Royal Enfield has finally stopped teasing us and dropped the full technical details for their most ambitious project yet—the Flying Flea C6. It’s the brand’s first proper foray into the electric world, and they’ve gone all out on the “retro-futuristic” vibe. Drawing its name from the legendary lightweight WWII bike, this modern-day C6 is designed to be a nippy, stylish city slicker that doesn’t weigh as much as a small planet.
With the official spec sheet now out in the open, here’s a look at what this electric Royal Enfield is bringing to the table.
Lightweight Chassis and That Girder Fork
The first thing everyone notices about the Flying Flea C6 is the front end. It features a forged aluminium girder fork, a massive nod to 1930s and 40s motorcycle design. But don’t let the old-school looks fool you; it’s paired with a lightweight forged aluminium frame and a magnesium battery case to keep the weight down and the “flea” agility up.
Key Design Elements:
- Tyre Setup: It runs on skinny 19-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels with low rolling resistance from CEAT.
- Braking: You get disc brakes at both ends, supported by dual-channel ABS (switchable for rear).
- The Look: It’s a minimalist, “see-through” design that looks unlike anything else on the road right now.
Key specifications, Battery, Range, and Motor Performance
The battery capacity of the Flying Flea C6 is 3.91kWh.
- Range: Expect a real-world city range of around 100 km to 110 km. (154 km IDC range)
- Battery: 3.91 kWh lithium-ion pack encased in magnesium alloy
- Motor Power output: Peak output of Flying Flea C6 is 15.4 kW peak (8 kW nominal continuous) and 60 Nm.
- Speed: 0-60 kmph time is 3.7 seconds, and the top speed is 115 kmph.
- 4 riding modes: City, Rain, Highway and Sport
- Charging: 0-100% charge in 2 hours and 16 minutes with its 2.2 kW on-board charger.
- Performance: The motor is mid-mounted and sends power to the rear wheel via a carbon belt drive, ensuring a silent, maintenance-free ride.
- 124 kg kerb weight
- 207 mm ground clearance
- 100 mm front suspension travel
- 110 mm rear suspension travel
- 823 mm seat height
- 260 mm front disc
- 220 mm rear disc
- Front and rear tyre: 90/90 19 inch
Tech and Features: Smart and Connected
Despite its minimalist look, the Flying Flea C6 is packed with more tech than your average Classic 350. It features a circular 3.5 inch TFT touch-screen console that handles everything from navigation to battery health.
- Connectivity: It comes with “Phone-as-a-Key” technology, allowing you to start the bike without a physical fob as one of the ways to unlock.
- Rider Aids: You get multiple ride modes, traction control, and even a “Reverse Mode” to help you out of tight parking spots.
- Over-the-Air (OTA): The bike will receive constant software updates to improve battery efficiency and add new features over time.
We will be riding the Flying Flea C6 later this week and will be back with our first ride impressions soon after.
