Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through Equipped

Calling it an “e-bike” would be an understatement.
The all-new Vado SL 2 redefines lightweight electric biking — no other bike in its class delivers the same blend of power, speed, and range. Built for high performance, it turns fitness rides into pure fun and transforms your daily commute into an electrifying experience.

With its ultra-lightweight alloy frame, Future Shock technology for an exceptionally smooth ride, ergonomic riding position for total control, and a featherweight motor that provides incredibly natural assistance, this is the bike you’ve been dreaming of.

Key Highlights

• Perfect for: Fast commuting, fitness, exploration

• E-Bike System: Specialized SL 1.2 motor / 320W / Up to 5 hours of range

• Frame: Lightweight alloy step-through frame & fork

• Suspension: Future Shock 3.1 for smooth handling

• Weight: Only 20 kg

• Safety & Customization: Fitness tracking, Apple Find My integration, Turbo System Lock, integrated lights

Technical Specifications

Electronics

• Motor: Specialized 1.2 SL System

• Battery: Specialized SL2-520, fully integrated, 520Wh

• User Interface: Mastermind H3 with handlebar remote, ANT+/Bluetooth®, System Lock, Apple Find My, customizable display pages, 2.1" screen

• Charger: Custom 48V SL system charger

• Wiring: Specialized custom harness with charge port

Frame & Fork

• Frame: 2025 Vado SL Step-Through

• Seatpost Clamp: Alloy, 38.6mm

• Fork: 2024 Vado SL

Brakes

• Front & Rear: Tektro HD-R285 hydraulic disc brakes

Drivetrain

• Shifters: Shimano Cues 10-speed SL-U6000

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 10-speed RD-U6000

• Cassette: Shimano Cues Linkglide 11-48T CS-LG400

• Chain: KMC EGlide 10-speed

• Crankset: SRAM FC S699 Alloy (S-165mm / M-L-170mm / XL-175mm)

• Chainring: Praxis Narrow-Wide 44T, 104mm BCD

• Chainguard: Specialized Custom

Wheels & Tires

• Rims: 700c double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width

• Front Hub: Alloy 6-bolt, 24H, 12x100mm thru-axle

• Rear Hub: Alloy 6-bolt, 28H, 12x142mm axle

• Spokes: DT Swiss J-Bend

• Tires: Specialized Hemisphere 700x47c, flat protection, reflective sidewalls, all-terrain, wire bead

• Tubes: Standard 40mm SV, 29x1.75-2.4

Cockpit

• Stem: Specialized Stealth, alloy, integrated display & light mount (S/M: 60mm, L/XL: 75mm)

• Handlebar: Specialized alloy, 9° backsweep, 15mm rise

• Grips: Specialized Body Geometry Contour, lock-on

• Saddle: Bridge Sport, steel rails, 155mm

• Seatpost: Specialized alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

Accessories

• Pedals: Specialized Commuter with grip tape & reflectors

• Front Light: Lezyne EBike Hecto STVZO E350+

• Rear Light: Spanninga Commuter Glow with brake light

• Rack: Turbo SL Rack, MIK HD-compatible, 27kg capacity

• Fenders: Specialized custom alloy, anodized black, integrated stays

• Kickstand: Specialized, 40mm mount

• Bell: Simple bell

Weight

• As measured: 20.54 kg (Size MD, painted frame, actual weight may vary by size, color, and component variation)

Certifications
Certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL Solutions and/or SGS.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to product information on the website at any time without prior notice, including details related to equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and prices. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.

Bicycle and frame weights refer to pre-production painted products at the time of printing. The final product weight may vary.