There’s been no official timetable for the launch of Royal Enfield’s new Flying Flea lightweight electric bike range, but the Indian manufacturer dropped a big hint last month when it announced the opening of a Flying Flea flagship store in Paris in “early 2026”.
Since it would make little sense to have a flagship electric bike dealership without any electric bikes, we’re guessing that means we’ll see the new battery-powered urban mobility machinery finally launched at this year’s Eicma show in Milan. Also, 2026 will be the 125th anniversary year of the Royal Enfield brand, so it is a fitting launch date for a new sub-brand.
The announcement itself came during Paris Design Week. Mario Alvisi, chief growth officer at Flying Flea and Royal Enfield Electric Vehicles, said: “France is where the original Flying Flea motorcycle played a pivotal role during World War II, and today Paris stands not only as a global epicentre of design and culture but also as one of Europe’s most dynamic two-wheeler EV markets. Therefore, we are excited to announce the opening of our first company-operated flagship store here in Paris, with this being our first step towards cementing our long-term commitment to the city and its people.”