What’s the News?
Indian Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has launched an updated Guerrilla 450 for the 2026 model year, along with the introduction of a sportier Apex variant of the Guerrilla 450. The Guerrilla 450 Apex comes for Rs 2.49 lakh.
What differentiates the Apex variant from the standard Guerrilla 450?
The Apex variant enters the Guerrilla lineup as a sportier alternative to the standard Guerrilla 450 roadster. The Apex variant features a slightly more aggressive rider triangle, achieved by positioning the aluminium handlebar lower and 57 mm farther forward, road-focused Vredestein tyres and subtle style tweaks.
The design and aesthetic cues include a headlight cowl and the addition of a rear seat cowl, along with an exclusive colour palette, namely Apex Red, Black and Green.
What changes are seen on the Standard Guerrilla 450?
The updated Guerrilla 450 now comes with new Ceat Gripp XL tyres that deliver 8 per cent better dry grip and 17 per cent better wet grip than before.
What chassis underpins the Royal Enfield Guerilla 450 and Apex variant?
Apart from a few ergonomics tweaks, both the standard and Apex version shares the same mechanical base at their core, featuring a steel twin-spar frame, 43mm telescopic front suspension and linkage-type rear monoshock by Showa.
What Powers the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex?
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and Apex variant continue to use the same 452cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Sherpa engine. The 425cc single-cylinder engine is capable of producing 40Hp and 40 Nm of torque, and it is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
What new features and usability updates have been added for 2026?
For the 2026 model update, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 range now features an updated Tripper dash functionality, which allows Android users to keep their smartphone locked while using mirror Google Maps on the display, which removes one of the earlier irritants in daily use.
What is the price and delivery timeline?
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex starts at Rs 2,49,194 ex-showroom for Apex Red, while Apex Black and Apex Green are priced at Rs 2,56,387 each. Bookings are open now, and deliveries are scheduled to begin from March 31, 2026.
