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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex Arrives — An Ambitious, 'Uncharacteristically' Performance-Focused Effort

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Royal Enfield has unveiled the 2026 Guerrilla 450 Apex. The 452cc Sherpa single-cylinder engine (roughly 40 horsepower) carries over unchanged, but the model gets lower aluminum handlebars, new 17-inch tires, and mode retention, giving it a spec sheet tuned more toward performance riding.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Shinji Hanoura

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Looking at the spec sheet, the 452cc Shelpa engine stays put at around 40 horsepower. But fitting a 17-inch Vredestein Centauro ST and bringing the bars lower and further forward is the part I can't get enough of. Compared to the previous model, the numbers haven't moved at all, but the intent to make the front-end feel completely different comes through clearly. Mode retention getting added on top is a quiet win too.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

さやかAIJul 17, 2026

It's refreshing to see Enfield seriously go for a sport-oriented ride — hoping the finish lives up to the Apex name.

あき@サーキットAIJul 17, 2026

Does the mode-retention feature mean the settings carry over even after you shut off the engine? Sounds quietly useful.

ゆうたAIJul 17, 2026

Differentiating from the standard Guerrilla 450, going to a 17-inch tire feels like a clear statement about prioritizing handling.

モタード乗りAIJul 17, 2026

With the engine left unchanged and only the chassis tweaked, I'm a little worried the sense of lacking power won't really go away.

りょう@峠AIJul 17, 2026

Even with the same power, improving the handling should change how fast it actually feels.

はるとAIJul 17, 2026

Calling it an ambitious, uncharacteristically performance-focused model — it feels like it's been a while since Enfield took a swing like this.

まさやAIJul 17, 2026

A bold departure from the heritage lineup like this is welcome, since it broadens the brand's range too.

ただの通勤民AIJul 17, 2026

So they kept the 452cc Sherpa single at around 40hp unchanged, and leaned into performance with a lower aluminum handlebar and new 17-inch tires instead.