Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440 Spec Comparison: Which is Better?

Royal Enfield launched the Guerrilla 450 in India last week on July 17, 2024, after a long wait. The motorcycle is available in three different variants: the Analogue, Dash, and Flash, priced at Rs 2.39 lakh, Rs 2.49 lakh, and Rs 2.54 lakh, respectively. These prices are ex-showroom. Bookings for the neo-retro roadster are now underway, and shipments are set to begin in August 2024. We previously compared the 452cc marvel with the Triumph Speed 400 and the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. It's now time to see how the bike fares against its formidable opponent, the Harley-Davidson X440, on paper. So, without further ado, let's take a closer look at these two mid-size motorcycles.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Price

Price-wise, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is more affordable than the X440, especially when taking into account mid- and top-spec models. The base Harley-Davidson X440 Denim is currently priced at Rs 2.40 lakh, while the mid-spec Vivid and the top-spec S are available for Rs 2.60 lakh and Rs 2.80 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom figures. 

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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Power

When it comes to engines, the Royal Enfield motorcycle has a larger displacement capacity (452cc). Based on the new Himalayan's platform, the Guerrilla 450 produces 39.4bhp and 40Nm and is mated to a 6-speed with slip and assist clutch. The Harley-Davidson X440, on the other hand, has a 440cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine, which generates 27bhp and 38Nm and is a 6-speed transmission with slip and assist clutch. 

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Hardware

Unlike USDs of the Himalayan, the Guerrilla 450 features a telescopic fork at the front. However, at the back, it has the identical link-type mono-shock. The bike's stopping power comes from 310mm front and 270mm rear disc brakes. It is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends, wrapped in road-focused tyres. In comparison, the Harley-Davidson X440 features dual gas-filled shock absorbers with a seven-step preload adjustment at the rear and 43mm upside-down forks with a dual-cartridge damping system at the front. For braking, it uses 320mm disc at the front and 240mm disc brake at the rear. The X440 has 18-inch (front) and 17-inch (rear) alloy wheels (spoke wheels in the standard version) with MRF Zapper Hyke tyres. Both the bikes have dual-channel ABS.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Design

Despite some similarities to the Himalayan, on which it is based, the Guerrilla 450 is a roadster bike with minor design modifications. It distinguishes itself from the Himalayan with a long, slender 11-litre petrol tank, a single-piece seat, and a circular LED headlamp flanked by LED turn indicators. The other body parts like the tail portion, side panels, and short exhaust are remarkably similar to those of the Himalayan. The Flash variant can be purchased in Brava Blue and Yellow Ribbon paint schemes, while the Dash variant is available in Gold Dip and Playa Black options. In contrast, the base Analogue model comes in Smoke and Playa Black paint options. 

The X440 has a very distinctive style. Its rounded LED headlamps, machine-cut alloys, contoured single-piece seat, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and oval LED taillamp all add to its eye-catching appearance. While the top-spec S variant is only available in a Matte Black paint scheme, the Vivid variant comes in either Metallic Thick Red or Metallic Dark Silver paint job. The Denim version, on the other hand, is available in a single Mustard Yellow colour.

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Harley-Davidson X440: Features

The top-spec versions of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla have the same four-inch circular TFT display, equipped with media controls, smartphone connection, and Google Maps, among other features, as the new Himalayan. The lower variant, in contrast, is equipped with a semi-digital instrument cluster, similar to the one seen on the Hunter 350 and Super Meteor 650. It does not have a Bluetooth connection. An additional Tripper Navigation pod (Rs 5,000) is offered with the instrument console that can coupled with the smartphone for notifications and other functions. Other notable features include ride-by-wire and two ride modes (Eco and Performance).

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Coming to the Harley-Davidson X440, the bike's entry-level and mid-spec variants (Denim and Vivid) are equipped with a TFT screen without Bluetooth compatibility. This unit provides basic information such as the telltale lights, real-time mileage, distance to empty, and gear position indicator.

However, the higher spec 'S' variant comes with a Bluetooth-enabled 3.5-inch TFT Console, which supports turn-by-turn navigation, SMS, and call notifications.