Royal Enfield CEO Balakrishnan Govindarajan made his debut ride on the company's Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle during a breakfast ride in Chennai. According to reports from Business Standard, the ride began at 7:15 AM from Royal Enfield's Sholinganallur office forecourt, where Govindarajan chose the Flying Flea C6 over the Classic 350. The CEO described himself as a 'riding evangelist' rather than just a CEO, emphasizing his passion for motorcycling culture.
Royal Enfield achieved its highest-ever annual sales of 1.23 million motorcycles in FY26, including 1.07 million units in India, as reported by Business Standard. The company has expanded its global presence to over 80 countries and recorded significant growth in Brazil with over 35,000 units sold in FY26, marking 71% growth over the previous fiscal year, with the company highlighting Brazil as the next big market for expansion plans.
Royal Enfield announced a ₹2,200 crore manufacturing project in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district in May, marking its first plant outside Tamil Nadu since 1955, according to Business Standard. The company is also expanding its Cheyyar facility in Chennai with a ₹1,000 crore investment, increasing capacity from 1.46 million to 2 million units. Govindarajan emphasized that Chennai remains the company's home while Andhra Pradesh represents future demand growth.
The Flying Flea C6 represents Royal Enfield's electric debut as part of the company's broader electrification strategy, as reported by Business Standard. Govindarajan noted that competition from Harley-Davidson, Triumph, and Norton's entry into India does not concern him, stating that competition expands the market and helps grow the segment. The company is also expanding its appeal among women riders through lighter models such as the Hunter 350 and Meteor 350.
