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Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult
The All-New Turbo Vado SL 2
Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult
The All-New Turbo Vado SL 2
Nothing delivers more power, speed, and range at such lightweight than Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon. It’s a premium, performance machine carefully engineered to make fitness fun, and your commute electric. With a carbon frame inspired by the best bike racers in the world, Future Shock for an ultra-smooth ride, an ergonomic position for telepathic handling, and a super light electric motor with supernatural power, the bike you’ve been dreaming about is here.
At a Glance
Use
Fast Commuting, Fitness, and Exploration
E-Bike System
Specialized SL 1.2 / 320 watts / Up to 5 Hours Range
Weight
Ultralight Carbon E-Bike: 17.9kg / 39.7lbs
Suspension
Future Shock 3.2
Equipped
MIK Racks and DryTech Fenders Standard
Personalization and Security
Fitness Metrics, Apple Find My, Turbo System Lock, Lights
All You Need to Know About Vado SL 2
It’s You, Only Faster
The whisper quiet Specialized SL 1.2 motor gets you up to a top speed of 28 mph in a blink with blow-your-hair-back acceleration, and delivers 320 watts of Supernatural power that feels like an extension of you. A 520Wh battery will sustain your ride for up to 5 hours. That’s a 20 minute commute, both ways, for a week straight without having to recharge.
Super Natural Power Delivery
Super Natural Power Delivery
The Specialized SL 1.2 System delivers power naturally for a seamless amplification of rider effort.
Unmatched Efficiency
Unmatched Efficiency
Gram for gram, no other system gives you as much power or range as the Specialized SL 1.2 system.
Leave Range Anxiety at Home
Leave Range Anxiety at Home
With an optional 160Wh Range Extender battery, your ride time can extended up to 6+ hours.
Premium Service Notifications
Premium Service Notifications
We’ll let you know when your Vado needs love with a worldwide retail network of premium service locations ready to serve.
It’s You, Only Fitter
Unlock your performance with Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon’s unmatched capability. Personal fitness metrics and ride customization - all available right in the Specialized App - meet the versatility to ride a staggeringly fast lightweight commuter, or a nimble urban cargo bike and family carrier.
Personalization & Customization
Personalization & Customization
Heart rate, power, and real time cadence coaching all available right in the Specialized App and with the Mastermind H3 Head unit.
Nothing is Lighter
Nothing is Lighter
Thanks to a race inspired carbon frame and premium builds, Vado SL 2 Carbon is as light as 14.9kg / 33.0lbs.
Unmatched Versatility
Unmatched Versatility
The lightest MIK HD compatible e-bike ever with multiple mounting points for racks, panniers, child seats, and trailer compatibility.
It’s You, Only More Confident
Vado SL 2 Carbon delivers confidence on any road - and every stop along the way. Future Shock 3.2 is proven to deliver a smoother ride, while the bike’s ergonomics are designed to deliver easy, nimble handling that feels safe and comfortable. When it’s time to step away from your bike, Apple Find My Integration and Turbo System Lock Anti-theft let you do it with the same confidence you get in the saddle.
Future Shock 3.2
Future Shock 3.2
A smoother ride with control to stay fast, safe, and confident thanks to 20mm of ultra-light, patented suspension.
Ergonomics for Nimble, Confident Control
Ergonomics for Nimble, Confident Control
Inspired by the best riders in the world and 50 years of know-how, Vado SL 2 Carbon’s fit, geometry, and tires create confidence on any road.
Apple Find My and Turbo System Lock
Apple Find My and Turbo System Lock
Keep your ride, your ride with features you need integrated into your Vado SL 2 and available right on your phone.
Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon Equipped
The Vado SL 2 Carbon 6.0 Equipped gives you the ability to set your bike up as the fastest, most versatile urban hauler you can imagine. With DryTech fenders to keep the weather at bay and MIK HD/MIK Side rear rack for a child seat or cargo carrying, your Vado SL 2 will be ready for any task all season.
Specialized Science Club
Thank God some kids stayed in science club, because while you were cutting school, they were learning how to manipulate the laws of physics. Some of those kids grew up to be members of Specialized Science Club and helped make the Vado SL 2 an unprecedented combination of power, speed, and light weight.
"We wanted something more fun and confidence inspiring than anything we had done so far. With that vision, we immediately knew the bike had to set a new standard for performance and design. Now that it’s here, I can't wait to overtake all the Porsches stuck in Zürich traffic and see their reactions when my bike looks better than their car."
Eric Schuda, Active Category Leader
Technical Specifications
E-Bike
Motor
Specialized 1.2 SL System
Battery
Specialized SL2-520, Fully Integrated, 520Wh
UI/Remote
Mastermind H3, W/Handlebar Remote, Ant+/Bluetooth®, Built-In System Lock Feature, Integrated Apple Find My, Coloured Customizable Display Pages, 2.1"
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Wiring Harness
Custom Specialized wiring harness w/ chargeport
Frameset
Frame
2024 Vado SL
Seat Binder
Specialized integrated
Suspension
Fork
Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon, Tubus front rack mounts up to 14kg
Brakes
Front Brake
TRP HD-R803, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
TRP HD-R803, hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore XT, SL-M8100-IR, Right, 12-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical Gear Display, I-Spec
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT 8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t
Chain
Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM FC S996 Carbon, S-165mm / M-L-170mm / XL-175mm
Chainrings
Praxis, Cl 49.8mm, NW, 44T, Bcd 104mm
Wheels & Tires
Front Tire
Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
Front Wheel
DT SWISS G540 Disc 24h - 700c X 24mm
Rear Tire
Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
Rear Wheel
DT SWISS G540 Disc 24h - 700c X 24mm
Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube 29X1.75-2.4
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, Alloy, 31.8mm, Integrated Display And Light Mount, Size S/M : 60mm 17 Deg, L/XL : 75mm 15.5 Deg
Handlebars
Specialized alloy, rise, 31.8mm, B-SWP 9-degree, rise 15mm, U-SWP 5-degree, 680mm.
Grips
ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
Saddle
Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
SeatPost
Carbon Fiber, 30.9 mm, Offset 21mm
Accessories
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
SWAT
TOOL, STARWINN, 3MM HEX OPEN WRENCH
Headlight
Lezyne, Ebike Fusion Stvzo E500+, 500 Lumen, 50Cm Wire, With Reflector
Taillight
Spanninga, Stvzo, Commuter Glow With Brake XEr
Rack
Turbo SL Rack, MIK-Compatible, 25kg
Fenders
Specialized custom alloy Fender, Sandblast anodized black finish, 700c, integrated alloy stay
Kickstand
Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
Bell
Specialized brass bell
Product Details
Product ID
221979
Compliance Certification
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL Solutions and/or SGS. For information on lithium-ion battery standards and regulations in New York City, visit: www.nyc.gov/fdny/batteries
Weight
Weight
17.99 kg (39 lb, 10.6 oz)
Weight Size
MD
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
S | M | L | XL | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm |
Handlebar Width | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
Stem Length | 60mm | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm |
Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
Stack | 600mm | 628mm | 660mm | 698mm |
Reach | 375mm | 405mm | 430mm | 450mm |
Head-Tube Length | 155.55mm | 185.55mm | 220.55mm | 260.55mm |
Head-Tube Angle | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
B-B Height | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm | 291mm |
B-B Drop | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm | 70mm |
Trail | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm | 85mm |
Fork Length (full) | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
Front-Center | 635.7mm | 676.3mm | 713.6mm | 747.8mm |
Chain-Stay Length | 465mm | 465mm | 465mm | 465mm |
Wheelbase | 1092mm | 1132mm | 1170mm | 1204mm |
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 547mm | 585mm | 619mm | 650mm |
Bike Stand-Over Height | 755mm | 781mm | 824mm | 869mm |
Seat-Tube Length | 410mm | 440mm | 490mm | 540mm |
Seat-Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |