Royal Enfield has finally put a clearer timeline around its first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan confirmed that the Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production,” with a launch expected in the next quarter — pointing toward early 2026. After multiple concept appearances at EICMA, this feels like the moment the project transitions from stylish prototype to showroom reality.
The Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 isn’t chasing headline-grabbing performance. Instead, it leans heavily into retro charm, with girder-style front suspension and compact proportions that echo Royal Enfield’s WWII-era lightweight. It’s clearly designed for urban riders — approachable, stylish, and likely tuned for city commutes rather than highway dominance.
That positioning could be smart. The electric motorcycle market has struggled at the high-power, high-price end, where heavy battery packs drive up cost and weight. A lighter, more affordable model aimed at daily usability may align better with real-world demand, especially in dense European and Asian cities. If Indian pricing does land near the projected US$2,750 equivalent, it would dramatically undercut many Western electric offerings — though European pricing will almost certainly be higher.
A second model, the scrambler-inspired S6, is already confirmed, signaling that this is not a one-off experiment but the start of a broader strategy.
What remains unknown are the numbers: range, battery capacity, power output. Expectations will need to be managed carefully.
My view? If Royal Enfield keeps the Flying Flea lightweight, affordable, and true to its heritage-driven identity, it could carve out a meaningful niche in urban electrification — not by being the fastest, but by being the most relatable.
