Royal Enfield has introduced a new electric motorcycle brand—Flying Flea. The India-based company will initially offer two Flying Flea models—the FF-C6 and the FF-S6. The FF-C6 has classic styling, and the FF-S6 adds a scrambler twist to the appearance. Royal Enfield describes the Flying Flea electric motorcycles as operating in the “urban and city+” market space.
Flying Flea is named after a Royal Enfield produced in the 1940s. The Flying Flea has a World War II heritage—the lightweight motorcycle was deployed via parachute and used to traverse all sorts of terrain. After the war’s conclusion, the Royal Enfield Flying Flea transitioned to civilian use.
The two initial Flying Flea motorcycles offer distinctive styling. The girder-style front suspension is forged aluminum with a shock—an homage to the original Flying Flea. The rear suspension is a cantilevered design that dates back to the 1950s. Modern features include an arcing forged aluminum frame, disc brakes, mag-style wheels, a touchscreen dash, an in-phone key, and an electric motor with cooling fins.
Flying Flea claims dozens of patents for the FF-C6 and FF-S6, a proprietary computer chip for the ECU, and software developed in-house and updated over the phone. According to company insiders, the Vehicle Control Unit also for 200,000 ride mode combinations.
“This represents a completely new chapter for Royal Enfield, inspired by our legacy, driven by our vision for the future and an outcome of REBALANCE, our approach to business.” Eicher Motors Managing Director Siddhartha Lal said at the Flying Flea’s introduction at EICMA 2024 (Eicher Motors is the parent company of Royal Enfield). “Flying Flea combines distinctive style, city-focused practicality, and cutting-edge technology. This is the start of a fresh, sustainable ride for us, and offers the world an elegant, effective, and sustainable everyday transportation.”
“We’ve been deeply investing in R&D and infrastructure for EV over the last many years,” Lal revealed, “and have built a world-class team including 200+ engineers in India and the UK. We have also initiated the development of an EV manufacturing plant in Chennai, India. We have invested in Barcelona-based Stark Future, known for its advanced off-road electric motorcycles. All aspects of our connected electric motorcycles, including product strategy and development, technical components like motor, battery, BMS, custom software, and our retail and market strategy, have been developed in-house by our dedicated technical and commercial teams.”
Royal Enfield Chief Growth Officer of Electric Vehicles Mario Alvisi expanded on the details, saying, “Flying Flea is not just a new division but a completely fresh start in every respect; when we say this is a city-plus platform, this is to say Flying Flea allows riders to break free to and from the city with a truly moving and visceral riding experience.”
“This is much more than a new brand from Royal Enfield,” Alvisi continued. “This is a whole new approach from the brand. We have worked tirelessly to assemble a world-class team and culture, invested in a groundbreaking infrastructure, class-leading technology, and have formed both the brand and products from a blank sheet of paper. With no carryover, no crossover, and no cutting of corners, the end result is products unlike any other in the market. These products not only offer a sophisticated mix between authentic design and cutting-edge technology, but are purpose-built for a whole new space. Flying Flea is for those who will not accept compromises in design and functionality, who seek technology that heightens their experiences and value ease of operation, ownership and, above all, enjoyment.”
The Flying Flea electric motorcycle is due to debut on the marketplace in Spring 2026.
