Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440T
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and Harley-Davidson X440T are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Guerrilla 450 undercuts the X440T by ₹34,937, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Guerrilla 450 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Guerrilla 450 and 7/10 for the X440T.
Category by category
Price
Guerrilla 450
The Guerrilla 450 starts ₹34,937 lower (₹2,51,063 against ₹2,86,000), about ₹1,110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
X440T
X440T claims 30 kmpl against 28 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,668 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 213 against 143 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Guerrilla 450
Guerrilla 450 is 7 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
X440T
X440T comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Guerrilla 450.
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 X440T if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Guerrilla 450 | X440T |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹2,86,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,93,421 | ₹3,32,271 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,61,330 | ₹1,52,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹14,084 | ₹15,948 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,03,835 | ₹5,36,209 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGuerrilla 450 | Harley-DavidsonX440T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,51,063 | ₹2,86,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,960 | ₹9,070 |
| 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 | 27.4 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 185 kg | 192 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 | — |
| Width | 855 mm | — |
| Height | 1095 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 | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | KYB 43mm USD Forks With 130 mm Of Travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Gas Charged Twin Shocks With 7 Step Pre-load Adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Guerrilla 450 vs X440T: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Guerrilla 450 or the X440T?
- The Guerrilla 450 is cheaper by ₹34,937 at the base variant (₹2,51,063 against ₹2,86,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Guerrilla 450 or the X440T?
- The X440T claims 30 kmpl against 28 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Guerrilla 450 and X440T in Delhi?
- About ₹38,850: roughly ₹2,93,421 for the Guerrilla 450 and ₹3,32,271 for the X440T, 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 ₹5,36,209 for the X440T, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Guerrilla 450 comes out ₹32,374 ahead.
