NEW Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Review | The Real Roadster Reborn?

When Royal Enfield Invited me to Barcelona to ride their all new roadster motorcycle, I couldn't say no! RE are really going after other brands with their advertising for this bike, calling other bikes plastic clones. I must say I agree with them! but does the Guerrilla deliver on its promise?
In this video I ride the bike through Barcelona and out into the Spanish hills to find out what this motorbike is really like, can it be better than the Triumph 400 models? I talk about the Performance, handling, suspension, sound, fun, modes, traffic, and more...
Rather than list all the specs, what I give you in this video is the essence of this brand new motorcycle. I also show you how well it fits riders of different sizes and show in the video the taller seat option, which I thought was great!
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[@narendrairengbam112]

I guess this is probably the first time a company invites all the reviewers and youtubers and vloggers and give them the highest and best treatment and services regarding their stays, accomodation, riding gears, food etc. merely for their new bike launch. This has got to be the best launch of any motorcycle so far. Other companies need to learn from Royal Enfield. Even after marketing their products for such affordable fantastic prices they are able to provide such good services for their consumers.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

All launches are similar to this, but I must say this was definitely the best one I have been on. They went above and beyond!

[@4RMS7TRONG]

Basically if you treat the riders well they'll say good things about your bike. A lot of good youtubers won't go to these launches because they prefer to ride them on UK roads whilst not being pampered by a marketing team 🤣

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@4RMS7TRONG as you can see from my video, I’m not afraid to tell people my true opinion. Sure it’s nice to be pampered but I’m not gonna put on rose tinted spectacles because of it. If I don’t like something I’ll say it, full stop.

[@4RMS7TRONG]

​@MrDarcy-OlMan yeah I was about to edit my comment after I got to the end of watching. You did a brilliant job at saying it how it is!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Much appreciated buddy! 😊

[@basedury]

RE is really becoming a serious brand. Even here in the states, where people used to think they were mostly junk, I get compliments on me Interceptor all the time. I've even had a couple guys say "Harley needs to make something like that" 😅

[@Gaurav_9339]

I had a smile on my face when you pronounced "Himalayan" correctly 6:20

[@davidashworth1985]

Wait...am I seeing this correctly? Freddie Dobbs, Tomboy A Bit, and Mr. Darcy & The Old Man all in the same video? Excellent!

[@dem1456]

This yellow-purple combo is growing on me, at first I thought it was way too inyourface but the more I look at it the more I appreciate it.

[@iain777uk]

Royal Enfield have made a bike that stands on its own design merits. I really like. Very informed review 👍

[@danwilliams7554]

As a long time viewer of the channel I’m so glad to see it getting the recognition it deserves. The reviews by both of you have always been the most down to earth and relatable of all the channels and it’s brilliant to see just how competent and confident you’ve become. Great review and a great bike, I’m actually very tempted by one of these and I agree whole heartedly with which colour way looks the best.

[@ChakraVart1]

Am I the only one who’s really really blown away by how this thing looks? I love every inch of it, and only hope it rides as well as is looks. The only real disappointment is the sound, which is a bit nondescript. I’m taking one for a spin as soon as the local showroom gets one.

[@jimdoolan2277]

Just ordered one down here in new Zealand was going to get Himalayan but think the Guerrilla would suit me beat as i ride at moment and I will keep it suzuki RE 800 Cheers 👍🏻

[@martinhall932]

I too love listening to Mexican music when visiting Barcelona :D

[@anthonydraper1231231]

I actually think they did a great job on the styling of this: it isn’t just a street bike look, it almost has a dirt bike inspiration which just separates it from the crowd for sure.

[@fchristl]

Love to see the same thing from my two favorite perspectives, you and Dobbs.

[@WanderwithTJ]

Without even being more than a minute into the video, I love the colors on the bike, yellow and purple is just 🔥

[@aruncv1373]

Kinda growing on me too.

[@sasojamalullail]

I definitely wait for this RE to enter Malaysia. Definitely my first attempt to own 400 cc bike. As RE offered range of model with affordable price tag.

[@mohamedfauzibinmohamedjoha2328]

Greetings from Malaysia, same here. Considering this or Speed 400

[@saketbongale312]

Offset speedo actually is practical as it allows for a mobile holder without blocking speedo view.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

We can still see our speedo on our bikes with it in the centre, and have a mobile on a quadlock to the side, without spoiling the aesthetic of the bike 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

"it's extremely cold in England with 15-16 degrees weather" Riders in Scotland when it's 16 degrees: "SUMMER'S HERE LADS LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

😂😂

[@stevebarnett-f5o]

I think one of these will be my next, and last bike, great review.

[@PahaLukki]

Nice to hear Royal Enfield is sticking to their philosophy and keeping even their more powerful bikes relaxing to drive in the city. Cities are so slow with roundabouts and traffic lights that it really makes a difference to at least my enjoyment of a ride. I wouldn't want a 1000cc Fireblade in city traffic..

[@wobblyhand]

Most watchable Guerrilla 450 Tube I've seen so far. Great style and content as always.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you 😊

[@JoJo-hc4dj]

Awesome video, great riding shots, great to see the bike and Barcelona 😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Dudeiculas]

Royal enfield have got it locked down I'm 45 years old and had sports bikes 2x 3x the price I've just payed for an interceptor 650 and the enfield is my favourite bike I've had

[@benjamingrueneberg3065]

I think it is pretty practical that the Speedometer ist not in the middle because that gives you plenty of room to mount your mobile Phone. Also i think Royal Enfield did that because it looks better when it is in a line with the Tankcap

[@Dave-sw2dm]

I am starting to hoard air cooled bikes. Just added a SR 400 to my garage. I just love the look of air cooled engines.

[@robertboomsema4422]

The SR 400/500 is still one of the best looking bikes in my opinion 😊👍

[@AF-O6]

Zero interest in the bike, but watched for the ever superb cinematography and because I love how you and your father carry yourselves.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That’s very kind of you!

[@markhancock7527]

Yes change the exhaust & a Normal classic speedo & i will want it.They need to do a classic & GT version for the old boys.

[@ashinterceptor]

There is one actually. Its called Analog (which is a base variant) It has a classic speedo (the one they use in a Meteor) and it comes in just one plain matt greyish kinda finish which honestly looks the best amongst the kaleidoscope of colors the other variants have.

[@kevinwheatley1097]

I love it. Had the dealership setup been better, I would give it serious consideration.

[@steved.]

I think they put the speedo in the offset, so your phone can go on the other side without blocking it. Kinda smart.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

That should be the owners choice. There’s no need to mount a phone because of the built in satnav, besides, there’s still plenty of room to mount a phone with a central speedo

[@killingking1739]

Looks rugged but attractive for a scram. The price makes up for everything. Cant wait to test ride this RE

[@666louis]

I also prefer right side up forks. Especially with the fork covers. All these upside down forks have given me is to leak every 6 month.

[@Rinzler900]

Very good review, I really liked the travel style review you did there, very good indeed! So it feels like this bike is in direct competition with the triumph speed/scrambler 400 then, which makes sense because the 350’s RE have done up until now don’t produce the same power. It feels like there is just so much choice now from RE across their range, the danger is having too much choice that a customer can no longer decide what to buy LOL! I’m with you on gone looks of the Guerrilla though, as much as it’s a nice bike there are some aspects of it that I’d be changing too like the exhaust. Thanks again for the great review, always brilliant to watch you guys!

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Probably all you really need for your average rider

[@markbright7845]

Definitely Bike Shed styling. Bar and mirrors would be my first accessory. Will be interesting to see if an even shorter tail tidy is in the market soon, maybe a read seat delete.

[@carver7689]

The colors on the one you rode here remind me of something from a video game or comic book, so there's the under-30 marketing. Overall it's an interesting bike, and you can't beat the price. I was glad when it cooled down to 30ish where I live, but temps are rising again. Looking forward to Fall riding.

[@ilejovcevski79]

I think i'm with you on this one, centered dial and blackened color schemes all the way!

[@janeg4706]

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it! Thanks for a great review - need to book a test ride.

[@caldaemon]

Great, entertaining review mate! You were in good riding company too I saw. Looks wise I still prefer the Hunter, but I love the fact that RE gives us choice and value. Cheers, safe rides!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Many thanks 😊

[@abhisekmondal5932]

Great to see🥰

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you 😁

[@tenten90384]

You should've looked for "Spanish music from Spain" or more specifically, from Barcelona haha. Great review by the way. 👌🏻

[@simonchilli2088]

I've already put my name down for a test ride on one of these. Agreed on the black with the red flash. The colour you rode and the gold and red remind me of the Indian Premier League cricket colours. Most of them are very vivid and bright so appealing to younger fans. Obviously you're 21/22, sorry forgotten your age.🙂

[@Anuragz9s]

This is one of the fastest bike in India right now in its segment. I hope it gets better colour options in future😊

[@0scartheCat]

The most important part of this video is when you all tried the higher seat, there is very little on YT regarding taller riders trying the higher seat on the Guerrilla 450, you should upload this segment as a Short . . else riders dismiss the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 as being too small for them...

[@owlteachereducation]

+1

[@marc9089]

Well said !!

[@pc5647]

What I have always admired about RE is their timeless classic designs. This is not that! And just 11L tank - that’s not enough for country roads in Australia. I’m waiting for the Classic or Bullet 650.

[@ghostriderzzr7897]

I like how they have offset the filler cap to the right so you can get more in when on its side stand, wish all bikes with no centre stand had this!!

[@kiaceratomadman]

Hi Darcy matey 👍 it's mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍.. my honest opinion on all of the royal Enfield motorcycles is that i love every model of the royal Enfield motorcycles and I'd definitely would buy one of each model for myself. And i definitely agree with you about the black and yellow royal Enfield gurila it's not my choice of colour but don't get me wrong it still looks great but not my choice of colour at the moment but it will grow on me though. And it was funny when your camera overheated. But at least you enjoyed yourself in Barcelona with the new royal Enfield. And I'm only 5foot 7"inches and would you say that any royal Enfield motorcycles would be fine for me from 350cc upto 650cc but I'll be happy with 350cc or 450cc royal Enfield for going to work and casual riding. Hope to hear from you soon thanks from mark from Wirral Merseyside 👍. Royal Enfield motorcycles seems to be best bikes for me really

[@light2677]

tbh this is the perfect amount of power

[@hughphillips1427]

Totally agree, especially when you are 60 like me 😊

[@PhilipStratton]

Good video! Would like to see more travel or vlog style videos versus straight review videos. Your camera work and editing helps tell a good story.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

More to come!

[@joedudz]

Like the rugged design approach over the "pretty" Triumphs. Sort of machine you could ride 365. Needs an aftermarket pipe. I'd have one.

[@antonoat]

Get a sheepskin seat cover for hot weather, cuts down on sweating on plastic seats and adds greatly to comfort!

[@edgarhonorioperezgarcia6569]

Saquen la caguama, that intro is fire!

[@enriqueperla4939]

So, overall the Guerrilla 450 is a better bike than the Triumph 400? Putting preferences apart what I see is that RE is not afraid of pushing the industry to offer better products. That's a good thing.

[@ab7920]

The intro was great, got a laugh with the splash of music. Keep it up!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad you liked it!

[@Swedenbonnie]

Thanks for the review Darcy, it’s a okay looking bike, but that radiator….. I really don’t like it, and the strange note is that everybody was complaining about the radiator on both BSA and Triumphs but not the RE…. Which I think it’s strange as these brands ’hide’ it in a much better way. Hope to see a review later on with a compare of these brands

[@Farney-gy1qo]

I love it! I was hoping to buy a 350 Bullet, but this bike looks fab! On the plus side of having the speedo offset, is hat a quad lock could be mounted next to it or a GoPro.

[@ADSCoachSupportB2112]

I wasn’t a fan of the semi modern colour schemes but they work and they really get attention from the public. I really like what they have done and they will sell very well. All we need is a 650 Him and you have a city bike and an ADV bike, and possibly a cafe racer all for the price of one brand bike

[@olethorhermansen5696]

Some of the colour schemes are definitely not my taste, but so nice to see conventional black forks with rubber gaiters. That's how you do it, Triumph, scrap that golden junk you're so fond of.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Agreed but strangely it's the base one in black/red that i like the best.

[@jypsumfantastic]

I wish i could say that when i was Darcys age i also would have skipped the party at the bar and had an appreciation for beautiful scenery the next day instead, but alas it took me a much longer time to grow up!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I did enjoy the scenery, the night out at the bar was the last night and I was returning to the UK the next morning 👍🏼

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Not a bad looking bike. Ideal for blasting around town with enough grunt to keep up with the flow on faster roads. Yeah, the tank's small, but with its intended use of a city commuter, bar hopper, etc, why the need for an adventure bike sized tank. The colour scheme, well, not every one's cup of tea, but I suppose it'll grow on ya. Price is excellent. Cheaper that a lot of smaller 125's. It is what it is. A cheap get you from A to B without any fuss or silly palaver Well done RE.

[@PahaLukki]

I actually like the yellow-black. Reminds me of my Derbi Senda's color scheme. Guerilla obviously is more of a hooligan bike and not the burble & pop gentleman roller as the classic 350.

[@ChancellorBeeHaw]

superb editing mate 🤟

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you 🙌

[@adipardita5232]

Familiar faces there. Freddie, uncle Stuart.. Niceee

[@Lee-70ish]

Like the J Series 350 its a common powerplant in different cloths . Enfields 450 is not super powerful but still great value and not to be overlooked if you are in the market for this style of bike

[@hughphillips1427]

It is probably enough power for most people to be honest.

[@mattdog1982]

@@hughphillips1427 for everyday riding in the uk, I totally agree.

[@tomtom786]

Nice looking bike Darcy, however I think the Triumph 400 beats it, in terms of quality finish and the look of the pipes. (Obviously haven’t ridden the RE). Good bike for the money? Agree with your colour choice. Thanks for the review, as always. 👌

[@critterIMHO]

Just like with the Shotgun , I think the base (silver) model is the best looking one.

[@HunterVlog350cc]

that twitchiness on highway is also there in hunter at high sppeds if you change direction a bit❤

[@AmanSinghmedia]

That's Freddy Dobbs in the back😂...nice 3:36

[@JohnTanner61]

I like the shape of the exhaust, and the off set speedo!

[@mockbattles]

I like that turquoise on the wheels and frame. I just reckon it would suit a black tank instead of white.

[@Taverius]

I agree with you about the colours but hey, if they want to appeal to a "younger" audience you've got to have a design that pops in an ad. Cool bike though, pop a decent exhaust and a nice big box on the rear for groceries on it and it's a perfect daily.

[@BlakesPipes]

Thanks for the introduction video to this machine. Looks like a great motorcycle for college kids here. Get around town and inexpensive!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

I agree about the lack of smaller engine capacity bikes for younger riders (including the UK). Like always, a great review. Would consider adding the higher sear (800 mm) as you are 6ft 1? Thanks for the answer. Keep going. :)

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

nice ride, we had our first visit to Barcelona about a year ago *we drove a rental car to San Remo and back with multiple stops, finishing for a couple of days in Barcelona, very nice place. And seeing the Gaudi was extra cool for me, because I know a couple of Gaudi family members in Texas. *here on some days I commute on a Kawasaki Versys x300 which seems to fit ok (201cm tall, 6'7")

[@fobudomh]

I think the yellow colour scheme was inspired by the taxis present in Barcelona.

[@tomstockell9481]

Top review thanks Darcy - good to hear how it compares with the Triumphs

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kwakithailand]

Awesome stuff, Darcy 👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks! 🙂

[@Malolalo95]

I’m sure you looked for “ Spanish music” for the intro; but that’s Mexican music haha

[@lewis7515]

I was like, "WTF?!".....

[@chrispetrou9926]

Definitely better than the Triumph in every aspect.

[@stevieclee3309]

😆😆😆

[@BobMan1952]

What attracted me to RE was their classic looking air cooled bikes Love my classic 350 If they build a classic 500 or a 650 I will buy another one of their bikes This bike is too Japanese looking if I wanted a Japanese style bike I would buy a Japanese bike.

[@storm209e]

Classic 650 is coming next year after the scram interceptor 650 . You can check the leaks on KZbin.

[@mrsilbo6499]

Excellent review Darcy, bang on point with all your comments and insight.

[@recidivist11]

The speedo is offset so that moto vloggers can place their cameras on the bar and still see the speedo😂

[@gusseisern1151]

The Yellow One is the Most appealing

[@Surbatron]

Looks a fun little city bike, styling wise its 80% there but cant help feel they've missed out...oval exhaust, USD forks and more pitched forward ergos for a slightly flatter bar would really make this a good looking and engaging Triumph alternative....

[@BlueRidgeRider]

My wife loves the yellow and purple color. I understand the need to appeal to younger people and bring in new riders but they need at least one option that suits us old folks. A simple, solid color with only a tank badge and something on the side panels. Black would be most popular but I was thinking a nice metallic red. Or a Ferrari red with gold wheels. In any case, it is going to be another hit for Royal Enfield!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The base model is a solid colour, it’s a Beige colour I believe

[@mfcodes]

They also have a metallic gray one that looks beautiful! Check the launching video from the Royal Enfield official channel.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

@@mfcodes thanks. Good to know there’s one solid color.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan I looked. It’s gray.

[@leemartin-hine2200]

Great to see you got this review out before MCN Darcy, credit to you and the channel. Plus it’s an actual review not like theirs.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear it. 😁

[@hydrolyser]

Great review Mr Darcy! Most enjoyable and informative.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@hydrolyser many thanks 😊

[@stevenbatley8666]

RE have nailed it with this beauty.

[@petersheppard6085]

I gotta say, your Vid' didn't make me want to buy the bike so much, but I want to go back to Barca'.....❤

[@lackoliver55]

Great video. To counter what some Insta fool commented on your Guerilla post, I thoroughly enjoy the men as much as the bikes! Cheers! AI cannot replace dry British wit.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks 😊

[@tu5996]

Heat management is very good

[@johncranwell3783]

I went into Bill Smith's motorcycles Saturday morning.And so one of these on display so cocked my leg over And was really wowed by the ride position And. Comfort brilliant

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@johncranwell3783 great to hear 👍🏼

[@jamesschneider3828]

I don’t care for the graphics on the two tone color scheme. I don’t mind the exhaust style but also wonder why the speedo isn’t centered. I guess someone might make a few bucks by designing a bracket to center it.

[@Grumpysprout]

Would of prefered a 19" front wheel

[@Kevin-hp5fk]

If they can do a P-Twin based on that single for the next gen Interceptor that'll be a hell of a compelling bike. Lovely bike though. If i had a spare few grand it'd grab one to replace my current commuter

[@artistonamotorbike]

As a tall rider i really appreciate RE putting real effort into ergos. Some manufacturers are just a no go for me. Do they offset the dial for folk to mount there phone on the bars?

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

They didn’t give a reason but the dial doubles as a sat nav when paired with your phone so the question is do you need to mount the phone on the bars in that case

[@artistonamotorbike]

@@MrDarcy-OlMan aye true, there seems to be a fashion for offset atm so i wondered if there was a reason

[@Scout4x]

Ah yes, 30 degrees. Ho hum.... I live in Arizona USA and up here in the mountains (where it's nice and cool) the temps today ar 35 degrees, but down in Phoenix it's a balmy 43 degrees. If you come to visit, it would probably be best if you come in the winter, spring or autumn otherwise you might melt.

[@PikeCisco]

That was your best video yet. The b roll is what makes the video entertaining. I think the bike looks like the Hunter. Not a fan of the fork gaiters and the paintwork is hideous. Shame as it sounds great from what you told us.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thank you so much, this is the direction we want to take the Channel in! The base colour and playa black look good in my opinion the rest are a bit much. I like the fork gaiters tbh

[@bozzopaura]

You make great videos. Greetings from Italy.

[@richardeyers322]

very good yes this or the speed 400,but some times it comes down to the little things,like the centre stand,old fashioned forks,i dont mind the off-set speedo,and all the bikes i have seen have been uk reg.its food and you beat fredie to,bet the old man is looking to.

[@backontwowheels9469]

I like that the seat height is 780mm, would probably suit my shorter legs, shame I have just purchased the Himalayan 450 🤣

[@martynlaverick3405]

Loving these bikes. Great vid Darcy👍

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

@@martynlaverick3405 many thanks 😊

[@colvilletitus9408]

Love the black with the red and gold accents

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

The best 👌🏻

[@HunterVlog350cc]

now bmw , ducati is following the RE’s ways to market- eg the ga1300 was launched in himalayas , ducati teamed with artists for their scrambler color schemes related to graffiti theme of skaters❤

[@speedtriplerider7853]

It's a decent bike for what it costs I guess, better looking than the Himalayan but not so compared to the Triumph. Entertaining video, nice scenery but man it looked hot. Glad you kept all the luvvies off camera.