Intro

Royal Enfield’s new electric sub-brand, Flying Flea, is setting up shop in the heart of Europe. The company has announced plans to open its first global flagship store in Paris in early 2026, a move that will serve as a key anchor for the brand as it prepares to launch its first models.

Why Paris, why now

Why Paris? The city isn’t just a global design capital – it’s also a rapidly growing market for two-wheeler EVs. This makes it a perfect, dual-purpose base for Flying Flea’s mission to blend Royal Enfield’s rich heritage with modern electrification, all with a focus on city riding. Brand leaders linked the choice to the original 1940 “Flying Flea” story and said the store is a long term commitment to France and Europe’s two-wheeler EV adoption curve.

Product timeline and models

Flying Flea has set an early 2026 window for its first two products: the classic-styled FF.C6 and the scrambler-inspired FF.S6, aligning product availability with the Paris retail milestone for a cohesive launch cadence. The brand is serious about its electric ambitions. It’s powered by a team of over 200 engineers across the UK and India, who have developed everything from the motors to the batteries in-house, backed by over 45 patent filings. Manufacturing for the Flying Flea program is slated for Royal Enfield’s EV facility at Vallam Vadagal in Tamil Nadu, India.

Design-first, EV-forward

Flying Flea is marking Paris Design Week with an immersive presence at École Duperré, rolling out art-led installations, hands-on masterclasses, and evening rooftop sessions to underline its design‑first EV ethos under the “Live Lightly” banner. The FF.C6 is already turning heads, having won a Red Dot Design Award 2025 in Design Concept – a major win that proves the brand is on the right track even before the bikes hit the market.

What riders can expect

While specific details are still under wraps, the brand is positioning the bikes as lightweight electric motorcycles with classic proportions and scrambler versatility. Riders can expect approachable performance, designed for easy city commutes and short highway trips. The company has confirmed an availability window of early to mid-2026, with official pricing and performance figures to be released closer to the launch.

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Closing note

The Paris flagship is a physical anchor for Flying Flea’s Europe strategy as its first EVs hit the market, tying heritage storytelling to a retail experience and giving early adopters a place to connect with the brand’s design-led approach.

FAQs

When will the Paris flagship open?
Early 2026, announced alongside Flying Flea’s Paris Design Week 2025 presence and product roadmap.

Which Flying Flea models are coming first?
The FF.C6 (classic) and FF.S6 (scrambler) are slated around early 2026, developed in-house with a 200+ engineer program and multiple patent filings.