Royal Enfield is a motorcycle brand known for its charm and character. Its focus is on delivering a raw, authentic motorcycling experience rather than chasing numbers on a spec sheet. Part of this experience is personalizing your bike, and Royal Enfield makes this easy with models that are practically custom-ready straight from the showroom floor.
Whether you leave them stock for a classy, timeless look or go all-out with customizations, the possibilities are endless. Apex Motorcycle, a French custom workshop and lifestyle brand, has taken this to the next level with its dramatic reimagination of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450.
The result? A retro-modern, post-apocalyptic-inspired café racer.
Apex Motorcycle describes their creation poetically and a bit too dramatically: “In the shadows it rises, a machine forged by audacity where elegance and power meet. Its dark and indomitable allure whispers secrets to the infinite roads. It is more than a motorcycle; it is a legend in motion ready to devour the horizon.” Wow, so mysterious, super enigmatic.
And in fairness, all this drama translates into some tangible stuff. The build features clip-ons, a custom fairing, redesigned fenders, a tail tidy, and a striking red, white, and black livery. Interestingly, it retains its scrambler tires—a curious choice that nevertheless enhances its dystopian aesthetic.
The price tag is equally jaw-dropping. According to Apex, this one-of-a-kind custom has a value of €35,000 (around $37,000 USD). For context, a stock Guerrilla 450 retails for just €7,000 (approximately $7,400 USD). Does the custom work justify a 500-percent price hike? That’s for you to decide.
If the hefty price has you hesitant, here’s the good news: Apex Motorcycle is raffling this unique build. For €34.90 (about $37 USD), the cost of a T-shirt from their website, you can enter the draw. Just cross your fingers that your name gets picked.
But there’s a catch. The contest is open only to residents of mainland France. Winners must present a valid ID and proof of residence to claim the prize. That means if you’re not in France, like me (and probably you), you’re out of luck.
Still, this custom Guerrilla 450 serves as inspiration for anyone looking to inject some retro-modern flair into their bike. Whether or not you’re eligible to enter the raffle, the creativity and craftsmanship on display here are worth admiring.
Source: Apex Motorcycle
