Royal Enfield has rolled out a slick new limited-edition flat tracker based on the Guerrilla 450 – and unlike most factory customs, this one isn’t just for show. Yep, fans can actually get their hands on it.
Meet the FT450 – a purpose-built, single-cylinder slide machine created for Royal Enfield’s 2025 Slide School. The program’s a collab with Dirt Craft and flat track legend Gary Birtwistle, a multiple-time UK and European champ.
At its heart is the same 450cc liquid-cooled Sherpa engine found in the Guerrilla 450, but the rest has been stripped down and rebuilt for the dirt. Think minimalist flat track bodywork, 19-inch wheels on custom hubs, and rider-focused ergonomics.
There’s also a full-system exhaust and a FuelX tuning module added in, likely pushing the stock 40bhp and 29.5lb.ft figures a bit higher – though Royal Enfield’s keeping the exact numbers under wraps for now.
Royal Enfield’s Slide School is back in action, and bookings are now open for the rest of the year. If you’ve ever dreamed of sliding sideways on a dirt oval, this is your shot. And for those who’ve already completed the course, there’s an exciting next step – the ‘Race Experience’ day. It’s a chance to suit up, line up, and go bar-to-bar on the custom-built FT450 flat trackers alongside other up-and-coming racers.
Here’s the current schedule:
Sunday, 22nd June – Sold Out
Slide School – Leicester Speedway
Sunday, 27th July
Slide School – Iwade Speedway, Kent
Saturday, 9th August
Slide School – Leicester Speedway
Sunday, 14th September
Basic Skills – Slide School – Iwade Speedway, Kent
Sunday, 14th September
Skills Development – Iwade Speedway, Kent
