*Chapters* 00:00 Gorilla 450 02:06 What Is Guerrilla 450 08:45 Design 12:09 Variants 12:39 Small Fuel Tank 13:36 Seat Height & Weight 14:49 Smooth Engine 17:35 Economy Mode 18:24 Average Tyres 20:05 Chassis Setup 22:50 Comfort 25:45 Brakes & ABS 25:50 Connectivity Updates 26:59 Seating Position 28:08 Cornering 29:30 Colours 30:14 Rider Electronics 31:14 Who Is It For? 32:43 Royal Enfield Mirrors 34:20 Competence vs Enthusiasm 36:50 Modern Royal Enfields Needed 40:43 Quick Summary 51:41 The Broken Frame 53:00 Between Two States 54:35 More 450s Incoming 56:43 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join
@suryakathiravan4 ай бұрын
Gorilla 😂😂😂
@kumarbeckham4 ай бұрын
Hi guys, love the review, love your honesty... I currently own an avenger 220 (originalversion) and it's been more than 10 years and I'm looking for an upgrade. My priorities are, comfortable ride, low seating position and a relaxed ride. So I looking for a cruiser but I can't think of anything else other than avenger again. This RE guerrilla looked promising but after the review in like back to square 1. Can you suggest any bikes that can solve my problem or should I still go with this guerrilla
@suryakathiravan4 ай бұрын
@@kumarbeckham what about the RE Meteor or Super Meteor?
@im_dev164 ай бұрын
Hi, could you please make a video on the Pulsar RS200? Is it worth buying in 2024?
@VijayJayaram-yr7pn4 ай бұрын
Shumi sir, you missed adding 12:32 it definitely deserves a place...please add it 😁
@visheshphadke4 ай бұрын
With almost all reviewers praising this bike, I wanted an unbiased opinion; Hence, here I am. Eagerly waiting for a Motorinc View for this too. ❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us, Vishesh! What did you think?
@freshoutofthesoundfactory4 ай бұрын
So true! Everyone is praising this one and alsmost all vehicles left and right these days as if there disappointing machines have just stop existing.
@Unaad_Sam4 ай бұрын
@@visheshphadke Other reviewers are trying to be in good books of all the manufacturers. I love @Motorinc for the honest reviews...
@HunterVlog350cc4 ай бұрын
bro i test rode this and unimpressed by this and liked scrambler400, it is botched up plastic surgery done to himalayan , too much fat tyre feels odd, riding posture is odd , very snappy and not so good looking, in city ride the 350s are better riding due to initial torque at lower rpms
@shaarodmahanta24734 ай бұрын
@@HunterVlog350cc few things that you've mentioned here depends on your fitness too.👀 I've tested this bike twice first time i didn't like most probably because that dealership didn't fit the handlebar well The next time I took test ride from another dealer it was fun to ride although it can cruise like japanese bikes in higher gear at lower speed but the sitting triangle was ok, tyres are performed good In tarmac roads filled with potholes and the grunt is great post 3k rpm. The same week i rode ns400z as well it kinda lacks that punch along with the omph factor unlike Guerrilla450.
@ManavBhatiaaa4 ай бұрын
In just a month I have formed such a deep love for this channel and the team involved its crazy
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much @ManavBhatiaaa. We'll pass on your compliments to the team.
@Jeru_on_the_road4 ай бұрын
Welcome home brother
@harikrishnankk22814 ай бұрын
Same here❤❤
@sayannath22532 ай бұрын
Same here bro. Hardly 2 weeks
@Arsenal000072 ай бұрын
Hi bro, please guide how to become a member?
@Sanjeev_Roy894 ай бұрын
Seriously can spend a whole lazy rainy day listening to these two maestro talking and discussing bikes ..love the content
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much @rokterock!
@bsenroy4 ай бұрын
Talking about the stiff suspension, i am reminded of this great like Jeremy Clarkson used to describe a stiff suspension on a car he was reviewing "when you run over a pheasant, you will be able to tell if it was a male or a female"
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤣
@uvuvwevwevweossaswithglasses4 ай бұрын
Man I remembered that lmao
@sachinsz12 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@autumnleaf2976Ай бұрын
Ahh.. the sausage, goddamit!!!
@Vikrum_Ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@whatsgoingon714 ай бұрын
Whoever cut this video is a genius. The hidden story of this video is the gentleman on the left slowly dying inside bit by bit. Each reaction shot was carefully chosen to convey the emotions of sadness and profund disappointment. 😂
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
♥️
@electrosystems12714 ай бұрын
Review Java 42 2024 new model
@owlteachereducationАй бұрын
More like he's being bullied into submission by an overbearing voice that appears to be well-informed but is just another opinion to be considered.
@Sanjeev_Roy894 ай бұрын
Finally someone who is not biased for or grateful for the Spain ride. And detailed analysis is what I love and here for, thanks Shumi sir.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks @rokterock!
@bhoogewerf28234 ай бұрын
Most "auto journalists" reviews read like advertorial and glossed over. Shumi and Karthik are a different kettle of fish; respected for their immense knowledge and opinion.
@madgunnerbomb4 ай бұрын
And there is a difference between spec sheet readers and journalists.
@freshoutofthesoundfactory4 ай бұрын
I must say watching your videos and listening to your podcast has greatly improved my understanding of motorcycles and how to ride them better (trying hard to be even better everyday). I rented Himalayan a couple of months back and I could relate to a lot of things that were mentioned on your channel especially the chassis, handling, suspension, headlight and the buzz in the mid range. Even with it’s niggles I did enjoy the ride. The kind of expertise you guys have and the way you guys explain every detail about a vehicle like no other automobile journalists out there is just spectacular. Membership is totally worth it! Also, can’t wait for Citroën Basalt story. And one small suggestion for last episode of Thisconnect - Maintenance of a vahicle, signs of parts getting worn out, what part to be replaced and when. I’m aware manual has a lot of things written (inspect, adjust, lube, replace) regarding the same but I’d like to know more beyond it. Also are there any non motorcycle brand specific service centers that we can go to who can service our vehicals better? Thank you!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Requests noted, @freshoutofthesoundfactory7712! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!
@Jeru_on_the_road4 ай бұрын
Welcome home brother
@VickySharma-hd9ifАй бұрын
I own a Guerrilla 450 for 2 months now. I have ridden it for 2k Kilometers. My points are what most Indian consumers really thing while going to buy a new bike: I owned a Husqvarna Svart 250, which was an amazing looking motorcycle but quite tall for my height (I am 5'.65"). took test rides of both speed 400 and Guerrilla 450. I found Guerrilla more fun ( i am being honest here guys). --> I am getting around 27-29 Kmpl average in city traffic in Surat,Gujarat. --> Arround 32 kmpl on highway and long rides. --> Front suspension is decent . Not too harsh and not too soft. --> Rear suspension is amazing, my wife never complained about it as she is usually my pillion on most rides. --> TFT display is amazing, the google navigation works great. ( i use the charging port and slide my phone in my pocket for keeping the screen on). --> Tank capacity could have been 13l atleast. kinda disappointing but not a deal breaker. --> Comfortable seats, excellent handling.. really remindes me of my husky. --> Performance is superb. punchy and engaging, never expected that to be honest from RE. --> Design is wierd. Not modern not classic... ( rear looks great, front feels uninspiring and dull. ) --> Vibrations are also under control. Much more smoother then KTM's and Bajaj. --> Mirror sucks on this machine. just bad quality stuff from RE. Buy this or Speed 400 or Maverick 440, trust me, non of these are disappointing. They are just good in thier own way. Speed 400 is a total package. Guerrilla 450 is more fun and enganging. Maverick is easy to live with. 🤗
@motorincАй бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share @VickySharma-hd9if! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the Guerrilla.
@shonith913 күн бұрын
Like you even i own a 2022 svartpilen 250. Test rode the guerrilla thrice but didnt feel it was a substantial improvement over the 250. The performance in the 450 is definitely better but not substantial enough to replace the 250. Seat comfort was good, but the weird tank shape and large size of the bike made it a bit of task to move the bike and to grip the tank while riding. The test ride bike wasnt smooth when i test rode it the third time. Made me question RE refinement once the bike was a couple of years old. The bike had done 1300kms. Ktm parts are cheaper compared to RE. Overall i felt i would wait for the newer adv 390, enduro to come to the market. I only wish ktm would have launched the bs4 versions of the svart 250. That would have been a much better motorcycle than the bs6.
@habeeburrahaman2574 ай бұрын
Guerilla should be pronounced as Gae-riya. The word originates from the Spanish word Guerra (war) combined with little resulting in Guerilla literally meaning small war or little war. Just a nugget of knowledge if anyone was wondering.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks HR!
@ayonbiswas41862 ай бұрын
@@habeeburrahaman257 finally someone took his time to clear out the fog!! Take my bow, my good sir!!
@monkWarrior-t3w4 ай бұрын
Perfect start to the morning 😊 Hunter 450 is what came to mind when I saw it for the first time 😅😅
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
😆
@govind94024 ай бұрын
It's like when hunter and Himalayan had a baby
@sayanmandal22464 ай бұрын
@@govind9402 A Himalayan-Hunter Offspring should have been named YETI and not Gorilla.😂 Coz Gorilla makes it an African Baby. 😂
@govind94024 ай бұрын
@@sayanmandal2246 yaaaa yati
@_abhimanyu.4 ай бұрын
Finally some else thinks the same.I saw a Hunter 350 on the road yesterday and i was thinking doesn't the Guerrilla and Hunter look exactly the same.
@ADSCoachSimonB21124 ай бұрын
Tested this bike, not any issues with vibrations was very smooth. The dealership changed the tyres no problem or issues in the wet tires perfectly did the job. It will surprise a lot of people. It’s a very good bike and I will say different enough from others to be very individual.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know!
@VarunSowmya18224 ай бұрын
@simob7862 did you get your tire replaced from dealership for free? If Yes, which size and brand ?
@abhinashkumar31614 ай бұрын
My friend also changed the tyers
@aaronjacob8104 ай бұрын
@@VarunSowmya1822 I have the same question too - leaving this here so I get notified. Thanks.
@bhargav39724 ай бұрын
Which company tyre pls confirm was it changed free of cost?
@atharvshringare25474 ай бұрын
That silver colour on the base model looks really good and simple and I was really excited for this one with the high praise of Himalayan. Well atleast now we as Indians have amazing variety of options to choose from in this ever so growing 400cc range. Can’t wait to test ride this one.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@vignesh801004 ай бұрын
So I did a back to back test ride of Guerilla and the Himalayan. I think 95% of the people will be catered by the performance and handling of the guerrilla. It felt more planted as the centre of mass is lower. The power delivery felt smoother than the Himalayan. It did feel like riding a more powerful hunter 350 but better than it in every manner. I've tested the speed and scrambler too. But i personally felt they are more flat and not as fizzy as guerilla right off the bat. And they felt as physically smaller bikes too. Another small ick for me in the Triumph twins were if they could've swapped the needle for the rpm meter instead of speedometer and have the speed digitally shown. No complaints about the meters in Triumph as it does its job as it should. The intake sound on the guerilla is just pure bliss. Gives you the feel of riding something substantial and powerful which it is. Both are not dull machines in any aspects. But what I felt was the guerilla is like a fresh direction for RE and I hope they continue on this path of making good performance motorcycles. I won't complain too much about the tank size. Would I have liked more capacity? Yes. But will I non stop ride for no less than 200 - 300 kms at one stretch without taking any break? I doubt it. I doubt the majority of the riders on the road do the same given the conditions of roads and their ability to sit on the saddle continuously all day long. The 5-10% of people who may continuously ride that much might feel the lesser capacity being a hurdle. All in all it is a good motorcycle :)
@mathewcheruvathoor46934 ай бұрын
Absolutely.
@vignesh801004 ай бұрын
@@mathewcheruvathoor4693 thanks 😄
@suryanshridesbikes4 ай бұрын
For me, the exact reason why I love the Triumph Speed 400's speedometers are them being semi digital 😂
@vignesh801004 ай бұрын
@@suryanshridesbikes I like the semi digital setup too! It's just that the speedo should've been on the digital and the analogue needle should've been the rev counter. Would've been lovely that way Just my small preference 😄
@suryanshridesbikes4 ай бұрын
@@vignesh80100 or I wished they jus made it with like 2 analogues for both the speedo and rev meter, and provided a smaller display for other stuff!
@iamhuman98224 ай бұрын
Probably the only people in the entire nation who give unfiltered N unbiased judgement on point, without sugar coating and without bending the knee for company.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @iamhuman9822! Appreciate it.
@Petrol_and_positivity4 ай бұрын
Also folk, the Himalayan 650, is not a 650. I was at Bigrock dirt park where the testing for this bike happened. It’s got a dual disc set up at the front, and the folks testing it didn’t tell me much- but that it was a larger engine than the 650.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Really! Thanks for letting us know!
@rjv_mntn4 ай бұрын
Bigrock in Hyderabad or Bangalore? Just curious.
@Petrol_and_positivity4 ай бұрын
@@rjv_mntn blr.
@Jeru_on_the_road4 ай бұрын
When u mean not a 650 ?!?!? What do you mean sir?!?!
@arjunmark21484 ай бұрын
@@Jeru_on_the_road must be the same block but larger CC 🤷🏽♂️
@viru51834 ай бұрын
"I have torches which are more powerful than RE headlights" - Shumi of motorinc 🔥 Savage 😂 Agreed . . RE really need to look at their H.Light and breaking overall safety mechanism
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Also, he really does have torches like that 🤦🏽♂️
@viru51834 ай бұрын
@@motorinc Haha You both complement each other perfectly . A good combo of outgoing and ingoing personalities which we love to listen to Watch to Learn from. Carry on guys . 🤟
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @viru5183!
@abhinavrathor98564 ай бұрын
@@motorinc Is he into cave exploration or something?
@praneshs83444 ай бұрын
@@abhinavrathor9856 personally we all would like to know answers for this @motorinc
@chinmaytinaikar32924 ай бұрын
Your love for the automobile is stark clear, you must have time of your life recording these conversation. it transcends through camera and display straight to heart. Love it every bit.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Chinmay!
@alexmercer30014 ай бұрын
46:08 I literally laughed rolling on the floor. Only Shumi and Karthikeya can make us watch a full 45 minute video of they both talking, It is so informative yet fun to watch.🤩🤩🤩
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤜🏽🤛🏽
@kumarmritunjay54844 ай бұрын
16:43 I own a Himalayan 450, and I tested the guerrilla 450. Points about guerrilla Guerilla is a bit smoother Its agile and much easier in traffic Felt much smaller (to me atleast) Suspension a bit stiffer than the Himalayan
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks Mritunjay!
@rjv_mntn4 ай бұрын
I keep going to the RE showroom in Hyderabad and they are quite generous with giving out test rides. I took test rides of Himalayan (3 times total), Super Meteor, ShotGun, Guerrilla over multiple visits. They are generous enough for me to do a test ride of more than 1 motorcycle back to back. On one such visit, I rode the Himalayan and Guerrilla back to back and the engine definitely felt a lot more smoother on the Guerrilla. At idle, at around 4k, at around 6k. Everywhere. The engine felt much better on the Guerilla for sure. As a 5' 7" guy, the motorcycle was also a lot easier to handle than the Himalayan.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing @rjv_mntn, appreciate it. How was the suspension for you?
@rjv_mntn4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc I liked the Himalayan better overall in terms of suspension. The Guerrilla felt ok in the little bit that I rode.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @rjv_mntn!
@serenestrolls-d7b4 ай бұрын
You are lucky. In Delhi, most of the RE showroom people are rude and don’t even give test rides. They just start telling the price of the bike.
@abhinashkumar31614 ай бұрын
@@serenestrolls-d7b Delhi people are also rude
@Ramadas.T.D4 ай бұрын
I testrode both guerilla and 2 himalayans. One himalayan was way smoother than the other(in terms of power delivery). I can confirm that guerilla felt like it had lesser vibration than himalayan. It might be the tuning like you said but my guess is that the chassis preventing the vibration to reach the rider.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @Ramadas.T.D!
@cowsty4 ай бұрын
10:19 Turn on closed caption for this one. KZbin is hilarious. It shows Shumi saying, remember they have one foot in the pasta 😅
@sreejat4 ай бұрын
ahahahaha nice catch
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤷🏽♂️🤣
@cowsty4 ай бұрын
@@sreejat😂
@Jeru_on_the_road4 ай бұрын
I got to go check this out
@aydict4 ай бұрын
You guys make the only 1-hour videos that i can always just sit and watch without any complaints
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
And we're thankful for it @aydict!😊
@nbmh3604 ай бұрын
Some of us don't want bikes to commit themselves too much to one particular type of riding. That's what I like about this except for the fuel tank. Definitely considering this option.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Yes! Makes sense, @nbmh360. But bikes that do one particular thing always turn out more memorable than bikes that do not in our experience.
@nbmh3604 ай бұрын
@motorinc may be I guess it's all about preferences. A casual rider like me who doesn't want to go fast on a highway or offroading these kind of bikes make more sense. Suspension might be an issue like you said, need to take a test ride but overall definitely worth considering for me.
@virupakshawalla57344 ай бұрын
@@nbmh360just empty 2 litre coke bottle for linger trip petrol 😂. How much bigger is the tank with say 1.5 to 2 litres more capacity. I think it looks pretty good though.
@adityachhugani97474 ай бұрын
This feels like with every engine royal enfield has, one bike will excel and be a very good package and one will be cheapened out but will have the most affordable price tag so it kind of justifies its existence. This is the longest quick summary on this channel I suppose 10/10 for Kartik sir to call it Gorilla 😂
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Good point AC!
@chekhurra4 ай бұрын
This is an amazing podcast. The way you guys review and then explain it to a general audience is pin point. Every one is praising this bike so much but your analysis was great. I think you guys should do a series on hindi also so that you can reach to a wider audience. People need to hear you.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @chekhurra! We're working on Hindi... stay tuned!
@viditsharma66634 ай бұрын
The disappointment was palpable in the review. Kartik's right, even my excitement fizzled the moment I saw the bike.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Why did your excitement fizzle out? Please explain?
@YoursNemo4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc First Question, what am I supposed to do with this bike ? What's the purpose of its existence ? Touring- No Off Road- kinda yes.Can the Himalayan Toure and off-road? Sure.
@IronMan-dp8gv4 ай бұрын
my excitement died when I saw the color schemes which didn't aligned to my taste
@Jeru_on_the_road4 ай бұрын
Cant blame them sir, rite ?!?!? lol . I am with you as well.
@viditsharma66632 ай бұрын
@@motorinc This is not very good looking bike. Looks too small or maybe the colors didn't strike the cords
@TechSavvyArish3 ай бұрын
I had been wondering for a very long time where Kartikeye and Shumi had disappeared to from their old channels. About a month ago, my friend told me about your launched channel MotorInc, and that's when I started watching your videos here. I'm very happy you guys decided to take the initiative. I've been a bike enthusiast for as long as I can remember, and I really like this new format and all you've done with it; it's now my go-to channel. I love how you guys describe the intricacies of a bike and with the emotion that it's not just a bike but a feeling. Wonderful job; best of luck to the entire team.
@motorinc3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for joining us here too @TechSavvyArish
@411powervlogs44 ай бұрын
16:48 Yeah shumi i've tested the Guerrilla and Himalayan 450 for around 30kms from the dealership back to back and yes the GRR feels a little more smoother than Himalayan .RE claims it has a more sharper throttle and it does have that sharpness but it doesn't starts to jump immediately after the clutch is released and throttle is pulled , that's some nice touch i've noticed. Engine is still noisy and has a loud exhaust, but there's a little whistling or whining symphony after closing the throttle which covers all other noisy bits from engine.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing @411powervlogs4! Did you like that?
@iamkarthiksubramanian4 ай бұрын
Every chanel in YT has given its verdict but I always wait for you guys to lay it down plain and simple.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the faith, and for your patience, Karthik!
@HotPaniPuri4 ай бұрын
Man I absolutely love this kind of discussion where you explain in detail why certain elements In the bike are designed in a way from designers perspective. I always learn new things watching these videos. Sometimes I have to open a new tab and google somethings to understand what you are talking about which shows that I am always learning. Great work guys. This is what separates you from others where they just read spec sheet and has no clue why it is in that way. Watched entire video without skipping a beat and top notch production too. Worth my time♥
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Awesome awesome awesome! We love your comment and approach, Sriharsha! We love that you enjoy the watch, that you google what you don't understand and learning. This is awesome.
@athulkshibu_aks4 ай бұрын
52:46 : can totally relate to this as an Himalayan owner. I don't have to find reasons to ride the Himalayan. Whatever it is, wherever it is, I am confident to take it out and that puts a smile on my face. My request to anyone who is considering the GRR450 is to take a long test ride of the Himalayan 450 as well....
@Quenchedfooty4 ай бұрын
I wish RE brought in tubeless tyres for H450
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
@Quenchedfooty: Someone posted on yesterday's community post that the RE dealer informed them that Sep24 the tubeless rims would come at ₹25k more than the prices of the Kamet White/Hanle Black. We've asked RE for a confirmation, let's see what they say
@athulkshibu_aks4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc yayyy! *Insert "take my money meme template*
@shreeharimenon52754 ай бұрын
Never heard an unfiltered review of this bike. So glad I came across this episode. Keep up the great work!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
@justken54 ай бұрын
I dont know if its a region thing but reviewers in India straight up meatride the company or bike they are reviewing. Really refreshing to hear an actual review after a while. Bravo. 🙏
@MedicOnAMotorcycle4 ай бұрын
I am perplexed. I have exactly the opposite experience to Shumi whe it comes to the Ceat tyres. I did not find it lacking grip. And i do have a 2021 rc390 with road 5s, duke 390 that had apollos and were immediately swapped with road 5s and a himalayan on stock ceat with 8000km on it now. It is stiff and does not come close to the himalayan, yes. But I found the grip in wet far better than apollos. And yes, the G450 is smoother than the H450 when I got it. But my h450 now is much smoother than a new G450. There is absolute night and day difference in how smooth it has become. No aggressive vibes at 100-115kph. I do have a Fuel x and a BMC air filter. But if two simple mods makes the sherpa that smooth, it is a bargain. And the mirrors I got also had the same issue on the H450. I adjusted the mirrors, and spannered it tightly. Never had to touch it again. And they are good mirrors with minimal vibes and I could discern the car manufacturer by their headlight shape in the night with the antiglare coating coming stock. It has to be seen if I just ran into the jackpot with the perfect RE made. I am truly perplexed. edit : P.s. Michelin road 5 is available in 120/160. And there are eurogrip roadhounds as well.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Hey Doc! We didn't say all Ceat tyres. Shumi's comments were specific to the ones on the GRR. The Himalayan tyres, for example, work quite well for what they are. If the filter/piggyback solved the vibration for you, that's awesome news. We do believe the GRR maps - smoother than H450 - will find their way back to the Himalayan too. Yes the point isn't that it can't be fixed. The point is the predictably loosening mirrors are a RE speciality now, practically a standing joke during testing. As to the tyre sizes. Just compare the prices of the 110/150 sets, like the ProTorque Extreme, or H1 to the 120/160 set and you'll see why we say finding alternatives is more challenging
@MedicOnAMotorcycle4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc I was referring to the Ceats on the GRR and not the himalayan. Yeah, the mirror vendor is definitely taking out some pichle janam ka badlaa with RE. And yes, I do understand the 120/160 are a fair bit more expensive, But also of much higher quality. The roadhounds show great promise. The michelin 120/160s are made in Spain and not Thailand. etc etc. I do remember the time when KTMs came into our lives with 110/150 section tyres. How many options were there back then? Yes, the GRR is not even close to being as influential as the gen 1 d390 was. We both are coming at it from different directions, I guess. Royal Enfield will never make an outright stance on modernisation. It will be gradual. And there will be hits and misses. I am frustrated with this as well. I do not know why my Himalayan cannot come with twin projector lamps. I am happy they did away with the tail-lamp otherwise it would be a circle or rectangle as well. My gripe with the mirrors is not that they are not done well from the factory, but that they are round and not showing a big chunk of what is happening behind me. round mirrors do not work. Not on the desert x and not here. But H450 is a huge step forward for RE. If only RE launched GRR first and then the H450.
@stevencharles84214 ай бұрын
@@motorincRE’s testing team is a joke from my personal experience. My month old GT’s indicators are not aligned properly, headlights are aligned towards higher side and the elephant in the room is the Throttle Body which is defective from day one. RE service center is replacing in warranty but this ruins the customer experience.If possible please do pass this feedback to RE so that other customers won’t suffer like this.
@thecontentstreet18374 ай бұрын
@@MedicOnAMotorcycle Cummon man, you think a global giant like RE can't figure out mirrors. It's done so that you can buy their touring mirrors which are 6K onwards. Just like most of their bikes come with tube tyres and spoke wheels so you can spend extra 20k to buy alloys and tubeless.
@MedicOnAMotorcycle4 ай бұрын
@@thecontentstreet1837 Getting the touring mirrors from RE is extremely stupid. They are made of the same anti glare glass and of the exact same diameter. And I am not sure if keeping the mirror stalk adjusters loose is a business strategy or pure complacency about their product. It is annoying either ways. I think tube tyres is more because of aesthetics of of the spoke rims. And while Shumi in his This connect said he has suffered immediate deflation and a near accident scenario with tubes, i have suffered the same with tubeless on my rc200 when both alloys just cracked simultaneously and i almost clobbered into a flyover divider. So I do not hate tubes as much as other do. A simple can of motul P3 and a battery operated tyre inflator keeps me safe.
@prnv74 ай бұрын
The feeling and expression of disappointment in Karthik's expression speaks a lot.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤷🏾♂️
@rohithv974 ай бұрын
33:56 so true. This has been so annoying. Especially in traffic. I call it sentient mirrors
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
😅
@tanmoysarkar73334 ай бұрын
Now I understand why I see so many Himalayans with ktm mirrors 😂
@respond2kaushik4 ай бұрын
agree. really pissed with the quality of mirrors on my hunter.
@archishgudipudi24 ай бұрын
RE had this problem since ages.. I replaced my TB 350 stock mirrors with Bajaj Avenger mirrors and never looked back since then.. Of course I do use them to look back at the vehicles tho.. 🤓
@respond2kaushik4 ай бұрын
@@archishgudipudi2 a friend of mine has done the same jugad. Getting the mirrors replaced today.
@DogMania2 ай бұрын
I love listening to these two talk in depth and passionately about motorcycles!! They are my faves along with the Revzilla Highside/Lowside journalists! Just fantastic and mesmerizing! Keep up the great work!
@ranjithk91504 ай бұрын
16:45 - I and my friend have himalayan 450 feb manufactured bikes. Another friend recently got a Himalayan a month back. The newer one is much smoother in terms of vibration and engine sound, it’s a huge difference. There are vibrations as Shumi said, but much much smoother now. So I guess it has started to trickle down to newly manufactured Himalayans as well.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that @ranjithk9150, thanks for sharing!
@TarunChoudhry4 ай бұрын
Quite the review that resonates with my impression of Guerrilla 450. Had a chance to be a pillion as I dropped my CB350 for service, a friend picked me up and dropped me back as well. Five minutes into the ride, I was remembering all the people who I discarded in my life asking me "aapki back mein dard nahi hota.." .. it was the first motorcycle I came across doing that to me. May be its just a pillion thing but it's bad. I kept deciding in my thoughts, that I will request my friend not to mind if I take a cab back to pick up my bike but of course he'd mind so I hitched the hike back and was done with it. The other thing was how it threw up the muck from the road up the pillion's back. Couple of more things, not sure if many will agree with, the whole lower part of the motorcycle, engine, engine casings in particular, the exhaust pipe, it all suits the demeanor of HImalayan for it being rough and tough and industrial which gives it character and to get dusty on off roads. But in my humble opinion, road bike has to be pretty. This is clearly not, and the blunder of paint schemes is a deal breaker. Out of context of the above, currently I am obsessing over the BSA Gold Star. Looking forward to the ride review. Mentally decided to pick one but cannot really seal the deal without your expert comments.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Hey Tarun! Good to see you in the comments again! The pillion thing is also related to preload. it's set to the softest, which means raising it a few notches would probably have felt a lot more settled and comfortable. Point about the initial charm of the design is spot on! As to the BSA: CL isn't too keen on us reviewing their products since our Jawa 350 review (seen it?). And the point we made in that is valid for the BSAGS650 too. They're working on product quality and ownership experience right now. We'd rather you bought their products after their finished the work, rathe than now.
@TarunChoudhry4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc Thanks a lot for the tip. Yes I have seen review of Jawa 350
@khajaamjid48984 ай бұрын
As im its owner theres also another issue with ride modes. The moment you set Eco mode it will come back to Performance mode whence you shut the engine. Then again it needs to be put in Eco mode when you start again and its annoying because you cant always remember to switch it to and fro everytime. Overall i loved the handling and cornering experience of this bike. It has good accessibility than that of Himalayan which seems to be much heavier. And I drove a CL 350 before and so far I believe its a lovely upgrade. 2 points you really got into is color combination which is awful and that backplate gap of headlight also looks like its unfinished there but it can get solved by instrument cowl accessory to some extent . Loved your review though✌
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
First, congratulations @khajaamjid4898! And thanks for sharing your experience with us! Oh no! The mode resetting on ignition is very, very annoying!
@namansharma10324 ай бұрын
Knowledge - check. Presentation - check. Humour - check. Innate Love for Motorcycles - check. The way you both dive into the topic and talk about it, your passion speaks more than words. I am not looking to buy a new bike or a sedan as of now, but I would still watch all those videos coz you inspire me with the fact that this is what happens when you do what you love. People just want to be there and fuel themselves with your zeal. Hats off to both of you !
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton, Naman! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
@santoshcg87563 ай бұрын
Man I love how you described it without holding anything and that unbiased view is damn cool... It's my first time watching a video of your channel and instant subscribe... That's how you should be doing things. And this is my ovation 👏
@mustansirsabir4 ай бұрын
Words of wisdom! I had been waiting patiently for the Guerrilla 450 to be launched since I first came to know about it, did the test ride as soon as the first bike hit the nearest dealership. After the test ride, my brain was supremely confused about what this bike is supposed to be, I felt like it has power it can deliver but why is it hesitant to do that. I had been feeling confused about what to think about it, do I want it ? would I love it ? Then I took back to back test rides of Himalayan and Guerrilla and found out that even though Himalayan is a bigger one out of the two motorcycles, somehow Himalayan seems more organic than Guerrilla, a better bike to own, a better machine to love riding on.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Yes! Thats exactly how we felt too!
@surjethumapathy4 ай бұрын
I tested the guerrilla and Himalayan back to back and found that guerrilla is slightly smoother than Himalayan but my personal preference would be Himalayan to guerrilla.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing @surjethumapathy.
@rjv_mntn4 ай бұрын
I concor. The Guerrilla is smoother and easier to handle, but I like the Himalayan's character more.
@nationalplate41274 ай бұрын
Hey, Just wanted to ask how much of niggles of Guerrilla 450 could be just solved by changing the tyres to more road biased tyres? If possible could you test a more road biased tyres on Guerrilla 450 in your 'View' review.
@mrigangagrawal58214 ай бұрын
Felt like ETERNITY waiting for this ❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your patience!
@nikhilghadge94903 ай бұрын
I simply switched my RE Standard 350 mirrors with old Avenger squarish mirrors and never had a problem again. In fact, I bought 3 sets just to be sure that i don't fall short of it in the future. The engine gave me problems, but I am still on my first set of mirrors after 6 years. 33:06
@sunilsasidharan86144 ай бұрын
I took a test drive last week and it was the very basic test drive which is 1-2 kms and no extensive testing. I really enjoyed it and have been dreaming about it to become my next upgrade. Up until I watched this full episode. In the beginning, felt like breaking the fourth wall and slapping Shumi left to right and right to left😂. However, after listening furthermore I really started to realise how valid those points were. Great stuff by motorinc channel. Keep up the good work. I still haven't planned to buy a new bike yet and would take a couple more months to get my financials right. By that time, more motorcycles can be expected to launch( like remaining 450's 😂) and I will wait to listen to all what Motorinc has to say about them as well.
@Throttle_Reaper4 ай бұрын
36:42 Kartik was basically fuming at this point 😂
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
😊
@devntube4 ай бұрын
4:06 - Am I the only one who is noticing that the Fender and the tyre is not aligned on a new bike!!!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
No others have noticed this too @devntube
@KVSrirangam4 ай бұрын
Are our Tyre Manufacturers really that bad. Iam seeing a lot of complaints regarding tyres more than machines and I never heard anyone said oh this tyre just blew me away
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Really? We _LOVE_ the Apollo H1, the Eurogrip Pro Torque Extreme, for example
@KVSrirangam4 ай бұрын
@@motorinc Yeah I agree but is it global level or they still have room for improvement to compete at global markets with Pirelli or michellin is the question
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
In the 110/150 tyre size set (most 400s), we'd choose the H1/Extreme over everything else
@dileepvijayakumar29984 ай бұрын
Are the mrf zapper types on my n160 good or bad ?
@inventographtechnologies28714 ай бұрын
Can't even start how much impact Shumi has on my passion for motorcycles. We love you Shumi!
@murlibhat4 ай бұрын
Having sold my Meteor 350 was waiting for Guerrilla to decide among,G450, H450 and Scrambler 400x. Did the test ride on the day G450 was launched in showroom. 2 things on my priority I clearly didn't like- Suspension and Low end torque. 2 things I liked - Relative bigger size to Triumph and Colors. Also like the punchy midrange. Because of suspension it was an easy decision and same day went n booked the Scrambler 400X H450 ruled out due to weight and tube tyres even though excellent suspension
@stinger75234 ай бұрын
I agree with Kartikeya, just the first glance of the bike killed the vibe . I mean it looks like scrambler from back half, and for the front half it looks like someone hammered a baseball bat on the tank🤕. It just feels weird. I think as you mentioned they should have done mild version of this and fully aggressive version. They did with Himalayan(basic and rally one), they could have done with Guerrilla something similar with calm and aggressive nature.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Spot on!
@110mano4 ай бұрын
True. Big fan of the new Himalayan (with the hope that they'll refine it over the years) but Guerrilla is the most disproportionate and hideous of all RE's so far. It is a symbol of being lost and confused. As a biker you are supposed to identify with any design deep within yourself. With this one, I don't know what it is. Looks like a highschool science project contraption which will not leave the exhibition hall.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your perspective @110mano!
@cosmicpebble-s7z4 ай бұрын
Playa black has Karnataka flag in it.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
💯
@kshitijpandey65144 ай бұрын
I dont know why woulld RE name a roadster or a street bike guerilla because guerilla is supposed to be art of mountain warfare If good mountain bike would have this name it woulld be awesome cuz it would symbolize the war of the machine against rocks and mountaineous debris which would nice Also its such a niche word and we have started calling it gorilla 🥲😭😭
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
We hadn't thought of it like that!
@kshitijpandey65144 ай бұрын
@motorinc it's actually my dumb brain, which tries to find symbolism in everything which makes me even more annoyed Not a very useful way to spend energy
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Not dumb! Fresh perspective!
@ani_isnt_ok4 ай бұрын
well tbf guerrilla doesnt mean mountain warfare. it's unconventional warfare that prioritizes mobility and flexibility. the name makes good sense imo since guerrilla warfare is usually employed by small forces against more equipped adversaries.
@kshitijpandey65144 ай бұрын
@@ani_isnt_okah ok i had always thought that guerrilla it was mountainous warfare but doing the research realized that it was unconventional warfare My misconception was due to the reason that I used to read in history books which defined guerilla warfare as mountainous warfare Thanks for clarifying my misconception
@mukundtank14114 ай бұрын
Watched this almost 60 min. Discussion without a skip or fast forward. I can’t even watch 8-10 min bike review videos without fast forwarding… Only this duo can do this… Big 👍🏻👍🏻 for Shumi
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
We appreciate that Mukund! Thanks!
@omkarsamulailatpam73184 ай бұрын
I just love how Shumi sir is giving unbiased critics regarding the bike and clearing many of my doubts without even asking.
@virupakshawalla57344 ай бұрын
I like your chats but you said KTM 250 3rd gen engine no vibration and butter smooth. I have one. You were on drugs. You could market it as a sex toy. Or never dropped below 6000rpm 😂. So all reviews I assume preference makes huge part of way perception intervenes (assuming funding favours etc not at play.)
@jameshunt18224 ай бұрын
19:11 guerrilla has a right lean that comes into play when on less grippy/ wet surface because our hands arent feeling any feedback to correct the lean unconsciously.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Um, not really. Both our test bikes ran straight and true for sure
@MandeepWaliaYo4 ай бұрын
The channel's commitment to clarity and thoroughness in their auto reviews is truly commendable. They have a knack for distilling complex information into digestible content that ensures viewers grasp every aspect of the review. The team's dedication to the basics, without sacrificing depth, sets a high standard in automotive journalism. It's no wonder viewers are tipping their hats to the creators and the unseen team working tirelessly behind the scenes. This channel is not just a source of information; it's a masterclass in how to engage and educate an audience, making it a paragon for others in the field. Indeed, it should be considered a benchmark for auto reviews.❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words @MandeepWaliaYo! We'll pass on your compliments to the entire team.
@bikersgarage71843 ай бұрын
Hi Shumi sir, You are by far the most experienced and knowledgeable bike rider and reviewer i have seen so far. You not only have good knowledge as rider but also have good knowledge on technical front as well. That is the reason i am putting my point of view and question in front of you to seek some advice which will help me to invest my money wisely in the best 400cc category bike. I was actually looking for a 250cc bike but since i am getting a 400cc bike in the same price range i am planning for 400cc/450cc bike. Now i am looking for a bike which is speed, fun and thrilling but when only when i want it to be so.. And i want it to be reasonably fast and as well as calm rest of the time while i am cruising& commuting in city. And i found out Speed 400 to be the perfect match but i can't ignore how capable Guerilla 450 is but i am not one who prefers such a aggressive riding everytime i go out for a ride. So i heard Guerilla's performance is reduced in eco mode. 1. If i put Guerilla 450 in eco mode how much percent of horsepower and torque is available? 2. Is the Guerilla's eco mode similar to Speed 400 normal performance or how less or more is it? 3. Also please explain more about guerilla's eco mode performance. Thanks.
@adityar12084 ай бұрын
I've been hooked on this auto channel! It's a breath of fresh air in the world of automotive content. The plain white background might seem minimalist, but it's actually a genius move that allows the content to shine. I've binged watched countless videos and shorts in just a few days. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and engaging automotive experience.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words @adityar1208! Glad to hear that you're enjoying the MotorInc experience.
@KuroLurker4 ай бұрын
The level of quality on this channel is on another level. Gradings from Colombia
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Hello @KuroLurker! Welcome to MotorInc. Thank you for the kind words!
@sumuqh4 ай бұрын
I love this podcast format of reviews/ first impressions. You two are bloody brilliant at what you do.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
@santhakumarj77604 ай бұрын
Today is my engagement and I was a little stressed with anxiety. And I needed a good distraction. And you guys made it so fun full to watch a 1 hour video of bike which in no way suits my budget or lifestyle. So thank you so much team ❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Congratulations Santhakumar!
@ontheroad81494 ай бұрын
46:10 you certainly need one for lubing and cleaning the chain. cannot trust a paddock stand, but that may be just me. yes, the guerilla is much smoother than the Himalayan. Rode the Himmy first, then the guerilla. The himalayan felt rattly when you rode the guerilla next. Spot on with the tyres. Excellent in the dry, worst in the wet due to the edgy pattern (and will wear out sooner if you use the rear brake a lot). Missed the Metzelers/Alpha H1s on my 390. Kartikeya, get on the bike and experience it once for 20 km like I did. Your opinions will change. Apart from the softy suspension at >60 kmph that interrupts the corners and undulations, amazing city thrasher. Rode like a chapri after quite some time. I dont. It made me by being so good on power and braking.
@Abh1shek.Pandey4 ай бұрын
I just did a 2 hour test drive of Guerrilla 450 yesterday and couldn't agree more with Mr. Shubhabrata . Mr. shubhabrata I love your work , you are a guy who gives unbiased, no-nonsense, straight to the point opinion. Great Work Sir. 💯✅👏👏
@sabareesheswaraprasad61494 ай бұрын
Listening to this while riding my reborn to office..It feels good ❤️
@manavdc4 ай бұрын
23:56 The way they rave about Himalayan suspension ❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
♥️
@astonjondalmeida45284 ай бұрын
These guys are soo great together.. they get so much on the table. you can see a genuine thirst for bikes.. please so share my regards to Kartik and Shumi
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton Aston! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
@sradhasumandas4 ай бұрын
Hey there! I recently test rode both of the RE 450s and wanted to share my thoughts: 1. The GRR is pretty fast-when you hit 3k RPM in 2nd gear, it shoots/flies till redline. It's definitely not for beginners. 2. The brakes are responsive and powerful, though the feedback could be improved. 3. There’s a bit of a disconnect between the chassis and rider when entering corners, but the bike handles corner exits quite well. 4. The suspension is on the sporty side. It handles bumps fairly well, but continuous potholes might be unsettling. It’s not as rugged as the Himalayan. 5. Good bike? Yes! Could be better? Hell yes!!! Note - the lower center of gravity and stance makes it feel bit lighter and easy to move in parkings than the Himalayan.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing @sradhasumandas!
@Tunes_with_RahulАй бұрын
I can listen you both conversing my whole life.. such knowledgable and such distinguished gentlemen ❤️
@noobmaster00974 ай бұрын
Hi I have been listening/watching your reviews of every bike when ever you dropped them on different channel, then found this channel and still i enjoy your reviews. Coming to Guerrilla 450 : I owned 2 pulsars 200ns and 160N, I took test ride of 450 yesterday : on first gear the bike stalled : then on second try i put more juice on throttle and it picked pace which felt flat like why is this bike not going fast then i shfter to second gear and my goodness what a pull i had witnessed just aggressive was staggering!! 🤯 Then with 3rd gear 4th gear it kept pulling and pulling it was like bike was testing me what have you got? It scared me as back of the mind i know there is no traction so grip from tyers are my only friend. On support from them was feeling confident they can handle the bike. Suppension and brakes where alright not something out of the world but for the package which is being offered it felt alright. Now I am finding myself in a weird spot, I want to buy a new bike something which does not bore me something which i want to keep for long term like my NS 200 which was with me for 10 years (2012) pathetic brakes tho. Bored with current N160 having it for past 2 years its peppy but everthing fades out quite soon. I am confused between the following bikes : 1) Pulsar ns 400z 2) Apache rtr 310 3) Classic 350 4) Guerrilla 450 I am struggling to find the right bike i have 3 lakhs but a lot of question. The 350 is exception in this list as this is no acceleration machine rather relaxed laid back type of bike. Please suggest which bike I should look for which will keep me entertained for a decade atleast. I am open to suggestions apart from the list as well. I have never taken a road trip my bikes barely sees highway. I liked RE because i rented 350 in manali and liked its torque sound. In city i like going fast. Its just too confusing for me too even explain.
@SUGHOSHGOWDA4 ай бұрын
We take things for granted and It just hit me today, so i can i just say that you guys sound so incredible and crispy with those mics.. Kudos for the choice of equipment and high standards from you guys in every aspect.. And that intro music for the review, I usually rewind it back and play it again in my car for at least a couple of times.. I am in the movie industry and I really appreciate these technical aspects, thank you for bringing in this breath of fresh air and standards to the automotive journalism in India
@ranjithk91504 ай бұрын
58:36 - Oh I really agree with the comment on Himmis suspension. That’s just another level, borderline magic. Almost 5k on the bike.
@pearladnan4 ай бұрын
What a detailed description of Royal Enfield and Gurrilla 450. Great to watch this.. well done.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!
@07srikanth4 ай бұрын
I was waiting for this channel to put their impressions because rest of them are doing waah waah of this bike. Finally honest reviews!!
@ayaanfkh4 ай бұрын
4 minutes into the video and I'm already commenting this. Shumi's way of explaining everything is beautiful and he even makes the technicalities so interesting that i actually want to listen to what has been done to the bike rather than just jumping on to is it worth buying. I've said this before, Shumi really is an SME.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks Ayaan!
@thesingson97924 ай бұрын
This is the only place i come to check any new vehicles❤ the most complete information + origin of the product
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤜🏽🤛🏽
@spiritualgupshup4 ай бұрын
24:16... Is where I have to take pause.. guys... U kill it!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @spiriitualgupshup!
@adokshajbhandarkar54924 ай бұрын
Great review! Thank you for your insights Shumi Sir!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us @adokshajbhadarkar5492
@ianhughesroyalenfield4 ай бұрын
I need to point out that I don’t normally promote my own videos on other channels as it’s rude, but I feel that viewers need to have a “second opinion”, especially those prospective buyers outside of India. I have recently reviewed the Guerrilla (video live now) and loved it, I do see it as a “retro”, but going back to the early 80’s (you will have to watch my video to see why 😉). I have also reviewed the Himalayan 450 twice (two videos). Once as a “First Ride Review”, then I took it out again to try and find the vibes a lot of people were talking about. On that 2nd video, I did normal roads, back lanes and a section of motorway, at various revs, and couldn’t find anything more than a very slight tingle through the handlebars, which wasn’t really worth mentioning. I did a similar route on the Guerrilla, and found no vibes whatsoever. I admit, as much as I liked the Himalayan, I prefer the Guerrilla for the kind of roads/lanes I ride on. The lower seat height, and correlation with the handlebars and footpegs is just about perfect for me (5ft 9” with 30” inside leg). I didn’t have an issues in town traffic (I am in the uk), and found the Guerrilla filters with ease. I actually agree with your summing up of RE’s approach to what they are trying to accomplish with the Guerrilla. It will attract younger riders, but also has enough on tap to keep us older, more experienced riders happy (I actually said this, but this is the first time I have watched your video…spooky). However, I totally disagree with what you are saying about the chassis when compared to the Himalayan. I too have ridden many bikes. The Guerrilla, here on our uk roads, is a masterpiece. The suspension is taught, yet compliant, handling rough lanes with ease (though as bad as our roads are, they are nothing compared to the roads you were on), and an absolute joy on faster, smooth tarmac. I rode it pretty quickly, and not once did I have an “oh s**t” moment, though conditions were dry, and didn’t experience any vibrations anywhere throughout the rev range. The Himalayan was also extremely impressive, but I think, to say the Himalayan is better, is giving the wrong impression. The two bikes are designed to do different things, so not really fair to compare. Did the Guerrilla please me, yes, so much so that I did some rather embarrassing noises in my helmet (whoops, oooo’s and ahh’s) 😅. Cornering…”and you might even have fun” 😂 seriously, watch my video right through 😉. I cut my teeth in the 80’s. Traction Control was unheard of, we honed our skills by learning to use the throttle in a manner suitable for the conditions, it’s really not needed on a bike with 40hp. I also disagree about it being just a city bike, well at least here in the UK. Ok, let’s assume it will do 80mpg ish, that makes the tank range about 192 miles. Fortunately, we have fuel stations dotted around, so doubt it will be an issue, as I would be ready for a brew break well before then 😉, so just top up ! I know everyone is different, some will love it, some will hate it, the off set speedo and tank filler, and the non traditional rear lights really annoy some. The wild paint schemes, upset a few people too, but they are far better than the boring, drab matt black or matt green found on a lot of bikes today. Maybe RE should have offered a toned down colour scheme this time round, though no doubt they will in the future. Thanks for putting this together, all the best.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian! That should help a lot of people. Just for your reference, Indian riders are a LOT more sensitive to refinement - possibly because we start on unstressed commuter singles at 100-160ccc - than all over the world, as far as we can tell. So we're duty-bound to point out buzz even if its slightly more than normal.
@ianhughesroyalenfield4 ай бұрын
@@motorincwe all have different sensitivities, as we are all built differently, but honestly, I have ridden much more expensive bikes from the bigger brands which offer a lot less in the way of rider comfort. Always good to have different perspectives 👍
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
So have we, but Indian riding conditions as well as expectations are very different from most places where we’ve ridden bikes. It will hence, make a difference to assessments as well as how we set expectations for pros and cons for our audience with is largely Indian.
@JijoMojo4 ай бұрын
Kartikeya reminds me of a friend, just can't figure which one!! His reactions seem so genuine especially at 12:31, with him unable to comprehend the Go-rilla, and just letting Shumi 'carry on' 🙂
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
🤜🏽🤛🏽 We've always called out little group here MotorInc Fam, right from the start. 😊
@dhandapani104 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sirs, for your honest opinions...it's always refreshing to hear your take on all aspects Motoring....One question about this bike: Would you agree that a change to better tires would dramatically improve your opinion of the 'GRR' to 'GRRR+' 🙂?
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
It'd be a good start for sure @dhandapani10!
@dhandapani104 ай бұрын
@@motorinc So what in your opinion would need to fundamentally change to make it a good city commuter and weekend
@haritmohansaxena7322 ай бұрын
@8:20 slight mistake, petrol is .7 times denser than the water which is 1gm/ml..., so it's not 7 kg but 4.9kg that comes from fuel. That means out of 11, Re reduced 6.1 kilos on non fuel components.
@roshanthapa254 ай бұрын
Jesus! These two guys can actually talk about one single bike for a one whole ducking hour and still keep the viewer engaged. Really Nice in-depth video. And I agree with the broken frame thing, m sure that’s a thing of past. But even when you guys were praising Himalayan (especially chassis) so much, only thing that was coming in my mind is “didn’t that shit had the frame broken which I saw all over the internet”. Sure it must have improved after iterations but it it still remains in my mind. It broke couple of times, It is what it is.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks Roshan! Yes, bad news is sticky and it'll take a while before we can completely forget it happened
@themoderncaferacer22644 ай бұрын
Rode the guerrilla and found it much more fun and playful than the himi, definitely less vibrations. found that playful nature shockingly similar to my Ducati scrambler, I would go so far as to call this a baby version of the scrambler icon I have :D
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing TMCR!
@themoderncaferacer22644 ай бұрын
@@motorinc Happy to share :D Love the content!
@banmnx48234 ай бұрын
When I want to form an opinion about a motorcycle, I first see if Motorinc has covered it on their channel, and if so, I watch and listen to their video. That way, when I go for a test drive, I know what to watch out for. Outstanding work once more!
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks @banmnx4823
@vbanner4 ай бұрын
I used to be a regular motorinc viewer and commenter, but now I joined a job in Mahape, Navi Mumbai... and now everything is haywire. So I'm listening to this on Monday morning while making breakfast.... couldn't make up time to listen to the latest podcast too... feeling a bit sad. But sliver lining is I'm closer to motorinc and you two, maybe some fine morning or evening I'll get to see Shumi or Kartikey on road... maybe. ❤
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
We're here to keep you company whenever you need @vbanner!😊 Watch/listen as you see fit.
@azharkn65514 ай бұрын
Every time you guys says how the Himalayan 450 has raised that benchmark with that great suspension and chassis, It brings me goosebumps thinking how I enjoy riding my Himalayan 450 every single day ❤ big smiles and great great content, enjoyed much😄
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! ♥️
@chatgcyc4 ай бұрын
Another great video guys... This channel has become my go-to laze around stop, where I enjoy listening to these great conversations... Also, I request that Kartikeya's "that's disappointing" at the 20:00 min mark be made into a GIF meme 😄
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for including us in your leisure 😊
@kaushikroy16314 ай бұрын
Thanks for an honest review. Exactly same feelings when i saw the bike and took a test ride . Surprised how other reviews on YT were so different than the experience.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you for joining us @kaushikroy1631
@raviswarankar4 ай бұрын
Another great unbiased review of GRR 450 and I am in agreement with observations. Recently test drove GRR 450 I loved the look of it colour scheme not so much. To my surprise I felt the engine was too eager unlike other RE engines which are much calmer there is a sudden surge of power post 2000 rpm also I felt I will have to be dependent on clutch a lot when driving in traffic because the low end torque is not great I owned Scram 411 and it has much better low end torque. I expected engine to be smoother but I felt lot of buzz on the handlebar. Even the quality levels could have been better for example I saw rusting issues on the neck of the motorcycle where VIN number is etched. I also test drove Triumph Scrambler 400x and the engine was way smoother, the ride quality was much better, the power delivery very predictable and build quality is at another level and what sealed the deal for me was the presence of traction control because hey safety first !...hence booking Scrambler 400x...😊
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing @raviswarankar! Congratulations on the Scrambler. Do let us know what you think of it once you've ridden it long enough.
@joejr53074 ай бұрын
After a long time I'm finding a really good, rational and fact based channel. Just love how you guys do the content.
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Thanks @joejr5307! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!
@jjstuartonwriting815023 күн бұрын
Was debating the Gorilla (yes I spelt it wrong on purpose) or the Kawasaki Eliminator as the highest CC range I want. I might go back to seriously considering the Classic 350, or the Honda GB350. I'm glad it's winter here in Canada, because I can't make up my mind.
@raghavbhavsar8284 ай бұрын
the point where you mentioned about stock mirrors. totally relatable! I have meteor 350 and the left troubled me a lot!😆 had to get it fixed atleast 5 times..🤦♂
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
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@dhanurdharramswamy1804 ай бұрын
It is such a delight listening to both of you talk. There's so much thought that you have when you are evaluating a car/bike. Might I suggest you try a POV video of you driving these vehicles for us to be part of the thought process. No content is enough from you both. Cheers
@motorinc4 ай бұрын
Feedback noted @dhanurdharramswamy180! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!