Flying Flea Electric Motorcycles & Qualcomm Connectivity

Flying Flea Integrates Connected Technology

Flying Flea, a new electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is adopting connected vehicle technology. During CES 2025, the company revealed its intention to incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon products into its forthcoming motorcycle series.

This integration will deliver features such as voice assistance, smartphone-based keys, and adaptable ride modes.

Royal Enfield and the Rise of Connected E-Motorcycles

Introduced in November 2024 by Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield, the Flying Flea brand is poised to offer connected features already prevalent in automobiles, despite not yet having begun vehicle shipments.

It is becoming one of several e-motorcycle brands prioritizing these advanced capabilities.

The Impact of Connected Services

“Connected services are fundamentally reshaping the two-wheeler and micromobility sectors,” stated Nimish Shrivastava, senior director of product management at Qualcomm.

“They provide riders with real-time diagnostics, sophisticated navigation, and personalized ride settings, all of which contribute to a safer and more convenient riding experience.”

Other Players in the Connected Two-Wheeler Space

Verge Motorcycles, a Finnish e-motorcycle startup showcasing its bikes at CES 2025, is also embracing intelligent connectivity.

Their features include selectable ride modes, over-the-air software updates, a touchscreen interface for vehicle diagnostics, GPS functionality, and both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Other notable high-tech two-wheeler brands include Damon Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire, and Zero Motorcycles.

Flying Flea’s Upcoming Models and Qualcomm Integration

Flying Flea anticipates launching its initial vehicles in early 2026: the classically designed FF-C6 and the scrambler-inspired FF-S6.

The brand’s future models will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 system-on-a-chip (SoC) and Car-to-Cloud platform.

Qualcomm’s QWM2290 SoC for Two-Wheelers

Qualcomm introduced the QWM2290 SoC in 2023, specifically engineered for two-wheeled vehicles.

This SoC consolidates multiple functions onto a single chip, encompassing infotainment, driver assistance, and navigation systems.

The SoC is capable of providing riders with low battery alerts and suggestions for nearby charging stations, real-time navigation, safety warnings for exceeding speed limits, and comprehensive vehicle monitoring.

How the SoC Enhances the Riding Experience

For Flying Flea, the SoC powers the vehicle’s central control unit, running the Flying Flea operating system.

This allows riders to manage the vehicle and customize their ride through a display cluster on the motorcycle.

Connectivity Features and Future Capabilities

When combined with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud platform, Flying Flea vehicles will facilitate continuous communication between the rider and the motorcycle, both during and outside of rides, utilizing 4G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

This includes a voice assist button, customizable preset ride modes, and the ability to use a smartphone as a smart key for unlocking and starting the motorcycle.