of intake and exhaust. Maybe the main ECU is tuned or a piggyback ECU is in action. The main mod that will boost performance in rally scenes is the off-road knobby tyres seen on this bike.Himalayan 450 RallyFront fender of this motorcycle has been removed and so has the rear tail section, turn indicators and ORVMs. Stock split seat setup has been replaced with a rally-spec seat that looks a lot like the seat from Royal Enfield’s GMA (Genuine Motorcycle Accessories). Stock windscreen has been replaced with a more substantial one.Himalayan’s stock headlight has been removed and in its place, we can see a rally-style tower headlight setup. Rest of the motorcycle seems to be kept stock. Even the suspension looks like it is the same non-adjustable one seen on stock bike along with stock braking setup.Himalayan 450 Off-roadHow many GMA does it have?Also unchanged is bike’s circular TFT instrument cluster that Royal Enfield calls Tripper Dash. On top of it, we can see another auxiliary display which should be used for navigation and other metrics. Benedetto has retained tank braces holding a couple of bags that might be holding tools and other paraphernalia including nutrition and hydration packs.Notably, the motorcycle ridden by Salvatore Di Benedetto also had a few add-ons from Royal Enfield’s Genuine Motorcycle Accessories catalogue. Some of them seen in these images are single-piece Black Rally Dual Seat, Rally Mudguard and Silver Radiator Guard. However, the Sump Guard seems to be aftermarket.Himalayan 450 Off-roadWhile there weren’t any crash guards from GMA installed for an apples-to-apples comparison, the motorcycle proved its mettle and shined bright by completing the Swank Rally De Sardegna in Spain. Thus demonstrating its capabilities when ridden stock or with dedicated add-ons from GMA catalogue. Notably, there were a few aftermarket accessories too.Also read – Himalayan 450 rival, 2025 KTM 390 Adventure spiedSource More

Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 RallyWhere performance is concerned, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 packs 40 bhp and 40 Nm from its 452cc Sherpa 450 liquid-cooled engineRoyal Enfield launched Himalayan 450 earlier this year and has excited a lot of enthusiasts around the world. Built to take on rough stuff, Himalayan 450 is among the best single-cylinder ADVs on the market. Spanish rider Salvatore Di Benedetto took a modified Himalayan 450 and completed Swank Rally De Sardegna held in Italy.Modified Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has been making quite a few headlines in the recent past, albeit, not for good reasons. Himalayan 450 has been witnessing chassis-related failures when after-market accessories were installed. Crash guards, in particular. However, company promises a seamless experience when genuine RE accessories are used.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 – Salvatore Di BenedettoRight around these circumstances, renowned ADV rider, Salvatore Di Benedetto, participated in the popular Swank Rally De Sardegna and used a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to complete it. Benedetto went for fewer modifications and kept the vehicle mostly stock. Except for a few attributes here and there.Sure, we can see an aftermarket exhaust and this could mean an engine tune to extract slightly more performance and free flow of intake and exhaust. Maybe the main ECU is tuned or a piggyback ECU is in action. The main mod that will boost performance in rally scenes is the off-road knobby tyres seen on this bike.Himalayan 450 RallyFront fender of this motorcycle has been removed and so has the rear tail section, turn indicators and ORVMs. Stock split seat setup has been replaced with a rally-spec seat that looks a lot like the seat from Royal Enfield’s GMA (Genuine Motorcycle Accessories). Stock windscreen has been replaced with a more substantial one.Himalayan’s stock headlight has been removed and in its place, we can see a rally-style tower headlight setup. Rest of the motorcycle seems to be kept stock. Even the suspension looks like it is the same non-adjustable one seen on stock bike along with stock braking setup.Himalayan 450 Off-roadHow many GMA does it have?Also unchanged is bike’s circular TFT instrument cluster that Royal Enfield calls Tripper Dash. On top of it, we can see another auxiliary display which should be used for navigation and other metrics. Benedetto has retained tank braces holding a couple of bags that might be holding tools and other paraphernalia including nutrition and hydration packs.Notably, the motorcycle ridden by Salvatore Di Benedetto also had a few add-ons from Royal Enfield’s Genuine Motorcycle Accessories catalogue. Some of them seen in these images are single-piece Black Rally Dual Seat, Rally Mudguard and Silver Radiator Guard. However, the Sump Guard seems to be aftermarket.Himalayan 450 Off-roadWhile there weren’t any crash guards from GMA installed for an apples-to-apples comparison, the motorcycle proved its mettle and shined bright by completing the Swank Rally De Sardegna. Thus demonstrating its capabilities when ridden stock or with dedicated add-ons from GMA catalogue. Notably, there were a few aftermarket accessories too.Also read – Himalayan 450 rival, 2025 KTM 390 Adventure spiedSource More

Royal Enfield New HimalayanRoyal Enfield has reported a decline in sales for May 2024 – Decline is of 12.25%, down to 64k units against 73k same month last yearIn May 2024, Royal Enfield experienced a nuanced sales performance, as reflected in the recently released figures. The total sales for the month stood at 71,070 units, marking an 8.25% decline compared to May 2023’s 77,461 units.Royal Enfield Sales Decline May 2024The sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles with engine capacities under 350cc saw a significant downturn. This segment sold 59,852 units in May 2024, down from 69,038 units in the same month last year, registering a decline of 13.31%. Despite this drop, the under 350cc segment continued to dominate the brand’s portfolio, accounting for 84.22% of the total sales.Royal Enfield Sales May 2024In contrast, the above 350cc segment showed robust growth. Sales in this category jumped by 32.47%, with 11,158 units sold in May 2024 compared to 8,423 units in May 2023. This segment represented 15.70% of the total sales for the month, indicating a growing preference for higher-capacity motorcycles among consumers.Domestic Sales: Royal Enfield’s domestic market witnessed a downturn, with sales falling by 12.25%. The company sold 64,238 units domestically in May 2024, down from 73,206 units in the previous year. The domestic market accounted for 90.39% of the company’s total sales.Royal Enfield Sales May 2024Exports: On a brighter note, exports surged dramatically. The company exported 6,832 units in May 2024, a substantial increase of 60.56% from 4,255 units in May 2023. The export market constituted 9.61% of the total sales, reflecting Royal Enfield’s expanding international footprint.YTD Sales PerformanceRoyal Enfield has released its financial year-to-date (FYTD) performance figures for FY25, showcasing a mixed but steady overall growth compared to the same period in FY24. The company sold a total of 1,52,880 units in April and May 2024, marking a 1.52% increase from the 1,50,597 units sold during the same period last year. Under 350cc Segment: Sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles with engine capacities under 350cc experienced a slight year-on-year decline. This segment, featuring models like the Bullet, Classic, Hunter, and Meteor, sold 1,32,718 units in FY25 YTD, down by 0.75% from 1,33,716 units in FY24 YTD. Despite this minor drop, the under 350cc segment continued to represent a significant portion of total sales at 86.81%. Above 350cc Segment: The above 350cc segment demonstrated robust growth, with sales increasing by 19.79%. The segment, which includes the Himalayan 450, Scram 411, 650 Twins, and Super Meteor 650, sold 20,162 units in FY25 YTD, up from 16,831 units in FY24 YTD. This segment now accounts for 13.19% of the total sales, indicating a strong consumer preference for higher-capacity motorcycles.Domestic sales saw a slight decline, with 1,38,569 units sold in FY25 YTD, compared to 1,39,676 units in FY24 YTD, reflecting a 0.79% decrease. Despite this, the domestic market remains dominant, contributing 90.64% of total sales. Exports showed impressive growth, with sales increasing by 31.04%. Royal Enfield exported 14,311 units in FY25 YTD, up from 10,921 units in FY24 YTD. The export market now makes up 9.36% of total sales, demonstrating the brand’s expanding global reach. More

Royal Enfield Trademarks Two New LogosThe new pictorial logo trademarked by Royal Enfield is already offered with a few colourways of Classic 350 and Interceptor 650If we take India’s classic or retro styled motorcycle market, it is completely tilted towards one brand, Royal Enfield. The company has a lot of vehicles in the making and the next launch is Guerrilla 450. Now, Royal Enfield has patented two new logos and one of them could go on a future motorcycle.Two new Royal Enfield Trademarks – What are they for?With a slew of 350cc, 450cc and 650cc motorcycles, Royal Enfield has positioned itself as the country’s de facto classic bike manufacturer. The company has went strength to strength and has successfully garnered an unprecedented cult following and impeccable brand loyalty among customers.Royal Enfield New LogoMost of this following is because of the nostalgia Royal Enfield invokes. To further dwell on this nostalgia, Royal Enfield has trademarked two new logos in India for future use. One of them is the one Royal Enfield has been using since the post World War II era. This logo has company’s current word logo and a crown on top of it, housed in a winged background.In recent times, Royal Enfield has used this same logo on some of their bikes including Classic 350 and Interceptor 650. To be more specific, Canyon Red, Cali Green and Mark II colourways of Interceptor 650 along with Chrome Bronze and Chrome Red colourways on Classic 350 get this exact logo.Royal Enfield New Logo DetailEven though the logo is not really new and has been used on existing motorcycles, Royal Enfield has trademarked it recently. As seen in the image below, trademark application is dated 5th of June 2024, which is yesterday. Said trademark status reads ‘Formalities Chk Pass’.Royal Enfield is currently working on a multitude of vehicles and this logo can make it to one of them. Most probably, it will go on upcoming Classic 650 and Classic 350 Bobber along with Scram 650, considering the same logo is seen on Classic 350 and Interceptor 650.Royal Enfield New LogoCompany’s new word logo (font)There was another logo that Royal Enfield has trademarked alongside the aforementioned logo. Comparatively, this is an all-new logo and is more of a wordmark in a stylised font. It reads ‘Royal Enfield’ with an underline beneath it. This logo is less likely to make it on a motorcycle’s fuel tank.Royal Enfield New Logo DetailRoyal Enfield sells a lot of merchandise and printables. We can see this logo on a T-shirt or luggage or some other clothing and baggage. For fans and followers to showcase their brand affiliation. More details regarding these new logos will be revealed in the future.Also read – Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 logo trademarked More