
Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 SoC and car-to-cloud platform | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Royal Enfield’s new electric motorcycle brand, Flying Free, will leverage Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QWM2290 system-on-chip (SoC) and Snapdragon car-to-cloud platform for its upcoming bike range, delivering real-time connectivity and intuitive control.
The Snapdragon QWM2290 system-on-chip will first be integrated into the Flying Flea C6 for a connected solution and integrated cluster interface.
Last November, Royal Enfield launched two electric bikes under the Flying Flea banner: C6 and S6.
“Together with technology partners like Qualcomm Technologies, we will combine distinctive style with cutting-edge technology to deliver a product that will be one of the most advanced electric motorcycles to hit the market.” said the motorcycle manufacturer.
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According to Royal Enfield, the Snapdragon QMW2290 SoC powers the core vehicle control unit, which runs an in-house operating system developed by Flying Flea, which allows the motorcycle to manage all aspects of the vehicle and provides interactive full-circle You will be able to experience the ride quality through the TFT cluster.
The Snapdragon QWM2290 SoC and Snapdragon car-to-cloud enable Flying Flea to maintain seamless communication between rider and machine through secure multimodal interactions on and off the bike with 4G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity . said the company.
“This allows us to unleash the full potential of our cluster and develop a simple and intuitive UI (user interface) and UX (user experience), including a dedicated voice-assisted button.”
This motorcycle comes with 5 preset ride modes, allowing the rider to customize the ride mode combination based on rider requirements and terrain. It also allows the system to recognize your phone as a smart key, allowing you to unlock and start your vehicle.
issued – January 13, 2025 3:11pm IST