Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step Through bike 2025

Calling it an ‘E-Bike’ is an Insult

Nothing delivers more power, speed, and range at such lightweight than Turbo Vado SL 2. It’s a high-performance machine carefully engineered to make fitness fun, and your commute electric. With an ultra-light weight alloy frame, 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.

It’s You, Only Faster
The ultra-quiet Specialized SL 1.2 motor reaches a top speed of 25 mph with spine-tingling acceleration and 320 watts of peak power that seems to spring from your own legs. The 520-watt-hour battery offers up to five hours of battery life-essentially, you can ride a 20-minute round trip for a week of pedaling without recharging.

Extremely natural assistance
The power delivered by the Specialized SL 1.2 system amplifies your push on the pedals smoothly and naturally. Give your all with the extraordinary performance of the Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon. With customizable fitness metrics and ride settings, all available in the [Specialized App], you have the versatility to go from a light, fast bike ideal for everyday commuting to an agile cargo bike perfect for the whole family.

Unbeatable efficiency
Relative to weight, no other e-bike system gives you the same power and range as the Specialized SL 1.2.

No more battery anxiety
With the optional 160-watt-hour Range Extender, your range extends to over six hours or more.

Premium Service Notifications
We'll let you know when your Vado needs care, provided by a worldwide network of first-class sales and service outlets.

Maximum customization
Heart rate, power output and real-time pedaling cadence can be viewed in the Specialized app and via the MasterMind H3 unit.

The lightest alloy bike on the market
Thanks to its ultralight alloy frame and high-performance design, the Vado SL 2 weighs only 20 kg.

Unparalleled Versatility
Lightweight E-bike, compatible with MIK HD and trailer attachment, is prepared for mounting luggage rack, side bags and child seat.

Future Shock 3.1
A smoother ride with perfect control thanks to the patented, ultralight 20 mm suspension.

Ergonomics optimized for control
The Vado SL 2's geometry, stance and tires are the result of 50 years of experience and create a safe ride on any road.

Where's Apple and Turbo System Lock
Keep your Vado SL 2 under control and protected at all times with built-in security features accessible from your phone.

Tech spec

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, 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: 2025 Vado SL Step-through
• Seat Binder: Alloy, 38.6mm
• Fork: 2024 Vado SL

Brakes

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

Drivetrain

• Shift Levers: 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
• Chainrings: Praxis, Cl 49.8mm, NW, 44T, Bcd 104mm
• Chaincase: Specialized Custom Chainguard

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 12mm Axle 142mm Spacing
• Spokes: DT Swiss J-Bend
• Front Tire: Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
• Rear Tire: Specialized Hemisphere flat protection, Reflective side walls, Wirebead, All terrain tire, 700x47c
• Inner Tubes: Standard 40mm SV 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, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
• Grips: ERGON, GA30-S Custom, 134.8mm Length
• Saddle: Bridge Sport, hollow cr-mo rails, 155mm
• SeatPost: Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Accessories

• Pedals: Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
• Headlight: Lezyne EBike Power STVZO E500+, Integrated Mount
• Taillight: Spanninga, Stvzo, Commuter Glow With Brake XEr
• Rack: Turbo SL Rack, MIK HD-Compatible, 27kg
• Fenders: Specialized custom alloy Fender, Sandblast anodized black finish, 700c, integrated alloy stay
• Kickstand: Specialized kickstand, 40mm mount
• Bell: Specialized brass bell

Producer's weight: 20.3 kg (size MD)

Producer's note: Producer's notes: depending on component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.