Royal Enfield enters electric era with the Flying Flea C6, its first EV motorcycle priced at Rs 2.79 lakh ex-showroom outright or Rs 1.99 lakh via Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS). Weighing featherlight 124kg, this neo-vintage urban EV debuts test rides from April 10 in Bengaluru ahead of phased metro rollout.

Featherweight Performance Specs
3.91kWh magnesium-encased lithium-ion battery powers PMSM delivering 15.4kW peak (20.6hp) and 60Nm to rear wheel via belt drive. Claimed 154km IDC range, 115kmph top speed, 0-60kmph in 3.7s. App-controlled charging: 20-80% in 1hr 5min, full 0-100% in 2hr 16min.

Unique Engineering Highlights
19-inch wheels both ends with slim 90-section tyres minimize rolling resistance

Girder fork suspension – rare retro nod with 207mm ground clearance

823mm seat height suits wide rider range despite ADV-spec clearance

Premium Tech Suite
3.5-inch color TFT dash with dedicated switchgear controls 5 ride modes (City/Rain/Highway/Sport/Custom), lean-sensitive traction control, switchable dual-channel ABS (rear off-road), adjustable regen braking, Bluetooth connectivity, USB port.

Pricing & Availability Strategy
Purchase Option Ex-Showroom (Chennai) Notes
Outright Rs 2.79 lakh Full ownership
BaaS Rs 1.99 lakh Battery subscription
Positioned above all 350cc REs and Guerrilla 450, C6 targets premium EV niche vs Ultraviolette F77. Aluminium/magnesium construction justifies premium; available initially Bengaluru-only.

Royal Enfield’s 125th-year electric statement – light, connected, and distinctly RE.