Royal Enfield is expanding its scrambler portfolio with a new 450 cc petrol motorcycle and an electric scrambler under the Flying Flea brand
Royal Enfield has no shortage of new motorcycles in the pipeline, and two of the more interesting ones are scramblers. The company is working on the Scram 450, which will sit between the Guerrilla 450 and Himalayan 450, while its new electric-only brand Flying Flea is preparing the S6 electric scrambler. The two motorcycles couldn’t be more different mechanically, but both are designed to offer a more versatile alternative to a conventional roadster.
1. Royal Enfield Scram 450
Unlike the Himalayan, the Scram 450 is expected to focus more on everyday road riding while retaining enough ability to deal with broken roads and light trails. The India launch is currently expected in 2027.
The motorcycle is expected to get a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel setup, which should make it considerably more road-friendly than the Himalayan’s 21-inch front wheel. The design is also expected to be more compact, with a round headlamp, scrambler-style bodywork and a relatively upright riding position.
Expect USD front forks and a monoshock at the rear, although the final suspension specification could differ from the Himalayan. Power will come from the familiar 452 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Sherpa engine. In the Himalayan 450, this engine produces 40.02 hp and 40 Nm mated to a six-speed gearbox. The estimated price is around Rs 2.6 lakh – Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom).
2. Flying Flea S6 Electric Scrambler
The Flying Flea S6 is Royal Enfield’s second electric motorcycle under its new Flying Flea brand. Unlike the road-focused C6, the S6 gets a scrambler/enduro-inspired design and has been developed for city use with the ability to tackle mild trails.
The S6 gets a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheel setup, dual-purpose tyres, USD front forks and a rear monoshock. There is also a long, narrow enduro-style seat and a relatively generous amount of suspension travel and ground clearance. Royal Enfield has not yet revealed the battery capacity, motor output or range of the S6.
What it has confirmed, however, is a fairly impressive technology package. The motorcycle gets six riding modes, including a dedicated off-road mode, a custom mode, bidirectional crawl mode, adjustable regenerative braking and traction control. It also gets lean-angle sensing ABS, with ABS that can be defeated on both wheels.
The S6 gets a 3.5-inch round TFT touchscreen, built-in navigation, smartphone connectivity, keyless operation, wireless charging and an in-house operating system powered by a Qualcomm chip. The bike can also be locked or unlocked using a smartphone or smartwatch.
Royal Enfield hasn’t announced the final price or exact launch date for the S6 yet. Current reports point towards an end-2026 launch. The important thing is that the motorcycle is already fairly well developed, so this isn’t just a concept that may or may not see production.
