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Royal Enfield, globally renowned for its cruiser and ADV bikes, is foraying into a completely unknown territory with the launch of electric and hybrid bikes
Royal Enfield is the first one among the mainstream two-wheeler brands in the Indian market to start work on electric and hybrid motorcycles. While the brand showcased two electric motorcycles namely C6 and S6 under the Flying Flea badging, it is also planning to roll out a 250cc hybrid bike. In fact, the Chennai-based auto manufacturer is also readying an all-electric version of the Himalayan, which has been tentatively titled as HIM-E. In this piece, we will talk about the upcoming Royal Enfield electric and hybrid motorcycles in 2025-26.
1. Flying Flea C6
The Flying Flea C6 debuted at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy in concept form. Fast forward to 2025, it has been showcased in multiple cities in India such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. The brand’s first electric motorcycle has also been captured on the lens in Ladakh undergoing cold-weather testing. Sources reveal that production-ready C6 will break cover at the EICMA 2025 later this year, before eventually going on sale in Q1 2026 in India.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 flaunts a neo-retro look while based on the L platform. It has been spotted riding on alloy wheels with road-spec tyres. The company has extensively used aluminium in the electric bike to make it a lightweight model. The Flying Flea C6 boasts of a forged aluminium Girder fork as front suspension, reminiscent of the original Flying Flea in the 1940s.
2. Flying Flea S6
The S6 is the second Royal Enfield electric motorcycle which was showcased alongside the C6 at the EICMA 2024. It too has been spied testing in Ladakh, albeit with spoke wheels shod with off-road tyres. The S6 will be a Scrambler model and hence get several such elements in the form of front fender, handlebar and instrument cluster. It will also be sitting on the L platform identical to the C6.
Though technical specs are not in public domain yet, Royal Enfield has made it official that the Flying Flea S6 will be offered with a fixed battery pack with fast charging capabilities. The range and performance are kept under the wraps, but we expect the all-electric motorcycle to perform like a 350cc ICE-powered bike with a range of 150-200 km on a single charge.
3. Royal Enfield 250cc Hybrid Motorcycle
Reportedly, Royal Enfield is working on a 250cc hybrid motorcycle which will return a mileage of 50+ kmpl. The company is developing a new 250cc platform which has been codenamed as V. It is also in talks with the China-based CFMoto, which develops midsize engines globally, to source the 250cc engine with hybrid tech for the upcoming motorcycle. The 250cc engine will be designed to meet the ongoing BS6 Phase II emission standards and the upcoming CAFE norms, which kick in 2027.
Royal Enfield 250cc hybrid motorcycle will be the brand’s entry-level model with prices starting around Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Presently, the Hunter 350 is RE’s most affordable bike in India with a sticker price of Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The 250cc hybrid motorcycle could be launched by the end of 2026.
4. Royal Enfield E-Himalayan
Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric, also known as the HIM-E, is touted as the most powerful electric motorcycle from the brand. Reportedly, it will be powered by a 14 kWh battery pack with power output exceeding 100 bhp. The Himalayan Electric was recently spotted in a production-ready form in Ladakh. Though exact launch timeline is not revealed yet, we can expect it to debut somewhere around mid 2026.
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