Backfire R5s Remote Overview

The R5s remote is Backfire's latest remote control, designed to pair with the new Hobbywing ESC, and serves as the upgrade/replacement for the older R2 remote.

✅ Key Features:

• Fixed-speed cruise control

• 3 Riding Modes: Eco, Sport, and Turbo

• On-screen display:

  • Mode

  • Speed
    

  • Battery levels (remote and board)

  • Connection status

  • Odometer (total mileage)

• Units: switch between miles or kilometers

• Supports wheel diameter customization

✅ Compatible Backfire Models:

• Nalu

• G2 Black

• G5 (latest batch since Oct. 2024, with new Hobbywing ESC)

• G2Z

• Also backward compatible with:

  • G2S

  • G2 2019

  • G2T

  • G2 Galaxy

  • Ranger X1

  • ERA (1st Gen)

🔻 R2 Remote Compatibility Notice

The R2 remote is not compatible with the following Backfire boards:

• • ❌ Ranger X2

  • ❌ MINI

  • ❌ G3 / G3 Plus

  • ❌ ERA 2 & ERA 3

  • ❌ Zealot / Zealot S / Zealot X / Zealot S2

  • ❌ G2 2017