Royal Enfield, one of the world’s oldest motorcycle brands in continuous production, completed a historic milestone on Tuesday as it celebrated 125 years of Pure Motorcycling at EICMA 2025 in Milan. The company unveiled an all-new lineup blending legacy with modern engineering, while signalling a major leap into the future with its upcoming EV portfolio.
The showcase marks the beginning of a year-long global celebration, during which the brand will connect its iconic legacy with its evolving tech-forward ambitions, including expanded electrification plans and new mid-size motorcycles for global markets.
New Royal Enfield Bullet 650 unveiled: a modern salute to a 93-year legacy
The headliner of the event was the Royal Enfield Bullet 650, a powerful new iteration of the legendary nameplate first introduced in 1932. Powered by the acclaimed 650cc parallel-twin engine, the motorcycle retains classic Bullet DNA—upright stance, bench seat, nacelle headlamp, winged tank badge and hand-painted pinstripes—while offering improved performance and refinement for modern riders.
Royal Enfield confirmed that the Cannon Black variant will be sold in Europe and North America from 2026.
Classic 650 – 125th Anniversary Special Edition
To commemorate the historic milestone, Royal Enfield also revealed a special anniversary edition of the Classic 650, featuring a unique hypershift red-to-gold paint theme, gold crest, and premium detailing. This model marks the heritage of the classic teardrop tank and traditional nacelle headlamp that has defined the brand for decades.
New Himalayan Mana Black edition launched
Expanding its adventure-motorcycling portfolio, Royal Enfield introduced the Himalayan Mana Black, inspired by the rugged Mana Pass at 18,478 ft. It arrives factory-equipped with Black Rally seat, spoked wheels, rally hand guards and mud guard, embodying an extreme-terrain ready philosophy powered by the Sherpa 450 engine platform. Pricing begins at €6,600 in Italy and £6,400 in the UK.
Scrambler-style Flying Flea S6 EV showcased
In the electric mobility space, the brand showcased the Flying Flea S6, a scrambler-styled electric motorcycle featuring USD forks, staggered wheels, off-road riding mode, touchscreen cluster and Qualcomm-powered UI with voice assist. Designed for urban + trail crossover use, the model is expected to hit markets in late 2026.
The Flying Flea platform marks a key technology move, with software, battery systems, VCU and connectivity features developed in-house across India and the UK.
Limited-edition Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts
Adding to the premium portfolio, Royal Enfield introduced a limited-run Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, featuring bespoke design elements like quilted leather seats, gold fork tubes and a solid brass tank badge. Only 100 individually numbered units will be made for India, Europe, North America and APAC.
Leadership comments: ‘Legacy meets innovation’
Executive Chairman Siddhartha Lal called the milestone a moment to celebrate authenticity and forward-thinking engineering. He noted that the lineup reflects both timeless design and future-facing innovation, including expanding EV ambitions.
MD & CEO B. Govindarajan highlighted the “blend of legacy and modern purpose” in launches like the Bullet 650 and Himalayan Mana Black, reinforcing the company’s mission to stay rooted in heritage while innovating for global riders.
What this means for Royal Enfield
With this anniversary showcase, Royal Enfield has positioned itself as a brand committed to evolving with motorcycling culture—balancing its vintage appeal, mid-segment leadership and electric future. The variety of powertrains and riding formats presented at EICMA 2025 reinforces the ambition to lead not only in India but also across Europe, North America and key Asia-Pacific regions.
