Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Guerrilla 450 undercuts the Himalayan 450 by ₹56,966, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Guerrilla 450 takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Guerrilla 450 and 7.5/10 for the Himalayan 450.
Category by category
Price
Guerrilla 450
The Guerrilla 450 starts ₹56,966 lower (₹2,51,063 against ₹3,08,029), about ₹1,810 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Himalayan 450
Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,132 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 213 against 201 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 adds dual-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the Himalayan 450 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 is 11 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Guerrilla 450 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
Buy the Himalayan 450 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is off-road exploration
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Guerrilla 450 | Himalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹3,08,029 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,91,900 | ₹3,54,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹14,012 | ₹17,012 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,02,242 | ₹5,62,082 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGuerrilla 450 | Royal EnfieldHimalayan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹3,08,029 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,960 | ₹9,770 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 452 cc | 451.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 39.5 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 185 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | 230 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Length | 2090 mm | 2245 mm |
| Width | 855 mm | 852 mm |
| Height | 1095 mm | 1316 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Upside Down Fork, 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Linkage Type Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-R17 | 140/80-R17 |
Guerrilla 450 vs Himalayan 450: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Guerrilla 450 or the Himalayan 450?
- The Guerrilla 450 is cheaper by ₹56,966 at the base variant (₹2,51,063 against ₹3,08,029 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Guerrilla 450 or the Himalayan 450?
- The Himalayan 450 claims 29 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450 in Delhi?
- About ₹62,500: roughly ₹2,91,900 for the Guerrilla 450 and ₹3,54,400 for the Himalayan 450, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹5,02,242 for the Guerrilla 450 and ₹5,62,082 for the Himalayan 450, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Guerrilla 450 comes out ₹59,840 ahead.
