Excellent review with some great detail. I rode the new Himalayan a few weeks ago and was very impressed and wondered what their roadster version would be like, I think it looks brilliant with it's conventional forks and still a classic curvy look to the engine casings. I don't like bikes bristling with tech, just want something plain and simple that rides well. I've been enjoying my Hntr 350 for 18 months but it might be time for a change ........ Again, great review, thank you ..... Phil (UK)
@@sakalasiva Yup. The bike is heavier and has a wider tyre. So if someone says it outperforms Duke. Then they need a lesson in physics. This bike is more fun to ride than the old REs for sure. So definitely some fresh air for RE's loyal fans. But doesn't come close to Duke whatsoever. Test ride yourself and decide. The only reason why you might like it over Duke if you are new to this class of bikes is it 'feels' more planted in corners and highways, thanks to the weight. But it doesn't mean the Duke loses grip in the same situation.
@@virajvrooms you are contradicting yourself. He Said it is better in corners. First you said no it is not better than duke then you are justifying why it is better in corners. What are you trying to say.
@@sakalasiva Read again. And you can assume whatever you want. The genuine buyers who actually want to purchase this bike will understand. Rest are just trollers.
Yeah I had my eyes on yellow ribbon or brava blue but i saw the gold dip today in showroom and damm it looks good... I still booked the yellow brava as it looked better on photos (have not seen irl). The showroom said they will have the yellow ribbon for display next week if i feel the gold dip looks better i might change the booking colour
i just bought the 650 interceptor its great i ride 2 up 90% of time... but i would have got this had i known itn was this nice.. 40 bhp enough for me nowdays i like my licence
I have watched around 15-20 reviews about RE GRR but this one was the best. The data you guys shared are the ones everyday riders needed. 5.06 to 5.58 that info is really handy for the ones having to choose between Himalayan & GRR. Many number of specific points. good work guys..👍
Adjustable clutch levers - EVERY time I took my Street Triple RS into Triumph the mechanics rolled out the lever and told me off for moving it. "Why have an adjustable lever if I can't adjust it?!" "It's not for that." Shrug...?
Amazing value for money . I had a test ride and bought one straight away. So much fun to ride . Royal enfield have done a great job with this bike they deserve to sell like hot cakes.
Who wants USD forks on a bike like this? RE are right. As you effectively acknowledge later around the nine-minute mark. The most attractive bike in this sector, and I have a 390 Duke. I'd rather have a Guerrilla, but I won't be buying one. First-class review as this bloke's always are.
You can protect the normal fork tubes (fork tube covers) and their seals (rubber, internal) FAR more easily than on the UpSide Down fork tubes (where are the seal protecting covers?). The advantages of USD fork tubes are not necessarily applicable to a standard motorcycle.
Great review, but no one is comparing this, or the Triumph 400X to the Honda CL500, which is on offer atm with Honda with £500 off usual price. I think I’d rather have a twin cylinder than a single for similar money but I’m gonna test ride them all before I buy
The honda engine will take you around the world that twin and it has more power than this so it's all up to preference,the soul you get it with an aftermarket exhaust can, that's all it takes.
@@reuel7544 I agree, but as I said the engine is soulless, not sure it would eat it for breakfast though, only 4bhp difference not much in difference in weight (that maybe down the how breakfasts the rider had!) But there is a lot lot to say about the £1200 - 1450 price difference
I think that the 'right' way up forks and gaiters do suit the looks better. It's actually quite a good looking bike which is not something many manufacturers can say now. Are USD forks really that much more expensive?
For those who prefer city commuting and occasional highway cruising, telescopic forks are more valuable for the money. Meanwhile, manufacturing and assembly of Upside Down forks are more expensive than telescopic forks.
RE should really focus on putting a bike that doesn't require a first service after 500km. They make great looking bikes but they really need to get that sorted!
This size of bike makes more sense these days. Too much traffic,too many potholes, too many speed cameras blah,blah,blah means you cant go fast these day[in the UK anyway] Even back in the day I was happy with a bike that would cruise at 80mph, makes even more sense today. This Enfield and Triumph 400 making 40 bhp is plenty fast enough even for motorways. Ckeaper insurance,more mpg, easier to servic and cheaper to buy. Make the most of it before they ban petrol.
simply its evolution over the decades, now Guerilla sets a whole new world of standards and rider experience against expectations. Good explanation of all nitty gritty. I will love the white and blue colour its too modern, red n black is somewhat a classic look.
You could change front or rear sprockets to help make first gear ⚙️ more usable and obviously 6th for better cruising speed , this would also assist with any vibes . And being a single it would more than likely NOT effect the performance.
RE tend to gear their bikes on the low side, maybe because their biggest market is India, and the ability to trickle at tickover RPM through pot holed city streets, rutted tracks, etc., is more useful than the limited opportunities for high speed cruising. Many Himmy and 650 owners in the west go up a tooth on the front sprocket. The sprockets are readily available for very little cost, and are easy to swap without having to pay a mechanic.
Possible candidate for an entry level one make race series?… Maybe on the lines of the old RD350LC series where bikes were rented for the event from a pool supplied by the importer/manufacturer, keys from a hat style.
@@pmay222 Aye I'm keeping an eye on availability for my Speed 400 which is similar but things like speedo error are inherent when adjusting drive ratios.
@davidcharlton5519 Nice one….. Yhey seem to be getting good reviews. I must admit, I think brands like RE & Guzzi will continue to expand; Guzzi bring out a new small bike next summer, I understand.
My favourite fun bike was my 1992 Honda Dommie but 650 is just over the sweet spot for a single, too much chain stretching and engine breaking. I love the look of these but l might wait a year to see if 2025 brings in some not utterly garbage colour schemes! They can do it right on other models.
It's only the crappy grey colour at 4850 in the UK. The decent colours are just above 5k. It's too expensive when triumph 400 is just a tiny bit more and looks so much better. RE should have gone 4500 and 4800.
Companies can't just sell for loss you know!! Its appropriately priced for what it offers. Triumph Twins are affordable only & only because of Bajaj's large economies of scale.
For some reason y’all Indians absolutely love KTM. I think it’s just because of the brand name, and to associate it with their top of the line products (which have absolutely nothing in common with the smaller models). I’d be happy and proud than a local brand is doing very well and beating big name brands. Honestly, this RE is way better in any way than the 390 Duke, for less money
Hello Toady it's me. Let me quote you "I'm a idiot" yes that is very true and " I've waffled on for far too long" yes you have. Never have I heard such a boring review rattling on about your pointless opinions that literally no one cares about.The other thing is you know what they say about blokes with small hands. What a revelation to admit too. And lastly how's the rehab going as you got through the whole review without mentioning alcoholic drinks. Shame you didn't get through the whole review without swearing. But you can't have it all.😅
By far the best review for Guerrilla 450 currently on UA-cam. All points covered 👌👌
Oh ho, wadde wadde youtuber ne comment kiya hai video pe. Ab to video dekhni padegi puri.
@@jatinkashyap46 😁😁
Right its a great review ✌
Agreed..... want one now
Excellent review with some great detail. I rode the new Himalayan a few weeks ago and was very impressed and wondered what their roadster version would be like, I think it looks brilliant with it's conventional forks and still a classic curvy look to the engine casings. I don't like bikes bristling with tech, just want something plain and simple that rides well. I've been enjoying my Hntr 350 for 18 months but it might be time for a change ........ Again, great review, thank you ..... Phil (UK)
To say that even a 390 Duke can't hold a candle to the Guerrilla on a twisty road, man, RE must have cooked up a real gem here.
Not possible.
@@virajvrooms How are you concluding that based on ride experience?
@@sakalasiva Yup. The bike is heavier and has a wider tyre. So if someone says it outperforms Duke. Then they need a lesson in physics. This bike is more fun to ride than the old REs for sure. So definitely some fresh air for RE's loyal fans. But doesn't come close to Duke whatsoever. Test ride yourself and decide. The only reason why you might like it over Duke if you are new to this class of bikes is it 'feels' more planted in corners and highways, thanks to the weight. But it doesn't mean the Duke loses grip in the same situation.
@@virajvrooms you are contradicting yourself. He Said it is better in corners. First you said no it is not better than duke then you are justifying why it is better in corners. What are you trying to say.
@@sakalasiva Read again. And you can assume whatever you want. The genuine buyers who actually want to purchase this bike will understand. Rest are just trollers.
The blue and white one is solid looking! And 5k is pretty OK. 👍 Edit: Dang that gold and red is beautiful too! 😮
Yeah I had my eyes on yellow ribbon or brava blue but i saw the gold dip today in showroom and damm it looks good... I still booked the yellow brava as it looked better on photos (have not seen irl). The showroom said they will have the yellow ribbon for display next week if i feel the gold dip looks better i might change the booking colour
That one is my favourite too. (Blue)
That's the Iron Man model ig
I really liked the yellow and black one until I saw the purple RE logo. Not a good colour match.
@@amandapage1878 that's why it's purple so that you can see the maker's name.
Best review out there, keep up the good work
This is the most thorough review of this new bike I've yet seen. 'Much appreciated.
Brilliant review best on UA-cam for this bike 👍
That was the best review in along time!
i just bought the 650 interceptor its great i ride 2 up 90% of time... but i would have got this had i known itn was this nice.. 40 bhp enough for me nowdays i like my licence
the relatively lazy yet sharp 270 crank much better than any single
It is pretty clear that they made a great bike for the right money. This is something that will have the opportunity to be a best seller.
I have watched around 15-20 reviews about RE GRR but this one was the best. The data you guys shared are the ones everyday riders needed. 5.06 to 5.58 that info is really handy for the ones having to choose between Himalayan & GRR. Many number of specific points. good work guys..👍
Adjustable clutch levers - EVERY time I took my Street Triple RS into Triumph the mechanics rolled out the lever and told me off for moving it.
"Why have an adjustable lever if I can't adjust it?!"
"It's not for that."
Shrug...?
I think you may need to change your mechanic
That's Triumph for you
Good review, thank you.
If the gold and red colour was just gold with no red on it, it would look beautifulll
Amazing value for money . I had a test ride and bought one straight away. So much fun to ride . Royal enfield have done a great job with this bike they deserve to sell like hot cakes.
Absolute Gem of a review
Who wants USD forks on a bike like this? RE are right. As you effectively acknowledge later around the nine-minute mark. The most attractive bike in this sector, and I have a 390 Duke. I'd rather have a Guerrilla, but I won't be buying one.
First-class review as this bloke's always are.
You can protect the normal fork tubes (fork tube covers) and their seals (rubber, internal) FAR more easily than on the UpSide Down fork tubes (where are the seal protecting covers?). The advantages of USD fork tubes are not necessarily applicable to a standard motorcycle.
Great review, but no one is comparing this, or the Triumph 400X to the Honda CL500, which is on offer atm with Honda with £500 off usual price. I think I’d rather have a twin cylinder than a single for similar money but I’m gonna test ride them all before I buy
It always comes down to what a user wants from their motorcycle 😅
I've ridden both and yes the Honda engine is good, but so soulless
The honda engine will take you around the world that twin and it has more power than this so it's all up to preference,the soul you get it with an aftermarket exhaust can, that's all it takes.
You might want to check out Benelli Leoncino 500. Criminally underrated bike
@@reuel7544 I agree, but as I said the engine is soulless, not sure it would eat it for breakfast though, only 4bhp difference not much in difference in weight (that maybe down the how breakfasts the rider had!) But there is a lot lot to say about the £1200 - 1450 price difference
Thanks Toreto's brother 😊. Excellent video. Thanks for sharing the video.
Great vid, thanks a lot; well done 👍👍
I think that the 'right' way up forks and gaiters do suit the looks better. It's actually quite a good looking bike which is not something many manufacturers can say now. Are USD forks really that much more expensive?
For those who prefer city commuting and occasional highway cruising, telescopic forks are more valuable for the money. Meanwhile, manufacturing and assembly of Upside Down forks are more expensive than telescopic forks.
Would love to how this compares to the Honda CL500
RE should really focus on putting a bike that doesn't require a first service after 500km. They make great looking bikes but they really need to get that sorted!
Why?....they check the bike over to ensure happy trouble free riding so whats the problem...Hondas first service is 600mls?
it is a royal enfield and that is enough❤❤
lol for people who don't know any better , yes 😂
Royal Enfield the brand for illiterate uneducateds
This size of bike makes more sense these days. Too much traffic,too many potholes, too many speed cameras blah,blah,blah means you cant go fast these day[in the UK anyway] Even back in the day I was happy with a bike that would cruise at 80mph, makes even more sense today. This Enfield and Triumph 400 making 40 bhp is plenty fast enough even for motorways. Ckeaper insurance,more mpg, easier to servic and cheaper to buy. Make the most of it before they ban petrol.
simply its evolution over the decades, now Guerilla sets a whole new world of standards and rider experience against expectations. Good explanation of all nitty gritty. I will love the white and blue colour its too modern, red n black is somewhat a classic look.
This bike's design is the best so far, so clean
Good review 👍🏼
You could change front or rear sprockets to help make first gear ⚙️ more usable and obviously 6th for better cruising speed , this would also assist with any vibes . And being a single it would more than likely NOT effect the performance.
RE tend to gear their bikes on the low side, maybe because their biggest market is India, and the ability to trickle at tickover RPM through pot holed city streets, rutted tracks, etc., is more useful than the limited opportunities for high speed cruising. Many Himmy and 650 owners in the west go up a tooth on the front sprocket. The sprockets are readily available for very little cost, and are easy to swap without having to pay a mechanic.
This looks like a winner for everyone. I think I might have a good look at the blue and white one Great second bike even a first..
What's the sweet spot / speed range that the bike likes for one up cruising? Great review, love the fact that this handles so well.
100-120km per hour
@@VideosfromaSailor vibes are surprising less below 95 kmph or above 115 kmph.
Brilliant informative review, love this bike, question: would you have a triumph 400 over this RE ? 👊
Best one so far ❤.
Yellow ribbon and blue brava ❤
Possible candidate for an entry level one make race series?… Maybe on the lines of the old RD350LC series where bikes were rented for the event from a pool supplied by the importer/manufacturer, keys from a hat style.
This has the whift of Suzuki sv650. Beautifully balanced and accessible power.
Is it better than speed 400 ?
Doing the mind Guerrilla
Some call it magic
How does it compare to the Honda rebel 500?
Both are from different class so choosing will be depend on the type of bike you want .
Looks a bit like the Yamaha RD350LC
Having ridden both the Speed 400 and the Guerrilla, I can only imagine that the Guerilla I rode was a particularly bad example.
Short 1st gears are maybe due to home market preference as the primary family vehicle it might spend more time heavily laden.
easy fit 1 tooth bigger front sprocket perhaps..?
@@pmay222 Aye I'm keeping an eye on availability for my Speed 400 which is similar but things like speedo error are inherent when adjusting drive ratios.
I really like it
Please do not remove my comments because you disagree with them. Its not me using expletives !
Welds are looking better. Pillions seat? Can't tell...looks like its not there. Hard to tell from a video.
Go to review 10/10
Good value for an urban plodder.
I've ridden it and its no "plodder!"...in fact I've order one...🤗
@davidcharlton5519
Nice one….. Yhey seem to be getting good reviews. I must admit, I think brands like RE & Guzzi will continue to expand; Guzzi bring out a new small bike next summer, I understand.
Remember that the 650 is also a a2
My favourite fun bike was my 1992 Honda Dommie but 650 is just over the sweet spot for a single, too much chain stretching and engine breaking. I love the look of these but l might wait a year to see if 2025 brings in some not utterly garbage colour schemes! They can do it right on other models.
RE just needs to buy a 1984 XL650r and copy it minus the front end and rear brakes
Triumph 400 just beats it in every metric in my opinion. Have ridden both and found the RE too buzzy above 65
Official EU RRP is 5,290 euro - Price Starts at 7,200 euro in Ireland :'( 2k extra for what???!!!
For freedom from UK?
@@gobimurugesan2411 Ha, the Irish would happily pay 5k more in that case 😜
Ninja 500 SE or Cbr500R. Which one should I buy and why?
It's only the crappy grey colour at 4850 in the UK. The decent colours are just above 5k. It's too expensive when triumph 400 is just a tiny bit more and looks so much better. RE should have gone 4500 and 4800.
Companies can't just sell for loss you know!! Its appropriately priced for what it offers. Triumph Twins are affordable only & only because of Bajaj's large economies of scale.
@BlackHawkTejas My opinion. RE are not the premium brand of Triumph. I'm sure it will sell well but I think they missed an opportunity here.
The "crappy grey" is silver and I like it ;-)
@@Adam-mo2qwTriumph 400 is not premium
Triumph has niggles that the dealers cannot sort...thats why I've purchased the Guerrilla!
Hunter 350 killer
A "gorilla" is an animal. A "ger-iya" is a warrior. Try to not be ethnocentric and pronounce words from other languages correctly.
It looks like the scram
Needs a belly pan… 👍
You mispronounce "Himalayan" on purpose. Stop it.
Looks like the hunter, definitely not the best of the A2 pack lol
Poor reliability and longevity, lack of tech, minimal power = AVOID!
So you say this bike is a better corner carver than a Duke 390!!.. 😂.. Enough BS 👎👎
They have ridden both. Have you?
For some reason y’all Indians absolutely love KTM. I think it’s just because of the brand name, and to associate it with their top of the line products (which have absolutely nothing in common with the smaller models). I’d be happy and proud than a local brand is doing very well and beating big name brands. Honestly, this RE is way better in any way than the 390 Duke, for less money
He did not say that. He meant it's best on twisties with good corner clearance and ride dynamics.
Duke 390 is bajaj sh*tbox
Hello Toady it's me. Let me quote you "I'm a idiot" yes that is very true and " I've waffled on for far too long" yes you have. Never have I heard such a boring review rattling on about your pointless opinions that literally no one cares about.The other thing is you know what they say about blokes with small hands. What a revelation to admit too. And lastly how's the rehab going as you got through the whole review without mentioning alcoholic drinks. Shame you didn't get through the whole review without swearing. But you can't have it all.😅
can you provide the link of your shoes please?