2020 Specialized
Turbo Kenevo Expert
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Mentioned in Specialized Turbo eMTB Lineup 2023
| MSRP | $8,225 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 180 / 180mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX, SRAM |
| Motor | Specialized 250W 90Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 700Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'4"
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Dec 2021
The Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL is the bike that will force you to look inward and think about what you truly want: power or playfulness. Read more!
Agility
Weight
Geometry
Sleekness
Suspension Spec
FUN!
Bar/stem combo
Brake Spec
Lack of power (compared to full power)
Price
SL vs Full Powered Kenevo
May 2021 · Ian Collins
A few weeks ago I was invited to an incredible riding riding location to test a very interesting new bike. The new-to-me place was Port Angeles, home of the legendary “Underworld Cup” – a U.S. National race that happened each year around Sea Otter time and, due to its timing, attracted top World Cup talent. The bike is the all new Specialized Turbo Kenevo Super Light. Upon a quick glance it could almost pass for an Enduro – for good reason, as you can see. Building upon the Enduro’s new suspension framework, the wizards at Specialized managed to fit the
Oct 2020 · Alan Muldoon
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert isn't just slapping on a 180mm-travel RockShox Boxxer fork and calling it a day though. It's a completely redesigned frame.
Progressive sizing and geometry
Needs a lighter shock tune
Mar 2020 · Tom Marvin
Specialized’s latest ebike could be its best yet
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
A bottle cage and a dual crown fork – thanks to the motor, these aren't contradictory features on the Specialized Turbo Kenevo. We were very excited to see if it could beat the competition.
Unlimited downhill capabilities
Confidence-inspiring on the descents
Powerful motor
Shuttle mode
Brakes are too weak for the intended use
Boring on easier trails
Dec 2019 · Felix Stix, Robin Schmitt, Jonas Müssig
The Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert is the only bike on test with a dual crown fork. Can it still climb?
No limits on the descents
Confidence inspiring on steep terrain
Great motor integration
Useful app to tune the support levels
Large selection of frame sizes
11-speed drivetrain
Brakes not powerful enough for the bike’s hard-riding purpose
Boring on easy trails
Nov 2019
Price: $7550.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A purpose built, strong and sturdy, full suspension, all mountain with some enduro, agile and balanced with it’s 50/50 weight distribution, smooth and powerful mid-drive electric mountain bike
A purpose built, strong and sturdy, full suspension, all mountain with some enduro, agile and balanced with it’s 50/50 weight distribution, smooth and powerful mid-drive electric mountain bike
This is an extremely sturdy and overbuilt setup, thanks to points of interest like this X bar frame design, the super wide 34.9mm seat post, and through axles in not just the wheels, but even the battery housing
Brose S ALU mid-drive motor with plenty of power and 3 modes of assist, paired with hydraulic disc brakes and SRAM GX 11 speed derailleur
You can’t really dump gears quickly with the SRAM GX setup, the bike is an expensive investment, and the battery can be removed by anybody with the right sized hex tool
Oct 2019
After a few days of pure XC and then all out Enduro riding, Specialized had something different in mind for our final day in Tahoe. This would not only be the longest ride of the week, but it would have the most climbing – and it would all be done on an e-bike with a …
| Frame | Specialized M5 Premium Aluminum, 27.5 Trail Geometry, integrated down tube battery, enclosed internal cable, Command Post routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 180mm of travel |
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| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Select RC, 27.5, DebonAir, 20x110mm Boost™, 35mm chassis, 180mm of travel Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select, 62.5x230mm, S2: 450lb, S3: 500lb, S4: 550lb, S5: 600lb Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Stem | Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IRcc, 16-position micro-height adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 34.9mm, S: 130mm, M/L/XL: 160mm of travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed |
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| Crank | 32T, custom steel |
| Shifters | SRAM S700, single-click lever |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11ET, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval 27.5" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 32h, tubeless ready |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm spacing, 32h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, BLCK DMND casing, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6", Rear: Butcher, BLCK DMND casing, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.6" |
| Motor | Specialized 2.1, custom Rx Trail-tuned motor, 250W nominal |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized M2-700, integrated battery w/rock guard, 700Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
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