Guerrilla 450 Apex Review: The Upgrade That Changes Everything | autoX

Royal Enfield hasn’t changed the Guerrilla 450 where you’d expect — the engine stays the same, the performance figures are unchanged, and even the fundamentals remain familiar. But the Apex variants tell a very different story. Lower, more aggressive handlebars, road-biased Vredestein tyres, and subtle ergonomic tweaks — on paper, these seem minor. On the road, they completely alter how the Guerrilla 450 feels. This isn’t just a styling update — it’s a shift in character. At the same time, the Dash variants get smaller but important updates — new colours, revised tyre compounds, and added accessories. So, the real question is: Has Royal Enfield finally made the Guerrilla 450 the sporty roadster it always promised to be? Karan spent time riding both versions across twisty roads and a karting circuit in Guwahati to find out. _________________________________________________________________ Presenter: Karan Mathur Cinematographer: Sunil Chauhan Editor: Mayur Tonk _________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoxmag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/autox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autox/ Website: https://www.autox.com/ _________________________________________________________________ #RoyalEnfield #Guerrilla450 #GuerrillaApex #autoX 00:00 Intro: What’s New in 2026 00:41 Apex Line-up: Colours & Styling Changes 02:35 New Ergonomics: Lower, Sportier Setup 03:44 What Hasn’t Changed (Footpegs & Basics) 04:17 Updated Tripper Dash & Connectivity 05:44 Engine & Performance (Sherpa 450) 06:17 New Vredestein Tyres: The Real Game Changer 06:53 Handling & Braking Improvements 08:21 Is It Finally a Proper Roadster? 09:12 Price 10:04 Dash Variant Updates (Twilight Blue & More) 10:58 Apex vs Dash: Key Differences 11:19 Final Verdict: Worth the Update? 12:30 Up Next