Royal Enfield
have unveiled a limited edition as an homage to the “Flying Flea”
motorcycle used by British paratroopers in World War II. The original
resilient 125cc motorcycle was designed to be deployed behind enemy
lines via parachutes, step forward in time, and this limited edition
version of the Classic 500 will have a unique serial number engraved
onto the fuel tank, a maroon and blue Pegasus emblem, the official
Parachute Regiment insignia, olive and service brown colorways,
period-inspired saddle bags, plus a range of themed accessories. The
bike is powered by a 499 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that
delivers 27.2 bhp of power at 5,250 rpm and 41.3 Nm of peak torque at
4,000 rpm.
