by Key Takeaways
- The company enters a new phase with the release of a new small-capacity electric motorcycle.
- There will be a scrambler-style S6 to go with the Flying Flea C6.
- World War II lightweight motorcycles served as the model’s inspiration.
With the launch of the Flying Flea all-electric sub-brand, Royal Enfield claims that a whole line of battery-powered motorcycles would follow in 2026.
Royal Enfield revealed the Flying Flea brand and the first C6 model, which is scheduled for sale in 2026, at an exclusive ceremony held on the eve of EICMA, Europe’s largest motorcycle expo.
The company claims that it is currently finalizing the battery and motor technology that will be used; thus, there is little information available regarding the technical specifications. Speaking with Royal Enfield’s chief growth officer, Mario Alvisi, however, said that the company’s goal is approximately 150 kilometers, or 93 miles, on a single charge.
It is loosely based on the original Flying Flea, a lightweight 125cc motorcycle that was intended to be dropped from planes and parachuted into combat zones during World War II in the 1940s. The original Flying Flea gained enormous popularity after World War II because it was inexpensive, easy to obtain, and required little upkeep. For electric motorcycles, Royal Enfield hopes the new Flying Flea brand will accomplish the same.
With its current range expected to sell around one million units worldwide this year, the Indian-owned company is well-known for its line of reasonably priced middleweight internal combustion engine motorcycles.
According to Alvisi, the company has taken everything in-house, creating its own motors and software systems to reduce the cost of electric riding. The corporation has accelerated its shift to electric propulsion by purchasing a share in Stark Future Motorcycles in 2022.
The business claims to have developed a touchscreen entertainment system that is driven by a specially designed processor in addition to the “City++” riding range, low center of gravity, and the anticipated Royal Enfield affordability.
The business claims that this sophisticated software system provides over-the-air software upgrades, continuously monitors the bike when it is parked, and allows for over 200,000 distinct ride mode permutations.
The technology is compatible with smartphones and will include functions like navigation and routing, as well as the option to use the phone as a key.
A production-ready version of Royal Enfield’s all-electric Himalayan adventure bike with electronically adjustable suspension and a battery housing that resembles the Flying Flea C6 in appearance was briefly displayed during the introduction.
