After months of anticipation, Royal Enfield has shared the specifications of its debut electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, which was first revealed at EICMA 2024 and has subsequently been spied testing on our streets multiple times.
1. Flying Flea C6 gets a 3.91kWh battery with a claimed 154km IDC range
2. Peak output of Flying Flea C6 is 15.4kW and 60Nm
3. Claimed 0-60kph time is 3.7 seconds, and the top speed is 115kph
Royal Enfield Electric bike: What to expect?
The C6 concept was unveiled at EICMA 2024
For the uninitiated, Flying Flea is Royal Enfield’s sub-brand for electric bikes, and it unveiled its concept at EICMA 2024.
Flying Flea C6 battery, power and charging details
It gets a lithium-ion battery pack and an on-board charger
The bike, based on the new ‘L’ platform, comes with a 3.91kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a claimed IDC range of 154km. This battery is paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor capable of producing a peak power of 15.4kW and peak torque of 60Nm, sending power to the rear wheel via a belt drive. This is good enough to propel it to 60kph in 3.7 seconds and give it a top speed of 115kph, claims the company. The C6 will also get 4 riding modes – City, Rain, Highway and Sport – along with a Custom mode that can be tweaked according to the rider’s preference.
Royal Enfield claims a 0-100 percent charging time of 2 hours and 16 minutes with its on-board charger and an ambient temperature of 25deg C.
Flying Flea C6 chassis and dimensions
The C6 comes with a girder fork and a monoshock setup.
The C6 stays true to its concept design, which is inspired by the WWII-era Flying Flea that got a girder fork. The C6, too, gets a girder fork, which is quite unique in today’s times. The rear setup remains conventional, with a monoshock and a suspension travel of 100/110mm (F/R). It has a seat height of 823mm and a ground clearance of 207mm. However, with its kerb weight of 124kg, the C6 shouldn’t be difficult to manage for shorter riders as well.
The bike runs on 19-inch wheels shod with 90-section tubeless tyres at both ends. This setup is on the narrower side than usual but could be range-efficient. Braking is handled by a 260mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc, plus there’s lean-sensitive dual-channel ABS with a switchable rear. Additionally, it has traction control and cornering traction control, configured via a round, touch-enabled 3.5-inch TFT dash that offers smartphone connectivity.
With all the specifications out, it remains to be seen when Royal Enfield launches its maiden electric offering and at what price.
Dinshaw Magol
