Royal Enfield has launched its first electric bike, the Flying Flea C6. Its ex-showroom price is ₹2.79 lakh. However, the company also offers a "battery as a service" option.
Under this model, the price of the bike will be reduced to ₹1.99 lakh. Bookings and test rides for this electric bike began today, April 10th, first in Bengaluru.
Design and Weight: Bike weighing only 124 kg, large 19-inch wheels
The company has given the Flying Flea C6 a unique and retro-futuristic look. It uses girder fork suspension, which is rarely seen on bikes today.
The company has kept this bike to just 124 kg to provide better range. It features large 19-inch wheels and thin tires. This reduces rolling resistance and reduces battery consumption.
Performance: Top speed 115 km/h, range of 154 km on a full charge
It is powered by a 3.91 kWh battery pack. The company claims a range of 154 km on a single charge. The motor generates 60 Nm of torque.
It's also not far behind in terms of speed; it accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. Its top speed is claimed to be 115 km/h.
Charging Technology: Full charge in 2 hours, speed controlled via mobile app
This electric bike takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%, while it charges from 20 to 80% in just 1 hour and 5 minutes. Interestingly, riders can also adjust the charging speed as per their convenience via the mobile app.
Safety and Features: 5 Riding Modes and Cornering Traction Control
To make riding safe and comfortable, it features a 3.5-inch color TFT display. The bike offers five riding modes: City, Rain, Highway, Sport, and Custom.
Additionally, it features modern features like adjustable regenerative braking, lean-sensitive traction control, and dual-channel ABS. The rear ABS can also be disabled, which is useful for off-roading.
Ground Clearance and Seat Height: An Adventure Bike Feel
The bike's seat height is 823mm. It offers a ground clearance of 207mm, which is typical of adventure bikes. The motor and battery are housed in a single magnesium casing.
Market Competition: More Expensive than Royal Enfield's 350cc Bikes
Priced at ₹2.79 lakh, this bike is more expensive than all Royal Enfield 350cc bikes, including the Classic, Bullet, Hunter, and the new Guerrilla 450.
It may compete with the Ultraviolet F77 in the electric segment, but its distinctive design and brand value make it a unique bike. Royal Enfield will launch it in other cities in a phased manner.
Knowledge Box:
What is BaaS (Battery as a Service): This is a subscription model in which the customer doesn't have to pay for the entire bike. They purchase only the bike's body and use the battery as a rental or subscription. This reduces the initial cost of the bike.
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