Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through Equipped

Calling it just an “e-bike” would be an understatement.

The new Vado SL 2 redefines lightweight performance — no other bike in its class matches its blend of power, speed, and range. Built to make fitness more fun and your commute electrifying, it features an ultra-light alloy frame, Future Shock technology for an incredibly smooth ride, an ergonomic riding position for total control, and a super-light motor with a perfectly natural assist. This is the bike you’ve been dreaming of — now it’s here.

Highlights

• Best For: Fast commuting, fitness, exploration

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

• Frame: Lightweight alloy frame & fork

• Suspension: Future Shock 3.1 for comfort and stability

• Weight: Just 20 kg

• Smart Features: Fitness metrics, 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

• Display/Remote: MasterMind H3 with handlebar remote, ANT+/Bluetooth®, integrated Apple Find My, customizable display pages, 2.1" screen, built-in System Lock

• Charger: Custom 48V SL system charger

• Wiring: Custom Specialized harness with charge port

Frame

• Model: 2025 Vado SL Step-Through

• Seat Clamp: Alloy, 38.6mm

• Fork: 2024 Vado SL Alloy

Brakes

• Front & Rear: Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors

Drivetrain

• Shifters: Shimano Cues 11-speed, SL-U8000

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 11-speed, RD-U8000

• Cassette: Shimano Cues 11-speed Linkglide 11-50T, CS-LG700

• Chain: Shimano 11-speed

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

• Chainring: Praxis NW 44T, 104mm BCD, CL 49.8mm

• Chain Guard: Specialized custom

Wheels & Tires

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

• Hubs: Alloy, 6-bolt, thru-axle (Front: 24H 12x100mm; Rear: 28H 12x142mm)

• Spokes: DT Swiss J-Bend

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

• Tubes: 40mm SV, 29x1.75-2.4

Cockpit

• Stem: Specialized Stealth Alloy, integrated display & light mount (S/M: 60mm 17° | L/XL: 75mm 15.5°)

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 9° backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm clamp

• Grips: Ergon GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm

• Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

• Saddle: Bridge Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm

Accessories

• Pedals: Specialized Commuter with grip tape & reflectors

• Front Light: Lezyne EBike Power STVZO E500+, integrated mount

• Rear Light: Spanninga StVZO Commuter Glow with brake light function

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

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

• Kickstand: Specialized, 40mm mount

• Bell: Specialized brass

Product ID: 278246
Weight: 20.3 kg (MD size, painted frame)
Actual weight may vary depending on color, frame size, and component differences.

Certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) safety standards.

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.