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Last year, Royal Enfield announced its new electric sub-brand called Flying Flea, with photos and sparse details about the first Flying Flea motorcycle slated to be built: the WWII-era-styled Flying Flea C6. This year during the EICMA show in Milan, the brand announced its second model: the scrambler-styled Flying Flea S6.

Befitting a scrambler-styled bike, the S6 will have an enduro-style seat, 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, chain final drive, a dedicated off-road ride mode, and lean-sensitive ABS and traction control (ABS can also be switched off for off-road riding). It comes with a round touchscreen cluster with smartphone connectivity and over-the-air updates, as well as a voice assist button to control navigation, music, and more. 

The brand reports that the battery case will be finned magnesium, but that's the end of the technical details provided. We'll have to wait for information on battery capacity, range, charging levels and times, motor specifications, pricing, and other details.  

The name "Flying Flea" comes from the Royal Enfield model of the same name from the 1940s and is meant to evoke the bikes' light weight and agility. The Flying Flea Tech Center works across India and the U.K. in the development of the Flying Flea models. 

"Solidifying our electric future, we are expanding the Flying Flea portfolio with the FF.S6, preparing for a launch in 2026," says B. Govindarajan, managing director of Eicher Motors and CEO of Royal Enfield. "Looking forward, we will keep propagating the Royal Enfield DNA, offering riders around the world a blend of authenticity, innovation, and Pure Motorcycling." 

Flying Flea says the S6 will launch toward the end of 2026. Visit the Flying Flea website for more information. 

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