Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 arrives in Italy: 104 km range at 5,990 €
The first electric bike from Royal Enfield’s new brand makes its debut in Europe. It features a 3.91 kWh battery, a maximum power output of 15.4 kW, and a top speed of 115 km/h. Rome is among the first five cities chosen for the launch.
The Flying Flea C6 is set to hit European roads. Royal Enfield has opened orders for its first electric bike on the old continent as well. The price is 5,990 euros, with deliveries expected starting in October 2026. Italy has been part of Royal Enfield’s plans from the beginning, and Rome is one of the five European cities selected for the debut, along with Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, and London.
3.91 kWh battery and 104 km range
Flying Flea is the electric brand created by Royal Enfield, with the C6 being its first model. It is a motorcycle designed primarily for urban commuting, but its features and overall character set it apart from other city bikes.
The Flying Flea C6’s engine delivers a maximum power of 15.4 kW, approximately 21 HP, with a declared maximum torque of 60 Nm. Its top speed reaches 115 km/h, while the WMTC range is 104 km.
It is powered by a 3.91 kWh lithium-ion battery housed in a magnesium alloy casing and cooled by air. These specifications clearly indicate the C6’s intended use: convenient commuting in the city, but not suitable for weekend trips.
For charging, you can choose among three modes: Rapid, Standard, and Trickle. The latter is designed to prioritize battery life. It takes just over 60 minutes to charge from 20% to 80% when connected to a standard 16 A outlet. Royal Enfield claims approximately one kilometer of range per minute of charging time. There is no DC fast charging, but rather an onboard charger sized to utilize a regular household power supply.
From 1940s inspirations to plenty of electronics
The performance isn’t groundbreaking, but the Flying Flea C6 places a strong emphasis on design—just as it should. Its name comes from the small Royal Enfield Flying Flea model introduced in the 1940s and used in military applications, but its interpretation is distinctly modern.
The most distinctive feature is the exposed aluminum frame, paired with a special forged aluminum Girder fork—a combination that greatly contributes to the bike’s identity.
The contrast between retro style and electronics is also evident in the instrumentation. The circular TFT display is touchscreen and works alongside the new Fleaware OS, a proprietary operating system based on Android Automotive OS. OTA updates, connected navigation, and bike management are available through the Flying Flea app.
Among the features are also cruise control, voice assistant, traction control, and corner-sensitive ABS, along with the ability to customize driving modes and the response of regenerative braking. This is quite rare technology in purely urban vehicles at this price range.
The passenger seat is removable, and the position of the footpegs can also be adjusted. Three colors are available at launch: Flea Green, Storm Black, and Parachute White.
The first Italian store in Rome
Royal Enfield has chosen a phased launch strategy, initially limiting the distribution of the Flying Flea C6 to only a few major cities.
In Italy, the reference point will be Royal Enfield Roma Nord, located at Via Mesula 12. The price set for the European market is 5,990 euros, while in the UK, the C6 starts at 5,300 pounds.
The European debut comes after its launch in India. According to Royal Enfield, in the first three months, C6 customers have already traveled over 100,000 kilometers in total, serving as an initial test before international expansion.
With the C6, Royal Enfield doesn’t just add an electric variant to its traditional lineup; it chooses to create a separate brand. Meanwhile, its gasoline-powered counterparts are becoming increasingly mature and well-established in the modern classic market. The C6 is a lightweight motorcycle whose price is hard to assess—it’s a bit high for the performance it offers on paper, but quite interesting when considering the overall concept.
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