"Royal Enfield's Flying Flea introduces FF.S6, an off-road and city electric motorcycle that comes with a wing-shaped magnesium battery case to keep itself cool. Presented at EICMA 2025 in Milan, Italy, the vehicle follows the brand's goal to build lightweight electric vehicles designed for both city use and off-road conditions. The design and concept of the FF.S6 take inspiration from the original Flying Flea motorcycles used during World War II, which were small, portable bikes made for easy transport and flexible use on different terrains."
"A main feature of the electric motorcycle FF.S6 is its magnesium battery case, made to reduce weight while helping the battery stay cool. It includes fin-shaped structures that serve both a technical and symbolic role. The front fins stand for new technology, while the rear fins refer to the company's history. The fins meet at the center to form a shape similar to wings, which represents the Flying Flea name."
"It is powered by an electric motor that delivers high torque suitable for different surfaces and uses a chain final drive, a USD front fork suspension, and wheels sized 19 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear. This setup helps balance handling for both city roads and off-road paths. The bike also includes a long, enduro-style seat made for comfort during extended rides."
The Flying Flea FF.S6 is a lightweight electric motorcycle built for both urban riding and off-road use. The design draws inspiration from World War II Flying Flea bikes, emphasizing portability and versatile terrain capability. The powertrain features a high-torque electric motor with a chain final drive, USD front fork suspension, and 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheels to balance handling. The magnesium battery case reduces weight and aids cooling through wing-like fin structures that symbolize technology and heritage. The motorcycle includes a circular 'true round TFT cluster' for navigation and media, and key components like powertrain, battery management, and UI are developed in-house on a Qualcomm Snapdragon QWM2290.
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