Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and Harley-Davidson X440 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹16,063 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
X440
The X440 starts ₹16,063 lower (₹2,35,000 against ₹2,51,063), about ₹510 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
X440
X440 claims 35 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,964 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 213 against 142 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 gets rear monoshock, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 is 5.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
X440
X440 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Guerrilla 450.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Guerrilla 450 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first big bike
Buy the X440 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Guerrilla 450 | X440 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹2,35,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,93,421 | ₹2,76,117 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,36,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹14,084 | ₹13,252 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,03,835 | ₹4,60,879 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGuerrilla 450 | Harley-DavidsonX440 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹2,35,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,960 | ₹7,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 452 cc | 440 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 27 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 185 kg | 190.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1418 mm |
| Length | 2090 mm | 2168 mm |
| Width | 855 mm | 858 mm |
| Height | 1095 mm | 1136 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, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | KYB Upside-down Forks 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Twinshock Absorbers, 7 Step Preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Guerrilla 450 vs X440: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Guerrilla 450 or the X440?
- The X440 is cheaper by ₹16,063 at the base variant (₹2,35,000 against ₹2,51,063 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Guerrilla 450 or the X440?
- The X440 claims 35 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Guerrilla 450 and X440 in Delhi?
- About ₹17,304: roughly ₹2,93,421 for the Guerrilla 450 and ₹2,76,117 for the X440, 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 ₹5,03,835 for the Guerrilla 450 and ₹4,60,879 for the X440, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The X440 comes out ₹42,956 ahead.
