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Turbo Kenevo Comp
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Mentioned in Specialized Turbo eMTB Lineup 2023
Manufacturer Price
$6,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180 / 180mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Motor | Specialized 560W 90Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 500Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'4"
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Summary
The Specialized Turbo Kenevo is a downhill e-bike that excels in technical terrain and descents, offering a plush ride with its 180mm travel suspension and dual-crown fork. Its motor assist enhances climbing efficiency without the need for suspension adjustments, though its weight can be a drawback. The bike is praised for its balanced handling, sturdy build, and innovative features like easy battery swaps.
180mm travel suspension for plush ride
Motor assist enhances climbing efficiency
Balanced handling and sturdy build
Easy battery swap trailside
Dual-crown fork for downhill capability
Heavy weight
Battery theft risk with hex tool
Expensive starting price
Brakes may lack power for hard riding
After the Levo got more capable, it left the Kenevo too close in abilities so Specialized went back to the drawing board to make the bike even more capable.
BikerumorThe new Turbo Kenevo Expert breaks the ebike mould.
BikeRadarThis 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.
Electric Bike ReviewThe Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert is much more than just a downhill bike with a motor.
E-Mountainbike MagazineSpecialized has raised the bar with the latest Kenevo Expert.
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Nov 2022 · Alan Muldoon
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL works its magic in many different ways, but at the root of them all is its superb blend of stability and agility.
Can hang with the best enduro bikes on the descents and leave them for dead on the climbs. Unobtrusive motor accentuates the positives. Six unique geometry settings
Battery can’t be removed easily. Limited seat post insertion. It’s a decent deposit on a house.
Mar 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Does fitting an e-road motor to an Enduro beast work? We test the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Expert on the steepest and sketchiest trails to find out
Excellent, easily adjustable geometry
Full DH suspension feel
Light weight
Smoothly useable power
Excellent displays and app
High cost
Limited seatpost adjustment
Weedy tires
Stem is too long
Battery is fixed in DIY terms
Jan 2022 · Robin Weaver
The Kenevo SL might be very, very expensive, but it manages to bridge the gap between regular bike and full-blown e-MTB brilliantly. Seatpost insertion depth is an issue, but otherwise, this could well be the bike we’ve all been waiting for
Superb handling – more regular bike than e-MTB
Motor is smooth and Mission Control app adds adjustability
Great, adjustable geometry
Balanced, very capable suspension
The cost is seriously prohibitive (even the cheapest Comp model is £7k)
Not enough seatpost insertion depth and can’t get post low enough in the frame
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
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Brake Spec
Lack of power (compared to full power)
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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
May 2021 · Jason_Schroeder
Want more laps? The Kenevo SL may just be your ticket.
Exceptionally balanced, descent orientated geometry.
Updated firmware smoothes out pedal assist / cut out.
Efficient transfer of power/efficency.
Agile and maneuverable descending
Active suspension platform keeps bike tracking straight.
Over-the-air firmware updates
Regardless of geometry adjustment, low bottom bracket/low hung weight increases pedal strikes.
200mm rear rotor poorly regulate heat / brake fade on long, demanding descents.
Specialized Roval Traverse wheels not keen on heavy use.
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 · Zach Overholt
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 Colors: Gunmetal / Hyper Green; Dove Grey / Rocket Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | 2021, Bomber Z1, 27.5in, Marzocchi, 180, Grip, Sweep-Adj, Matte Blk, Neutral/Matte Blk Logo, Kabolt 110, BLK, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, N/M OE. Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Level DPX2, 3 position lever, 230 x 62.5mm Travel: 180mm |
| Stem | Specialized Trail, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| 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 | X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, 34.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Praxis forged M30, custom offset, Praxis 32T, Steel, 104BCD |
| Shifters | SRAM S700, single-click lever |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC e11T, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval 27.5" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 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 Turbo Full Power System 2.1 Motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | Specialized M2-500, integrated battery w/rock guard, 500Wh |
| Remote | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
| Display | Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote |
| Charger | Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug |
First added March 26
Last updated October 1
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