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 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ $6,900 Full specs and where to buy |  Specialized Turbo Vado 3 4.0 $6,900 Full specs and where to buy | ||
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| Who it suits | |||
| Best suited to | Riders who want most of the Vado's usefulness at 40 percent less weight, for stairs, apartment storage or just a livelier feel. | Commuters who want full power and a huge battery for long daily rides. | |
| Main trade-off | 520Wh is a noticeably smaller tank than the full-power Vado's 710Wh, so hilly, heavy-load commutes will drain it faster. | At 28.55kg it is heavy to lift onto racks or up stairs. | |
| Overview | |||
| Price | $6,900 | $6,900 | |
| Price basis | Ride-away price confirmed live on both specialized.com/au (brand's own AU store) and Specialized Retail AU. | Specialized Australia RRP. | |
| Availability | In stock, checked 24 Sept | Check with dealer, checked 9 Oct | |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | |
| Drive and power | |||
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.2 | Specialized 3.1 | |
| Drive type | Mid drive | Mid drive | |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 105 NmBest | |
| Battery | 520 Wh | 840 WhBest | |
| Range | TBC | TBC | |
| Top assist | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Frame and ride | |||
| Weight | 20 kgBest | 28.55 kg | |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES with Linkglide, 1x11, 11-50T | Shimano CUES 9-speed, 11-41T | |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc, 160mm | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180mm | |
| Frame | Aluminum with Future Shock 3.1 | Vado 3 aluminium frame, side entry battery | |
| Wheels | 700c | 29 x 2.3 inch | |
| Road-legal | |||
| Compliance | claimed by brand | unverified | |
| Rated motor | 250 W | 250 W | |
| Assist cutoff | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Throttle | No | No | |