The Mam Journals - Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 -First Impressions.

[@richardharris150]

Love this review. No silly intros, unneeded music, and silly chat at the start, which i have to scroll through. Straight down to business. A bloke talking about bikes who loves bikes and knows his stuff. Enjoyed the part about the shims which i haven't heard of any other review mention. Also, it looks like you are an advanced rider as the lines you take when riding even in the wet are pretty spot on. I've seen so many reviews by 'riders' who work for bike mags on reviews, and their cornering and approach is pretty awful. Very good review, and i have subscribed, which is rare for me

[@michaelmam]

Thank you Richard . Glad you enjoyed it .

[@gbtriumph3216]

Best produced, filmed, and narrated video of this 450 that I have seen to date. It would be tough for anyone to make a better one. Well done and pleasantly informative and gently entertaining!

[@michaelmam]

@@gbtriumph3216 Thank you . Informative and gently entertaining is the plan 👍

[@pujapete3665]

just tested one today.a fun bike easy to ride.nothing to gripe about really.a good basic bike.anyone who buys one i think will be pleased.

[@michaelmam]

@@pujapete3665 That is a fair summary 👍

[@777interesting]

Wow, great review, picked up my Guerrilla yesterday & I'm based in NSW Australia, only ridden 60klm but so far, love it ....., it's now a partner to my 411 Himalayan ..... cheers from down Under ...🦘🦘🦘

[@sergemoreillon1236]

Always TOP! Thank you Michael 👍🏼 This RE is a good swimmer too 😅

[@michaelmam]

@@sergemoreillon1236 😂 .. it was certainly wet !

[@ogasi1798]

gorgeous little bike

[@PAGallagher]

A great video and you're a much braver man than I. You'd have been better off with a boat for much of that ride but good to see that the Guerrilla handled it without any dramas. I've had my Guerrilla for 2 months now and am just south of 2000 miles. I actually did a manual mpg calc today, when I fuelled up, and it was about 85 mpg but I rarely go above 6000 rpm so your estimate sounds about right with the extra revs you were giving it. Also, my mpg readout, on the clock, is quite optimistic too, generally reading around 91 to 95 mpg ....... that would be nice 😁It's a great handling machine and it just loves the A and B road twisties 👍 I've been retired a few years now but this bike makes me feel like a teenager again and I think it's a great looking machine. It's almost as much fun as my XSR 900! Again, thanks for the video. All the best, Phil

[@michaelmam]

@@PAGallagher Great to hear from you . Sounds like you are having fun . Good bike . Easy to ride and very capable on the lanes .

[@PAGallagher]

@@michaelmam 👍👍

[@alanflint7732]

A proper adult video. I do like the bits of information about the places you are passing through. It adds to the context.

[@michaelmam]

@@alanflint7732 Thank you . 👍

[@ianhalliwell8604]

As comprehensive as ever, I've seen many videos on this bike but nobody covers it like your good self. At my age and what i use a bike for these days, this type of bike is right up my street and it's quality and price are hard to beat. Less is more, for me and its lack of technology is what i look for and the way it handled all that water was impressive indeed. Great video, as usual Michael.

[@michaelmam]

@@ianhalliwell8604 Thank you Ian .

[@bigal6684]

I've been riding a Hunter 350 for 2 seasons now......this bike seems to be in the same vein but obviously with better power. I've come to appreciate the smaller capacity bikes and can speak highly of Royal Enfield quality.

[@michaelmam]

@@bigal6684 Of the 350’s , I think the Hunter is the most dynamic. Try the new 450 if you get a chance . Good fun , interesting bike .

[@PAGallagher]

Just read your comment 'bigal6684'. I had a Hunter for 18 months but traded it in for the Guerrilla 2 months ago. 2 quite different bikes but both brilliant in their own way ..... wish I could have kept the Hunter as well 😥

[@airevalleyclassics]

Another excellent video. I need to go and try one as it does look like a great bike for hooning around the smaller roads.

[@michaelmam]

@@airevalleyclassics Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ! Fun bike on the lanes for sure .

[@peterblatchford383]

Very nice review - thank you. I saw one of these in the flesh at my local RE dealer this week. I was very impressed with the quality fit and finish of the bike. Definitely worth a test ride.

[@michaelmam]

Thank you . Pick a day drier than the one I had , shouldn’t be hard 😂

[@Oscar240z]

As always a superb video. Love your content! Keep up the informative and well presented videos- much appreciated!

[@michaelmam]

@@Oscar240z you are very welcome . Thank you for the kind feedback !

[@owlteachereducation]

Best overview I've seen of this bike. Good stuff.

[@michaelmam]

@@owlteachereducation thank you . Glad you liked it .

[@UncleLayne]

I can't wait for these bikes to come to the US and Canada next year. The amount of good quality low displacement bikes with great prices coming out lately has been wild. Makes it hard to choose which one I want to buy!

[@michaelmam]

@@UncleLayne I agree ! A busy part of the market and some good bikes out there 👍

[@frederickwoods5943]

Another excellent video Michael. The first to second shift issue that you spoke about (at 25 minutes) is already a big topic on the forums, plenty of riders complaining about it. The last two 39 horsepower bikes I owned were a Yamaha RD350 and, of late a ninja 300. At 193cm and over 100kg I am better off with my Triumphs 😊

[@michaelmam]

@@frederickwoods5943 Thanks for watching ! Always good to hear from you 👍

[@veens.m]

It was a delightful ride in the rain. Wow, that’s my favorite. 😅

[@michaelmam]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@pistolpete6321]

Excellent review!

[@michaelmam]

@@pistolpete6321 Thank you 👍

[@r.t-racing-performance2999]

This is a fantastic Motocycle for a smal Budget

[@lancerbiker5263]

As always an excellent review. I would like to see a repeat ride in the dry. I too like the whole line of Enfields. Sadly I'm just about to put my Meteor to sleep for the winter. Cheers

[@michaelmam]

Just tried the Triumph 400 X . Not dry but definitely drier . Have a good winter . Spring won’t be long !

[@haxan6663]

A good review. I am a Scram owner and am very happy with it, although I am considering a test ride of the 450. The Scram tells me that I need fuel when I have 7 litres left i.e. half a tank! I have just got used to this over the last 2 years.

[@michaelmam]

@@haxan6663 both good bikes . I enjoyed test riding them 👍

[@Geshmaal]

Had a look at these in the showroom for the first time today, it's sort of pleasingly chunky in person where the Interceptor looks a bit skinny. Strong consideration of the Guerilla or Bear 650 for a future bike for me!

[@michaelmam]

@@Geshmaal Thanks for watching . Good bike . They have come a long way in the last few years 👍

[@minimainiac1969]

A great video as always, looks like a decent little bike for the money. Nice to see RE catching up with the modern market.

[@michaelmam]

@@minimainiac1969 Good little bike . Will suit some 👍

[@IndigoJo]

'RAF' is often used as a cover for US airforce bases in the UK. The same is true at Lakenheath in Suffolk (pretty much a whole town), and also was when they had a base at Bentwaters outside Woodbridge.

[@michaelmam]

@@IndigoJo I think all the American bases in the UK are still referred to by their original RAF designation? Might be mistaken though …

[@barryhughes1612]

Good review Michael, even though I own a Himalayan 450 I think I should try one of these for the sheer hell of it.

[@michaelmam]

😂 Both great bikes Barry . Try and pick a slightly drier day 👍

[@m2menuiserie540]

Another excellent video, Mr Mam. Devoid of irrelevant distractions, but with balance and humour, you convey the gestalt of a motorcycle more convincingly and thoroughly than any of your peers, IMO. And you ride a tasty variety of bikes. Looking sideways at this particular RE, with its 'sharp' trail, I was struck by the forks and monoshock almost being at a right angle. Forks steep, monoshock almost horizontal. Doesn't look right somehow. Any thoughts? And btw, did you know that gorillas cannot swim?

[@michaelmam]

@@m2menuiserie540 😂 That one could ! Yes , very sharp rake on this bike . The Triumph Scrambler 400 is 23 degrees as well .. those sort of numbers are associated with trials bikes 🤔 One for me to ponder .. Thank you for your kind feedback .

[@brucewalker5890]

Nice looking modern bike. Sat on one on Thursday but like the Intercepter, the foot pegs stick in your calves when your feet are down. That’s a spoiler for me. Sadly it turned me off it.

[@michaelmam]

Interesting . I found that with my Interceptor at first but found a different route for my legs which dealt with it . Didn’t even notice it on the Guerrilla so must be ingrained now ..

[@edwardsenesac]

Was that water coming over the top of the tank?!! Wow!

[@michaelmam]

@@edwardsenesac It was pretty deep in places so important to just keep moving . Splashed over the tank but flow was below the air filter . Coped with it well ..👍

[@robedmunds7163]

As always a great review. Front wheel just looks too small and wrong.

[@michaelmam]

@@robedmunds7163 I know what you mean . In fairness to RE they see this as an “urban roadster” and clearly wanted it to be quick steering and with a tighter turning circle .👍

[@anthonybrown4874]

This bike addresses some of the Speed 400 weaknesses but has its own quirks too so centre stand great, lower front mudguard, and the chain access is better being on the opposite side to the exhaust like the TFT cluster would love a twin round screen to even up the look. Don't like the clumsy looking mounting of the radiator should be longitudinaly mounted and looks wise a flatter more classic looking seat, the fuel capacity is a bit wee too. How's the gearing? on the speed which I have its too low given the torquey nature of the engine. I think the speed is overall a better looking machine and I appreciate the long service intervals I don't appreciate the lack of centre stand and no mounts for bobbins no bike is perfect and either bike over time could easily be made much better.

[@michaelmam]

Have not ridden the speed 400 so hard for me to comment . Recently rode the 400X and thought that was nicely put together and a good looking bike . Gearing on that was very short but understood the 400 Speed was taller 🤔 Need to try one really … Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment !

[@anthonybrown4874]

@michaelmam The x has a 1t smaller front sprocket and folk are fitting the Speeds one to calm it down but for me I reckon the Speed needs another 1t adding to calm it down.

[@paulholmes1682]

Urban roadster or submarine, that was exciting surfing/riding🤣 Leaky boots? I recommend Daytona Gore-Tex👍

[@michaelmam]

@@paulholmes1682 😂 I don’t think they leaked , I think it poured in over the top ..,

[@paulholmes1682]

@@michaelmam That would be the submarine effect🤣

[@michaelmam]

@@paulholmes1682 😂

[@SpringfieldFatts]

Cool little bike. Is the centerstand standard on them? Also how far do you think a tank of gas got you?

[@Geshmaal]

I'm pretty sure the centre stand is standard fit - looked at some in a showroom today and all had the stand.

[@wozza59]

Yes they definitely come with a centre stand as standard fitment.

[@michaelmam]

With a 11 litre tank , and 80 mpg , the bike , in theory would do 193 miles . In the real world ? Maybe 170 ?

[@splodge57]

Not keen on the looks. I'd go for either of the Triumph 400's. Good review, cheers.

[@michaelmam]

@@splodge57 Just finished my video on the scrambler 400X . Review out on the 29th 👍

[@malcolmpatton9314]

I wonder if this would an option to replace my cb500x I do odd gravel track and a lighter bike commute to work in traffic maybe a better option then my cb500x with crash bars and more weight.the triumph 400 is also a contender as more road focused and lighter for my type of riding a bmw gs rider I am not .

[@michaelmam]

Maybe 🤔 Many buy the 500x because of the low seat height and light weight . Easy to ride . These 450’s and the two Triumph 400’s are a similar idea . Just finished a video on the Scrambler 400X . Comes out on the 29th .

[@recidivist11]

the only irritation i find with the bike is the gas cap! It makes you approach from the wrong angle. the dam thing should be turned around 180 deg.

[@michaelmam]

@@recidivist11 It didn’t bother me but I know what you mean 👍

[@jasonwodarski4981]

If they bring this to the US it will be very difficult for me not to buy it.

[@michaelmam]

@@jasonwodarski4981 😂

[@roviwoteap2375]

Need this engine in a version of RE’s new scrambler… say a Bear Cub!

[@michaelmam]

@@roviwoteap2375 might need to redesign the engine mounts 😉

[@joedudz]

This bike looks rugged and well able to cope with green lanes and the weather you were out in. Triumph is a bit of a Lady Bike. Am I allowed to say that these days ?? Oooops. Too late. 😆

[@michaelmam]

@@joedudz 😂 It certainly caters for all shapes and sizes . Just reviewed the Scrambler 400X . Review will be out 29th of November 24 .. 👍

[@1990-t1j]

Nice bike, but I like the look of the RE Bear. Nick

[@michaelmam]

@@1990-t1j Plenty of good bikes to choose from 👍

[@maguslascivious4980]

pretty sure they only liquid cooled that bike so the smaller engines could compete. If they do that to the 650s they'll loose what makes them special.

[@michaelmam]

A lot of bikes in this space are liquid cooled to get them to 40ps , which is important in the UK .. 👍

[@userfdrscv-ci2fh]

Its called a "Guerilla" -> a fighter, not a "Gorilla" -> an animal.

[@michaelmam]

@@userfdrscv-ci2fh That is how I spelt it in the title . IMO , It is a strange choice of names but 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@userfdrscv-ci2fh]

@michaelmam oh my bad then... I agree it's a strange choice. Recently they launched a Bear... RE Bear 650 😄

[@michaelmam]

@@userfdrscv-ci2fh Hope to have a ride on one 👍

[@pjp6134]

I wonder how does the engine feel compared dare I say to the old XT500 engines. Big old thumpers.

[@michaelmam]

Long time since I have ridden an XT ! From memory the XT felt “tighter” and slower to spin up than the new Sherpa engine. I like singles . Good fun 👍

[@stevecalovich3682]

I hate gators!

[@stephenbryson5618]

it’s heavy ugly just another a copy of a copy nothing new really it vibrates like boiling water at 55 and over

[@michaelmam]

@@stephenbryson5618 😂 Each to their own 👍

[@pjp6134]

I wonder how does the engine feel compared dare I say to the old XT500 engines. Big old thumpers.

[@ogasi1798]

10x less vibey in my experience