What is the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 like for a pillion?

[@randomguy9893]

Love to see Suzie get her licence, That would make great content and eventually see her out riding solo with Sean filming. Health to you both from Yorkshire.😊

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Suzie is a great presenter better than me actually 😊👍

[@Simon-RucknRideAUD]

I love the vibe you both share, reminds me of riding with my wife, never liked riding or bikes early on, then we started riding together with the Harley group she found lots of great friends and ladies to chat with and well clothes that matched lol 😂 thanks

[@ianhalliwell8604]

You two are so good together, Suze is so enthusiastic about bikes and you of course Shaun. Wish I could get my wife interested in bikes but no chance of that. Personally I like the Guerrilla a lot, it looks so much better than the Triumph which always comes across to me as a garage queen whereas the Enfield looks much more a serious proposition.

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Thank you, that's really kind. Bikes do bring us a lot of mutual joy and I get more interested because Sean is so lit up by bikes so I do it mainly for him ❤ he also does yoga with me so it's win win 😊 thanks for your lovely comment x

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Ian, really nice comment to receive so thank you very much. We get Suzie up on the channel whenever we can really, if she had more energy it would be more often. I just think the Guerrilla is 'more bike' than the Speed and also that 53cc is a difference when comparing 400cc range motorcycles. I wonder if Speed 400 owners will trade in, a lot of them traded in RE 350s to get the Speed... 🤔

[@RewildwithSuzie]

It is a special passion that we share, which is lovely, but I definitely get into it mainly because of Sean, it lights him up, so it's a joy to get stuck in with him ❤ And he also joins me in yoga so it's win win. Thanks for your comments and support x

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Seems quite a number of Triumph owners have been complaining about metal in the oil caused by a timing chain problem. Not good publicity at all.

[@williamlylecameron9345]

Another great video thanks Sean and Suzie. How nice it is to see a video with 2 happy people giving an honest pillion review. Also, by letting us know about other points on the bike we all want to know about. Keep up the good work both, you are both on fire at the moment. I hope you both have a nice break. 😀

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks very much William, such a nice comment and very well received 👍😊

[@larrywade9041]

A great video guys. Was nice to get Suzie's view from the pillion seat' Thanks for the mention,but not nrcessary as we just want to see Suzie healed. I want to ask all of biking community to bow you head & say a prayer for Sean & for Suzie's complete healing. Thank you!

[@jonathandeeley6276]

Hi Sean/Suz, had mine a week now and have clocked up the initial running in mileage of 300, going in for its service on Thursday. The snatchy throttle, the bike automatically defaults to Sport mode however, once you get used to the throttle control its fine. Occasionally you need to feather the clutch in traffic for a smooth ride but as my experience has increased and the bike has started to bed in properly its a lot lot better. The throttle grip itself is very sensitive and the minimal amount of throttle is needed to pull away and for smooth up changes through the box. The riding characteristics are completely different to those of the J series bikes. The essence is they like revs and lots of them. Its been a frustrating time keeping it to 4,000 rpm whilst bedding in but am looking forward to using 6,000 after the service where hopefully it will be more flexible. To low revs in the gears and the bike hates it producing a horrible clatter from the engine, nothing wrong with it, just a characteristic. I think when swapping to any new bike its a case of learning the characteristics of that particular bike, what it wants, what it likes and doesn't like and gradually adapting to those changes. Overall though a very pleasant bike to ride, I'm liking it! Have a wonderful holiday and look forward to your future vlogs.🙂👍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Jonathan, thanks for the comment. I'm pleased you went for a G450, you've experienced all the J series (except Bullet am I correct?). Even if you did go Bullet that's very close to Classic 350. Nice to get a different feeling bike in the stable and you are usually a very informed Royal Enfield early adopter with a good record picking bikes. I'd be very happy with a G450 myself. Completely agree they are a revvy little bike and not a plodder like the old Meteors and Classics are. I also noticed that 'wrong gear' clatter, as you say just adjust your riding style, my 600cc sport bike is useless below 9000rpm so I hold it in the gears longer, it will do 30mph in 5th but doesn't like it at all...

[@richardjohnson3463]

Thanks you two, useful review, great to see you back Suze, wishing you well and with good health. I need to take one of these out on a test ride now.................😊

[@kevbaldwin9552]

Great review and realy good to see Suz .keep up the good work you two the dynamic between the two of you is nice to see 👍

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Awww thank you for saying that, we always wonder whether it's a bit of insider jokes and annoys everyone else, but it seems not. Thanks for your support x

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Kev, much appreciated! 👍

[@tonywilliamson4512]

Glad to see the fair one is back and may I say more radiant than ever. Shaun you certainly have your handsfull with her I've no doubt .love the channel. Keep well guys.😊

[@RewildwithSuzie]

He most definitely does 😜 he loves it though! Thanks for your support x

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Suze was on fire on this one indeed and yes she's a character alright! In fairness I'd be bored with a 'sensible' type, Suzie knows this and so do I 😂. We are very lucky as it's a laugh a minute over here...

[@danielmcneil3004]

Hey Suze and Sean. Very happy,Suze that you are feeling better and are well enough to do a pillion ride. I was curious about the comfort of the pillion seat because in the videos it looks a bit narrow but Suze you have dispelled that concern. The Guerilla seems to tick all the boxes and is a fun and easy bike for two to enjoy. Thanks for the update and stay safe, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Thank you thats so kind, I was so glad to be able to get out with Sean. Yeh the seat seemed OK, but we didn't go far so definitely worth checking it. I'm also a small human so perhaps worth considering for other people x

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks very much Dan, this pillion seat is not bad at all and Suzie would mention it if it were sub par! We will probably keep the BSA for a while and admire the Guerrilla 450 from afar! Thanks, Sean

[@rickasker]

Great video guys, I loved the colourful outfit Suze, the teal, black, white and pink flash would match the blue colour scheme of the CF Moto 450 MT perfectly 👍

[@2wheeledwillie395]

I love you guys 😍 fun video!! X

[@RewildwithSuzie]

We love you too ❤

[@SS-ck3ew]

Huzzah to Sir Willie of Two Wheels! Nice to see you here, my friend. It is indeed wonderful to know that you and this wonderful couple are friends in the real would outside this Matrix of the Interwebs! That makes me smile as do your recollections on your bestest friend Rob and of course the superb repartee' of Sir Sean and the Lady Suze. Enough ramblin' from me. To the four (I am including Willie's partner!) of you, in all ways and for always, be well. SS in commiefornia, USA!

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Love you too tall man! 👍👍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks SS and yes Willie is as nice in real life as he is on his channel, a true gent!

[@kenmason9354]

Thanks for smile's and giggle 👍😅👍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Ken, appreciate the comment.

[@mencewilkinson9625]

Great partnership, thoroughly enjoyable watch.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you, we both appreciate that 🙏

[@nigelcox7477]

Suze - as usual some of your comments are priceless (thrusting, buzzing etc), but I was surprised that the very tiny pillion seat was actually comfy. Have a good holiday both! 👍😎❤️✅

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Nigel, this is 'single take Suze' at her best. She outperforms me and most other KZbinrs who have to do multiple (sometimes 5+ takes 😄). Thanks for the kind comment!

[@kammelryder]

Suze you can buy handles that tie onto the grab rails so you're not stretching down to hold onto the bars.

[@crumblymal8479]

Just a great watch guy's good fun with good interesting views on the bike , I do like the Guerilla would certainly not discount it in the future . An interesting point I picked up was Sean said about it telling you when to gear change how does that show on the dash I hadn't heard of that before or maybe I misheard something . Don't change the way you guy's do these vlogs it's really entertaining to watch well done .👌👍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Crumbly, thanks for the comment. I can tell you on the gear change, there is an indicator for the gear 1,2,3,4,5,6 and N. It will display the gear say 3 and if you are in too high revs it will show a little arrow in red above the number suggesting you change up. I'm not sure if it works on the way down through the box as well, we didn't test that. Thanks 👍🙏

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

Enjoyed the video, after watching your first video with Vimto, i had a test ride on the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450(see what i did there) and i have ordered one in the yellow ribbon , so thanks for the info, oh by the way, you've got me checking my indicators 😂, look forward to the next one 👍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you Malcolm and I appreciate the kind comment! Good luck with your new bike and I'd have gone for Yellow Ribbon too...

[@DissertationshelpforU]

lovely, good reviews.

[@martinheinze2186]

Always good to get a pillion opinion 👌

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Martin!

[@weemark67]

Great bike this, so funky. Tiger Ness told me, it was an enjoyable ride out. Have to disagree with Suz. Am 5 foot 4. But it’s your inside leg measurement that dictates the ride height. When I sat on it, on Saturday past, I was on the very tip of my toes. So for me, I would require a low seat and lowering link. 😢 This is my own personal experience. Not good being a short arse. 😂

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Oh yes I agree, leg length is definitely the consideration too. I was on the tips of the balls of my feet so not ideal at all, but way better than most bikes where I can't even put any part of both feet down! They definitely don't make bikes with shorter people in mind!

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Mark, yes it must be the leg measurement. I have shortish legs for my height (and arms for that matter😂) and so I'm not flat on the bikes I would perhaps expect to be flat on. By the way have you seen the CFmoto CL-C 450, nice little bike and could be up your street, shares the engine with the 450MT...

[@weemark67]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist I haven’t as yet. My mate didn’t want to pop along the road In Perth to visit dealer that does CFMoto and KTM. So probably visit myself if any decent days left.

[@PeterHolland-mu7yn]

Good video guys inc a nice ride to, I’m ring drawn to the gorilla !!! Sarah likes to be higher as well so we may have to take one out especially with your views on the suspension especially as I doubt you have had a chance to fiddle with the rear springs. Cheers guys. Pete🇫🇷

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Pete, really appreciate that. Yes you are correct, we left the suspension on the factory setting and in fact the dealership confirmed that they had not fiddled with it either. Best to you and Sarah 👍

[@simonchilli2088]

That was an interesting perspective from Suzie about being the pillion. Unfortunately my wife is frightened of my bike and won't even look at it.😆 I see below Steve, ExeterRider has commented. On his channel he did a video about boosting your channel which included using hashtags in the description. So for instance although not motorcycle related you could hashtag yoga as Suzie does yoga as mentioned in the video. You never know someone might click on it out of interest!

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Hi Simon, yes Steve does know a lot about how KZbin works, I'm too slow on the uptake to understand most of it. I usually remember to put a tag or two in the description if it helps or not I don't know! Cheers, 👍

[@hughphillips1427]

Great video, I like the yellow and black, but I don’t the inclusion of the purple. The bike otherwise looks great.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you Hugh! 👍

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

As a pillion I feel safer with a grab rail. Something solid to hold onto.

[@NishantRAJ285]

Is this is comfortable for pillions

[@exeterrider]

That was brill entertaiment and good information there. Love these vids.. I can't compete, I'm closing my channel😂😂🎉😊

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Hahaha, well, I'm available for rent for KZbin channel videos...or does that sound too much like Sean is pimping me out? Depends on the video style I suppose 😂😅 I would however seriously doing a pillion perspective on the Triumph Rocket 3...do you know anyone who might be able to get hold of one of those? 🤔😃🤣

[@RewildwithSuzie]

Hi Steve, I wrote a comment here earlier and it seems it didn't load. I was saying that I'm available for rent for YT channel videos...or does that sound too much like Sean is pimping me out 😂 guess it depends on the style of the video 😅🤪 I would however definitely be up for a pillion review on, say, a Triumph Rocket 3...do you know anyone who can get hold of one of those?! 😁

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Everyone else is practicing scripts and getting concise delivery and we are going the other way 😂😂. The waffling is getting longer over here! Decided just to embrace it! haha

[@exeterrider]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist it's good to have someone to bounce off for sure.

[@RewildwithSuzie]

I wrote on here ages ago and for some reason my comment doesn't show! I'm available for rent for pilion ride reviews.. oh wait that sounds like Sean is pimping me out 😂 how you doing Steve? 💕

[@LumpyCarbs]

The dynamic duo is back, next the London Palladium! That’s brightened up a dreary morning. A serious question, motorcycle maximum carrying capacity. I find it confusing how this is described differently, I’ve downloaded the manual, this bike shown as 185 kg kerb - gross load: 376 kg. So pillion, passenger and luggage can add up to 191kg on top of bike weight. That’s 30 stone! A whole family and their goat on a 40 PS bike, impressive and worthy of comment. The BSA in comparison can carry 160 KG, so no goat or kids even though much more powerful??? So when considering pillions maybe that should be checked out too? And then, what about side cars…….

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you Lumpy 😊. Well I'm 82 Suzie is 55kg so that means only 23kg of gear can be carried on the BSA, if you were going camping with a tent etc you'd certainly get close to that. Excellent point about gross weight allowance as I re in ride magazine a story about a couple who overloaded a big ADV bike GS BMW or the like over in Europe, the shock failed and the manufacturer wouldn't cover it on warranty as the bike had been used out of spec.

[@walt7518]

I know you had a meteor 350 before, I have one that I ride/tour with a pillion and don't really notice a change in performance. You spoke about having to work the 450 more with just a pillion, did you also feel that way with the meteor?

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

I guess I did a little Walt, but the Meteor is geared for low down grunt whereas this bike is specced to rev probably at the cost to the bottom end performance. I'd have to look at the torque curves of both bikes for an indication. It was also 2022 when I sold my Meteor so I don't remember all that well how it was with Suzie on there...

[@walt7518]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist OK thanks for the detailed response. I guess I might just have to go on a test ride. I spoke with a dealer and they were happy for me to take a test ride with a pillion. I'm just struggling to get up the enthusiasm as I'm on the fence with regards to the looks of both this one and the himalayan.

[@ManuelSoultan]

Did you have any issues with your pillion on this tires ? Was it slippery on the wet streets ? Thanks again for your impressions 😊👍🏽

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thanks Manuel, no issues with CEAT tyres in my experience of this bike or other RE bikes... thanks for the comment 😄👍

[@ManuelSoultan]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist thank you 🙌🏽

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Going to have to pop to a dealer and take a look

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Be careful! Dealer of motorcycles is an easy place to spend a lot of money 😂😄

[@dyhooper]

Hi Sean great follow up Vlog, please include your lovely wife Suze to be more involved in your vlogs, as you two make such a great team! 👍😎👊

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Thank you DY, really appreciate the comment. I hope you have a great week! Best, Sean

[@leegreveson]

Oh please do stop mentioning you're a child of the 80's, makes me feel old 😅 I thought at the end Suze might mention it as a possible contender for herself to ride, I think it would suit her down to the ground 😎 I stayed til the end just for the giggles and eye rolls 😂 I think my favourite is the blue and white, very 80's Yamaha (not that I remember it back then, see I'm not that old after all lol)

[@critterIMHO]

If you let the clutch out without even touching the throttle, the engine will speed up enough to get you going. So let the clutch out, and then give it some throttle. Almost like driving a diesel truck.

[@den2ofoz]

I owned a hunter 350 and it cool. This could be my next bike for chill riding. I don't like sports bike or higher cc because of temptation to speed. So this. It's much cooler. Cheers

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Sorry to say this bike is revvy and will make you speed, certainly in 30 or 40 mph zones it wants to be thrashed... Hunter is much better for a chill ride, BSA is the step up from J series if you like to ride 'peacefully'... thanks..

[@233kosta]

"High value" comes to mind. As in you get lots of value for your money.

[@Kris_where_are_you]

❤

[@alanflint7732]

Suze, isn't that short top a bit draughty on a bike? Brrrrr! Fun video. You are a bit of a firebrand.

[@bluecheese4877]

What happened ? I clicked on the video to see the seating positions of rider with pillion 😟

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Sorry about that, we didn't intentionally mislead you on this, on this channel there's not much formalities or structure, its very much an amateur effort 😂😄

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I've been teetering on buying a RE Classic 350 for a while now. Today 10/08/24) I took the plunge and bought a Honda Fury. Not quite a RE but still a motorbike....and almost as stunning as Suze....

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Fury has a 1300cc engine is that correct Bib? Quite a lot of bike, certainly more poke than a J series! Congratulations on the new purchase! Cheers, Sean

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist I think it is 1312. I might just do a written review. Of course you are welcome to do a vlog on it if you choose.

[@bluecheese4877]

🦍 🏍️

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Are you saying Suzie is a Gorilla? 😂 She'll be along in a minute to wash your mouth out with soap! 😂

[@bluecheese4877]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist I’m scared already ! It looks like she doesn’t take prisoners 😂

[@bluecheese4877]

I’m 6’1” and being (ahem) a wee bit older 😬, don’t want to be squashed up on a compact bike. Something with a more relaxed riding position e.g. RE Classic 350 but with a bit more power and not too heavy would be great. Like a 1970’s Bonneville ….

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

The Triumph scrambler 400 is supposed to be roomy, so is anything with a bench seat that you can slide backwards on. I know a friend who is 6'5'' and he does OK on the classic 350 and shotgun believe it or not...

[@ShantanuPawar-bi7yl]

Jump to 17:10 if you want to skip all the pointless stuff.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

🙄😂

[@ChunkehMunkeh]

You'd look great in a bin bag 😍

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

We'll have to test that out next video 😂😂

[@ChunkehMunkeh]

@@MindfulMotorcyclist you better tsg me 🤣

[@ChunkehMunkeh]

@MindfulMotorcyclist p.s. you know I was talking about Sue right? 🤣🤣

[@samiranrout5045]

Ended up enjoying this more that i anticipated. Do both of you have adhd or is it just when you share the same brain cell?😄

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

I definitely have ADHD and a lot of other neurodiverse conditions 😂

[@johnharris7353]

It looks like not much there for a pillion, emergency use only !

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Very much so, not for longer trips!

[@0scartheCat]

interesting that nobody wants to show a pillion, actually riding on the bike . .and it's such a deal breaker..

[@simongilbert2704]

suze , suzi q , suzi quatro --- can the can - honey [[ yellow honey coloured bike ]] make a stand for your man honey - shaun ;;; can the vimto can ;;;