Royal Enfield launches into the EV market with the announcement of its new sub-brand, Flying Flea. Under this brand, the classic-styled Flying Flea C6 motorcycle is said to come on the market by the spring of 2026, followed by the scrambler-styled Flying Flea S6.
Technical details about these two electric motorcycles are sparse for now, but Royal Enfield has stated that it has invested funds in Stark Future, the Barcelona-based manufacturer of electric off-road bikes. The company has also stated it has begun development of an EV manufacturing plant in Chennai, India, and that all aspects of the new electric bikes are being developed in-house by Royal Enfield engineers in India and the U.K.
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Flying Flea gets its name from a Royal Enfield model from the 1940s, and it’s meant to highlight the city-focused bikes’ light weight and agility, although specific figures like weight have not been announced.
“Flying Flea combines distinctive style, city-focused practicality, and cutting-edge technology,” said Royal Enfield CEO B. Govindarajan. “This is the start of a fresh, sustainable ride for us and offers the world an elegant, effective, and sustainable everyday transportation.”
The first model to be produced under the new brand will be the Flying Flea C6, which takes design inspiration from the WWII-era model. The forged aluminum girder fork is a key aspect of this classic-inspired styling. It will also feature a visually distinctive forged aluminum frame and a magnesium battery case.
Royal Enfield says the C6 will be equipped with a round touchscreen cluster. The central vehicle control unit is said to offer more than 200,000 ride-mode combinations, monitor the bike to alert the rider if it’s moved, and accept over-the-air updates. The brand also claims the new EV will be equipped with lean-angle-sensitive ABS and cruise control.
That’s all we know for now, and we’ll continue to share news and updates as they become available.
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