Royal Enfield Unveils Scrambler-styled S6 Under Electric Flying Flea Brand

Just a year after Royal Enfield introduced its electric vehicle sub-brand Flying Flea and showcased its debut model, the C6, the Indian mid-size motorcycle maker has unveiled its second electric bike under the same banner — the scrambler-styled S6 — at EICMA 2025 in Milan on Tuesday.

While the classic-styled C6 is slated for launch early next year, the timeline for the S6’s market debut remains unclear. Royal Enfield has not yet revealed technical specifications for either of the two motorcycles.

“Solidifying our electric future, we are expanding the Flying Flea portfolio with the FF.S6, preparing for a launch in 2026. Looking forward, we will keep propagating the Royal Enfield DNA, offering riders around the world a blend of authenticity, innovation, and pure motorcycling,” Royal Enfield CEO B. Govindarajan said.

According to Matt Cardenas, Head of EV Product Strategy at Royal Enfield, the S6 is designed for urban versatility, capable of handling a variety of roads in and around the city.

The bike features upside-down forks, increased suspension travel, higher ground clearance, and more adaptable tires mounted on aluminum spoke wheels—19 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear.

“It also has an enduro-style seat that allows you to feel comfortable riding in the city, but still move around when you get outside of the city. To support outside-city rides, it has a dedicated off-road ride mode with lean-angle-sensing ABS and traction control,” he said.

The first Flying Flea model, the C6, will be launched in international markets first. Subsequently, the company plans to launch it in India as well.

It remains unclear which markets Royal Enfield will prioritize for the rollout of its electric range, but the move marks a significant step toward electrifying one of India’s most iconic motorcycle brands.

Royal Enfield has committed over ₹1,500 crore to its electric vehicle business as part of a long-term strategy to build a strong presence in the emerging electric motorcycle segment.

The company has brought in several senior executives from outside the organization to lead this transformation and has set up a dedicated EV vertical that operates with the agility of a start-up, receiving focused attention and resources from top management.

The automaker has already acquired land for a new EV manufacturing facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu. However, the initial batch of electric motorcycles will roll out from its Oragadam plant, where a separate production line has been established for the new range.

To strengthen its technical capabilities, Royal Enfield’s parent company, Eicher Motors, has also taken a strategic 10% stake in Spanish high-performance electric motorcycle maker Stark Future, with plans to jointly develop electric motorcycles for global markets.

Despite strong growth in electric scooters, electrification in the motorcycle segment has been relatively slow in India, with only a handful of players such as Ultraviolette, Matter, Revolt, and Ola Electric currently offering products.

Flying Flea marks the next big chapter for Royal Enfield, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The electric brand draws inspiration from the original Flying Flea, launched in the 1940s as a small, lightweight, purpose-built motorcycle designed for military use during World War II.