Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 vs Honda Rebel 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 and Honda Rebel 300 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Flying Flea C6 costs ₹57,000 more than the Rebel 300, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 26% extra.
The Flying Flea C6 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Flying Flea C6 and 7/10 for the Rebel 300.
Category by category
Price
Rebel 300
The Rebel 300 starts ₹57,000 lower (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,79,000), about ₹1,810 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Flying Flea C6
The Flying Flea C6 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 167 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Flying Flea C6
Flying Flea C6 gets rear monoshock, ride modes, usb charging port and regenerative braking and 3 more items.
City manners
Flying Flea C6
Flying Flea C6 is 48 kg lighter and taller in the seat (823 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Flying Flea C6
Flying Flea C6 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Flying Flea C6 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is city commuting
- your priority is low running costs
Buy the Rebel 300 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Flying Flea C6 | Rebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,79,000 | ₹2,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,91,400 | ₹2,52,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,375 | ₹1,73,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹13,988 | ₹12,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,25,763 | ₹4,73,289 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldFlying Flea C6 | HondaRebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,79,000 | ₹2,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹8,850 | ₹7,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 286 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | — | 30 bhp |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 27.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 15.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.9 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 154 km | — |
| Charging time | 1.1 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 115 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 124 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 11 L |
| Seat height | 823 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 207 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1366 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | 2089 mm | 2205 mm |
| Width | 831 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1122 mm | 1090 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 260 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 296 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Twin Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Abosorber | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-19 | 150/80-16 |
Flying Flea C6 vs Rebel 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Flying Flea C6 or the Rebel 300?
- The Rebel 300 is cheaper by ₹57,000 at the base variant (₹2,22,000 against ₹2,79,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Flying Flea C6 and Rebel 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹39,200: roughly ₹2,91,400 for the Flying Flea C6 and ₹2,52,200 for the Rebel 300, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,25,763 for the Flying Flea C6 and ₹4,73,289 for the Rebel 300, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Flying Flea C6 comes out ₹1,47,526 ahead.
