Royal Enfield has entered electric motorcycles with the Flying Flea C6, its first model of this type. Deliveries had already begun in Bengaluru, India, by July, and the European rollout now covers five major cities: Paris, London, Barcelona, Berlin and Rome. In London, Krazy Horse will distribute the C6 through its Welling store.

The European price is €5,990, while the UK figure is £5,300. Buyers can choose Flea Green, Storm Black or Parachute White. The Flying Flea name recalls the lightweight Royal Enfield motorcycles developed during the Second World War and transported by parachute. The C6 uses that historical association as a starting point, but its engineering and purpose are firmly contemporary.

Hardware and claimed performance

An exoskeleton frame and forged aluminium Girder fork give the C6 its most distinctive mechanical identity. Royal Enfield says this particular Girder-fork arrangement makes the C6 the only motorcycle currently on the market to use it. That remains the manufacturer’s claim rather than an independently verified market comparison.

The electric motor produces 20.6 bhp at 3,500 rpm, while maximum torque is listed at approximately 44.2 lb-ft. A 3.91 kWh lithium-ion battery is enclosed by lightweight magnesium alloy. Royal Enfield quotes 104 km (65 miles) of WMTC range and a top speed of 115 km/h (72 mph). Regenerative braking recovers energy as the motorcycle slows.

Charging from 20% to 80% takes just over 60 minutes, with the quoted charging rate equivalent to approximately 1 km of range per minute. The C6 can use a standard 16 Amp wall outlet, while its high-voltage architecture supports fast charging. Trickle charging is also available. Standard equipment includes lean-angle ABS and traction control.

Connected systems and the next model

Fleaware OS provides the software layer for the C6. According to Royal Enfield, it is designed to learn from rider behaviour and supports over-the-air updates. The motorcycle also has a rotary mode selector, a TFT display, remote monitoring and connected navigation. The display covers Rapid, Standard and Trickle charging options, while a kill switch provides a direct control in an emergency.

Royal Enfield has identified the S6 Scrambler as the next electric model planned for the Flying Flea brand, placing the C6 at the beginning of a broader electric programme. There are no actual riding impressions in the supplied material yet. The range, performance figures and equipment described here are manufacturer-provided information; real-world urban range, ride quality and charging experience will need a separate road evaluation.