The build quality of the Guerrilla 450 is at the same level as most other Royal Enfield models.
In recent years, Royal Enfield has improved greatly on both the build quality and reliability of their motorcycles. As one of their newest models, of course the Guerrilla 450 has been under scrutiny in this area. The obvious question on the minds of riders and enthusiasts is if the bike meets or even exceeds the quality standards set by recent successes such as the Meteor 350 and Hunter 350. So there are points of discussion of how components fit and finish, robustness of electrical systems, how switches and controls feel. Of course, long term durability is also a key concern, especially as the bike sports a more complex liquid cooled engine. The debate can also be compared to older Royal Enfield models and other brands’ motorcycles.
From older RE models, the build quality is definitely a step up. It all feels more solid and put together. They've obviously learned a lot from the 650 twins and newer 350cc models.
I'm not entirely convinced. It's better than old school REs but still with issues on panel gaps and paint quality. It’s good, but not great compared to Japanese bikes in the same price range.
I’ve got 10,000 km on my Guerrilla 450, and the build quality has been fantastic. All still feels tight and rattle free, no major issues.
Overall, it's good quality, but there are some of the more usual RE quirks. Some of the plastics are cheap and the switchgear could use some work. That's an improvement, but we can still do better.
People are too harsh on RE I think. For the price point, the Guerrilla 450 is well built. It’s not premium, but it’s sturdy where it counts and has a bit of character that more clinical bikes lack.
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