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About Hunter and Guerrilla

For most of its history Royal Enfield sold heritage: long wheelbases, heavy steel and a stately pace. The Hunter 350 broke that habit. Launched in the early 2020s on the company's J-series single, it was shorter, lighter and more nimble than the Classic, with smaller wheels, sharper steering and a price aimed at first-time buyers and city riders. It quickly became one of the brand's best sellers and pulled in a younger crowd that had never considered an Enfield.

The Guerrilla 450 followed with more muscle. It uses the liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine from the Himalayan in a stripped-down roadster with flat bars and a sportier stance, giving Royal Enfield a genuine rival to the new wave of quick 400cc roadsters. Reviewers praised its eager engine and balance; critics noted vibration at higher speeds and a few rough edges in the details. A sportier Apex version sharpened the look further, and celebrity owners and custom builders have helped spread the word.

Together the two bikes are Royal Enfield's answer to the Triumph Speed 400, the Harley-Davidson X440, the KTM Duke range and Honda's CB350 roadsters. They sell in India and in export markets from Southeast Asia to Europe and the Americas, often as the most affordable way into the brand. Expect coverage of new colors and editions, price changes, comparison tests against their many rivals, customs and the inevitable spy shots of what comes next.