Riya Roy
Royal Enfield Flying Flea: Royal Enfield has a variety of motorcycles in the 350 cc segment and 450 cc segment. And is also engaged in further expanding its portfolio on 450 cc and 650 cc segments. Along with this, the company is also working very fast on developing its electric motorcycle. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Royal Enfield is focusing on something completely new.
Plans to bring back Royal Enfield Flying Flea
Flying Flea 125 It is a miniature version of a motorcycle in which you get to see a bicycle-like frame with a bicycle-like seat and bicycle-like wheels. Along with this, the handlebar also looks like a bicycle. Royal Enfield is planning to launch it. Eicher Motors had registered it in India in 2020 under the name Royal Enfield Flying Flea trademark. And this name is Veda till February 2030. It is possible that it will be seen in India very soon.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea History
Its history shows that the Flying Flea was a 125cc motorcycle. It was designed to be used in the fight against the Nazis during the latter stages of World War II. However the basic concept of the bike was based on a German idea. But with a series of events the bike has been re-imagined as a 125cc unit to be manufactured by Royal Enfield.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine Displacement | 125cc |
| design | Bicycle-like frame, seat, pedals, and handlebar |
| Historical Origin | Developed post-World War II for military use |
| Official Name | WD/RE (popularly known as Flying Flea) |
| weight | 56 kilograms |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.5 gallons |
| Range | Up to 150 kilometers per fuel |
| top speed | 35 to 40 kilometers per hour |
| Special Features | Loading foot pegs, horizontal handlebar, long seat, leak-proof fuel tank cover |
| Trademark Status | Registered as “Royal Enfield Flying Flea” in India until February 2030 |
| Intended Use | Military operations, including airborne communications and transport |
| Reintroduction | Royal Enfield plans to reintroduce a version inspired by the original Flying Flea design in India soon |
Flying Flea The official name was WD/RE. But this popularity was achieved by the name of Flying Flea. It is so named because the bike was designed to be dropped from the air by parachute. It was usually used beyond enemy lines. It was to be used by troops for reconnaissance and communication between various dispersed airborne units. Hence its name has become Flying Flea.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea Specifications
You will be surprised to know that the total weight of Royal Enfield Flying Flea was 56 kg. Therefore it was easy for soldiers to take it anywhere. With a fuel tank capacity of 1.5 gallons the bike could travel 150 kilometers before refueling. And its maximum speed (top speed) was 35 to 40 kilometers per hour.
The fuel had a low compression piston. Due to which the bike could run comfortably even with poor quality fuel. The bike also had special features like landing foot pegs, horizontally rotating handlebar, long seat and leak-proof fuel tank lid.
