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 Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 $6,200 Full specs and where to buy |  Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ $6,900 Full specs and where to buy | ||
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| Who it suits | |||
| Best suited to | Riders who already ride regularly and want a bike that feels as close to an acoustic road or hybrid as possible. The Vado SL is the anti-e-bike e-bike. | Riders who want most of the Vado's usefulness at 40 percent less weight, for stairs, apartment storage or just a livelier feel. | |
| Main trade-off | The SL 1.1 motor maxes out at 35 Nm. Steep sustained climbs with a loaded rack expose its limits. | 520Wh is a noticeably smaller tank than the full-power Vado's 710Wh, so hilly, heavy-load commutes will drain it faster. | |
| Overview | |||
| Price | $6,200Best | $6,900 | |
| Price basis | ride-away | Ride-away price confirmed live on both specialized.com/au (brand's own AU store) and Specialized Retail AU. | |
| Availability | In stock, checked 9 Oct | In stock, checked 24 Sept | |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | |
| Drive and power | |||
| Motor | Specialized SL 1.2 | Specialized SL 1.2 | |
| Drive type | Mid drive | Mid drive | |
| Torque | TBC | 50 Nm | |
| Battery | 520 Wh | 520 Wh | |
| Range | TBC | TBC | |
| Top assist | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Frame and ride | |||
| Weight | 20.75 kg | 20 kgBest | |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES | Shimano CUES with Linkglide, 1x11, 11-50T | |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R285 hydraulic disc | Tektro HD-R510 hydraulic disc, 160mm | |
| Frame | Vado SL 2 aluminium frame, Tubus front rack mounts | Aluminum with Future Shock 3.1 | |
| Wheels | 700c | 700c | |
| Road-legal | |||
| Compliance | claimed by brand | claimed by brand | |
| Rated motor | 250 W | 250 W | |
| Assist cutoff | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Throttle | No | No | |