Royal Enfield has grand plans for the electric mobility space. The company launched its new subsidiary brand called Flying Flea which will be the retail house for all the upcoming electric motorcycles from the Chennai-based bikemaker. The first electric bike from Royal Enfield will be the Flying Flea C6 which is slated to launch in the first half of 2026.
Earlier in November last year, Enfield displayed a working prototype of the all-electric Himalayan at the EICMA which the company called Himalayan 2.0 or Him E. Presenting it in front of the world, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Royal Enfield, revealed that this prototype wasn’t meant to undergo production anytime soon.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric: Details spied
However, the latest development seems to suggest otherwise as two prototypes of the Himalayan Electric have been caught on camera. In the most recent set of spy shots courtesy RushLane, the motorcycle appears to be closer to production and definitely more evolved than the previous prototype seen at EICMA 2024. These units were observed at a hotel in Ladakh, where Royal Enfield’s senior management was reportedly conducting tests.
Compared to the HIM-E prototype, Royal Enfield has significantly refined this version of the battery-powered Himalayan. Visible welds remain on the custom aluminium swingarm. Aluminium is extensively utilized, with the mainframe and subframe constructed as bespoke aluminium units, distinct from a tubular trellis design.
The battery and motor appear to function as stressed components within the chassis. Aluminium luggage mounts are present at the front, similar to those on the Himalayan 411 and 450 models. The heel plates are also aluminium, and the Himalayan Electric is equipped with off-road pegs. The battery case, made of aluminium, features intricate patterns possibly inspired by the topography of Himalayan terrain.
The design prioritizes function over form. A single-piece seat, resembling a fuel tank, mirrors the HIM-E concept. While a front beak is absent, a tall windscreen is included. The lighting system is entirely LED, incorporating projector headlights and tail lights integrated with rear turn indicators.
Both brake fluid reservoirs are mounted on the handlebar, with only one test unit featuring a braced handlebar equipped with a Renthal brace pad. Suspension comprises fully adjustable USD telescopic front forks and a fully adjustable Öhlins rear mono-shock. The test units were fitted with a sophisticated 7-inch ECUMASTER dashboard, positioned in a tower configuration akin to rally motorcycles.
