The R1 is equipped with a 5kW motor that can deliver up to 201nm of torque alongside a top speed of 80km/h. In addition, Blueshark claimed that the scooter can accelerate from 0 to 50km/h in 4.9 seconds and users can choose to ride it in six different driving modes.
Speaking about the battery, the R1 features a dual-battery design with each of the 12kg battery packs having a capacity of 1440Wh. With both batteries onboard, the scooter can reach a distance of between 110km to 160km depending on the load and speed. The R1 is also equipped with an IPX5 waterproof 10-inch HD IPS screen and the bike itself runs on the company’s proprietary Linux-based ArkRide operating system that also has its own navigation system and can be customised to provide bespoke notification as well as services. Being a connected vehicle, the scooter also features 4G and Bluetooth connectivity alongside media playback and over-the-air update capabilities.