Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 | Kirkstone Pass Return |

[@franklowry4852]

Nice bike! Beautiful countryside!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thank you, agree on both accounts 👍

[@jimhedley7459]

Hi Ian , I live around this area , and as a bike addict , I never get bored of riding these roads , I’ve plenty of bikes , but the guerrilla is going to be my next purchase, nice to see you actually blip the throttle on the downshifts , big bikes around these roads is more frustrating then enjoyable , 🏍🏍👍👍 in 44 yrs of riding these roads on most of the stupidest powerful bikes on the planet , I’ve had more fun doing it on Monkeybikes and groms , I class myself as a 62 year old teenager , but the guerrilla is next it looks a joy to ride 🏍🏍👍👍

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Morning Jim. I am Carnforth based, so not too far away. I too have done the Kirkstone on a variety of bikes, but the best have definitely been my Classic 350 to take in the views, and the Guerrilla for fun at slightly higher speeds. Hopefully you have seen my later Snowdonia vids on the Guerrilla, as the terrain is quite similar…..with the one coming out on Monday, highlighting the fun factor. Many thanks, and all the best 🎄🎅

[@christopherturner9330]

The engine sounds nice and relaxed.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

He does for now Christopher 😇, but wait till he is run in 😈😂

[@davew-jk5te]

Enjoying this series of videos immensely cant wait to collect mine on Tuesday and start the running in process and fitting the accessories 😊😊

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

I bet Dave……..I expect updates 😉 Glad you are enjoying these vids in the meantime, always nice to know. I have just returned from another ride. Now covered 199 miles. Have a stash of vids “in the bank” for when the weather is too ‘orrible 😂

[@davew-jk5te]

​@@ianhughesroyalenfield collected it today miserable weather bikes filthy didn't stop the fun and smiles 18 miles done. OEM Hand protectors now on anti glare TFT protector also done. Rear carrier and large engine bars should be here from India before friday DNA filter and cover arriving tomorrow. Just need time to start fitting atuff

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

….let the fun begin. Congratulations 🥳

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@davew-jk5te did you install the TFT protector wet or dry ? Was it a b’stard ot easy enough ? I have mine to do.

[@davew-jk5te]

​@@ianhughesroyalenfield Hi Ian I installed it wet as it said BUT next time I will do it dry as I found it a pain in the ....... to get rid of the bubbles. It now sports a rear rack and top box and DNA air filter and cover.

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

Morning Ian, enjoyed your video, yep some car drivers seem oblivious to other road users, great scenery again especially in the layby at the end. Well I had a good 2hrs test ride on a Guerrilla yesterday and I'm pleased to say, I've ordered one 😀, so I'm looking forward to having many trips out on it 😊

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thank you Malcolm. Yes we have to have our wits about us, that’s for sure. I love it up there ! Really pleased you liked the Guerrilla enough to buy one….what colour have you ordered ?

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Hi Ian, I've ordered the yellow ribbon, none in stock at the moment, so I'll have a bit of a wait, but it will be worth it.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Absolutely…..running in is a pain, but all will be well 😎😉

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield yep I tried sticking to 4000 revs yesterday for a while, but the bike doesn't like it. It's a good job it's only for 300 miles 😀

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Absolutely Malcolm 😎

[@ReRiderChi]

I appreciate the views from the other side of the world!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thank you. 😎

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Batten down the hatches my friend, my wife’s son has just phoned to say Hurricane Helene is on its way. Thinking of you all.

[@ReRiderChi]

@@ianhughesroyalenfieldrain and more rain and wind, like a bad storm😮

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Take care

[@RideaGoodRoad]

Thank you Ian. I so enjoyed your video. Mostly the part at 10 minutes in where your guardian angel got you past the point of no return.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thank you…….☺️

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

A lovely ride Ian; that tosser in the Merc wont have a clue what that was about; some folk are just buck gormless i'm afraid. You'll have to come back when my birth sign is run; now that'll be fun. Till then, ride safe.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Ahh so you are a Scorpio then….well you will probably understand why Scorpio is so named.

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Ha, yes, very much so. 🤪

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Oh heck. How on earth does Ann put up with you 🤔😂

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield What? Me, I’m a pussycat

[@simonchilli2088]

That was a nice spirited ride Ian and Scorpion. I like the sound of the engine and exhaust as it goes along. I daresay after market exhausts will be available soon.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

I am actually starting to think the sound from the exhaust is ok Simon, and find the exhaust silencer looks attractive. Might seem to be spirited, but just need to have a couple of extra revs to make it more interesting 😂😈 Cheers

[@dezmondwhitney1208]

You had a lot of fun riding this bike. I like it's toughness and relative simplicity.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

All the virtues of bikes from the 80’s Dezmond……they don’t have to be complicated, the proof is right here. Many thanks

[@alanflint7732]

Lovely roads

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

They are indeed, thank you.

[@bobbod8069]

Certainly looks like you are enjoying the bike.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Indeed Robert, even at running in speeds 😎

[@davew-jk5te]

Good to hear the tyres appear more than up to the job as I swopped to michelin on my Hunter 350 as the MRF tyres were not good at all. Also glad I chose the playa black colour as it looks superb in your videos.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks Dave, yes tyres are excellent in the dry, though yet to be tested in the wet. The Playa Black sparkles in the sunshine, lovely.

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Morning Ian 😊 look at the lovely sunshine 😊 New bike in the lakes does life get any better 😊

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

I don’t think so James 😎……weather rather miserable at the moment though. I really need to get out and put some more miles on ☔️🙄😂 Thanks

[@keithtomkinson4781]

Hi Ian glad you keep getting bloody good weather 😂 good man 😅

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Hi Keith, you were right about the colour 😉 😂. The weather was good on that day, and the next, but bloody awful now ☔️😢😂

[@timparish172]

Morning Ian, lovely video. In the end I’ve gone for the Speed 400 instead of the Guerilla. The only reason for that was that my nearest Royal Enfield dealer is 300 miles away in Glasgow and the Triumph only 150 in Aberdeen! One of the few disadvantages of living in the Outer Hebrides!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Well Tim, you will choose to live in these far flung places 😂. I thought we were hard done to here, but nothing compared to you 😳. The Speed 400 is a cracking little bike as well, so I am sure you will be very happy. All the best.

[@michaelgilbert3311]

Sunning scenery Ian. and weather being kind to you. Wont be long before we exceed 4000 revs. Have you got any modification planned apart from new levers when avaiable ? it wouldnt suprise me if the handle bar lever assy are commom to other Royal Enfields. thereby making levers interchangable. Worth checking out. Ride safe. Until the next time. Bfn Mike. Sunny Wales

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Afternoon Mike. Weather miserable and wet here today. I am looking for a set of genuine RE touring mirrors, to save me having to remove them every time we load Scorpio into the van. I think, with the aid of an Allen key, I will be able to fold them down. Apart from that, I fancy the shroud which covers the void between the headlight and speedo. I have a Speedo Angels TFT anti Glare screen protector which needs fitting. When/if someone comes up with a tail tidy, I would like one of those. The brake and clutch might be similar to the Himi 450, but I can’t see any adjustable levers for those yet either. That’ll do for now 😂

[@melfzs]

Morning Ian, you got some cracking weather there eh! Yep the car driver's are a pain cutting straight through the bends ,too frigging lazy to turn the wheel, You'll soon have it run in ,then you can release the revs , I passed a couple of cars on my road test yesterday going up hills and it doesn't half take off! 😅 Enjoy your weekend Cheers Mel 🍻

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks Mel. We just have to be totally alert, eyes everywhere 😳🙄😂. Once run in, I do have some hilly routes planned 😎 Cheers

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Great views Ian bloody poor drivers there! that Merc driver so bloody dangerous !

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Definitely Phil, obviously his mind and eyes were somewhere else. 🙄

[@rickydowns1289]

Hi Ian, after 2hrs of test ride, I’ve just ordered myself a playa black guerrilla. Can’t wait to pick it up. Shame the weather is better suited to boats at the minute 😂

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Congratulations Ricky 🥳. Yes the weather is awful, but supposed to be drying out tomorrow 🤞. Gone bloody cold though 🥶. I have fitted my Keis heated clothing plug, so all will be well 😊. As you can see, running in is a pain, but it will be worth it in the end 😈 When is collection day ?

[@rickydowns1289]

Thanks 🙏 I’ve got keis heated vest and gloves absolute game changer for winter rides. Waiting on delivery to the dealer should be about 10 days all being well. Yeah I’m not looking forward to the running in period. I think the first 300 miles will be the hardest. Agree with you that the bike really likes to be above 4k in the rev range. My first RE after having a few Hondas.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@rickydowns1289 welcome to the club ✊ Yes, I found Keis through some KZbinr friends, like you say, a game changer. I have the heated jacket and socks, plus RST battery heated gloves….bloody brilliant, even in January/February 😎

[@DavidMuncey-n3v]

No-one has ever mentioned how the Kirkstone Pass got is name. It is most obvious on the ascent rather than the descent. A few hundred yards from the top is a huge huge rock on the right that resembles a church tower. IE:Kirk. Have a look next time you go up.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Will do, thanks.

[@kennethheldreich6604]

Looks like your having the best fun you can have with your clothes on Ian, 🙂🏍🇬🇧

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Absolutely Kenneth, it’s a blast even running in 😎😂 Cheers

[@julianrose810]

Heart side next me thinks😊

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Definitely at some point 👍 cheers

[@julianrose810]

Over to Alston and down the B6277 magic ✨

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

One for when Scorpio is run in 😉👍

[@Stefan_trekkie]

You are in love in Scorpio, Ian 😁😁

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Indeed I am Stefan 😊

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Coming back down towards the lake reminds me of when i stopped in one of those little lay-bys so i could get a picture of the lake. It was a roasting hot day, i put the side stand down but forgot to leave it in 1st. The tarmac had softened and the bike toppled over pinning me against the grass copse. Cars stopped because they thought I'd crashed but all i needed was someone to get the bike off me. Very embarrassing and i always now make sure i leave it parked in 1st gear.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Oops……I always park in 1st on a hill, up or down. Have had the buggers roll down backwards, dragging the side stand along the road before now 😳😂

[@Peter234100]

Loved the views Ian but not the Muppet drivers🤬🤬🤬 Just let Clementine know I am missing her 😊

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

😂 I will Peter. Can’t see her coming out for a couple of weeks (maybe longer), as we are going away soon…..please don’t give up on her 🫣😉

[@tomordr]

Nice video. Thanks! How is that motor riding @ 2,000-2,500 rpm, which is my preferred style of riding.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Hmm, it rides ok at low revs, but you also need to be in a low gear. It has a very revvy nature, so not ideal for plodding around in my opinion. Maybe one of the 350’s would suit you better. They are happiest at lower revs, in higher gears. Hope this helps.

[@tomordr]

Thanks. Yes I have a 24 bullet 350 that I thoroughly enjoy and was hoping to find a larger displacement version of it in engine character to replace my MG V7 Stone which vibrates like a paint shaker. I will always keep my trusty 350.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@tomordr sadly I don’t see the Guerrilla being that bike for you. It really doesn’t like low revs in higher gears, as it “bogs down”. 😢

[@crumblymal8479]

Awesome Ian what a place to ride no shortage idiots though as ever why folks don't find their own lane enough and need the whole road I do not know ! it's not like they are even going that fast just in a world of their own I guess . Not sure why you would cover the armco with wood it's still gonna do a world of damage if you hit it, I guess it must just be more aesthetically pleasing good watch cheers 👌👍

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks Mal. I think the rather expensive wood addition is to make it blend in with the environment. It’ll cost someone’s insurance company an arm and a leg to replace if they scratch it though 😳🙄. I really don’t know what the driver was doing, he had just pulled out of a lay-by, so should have been in full concentration mode. Muppet 🤬

[@crumblymal8479]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield 😂👍

[@paulsilson2148]

Ian , how's the throttle response on that motorcycle. Does it have some onions?

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Hi Paul, it’s certainly keen, but just a case of getting used to it. Have you seen my review (both long and short version, short made from long). It really does want to go…..it’s certainly got hooligan dna 😈, very un-Royal Enfield 😉

[@paulsilson2148]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield thank you sir, no I haven't but I will watch it after this video. That guy sure was a idiot , pushing you out when overtaking. I know traditional royal Enfields are underpowered, thanks for your time

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Anytime Paul. I am fortunate to get to do demo rides on a few different bikes, but the Guerrilla impressed me so much, I had to buy it 😉

[@paulsilson2148]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield I see that, great color scheme , watching your review now, just subscribed. Good luck with your new bike

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks for subscribing, hope you enjoy the content. All the best 👍

[@blearyview2254]

Hi Ian, new bike time then, do you still have the Classic?

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Afternoon Alex. Yes, Clementine is still here, though not getting used much, as I am trying to put the mileage on the Guerrilla so I can get him serviced whilst we are down in Cheshire in a couple of weeks. I am so far behind with your vids, sorry. cheers

[@blearyview2254]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Nice addition to the stable and no worries about the vids, they ain't going anywhere.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks Alex.

[@Exiledk]

Do Brit bikers no longer greet each other on the road? In my younger days in the UK we never passed one another without a wave of acknowledgement to fellow bikers. We do it here in Denmark.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

I always either wave or nod, but sadly a good proportion no longer do. Brand and type snobbery plays a part, as does whether they are in a group. I acknowledge everyone, even scooters 😂

[@keithtomkinson4781]

If it's any good to you it's pissing it down in donny 😂 all the best 👍

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

😂 well that’s ok then……..not 😢😂

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

“Twit” was a bit over-polite I thought!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

I know, I couldn’t believe how restrained I was on that occasion 😂

[@edwardsenesac]

That's why I don't follow people! Very risky!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

…but you have to follow to overtake 🤔

[@edwardsenesac]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Idon't linger and wait for something to happen.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Ok

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

Car drivers are predictably unpredictable especially in scenic areas! Ride defensively! Slava Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Agreed, I half expect them to drift/cut on corners, but not usually on a straight 🙄

[@chrisweeks6973]

Brain-dead drivers... Invariably worse in tourist areas, of course. For the 62 years I've been riding I've viewed them all as homicidal maniacs, with me as their intended victim. That perspective has helped keep me safe. Doesn't take a degree in rocket science to know that you're really enjoying Scorpio! 🤣

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thanks Chris. One comment on here, has suggested I should ride defensively, but I can’t see what I did wrong. We started to overtake where I knew the road straightened out…🤔. His coming over the white line was totally unpredictable on this straight section. Yes, loving Scorpio, will love him even more after the service 😂

[@chrisweeks6973]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Agreed, you didn't do anything wrong. Defensive riding's always a good idea, but at the end of the day, no matter what we're on/in, we rely on other road-users doing the right thing and keeping us all safe. Sadly, some don't.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@chrisweeks6973 thanks Chris 👍

[@hectorshouse7348]

These people aren’t fit to drive tbh…their ability to maintain concentration is nonexistent…appalling

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Bonkers that they are allowed to be on the road. 😳🤬

[@hectorshouse7348]

@@ianhughesroyalenfield haha yes. Thanks for the videos, love the bike😀👍

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Thank you ☺️