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Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 Apex Sharpens Street Focus

Royal Enfield refreshes the bike with street-focused tweaks instead of a mechanical overhaul.

Overview

  • The Apex keeps the 452cc single-cylinder engine and 6-speed gearbox unchanged, but new throttle maps smooth the response and the bike now remembers Street or Sport mode.
  • Road-biased Vredestein Centauro ST+ tyres replace the CEATs to deliver stronger grip and quicker turn-in on paved roads.
  • An aluminium handlebar now sits 56 mm lower and 57 mm farther forward to create a more committed, front-weighted riding position.
  • The Tripper display adds GPX route import, and Android riders can navigate with the phone screen off to save battery.
  • Introductory ex-showroom pricing runs from Rs 2.49 lakh to Rs 2.72 lakh, with reviewers still noting the absence of traction control and cruise control.