Milan’s EICMA 2025 became a stage for living history as Royal Enfield unveiled a powerful lineup to kick off its 125th-anniversary celebrations. Moving beyond simple model updates, the showcase was a masterclass in balancing deep-rooted heritage with a bold vision for the future, featuring everything from a long-awaited big-bore Bullet to a rugged new electric scrambler.
The centerpiece of the display was the Himalayan Mana Black Edition, an adventure bike built for the most extreme journeys. Inspired by the legendary and unforgiving Mana Pass, this variant transforms the Himalayan into a true expedition-ready machine. Its aesthetic is pure function and stealth, finished in a matte black that speaks to serious exploration. It arrives from the factory equipped with critical upgrades like rally-spec handguards, a reinforced front mudguard, a dedicated rally seat, and new tubeless spoked wheels, making it as capable as it looks.
For the custom motorcycle enthusiast, Royal Enfield revealed an exclusive collaboration: the Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts Drop. Teaming up with the renowned Taiwanese builder Rough Crafts, this limited-run model is restricted to a mere 100 units globally. It’s a rolling piece of art, featuring hand-cast brass badges, intricate gold leaf striping, and luxurious quilted leather seating. The bike’s presence is amplified by a mix of gloss and matte black finishes, and each owner will receive a signed art print from the custom house, cementing its status as a collector’s item.
However, the moment that truly captured the hearts of purists was the debut of the Bullet 650. A nameplate in continuous production since 1932, the Bullet is the very soul of Royal Enfield. The new iteration masterfully honors that legacy. It retains the iconic silhouette, the classic nacelle headlamp, and the timeless upright riding posture that riders have adored for decades. The major news lies under the tank: for the first time, the Bullet is powered by the brand’s acclaimed 650cc parallel-twin engine, paired with a six-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch, promising a significant leap in performance and refinement.
Joining it in celebrating the brand’s history is the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Special Edition. This motorcycle is a visual tribute, drenched in a stunning hypershift paint that dynamically shifts between deep red and brilliant gold depending on the light. Adorned with a special “125 Years” insignia, every element—from the iconic teardrop fuel tank to the signature headlamp—serves as a reminder of the design philosophy that made Royal Enfield a global phenomenon.
Perhaps the most forward-looking reveal came not from the main brand, but from its urban mobility division, Flying Flea. In a clever nod to its own past, the company unveiled the FF.S6, a scrambler-style electric motorcycle. The original Flying Flea was a lightweight, parachute-dropped workhorse in World War II; this modern EV captures that same spirit of agile versatility. Designed for both city streets and trail exploration, the FF.S6 boasts modern components like a USD fork, a staggered wheel setup (19-inch front/18-inch rear), chain drive, and a torquey electric motor designed for instant off-the-line thrust. This model signals that for Royal Enfield, honoring 125 years is as much about building for the next century as it is about celebrating the last.
