At EICMA 2024, Royal Enfield bursted into the electric motorcycle segment when it launched its new sub-brand, the Flying Flea. The first model in its range, the FF-C6, is a World War II-styled bike that’s reminiscent of motorcycles from that era. This year, during the EICMA show in Milan, the brand announced its second model, a scrambler-styled Flying Flea S6.
“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.”
The S6 will have an enduro-style seat, 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a chain final drive, a dedicated off-road ride mode, and lean-sensitive ABS and traction control. 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.
Flying Flea says the battery case will be finned magnesium, but no other technical details were provided. Details on battery capacity, range, charging levels and times, motor specifications, and pricing were not shared. However, a Forbes article reported that Royal Enfield has stated the Flying Flea lineup will feature a motor sourced from collaborator Stark Future, for which Royal Enfield’s parent company took a 10% stake two years ago as the project progressed.
The name “Flying Flea” derives from the gas-powered Royal Enfield motorcycles delivered to the British Army by parachute during the Second World War, with troops nicknaming the bikes “Flying Flea” for their lightweight.
The Flying Flea Tech Center, where engineers develop proprietary technology, works across India and the U.K. in the development of the electric models.
Visit the Flying Flea website for more information.
Canadian electric motorcycle manufacturer Beachman has unveiled its latest model — the ’64 Street Spec, a vintage-styled electric café racer aimed squarely at riders who want classic looks with modern, low-maintenance electric performance.
The Toronto-based company says the Street Spec is the brand’s first electric model to incorporate a true cafe-racer-style front windscreen fairing, paired with street tires and ’60s-inspired bodywork. The release builds on the success of Beachman’s Scrambler Spec, which channeled 1970s off-road culture and became the company’s best-selling model to date. Beachman co-founder Benji Harrison said the new platform fills the opposite niche from the Scrambler: “The Street Spec complements our Scrambler perfectly — this one is optimized for urban riding. An all-new body and tire setup totally changes the look of the bike, leveling up the class and style for our most discerning customers.”
The light motorcycle Street Spec version bumps the top speed to 50 mph for riders needing true city-commuter capability. Under the retro bodywork sits a removable 2.8 kWh battery offering up to 55 miles of range, with an optional 3.6 kWh pack boosting range to 70 miles. Charge to 80% in 90 minutes with the fast-charge upgrade. Regenerative braking and integrated charge ports come standard. Personalize the Street Spec with optional upgrades, including hand-stitched leather seats, hand-applied pinstriping ($550), and bespoke paint ($1,000).
Beachman continues to lean into its philosophy of simplicity — no apps, no complex displays, just a minimalist riding experience wrapped in mid-century style.
The ’64 Street Spec is available now, starting at $5,750, with additional performance and customization packages offered through Beachman dealers.
Kandi Technologies Group has acquired Rawrr Inc., a U.S.-based premium electric off-road motorcycle brand, in a move that strengthens Kandi’s position in the North American powersports market and accelerates its multibrand growth strategy.
The acquisition, completed Dec. 5, gives Kandi full ownership of Rawrr, a growing electric off-road motorcycle brand that has gained traction with younger riders through lightweight designs, performance-focused engineering and a lifestyle-driven brand presence.
Kandi said the deal expands its reach beyond electric utility vehicles and LSVs, adding electric motorcycles to a portfolio that already includes UTVs and other off-road platforms. The combined lineup allows Kandi to offer a broader range of low-emission vehicles across recreation, utility and outdoor lifestyle segments.
“This acquisition materially expands Kandi’s consumer demographic in the United States. Rawrr has strong appeal among younger, experience-driven riders. Bringing the brand into our portfolio positions us to reach a more diverse and dynamic customer base as we continue to build a multibrand platform,” says Feng Chen, CEO of Kandi Technologies.
Rawrr’s product line is expected to complement Kandi’s existing North American operations, creating opportunities for cross-selling and increased showroom traffic — particularly among first-time buyers entering the powersports market through electric platforms.
From a distribution standpoint, Rawrr is positioned to leverage Kandi’s established North American retail channels, including big-box and specialty outlets. At the same time, Rawrr’s direct-to-consumer capabilities and nearly 300 U.S. dealers are expected to expand Kandi’s reach within specialty powersports retail and strengthen its digital sales strategy.
Kandi says the acquisition is a platform for operational synergies, improved manufacturing scale, and broader market penetration, while maintaining Rawrr’s brand identity in the electric off-road motorcycle segment.
Stark Future just planted a flag where combustion bikes run out of breath. The company announced that Swiss mountaineer-rider Jiri Zak has set a new Guinness World Record (pending final verification) altitude mark for motorcycles, piloting a stock Stark VARG EX electric enduro to 22,044 feet on Chile’s Los Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano on earth.
The attempt, completed Nov. 30, pushed both rider and machine into brutally thin air, sub-zero temperatures, and unstable volcanic terrain. The team certified and calibrated GPS devices in advance, with the final logs now undergoing independent verification.
Los Ojos del Salado has long been the industry’s proving ground: Porsche, Yamaha, and Jeep have all chased altitude records there since the early 2000s. But the VARG EX’s electric drivetrain — no gears, fewer moving parts, and zero power loss from thinning air — gave Stark an edge where internal-combustion engines typically suffocate.
Zak said the climb was as dangerous as it was historic: “Two years ago, this was just a dream — to do it on an electric bike, where combustion loses its breath. Ojos is unforgiving; one mistake can cost your life. That’s why I’m here with a team I trust and a motorcycle that keeps delivering power in thin air.”
Stark Future founder and CEO Anton Wass framed the record as a statement to the industry: “This was never about a standalone number. It’s about proving that electric is not a compromise. The VARG can operate at the edge of the atmosphere — further than any combustion bike could. Next stop? The moon.”
A dedicated logistics and production team supported the multiday effort, managing acclimatization, weather, filming, and the technical demands of running battery systems in sub-freezing, low-pressure conditions.
For dealers, this record reinforces a message Stark has been pushing since launch: electric platforms aren’t just competitive — they’re expanding performance boundaries ICE bikes can’t reach.