Shown at the 2024 EICMA in Milan, Italy is the Royal Enfield Flying Flea electric motorcycle (e-bike). The Flying Flea name comes from Royal Enfield’s history, when in the 1940s the eponymous lightweight motorcycle was used by British troops when it was air-dropped alongside as part of paratroopers’ mobility equipment.
The new Flying Flea takes the same philosophy but with modern sensibilities. There are two model variants, the classic-styled Flying Flea C6 and scrambler-styled Flying Flea S6.
Most of this e-bike is made from aluminium, including the forged frame and swingarm. Setting the Flying apart from the norm is the use of a girder fork to hold up the front end.
At the moment of publication Royal Enfield has yet to reveal any details about the Flying Flea except a release date of 2026. What information we have managed to gather from friends in the industry says the Flying Flea will have a 120 km/h to 130 km/h top speed along with a 100 kg to 110 kg kerb weight.
As for power output, the Flying Flea will perform much the same as a 125 cc to 150 cc class motorcycle. Also expect to see five ride modes, cornering ABS, cruise control, wireless smartphone charging, digital instrument panel and smart key system.
Can’t wait for the new RE Classic 650!!