Honda CB500 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Honda CB500Alloy · ₹2.75 Lakh
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450Apex · ₹2.51 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
CB500: ₹2.75 Lakh
Guerrilla 450: ₹2.51 Lakh (ahead)
Guerrilla 450 ₹23,937 cheaper
Braking
CB500: Dual-channel ABS
Guerrilla 450: Dual-channel ABS
Power
CB500: 28.1 PS
Guerrilla 450: 40 bhp (ahead)
Torque 43.3 vs 40 Nm
Versions
CB500: 3
Guerrilla 450: 3
Pick the Guerrilla 450 for the lower price and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹2.75 Lakh
₹2.51 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.17 Lakh
₹2.91 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹5,323 a month
₹4,881 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
28.1 PS
40 bhp
Torque
43.3 Nm
40 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Retro roadster
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru)
Rs 2,75,000 to Rs 3,01,900
Not listed
Booking Status
Launched 21 Sep 2026; bookings open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Not listed
Delivery Timeline
Alloy: Q3 FY 2026-27; Spoke and Spoke with Stripes: Q4 FY 2026-27, deliveries shortly after full specs are released
Not listed
Manufacturing
Made in India
Not listed
Positioning
Above the Honda CB350 range
Not listed
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type
Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (Sherpa 450)
Displacement
501 cc
452 cc
Gearbox
5-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
84.0 mm x 81.5 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
11.5:1
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake
Disc
Not listed
ABS
Dual-channel
Not listed
Front Wheel Size
19 inch
Not listed
Rear Wheel Size
17 inch
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy (Alloy variant); cross-spoke with tubeless tyres (Spoke variants)
17-inch 5-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 310 mm, ByBre 2-piston double-acting caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Dual Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
120/70-R17 58H Tubeless (CEAT Gripp XL Radial)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
160/60-R17 69H Tubeless (CEAT Gripp XL Radial)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
43 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (140 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers
Linkage-type Monoshock with progressive damping (150 mm travel)
Frame Type
Not listed
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Trellis Chassis with engine as stressed member
Wheelbase
Not listed
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
169 mm
Instrument Cluster
Type
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer with digital inset
Not listed
Readouts
Odometer, tripmeter, gear position indicator
Not listed
Connectivity
Honda RoadSync: turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display (Tripper Dash with Google Maps on Dash/Flash) / Digi-Analogue (on Analogue)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Full smartphone pairing, music, and call controls via Tripper Dash)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Full map Google Maps navigation on TFT)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (Type-C USB charging port near handlebar)
Safety & Convenience
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), switchable
No
ABS
2-channel
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
2 Modes (Performance, Eco with Ride-by-Wire)
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Lights
Lighting
All LED
Not listed
Headlamp
Round LED
Not listed
Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated circular LED DRL
Taillight
Not listed
Full LED integrated into rear turn indicators
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Full LED multi-functional rear indicators
Dimensions
Length
Not listed
2090 mm
Width
Not listed
833 mm
Height
Not listed
1125 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
780 mm (Accessible roadster seat)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
185 kg (11 kg lighter than Himalayan 450)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
11.0 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Not listed
Single-piece stepped roadster seat with integrated grab handles
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only
Choice
Versions
3 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹2.75 Lakh – ₹3.02 Lakh
₹2.51 Lakh – ₹2.75 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
8 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, manual
Alloy₹2.75 Lakh Flash₹2.75 Lakh Guerrilla 450 ₹477 less Spoke Tubeless₹2.99 Lakh Flash₹2.75 Lakh Guerrilla 450 ₹25,377 less Spoke Tubeless with Stripes₹3.02 Lakh Flash₹2.75 Lakh Guerrilla 450 ₹27,377 lessOn-road price in six cities
CB500 Alloy against Guerrilla 450 Apex
| City | CB500 | Guerrilla 450 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹3.28 Lakh | ₹3.01 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹27,216 less |
| Pune | ₹3.28 Lakh | ₹3.01 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹27,216 less |
| New Delhi | ₹3.17 Lakh | ₹2.91 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹26,259 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹3.44 Lakh | ₹3.16 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹28,653 less |
| Chennai | ₹3.28 Lakh | ₹3.01 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹27,216 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹3.44 Lakh | ₹3.16 Lakh | Guerrilla 450 ₹28,653 less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the CB500 or the Guerrilla 450?
The Guerrilla 450, by ₹23,937 on the versions compared here: CB500 Alloy at ₹2.75 Lakh against Guerrilla 450 Apex at ₹2.51 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.17 Lakh against ₹2.91 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The CB500 Alloy makes 28.1 PS and 43.3 Nm and the Guerrilla 450 Apex makes 40 bhp and 40 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹5,323 a month for the CB500 and ₹4,881 for the Guerrilla 450, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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