Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 vs Honda Em1 E. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: ~11 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 250cc class) hp, ~170 kg (estimated wet weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~11 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on 250cc class)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
~20 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
~170 kg (estimated wet weight)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated; note: limited real-world data available as of early 2024 launch)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6
7.5/10
"A stylish urban commuter that rewards patient, city-focused riders."
Pros
+Genuinely distinctive retro character
+Smooth low-rev power delivery
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Battery degradation risk used
−Patchy dealer service network
−Early software connectivity issues
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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