Flying Flea, an electric motorcycle brand under Indian manufacturer Royal Enfield, is set to introduce connected features in its upcoming line of motorcycles, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon products. The company revealed at CES 2025 that its future e-bikes, expected to hit the market in early 2026, will include advanced connected capabilities such as voice assistance, smartphone-enabled keys, and customizable ride modes.
The integration of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 system-on-a-chip (SoC) will power the vehicles’ core vehicle control unit, enabling the management of the bike’s operating system through a display cluster. This will allow users to access real-time diagnostics, advanced navigation, and personalized settings for a more tailored riding experience. Qualcomm’s Car-to-Cloud platform will also keep the rider connected with 4G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, facilitating communication both on and off the motorcycle. “Connected services are fundamentally transforming the two-wheeler and micromobility markets, providing riders with real-time diagnostics, advanced navigation, and personalized ride settings,” said Nimish Shrivastava, senior director of product management at Qualcomm.
Flying Flea’s upcoming models, including the classically styled FF-C6 and the scrambler-like FF-S6, will feature preset ride modes that can be customized based on terrain and rider preferences. Additionally, riders will have access to safety features such as speed-limit alerts and the ability to track battery levels, with recommendations for nearby charging stations. The introduction of these features places Flying Flea alongside other high-tech e-motorcycle brands like Verge Motorcycles, Damon Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire, and Zero Motorcycles, all of which are bringing connected technology to the two-wheeler market.
