Royal Enfield's first electric bike unveiled, Flying Flea S6 Scrambler introduced in Goa

Royal Enfield's first electric bike unveiled, Flying Flea S6 Scrambler introduced in Goa

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Royal Enfield introduced the Flying Flea S6 electric scrambler at Motoverse 2025 Goa, which is a scrambler version of the FF C6 and will be launched in 2026. Royal Enfield is bringing a dedicated brand for its electric vehicles. The company's petrol powered vehicles are liked in many markets of the world including India. Now the company is ready to make a splash in the electric segment also.

New Delhi. Royal Enfield is one of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world, which has been running on fossil fuels since its inception. The brand is based on its timeless appeal, nostalgia and legacy. However, Royal Enfield is also a tech-forward company and has already entered the electric motorcycle segment. The company has launched a dedicated sub-brand 'Flying Flea' for its electric motorcycle operations. Flying Flea started with the FF C6 (C stands for Classic) and now we can see the FF S6 (S stands for Scrambler), which has debuted at the ongoing Motoverse event in Goa. Let's take a closer look.

Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6
Flying Flea S6 Electric Scrambler Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 made its global debut at EICMA 2025 and has now debuted in India at Motoverse 2025. The company is presenting the FF S6 as a lightweight City+ EV, which is primarily meant for the city and is also capable of some outdoor excursions. It is basically a scrambler version of the FF C6. Its exact launch date has not been disclosed, but it will hit the roads in 2026. Talking about the design, the FF S6 has many elements that look different from the FF C6. These include knuckle guards, headlight cowl, front beak, USD telescopic front forks in place of girder forks, dual-sport tires with 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, unique LED turn indicators with integrated tail lights similar to the Himalayan 450, single-piece narrow scrambler seat and more.

what to expect?
Elements shared with the FF C6 include LED lighting, aluminum main frame, magnesium battery casing, a sophisticated swingarm, a Qualcomm-powered 3.5-inch circular TFT touchscreen, sophisticated switchgear, cruise control, a keyless go system and more. On the FF S6, there is more suspension travel and higher ground clearance. Even functionally, the Flying Flea S6 is quite different from the FF C6. The main difference is the use of chain drive on the S6, while the C6 has a belt drive. The Flying Flea brand aims to offer buyers a unique and premium ownership experience. It also has the Flying Flea Tech Center with one button on the right switchgear.

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Flying Flea S6 Scrambler: Royal Enfield's first electric bike unveiled

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The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will be launched tomorrow. check details

The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will be launched tomorrow. check details

  • The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle will take design inspiration from the Flying Flea which was used in World War II.
The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle may look like it has taken inspiration from the brand's existing Classic range of motorcycles, but the production model will come with an entirely new design philosophy.

Indian motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield is all set to take on the electric vehicle wagon with its first electric motorcycle. The electric bike will be unveiled tomorrow, November 4, at EICMA 2024.

While the company has had several teasers of the upcoming electric motorcycle, one thing the brand has focused on with the teaser is comparing the upcoming bike to the Flying Flea motorcycle that played a big role in World War 2. Keeping in mind that the brand has also filed a nameplate patent of the same name, they could call the electric motorcycle “Flying Flea”.

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Royal Enfield electric motorcycle: what to expect

Earlier in October, the first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle was spotted being driven by Royal Enfield Managing Director Siddharth Lal in Barcelona. Royal Enfield will enter the EV segment with a city motorcycle instead of an electric adventure tourer. In the teaser, the motorcycle can be seen being dropped with a parachute.

The first Royal Enfield electric motorcycle may look like it has taken inspiration from the brand's existing Classic range of motorcycles, but the production model will come with a completely new design philosophy, creating an entirely new perception of the brand. Will do.

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Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle will borrow some cycle parts from other ICE-powered motorcycles that are in the brand's lineup. (mcn)

From the spy shots, it is quite clear that some of the cycle parts like the LED headlamp, LED turn indicators, adjustable brake lever and switchgear will be taken from other ICE-powered Royal Enfield motorcycles. Other parts worth noting are the circular instrument cluster which will have a TFT screen and may be shared with the Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450. However, it will be modified to show information related to EVs. The front has girder forks which were again used on the Flying Flea.

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At present, there is no information about the range, specs and battery size of the upcoming electric motorcycle. But considering the size and slim design, it is expected that Royal Enfield will present it as a city motorcycle. There should be fast charging on offer and it looks like the battery pack will not be removable.

Additionally, the upcoming Royal Enfield electric motorcycle is expected to be the most expensive product in the brand's entire portfolio. Royal Enfield has not revealed anything about the pricing strategy of its upcoming electric motorcycle. However, considering the high cost of the battery pack and the premium positioning of the EV, it will be an expensive motorcycle.

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First publication date: 03 November 2024, 09:41 AM IST

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