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Sharkgulf Technologies Group together with its local partner, EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) has officially launched the Blueshark R1 electric motorcycle in Malaysia.
The Blueshark R1 is said to be one of the most advanced smart electric scooters to be introduced in Malaysia. It is under the responsibility of Sharkgulf’s Malaysian subsidiary, Blueshark Ecosystem which also covers the ASEAN region.
The R1 comes with a 5kW motor that is capable of delivering up to 201nm of torque alongside a top speed of 80km/h. It can accelerate from 0 to 50km/h in 4.9 seconds and users can choose to ride it in six different driving modes.
The Reverse Assistance Mode would activate the scooter’s rear camera and ultrasonic sensors to provide more visibility for users to move the bike.
The R1 features a dual-battery design with each of the 12kg battery packs having a capacity of 1440Wh. As such, the scooter can reach a distance of between 110km to 160km depending on the load and speed. It takes about 2.5 hours to charge the battery from 0% to 80% for 3.5 hours for a full charge.
In terms of charging speed, Blueshark claimed that it takes around 2.5 hours to reach the state of charge from 0% to 80% or 3.5 hours if users want to go up to 100%.
Owners can choose to charge the R1’s battery either using a battery charging cradle or directly to the bike via a 3-pin charger.
The R1 also has an IPX5 waterproof 10-inch HD IPS screen and it runs on the company’s proprietary Linux-based ArkRide operating system that also has its own navigation system. It can also be customised to provide bespoke notifications as well as services.