Thursday, August 6, 2026

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Updated, New Apex Variant Launched At Rs 2.49 Lakh

Royal Enfield has updated the Guerrilla 450, addressing some of its earlier shortcomings. Alongside this, the brand has also introduced a new & more sportier Apex variant, priced at Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 – What’s New?

  • Royal Enfield has addressed some important shortcomings of the tourer. To start with, the bikemaker has updated to fix the tyre grip issue in both dry and wet conditions, which many users had complained about.
  • While it still uses the same Ceat Gripp XL tyres, RE asserts that an improvement of 8% has been made in dry grip and a 17% improvement in wet grip.
  • Another welcome change is that you no longer need to keep your Android smartphone unlocked to use Google Maps on the Tripper display.
  • The brand jas also updated its mobile application to include more ride data and information.
  • Royal Enfield has also introduced a new Twilight Blue colour that comes with a headlight grill and handguards.
  • The earlier offered DASH variant has also been discontinued now, which used to come with a semi-digital setup like the Hunter 350.

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2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex

  • The Apex variant is a sportier version of the Guerrilla, with a more aggressive riding posture.
  • It gets a lower and slightly forward-set aluminium handlebar, road-focused Vredestein tyres, and a few styling tweaks.
  • It adds a small cowl on top of its LED headlamps that looks similar to the Scram 440 and Shotgun 650.
  • The Apex trim also gets a removable rear-seat cowl, which adds to its sportier appearance.
  • Apart from these changes, everything else remains the same.
  • It is powered by the same 452cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 40hp and 40Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
  • The Apex variant is offered in three colours: red, black, and green, with prices starting at Rs 2.49 lakh and going up to Rs 2.56 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom Chennai).

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