Royal Enfield recently launched the new 2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450 motorcycle in the Indian market. Introduced in 2024, the Gorilla shared its powertrain with the Himalayan 450, marking Royal Enfield’s move to bring the platform to a more road-focused format. This update fixes issues reported in previous versions. The modifications focus on improving the overall ride and ownership experience of the road-focused model. The company has also added a new Apex variant to the lineup, featuring a more aggressive riding position aimed at riders looking for a sportier setup. In this article, let’s take a look at five things you need to know about the 2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450.
2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450: Price, Variants The 2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450 is priced between Rs 2.49 lakh and Rs 2.72 lakh (ex-showroom), with analogue, dash, flash and new Apex variants. The Apex is offered at Rs 2,49,194 in Red and Rs 2,56,387 in Black and Green, while the Dash trims are priced at Rs 2,49,194 in Twilight Blue and Rs 2,67,116 in Shadow Ash, Smoke Silver and Playa Bronze. The top-spec Flash Brava Blue is priced at Rs 2,72,479. The Apex variant is positioned as a premium option with revised ergonomics, and prices vary by variant and color.
2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450: Engine The Gorilla 450 shares the same 452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with the Himalayan 450. The engine produces 40hp and 40Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has not made any mechanical changes to the powertrain for the Apex variant, retaining the current setup.2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450: FeaturesIn terms of features, the 2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450 gets a tripper dash, a 4.0-inch round TFT display that offers Google Maps navigation, smartphone connectivity, media controls and more. The Apex variant gets Street and Sport modes with a memory function that retains the last selected setting after the ignition is switched off, a feature extended to the Dash and Flash variants as well. The Dash and Flash variants also get updated CEAT GRIPP XL RE tires with a revised compound and tread pattern to improve grip.
The Apex variant is fitted with road-focused 17-inch Vredestein Centauro ST tyres, aimed at providing a superior riding experience with improved grip on wet and low-traction surfaces. The company claims that these are the widest and most grippy tires in the segment. The Apex also gets minor styling updates, including a headlight cowl above the LED unit, similar to the Scram 440 and Shotgun 650. It also has a removable rear seat cowl that can be removed to reveal a flat seat.2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450: HardwareThe 2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450 is based on a steel twin spar frame. It is equipped with 43mm telescopic front forks and a linkage type monoshock at the rear. The setup aims to provide a balance of stability, control and consistent handling in a variety of riding conditions.2026 Royal Enfield Gorilla 450: Color Options The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex is available in red, black and green colors, the colors are exclusive to this variant and are different from the rest of the lineup. The Apex is positioned as a more sporty version, with distinctive color options setting it apart from the standard models. The regular Gorilla 450 continues with a wider color range, including a newly introduced Twilight Blue alongside the existing options.
