Enfield unveils first electric bike, Flying Flea C6, for city use

Royal Enfield has unveiled its first-ever electric motorbike, the Flying Flea. Inspired by the original Flying Flea motorbike, widely used during the Second World War, the new electric motorcycle offers a unique design.

The Flying Flea C6 is being positioned as an urban motorcycle but it can also be taken out of the city. However, the company clearly says that this motorcycle is not meant to be used for long-distance touring.

With the Flying Flea C6, Royal Enfield is marking its entry into the realm of electric motorcycles. The bike is expected to hit the market in January 2026 and is likely to be priced at over Rs 5 lakh.

The entire development of the Flying Flea has been done in-house and quite a few patents have been filed under the Flying Flea name, which is the brand name of its electric vehicle range of motorcycles. The bike has been built around aluminium frame and between this frame is a magnesium battery casing that has been used for better cooling and also to save weight. The battery capacity and the details of the electric motor are unknown as of now. The company is likely to reveal these details soon.

Traction control and cornering ABS

The Flying Flea C6 features a round full-colour TFT screen display that provides comprehensive ride data. This display is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing seamless connection with a smartphone app. The Flying Flea C6 comes equipped with advanced safety features, including a traction control system and cornering ABS, making it the first Royal Enfield model to include these.

Drawing inspiration from the original Flying Flea motorcycle, which played a notable role in the British Army during World War II, the new Flying Flea C6 is designed specifically for modern urban environments. This latest electric model is lightweight and represents the first in a series of urban-focused electric vehicles developed by Royal Enfield’s global teams in India, the UK, Italy, and other locations.

The electric division at Royal Enfield, comprising more than 200 engineers, showcased its prototype, the Him-E, in 2023. Over time, the team has secured more than 28 patents related to electric motorcycle technology. The sales and distribution network for the new electric models will operate independently from the existing system used for traditional, petrol-powered motorcycles.

The company has not disclosed any performance specifications for the motorcycle yet. Details regarding the battery capacity and the electric motor remain under wraps.

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