LA-based multi-disciplinary artist Mattia Biagi has partnered with Flying Flea, a new two-wheeler vertical by the venerated Royal Enfield, to create a work of art named ‘Mototem’, recently unveiled at the Salone del Mobile 2025 held in Milan, Italy. The unique art piece brings the worlds of design and automobile together and is not only a landmark in art and mobility but celebrates the spirit of creativity, innovation and sustainability. Mattia Biagi is an internationally acclaimed Italian artist and designer whose work has been featured in the permanent collections of prestigious museums across the United States and Europe before. His creations are highly sought after by esteemed art foundations and some of the world’s most prominent private art collectors.
Based on the FF.C6 model from Flying Flea, Mattia has incorporated elements of natural materials into the design, reimagining components such as the forged aluminum frame, girder forks and magnesium battery case with stunning results. The use of materials such as travertine, clay, bronze, stone, leather and blown glass elevates the canvas of the FF.C6 to heights never before seen in the art bike space. The bike, which represents both a two-wheeler and a flea due to its unique structure, is created in the spirit of innovation and creativity, and is truly one-of-a-kind.
Timeless Silhouette
Retaining the timeless silhouette of the FF.C6, and inspired by the original Flying Flea motorcycle of the 1940s, the intricate details throughout Motototem plays a part in the story. Starting at the front, the original handlebar grips are replaced with unique bronze pieces conveying the artist’s fingerprint – this is also carried into the footpegs, heightening the tactile elements already present in the FF.C6. Intricate hand-blown glass sculptures replace the LED head and tail light, which represents the beauty found in overcoming challenges.
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The tank is at the center of this art, sunken within the forged aluminum frame. It is completely hand-crafted and made of travertine, emulating the silhouette of a parachute, a nod by the artist to those lightweight, nimble airborne Flying Flea.
A Note on The Flying Flea
Flying Flea by Royal Enfield is the electric vehicle brand that is an expression of Royal Enfield’s commitment to sustainability in future operations. It is a new brand of electric vehicles that continues Enfield’s legacy of innovation and marks its entrance into a new category for the global marketplace and beyond.
An evolution of Royal Enfield’s over 120 years philosophy of Pure Motorcycling, Flying Flea as a brand draws inspiration from the 1940 Royal Enfield Flying Flea motorcycle, an engineering marvel that was purpose-built to be air-dropped by parachute. Built to deliver a smart, nimble and agile ride experience, the Flying Flea is a sophisticated mix between authentic design and cutting edge technology, infused with the feel and style typical to Royal Enfield motorcycles. Flying Flea’s first products will be the classic-styled FF.C6 followed by the scrambler-styled FF.S6, both expected by early 2026.
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The Indian Connection
The Flying Flea team within Royal Enfield, boasts of a class-leading team of more than 200 engineers in the UK and in India, allowing Flying Flea to develop its own motor, battery, BMS and custom software for its line of connected electric vehicles. With more than 45 patent applications filed for native and connected applications, end-to-end technology for the Flying Flea has been developed in-house, in partnership with industry-leading experts and brands. The brand will also be setting up an exclusive EV manufacturing space within its manufacturing facility at Vallam Vadagal in Tamil Nadu.
