If one wanted a modern street motorcycle which carries an iconic name while still looking retro, the Triumph Speed 400 was the choice. Now, with the launch of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, customers have a choice, albeit a confusing one. So if you’re trying to decide between the two, here’s a detailed comparison to help you make the better choice.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Triumph Speed 400 — Design and dimension
Let’s look at how the two look — the Royal Enfield Guerrilla comes in bright colours and contrasting combinations that make it stand out. The Guerrilla 450 and the Speed 400 both offer a relaxed seating position with a comfortable reach to the bars.
| Dimensions | Guerrilla 450 | Speed 400 |
| Length | 2090 mm | 2056 mm |
| Width | 833 mm | 814 mm |
| Height | 1125 mm | 1084 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 169 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1377 mm |
| Weight | 185 kg | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11-litres | 13-litres |
| Price | Rs 2.39 lakh | Rs 2.24 lakh |
Comparing the two motorcycles, the Triumph Speed 400 is shorter, narrower, and lower than the Guerrilla 450, while also featuring a shorter wheelbase, which makes the motorcycle agile. The Royal Enfield Guerrilla has a lower seat height, while the Triumph costs less than its Royal Enfield rival.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Triumph Speed 400 — Equipment and features
The RE Guerrilla 450, although it shares a lot with the Himalayan, gets completely different equipment. The street-focused motorcycle gets telescopic front forks, a monoshock at the rear, 17-inch wheels, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, a round TFT dash with phone connectivity, an LED headlight, two ride modes, and that’s about it.
The Triumph Speed 400 gets USD forks, a monoshock at the rear, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, a semi-digital metre console, and traction control, making it slightly better equipped in terms of hardware compared to the Guerrilla 450.
| Equipment | Guerrilla 450 | Speed 400 |
| Suspension (F) | Telescopic | USD |
| Suspension (R) | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Brakes (F) | 310 mm disc | 300 mm |
| Brakes (R) | 270 mm disc | 230 mm |
| Wheels | 17-inch | 17-inch |
| Tyres (F) | 120/70 R17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Tyres (R) | 160/60 R17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Console | TFT | Semi-digital |
| ABS | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
That said, there are a few factors to look out for, as the Guerrilla offers a TFT dash with phone connectivity, while the Speed 400 doesn’t, and the Triumph gets USD forks while the Royal Enfield settles for traditional forks. This is something left to the customer to choose.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Triumph Speed 400 — Engine specifications
Both motorcycles, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 and the Triumph Speed 400 are powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. Both don’t get quickshifters. Both engines make the same power, while the Guerrilla makes slightly more torque, however, it also weighs almost 10kg more than the Triumph.
| Specifications | Guerrilla 450 | Speed 400 |
| Displacement | 452 cc | 398.15 cc |
| Power | 40 bhp | 40 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
