Royal Enfield has added a new variant of its road-focused motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, called the Apex. Along with this, the brand has also updated the Dash variant, adding more equipment. Here’s everything you need to know.
Royal Enfield guerrilla 450 Apex, Dash Trims: Key Specifications
Starting with the update, the dash trim now comes with a headlamp grille and knuckle guards as standard. It also gets a modified tire compound, which the company claims provides about 8 percent better grip in dry conditions and up to 17 percent better grip on wet roads.However, the spotlight is clearly on the new Guerrilla 450 Apex variant. It has a new aluminum handlebar that is positioned 56 mm down and 57 mm up front. This results in a more aggressive and sporty riding posture than the standard model. The Apex also uses new tires sourced from Vredestein, along with minor design updates such as a smaller flyscreen at the front and rear cowl.The Apex variant is offered in three color options: Apex Red, Apex Black and Apex Green. Apart from these changes, the motorcycle remains mechanically identical to the standard version.
Powering the bike is the same 450 cc Sherpa engine that produces 40 hp and 40 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The hardware setup includes a 43mm telescopic front fork with 140mm of travel from Showa and a rear monoshock offering 150mm of travel with preload adjustment. Braking duties are handled by a 310 mm front disc and 270 mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS.In terms of pricing, these are preliminary figures and may be revised later. The Apex variant is priced at Rs 2,49,194 for the Red shade, while the Black and Green options are priced at Rs 2,56,387. The Dash variant starts at Rs 2,49,194 for Twilight Blue and goes up to Rs 2,67,116 for Shadow Ash, Smoke Silver and Pix Bronze. The top-spec Flash variant in Braava Blue is priced at Rs 2,72,479, all prices ex-showroom.With these updates, Royal Enfield is expanding the Guerrilla 450 range with more performance-oriented options, while also improving the practicality of the existing variants.
