Is the New Flying Flea S6 Faster Than an Ultraviolette?

Forget the “silent” hum of your average EV—Royal Enfield is about to drop a thunderbolt that actually has some soul. After decades of ruling the thump, the king of the highway is going high-voltage with the Flying Flea S6 Scrambler.

Fresh off its debut at Motoverse 2025, this is not just a battery on wheels; it’s a retro-futuristic rebel designed to tear up city streets and kick up dust on weekend trails.¹

The Vitals: What Makes It Twitch?

The S6 is the rugged, dirt-loving sibling to the upcoming C6.² It swaps the “city commuter” vibe for a “take the long way home” attitude.

• The Skeleton: A bespoke chassis holding a multi-finned magnesium battery case.³ It’s not just for show—those fins are there to keep the heat away while looking like something out of a sci-fi steampunk movie.
• The Stance: It’s got that classic Scrambler DNA with USD front forks and a rear monoshock.⁴ It sits tall on a 19-inch front / 18-inch rear wire-spoke setup, wrapped in dual-purpose rubber that screams, “Yes, I can handle that pothole.”⁵
• The Drive: Unlike the belt-driven C6, the S6 opts for a chain final drive.⁶ Why? Because when you’re hitting the dirt, you want that gritty, instant response.

Brains Meet Brawn

Don’t let the round “retro” headlight fool you; this bike is smarter than your last smartphone.

• Touchscreen Tech: A circular TFT touchscreen running a custom OS powered by a Snapdragon processor.⁷
• The Goodies: Built-in GPS, smartphone connectivity, and—wait for it—lean-angle sensing ABS.⁸ Yes, RE is bringing cornering safety to the electric era.
• Control: Switch between multiple ride modes or flick on cruise control when you finally hit a stretch of open tarmac.⁹

The Countdown: When Can You Ride It?

RE is playing it cool with the exact motor specs (torque and range are still under wraps), but the roadmap is clear:

• The Launch: Expect the Flying Flea S6 to hit Indian showrooms in Q4 2026 (late next year!).¹⁰
• The Price: Rumors suggest a premium but competitive tag, likely landing in the ₹2.5L to ₹3L range.

The verdict? The “Flying Flea” name used to be about WWII soldiers dropping bikes out of planes. In 2026, it’s about dropping the mic on the EV industry.

This is the ultimate showdown: the Old School Thump vs. the New Age Current. Comparing the Scram 411 to the upcoming Flying Flea S6 is like comparing a rugged leather jacket to a high-tech flight suit. Both are built for the streets and light trails, but they go about it in completely different ways.

The Battle of the Scramblers

Why the S6 is the “Smart” Choice

While the Scram 411 relies on raw mechanical charm, the S6 is a rolling supercomputer:

• The Brain: The S6 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It has “Incognito Mode” for data privacy and “Remote Tamper Monitoring”—so it’ll literally snitch on anyone who tries to touch it.
• The Agility: The Scram 411 is a tank. The S6 uses a finned magnesium battery case and a forged frame. It’s designed to be flickable in traffic, not just survive it.
• The “Crawl” Mode: Stuck in a muddy ditch or steep parking ramp? The S6 has a Bi-directional Crawl Mode to help you out. The Scram 411 just requires a lot of leg muscle.

Why the Scram 411 Still Wins for Some

• The Range: The Scram can go 400+ km on a tank. The S6 is targeting “City+” mobility (likely 120–150 km range), making it a commuter king, not a cross-country tourer.
• The Soundtrack: No matter how cool an EV sounds, it can’t replicate the “Dug-Dug” soul of a long-stroke petrol engine.
• The Price: You can grab a Scram 411 for around ₹2.1 Lakh. The S6 will likely command a premium, pushing toward ₹2.5L – ₹3L.

The Verdict: If you want a weekend explorer that smells like gasoline and history, stick with the Scram. But if you want a silent assassin that can out-accelerate traffic and look like it’s from 2077, wait for the S6.

Rivals

If you’re looking for the ultimate modern rival to the Flying Flea S6, it’s the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2.

While the S6 is a “modern-retro” trail-slayer, the F77 is a “sci-fi” street-fighter. Here is the breakdown of how the Royal Enfield newcomer stacks up against India’s current electric speed king.

Round 1: Performance & Soul

The Verdict: If you want to win a drag race from a stoplight, the F77 will leave the S6 in a cloud of silent dust. But if you want to hop a curb or fly through a gravel shortcut, the S6’s scrambler geometry and 19-inch front wheel will be your best friend.

Round 2: Range & “The Refuel”

This is where Royal Enfield is doing things differently.

• Charging Philosophy: RE is ditching the “fast charger brick.” The S6 features an onboard charger. You don’t need to carry a heavy adapter; just a cable that plugs into any standard 15-amp wall socket.
• The Speed: RE claims a charging rate of 1 km per minute. That means you get 100 km of range in about 1.5 hours. It’s “Guerrilla Charging”—power up at any tea stall or café.
• The Ultraviolette Edge: The F77 Mach 2 Recon offers a massive 10.3 kWh battery with a real-world range of up to 323 km. It supports Boost Charging (20% to 80% in 45–60 mins), making it better for long Sunday rides.

Round 3: Tech & Safety

Both bikes are basically “smartphones with wheels,” but they have different personalities:

• The S6 Tech: Powered by a Snapdragon chip, it’s all about utility. It has Lean-Angle Sensing ABS (rare for this segment), full map navigation on a round touchscreen, and a Bi-directional Crawl Mode to help you back out of tight spots.
• The F77 Tech: Its “Violette AI” processes 3,000 data points per second. It has 10 levels of Regenerative Braking, Hill Hold, and even Crash Detection that can alert your emergency contacts.

Which One Should You Wait For?

• Choose the Flying Flea S6 if: You love the Royal Enfield heritage, you ride in the city but occasionally want to play in the dirt, and you want a bike that’s lightweight (sub-150kg) and easy to charge anywhere.
• Choose the Ultraviolette F77 if: You want a bike that looks like it’s from the year 2077, you crave raw acceleration, and you need enough range to actually leave the city limits.

Source

The Deep Dive: Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 Scrambler – BikeWale Details

The Battleground: Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 vs. Oben Rorr vs. Matter Aera Comparison – 91Wheels

The Roadmap: Upcoming Electric Bikes in India for 2026 – HT Auto

The Real-World Ranking: India’s Best Electric Bikes in 2025 – DriveSpark

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