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Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 Enters Road Trials as Design Wins Red Dot Award

The neo‑retro electric bike is slated for an early‑2026 launch on the new L platform co-developed with Stark Future.

Overview

  • Camouflaged FF.C6 test runs were spotted on public roads in Chennai, signaling active on‑road validation ahead of production.
  • The model received a 2025 Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category, recognizing its heritage-led, minimalist design.
  • Built on Royal Enfield’s new L platform and codenamed Electrik01, the bike forms part of a broader EV program developed with Stark Future SL.
  • The prototype retains concept cues such as a girder fork and round headlamp, with reports pointing to a circular TFT with Bluetooth navigation, full LED lighting, and dual‑channel ABS.
  • Coverage indicates a premium urban focus with a launch targeted for early 2026, and a scrambler variant is reported to follow later in 2026.