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2023 Specialized

S-Works Turbo Levo Frameset

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with modest components.

Manufacturer Price

$8,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150mm rear
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″
GroupsetPraxis
MotorSpecialized 565W 90Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 700Wh
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Sizing
S2

5'2" – 5'8"

S3

5'5" – 5'11"

S4

5'7" – 6'3"

S5

5'10" – 6'4"

S6

6'2" – 6'8"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size S5, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Turbo Levo is praised for its balanced and versatile handling, making it suitable for a wide range of riders and conditions. It features a smooth, powerful motor with excellent battery life and highly adjustable geometry that enhances its adaptability. However, some reviews note issues with suspension durability and the bike's high cost.

Pros
  • Balanced and versatile handling

  • Smooth and powerful motor with excellent battery life

  • Highly adjustable geometry

  • Excellent suspension performance when functioning properly

  • Well-integrated technology and user interface

Cons
  • High cost

  • Suspension durability issues, particularly with Fox Float X2 shocks

  • Heavy weight when motor is not assisting

  • Some components may lack durability or performance in extreme conditions

Key Quotes
The Levo makes me feel like a kid again. All my worries disappear and life is carefree, my hair blowing in the wind as I rocketship around on my fancy new toy.
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The Turbo Levo’s balanced and damped feel, exceptionally capable suspension and highly adjustable geometry make it suitable for a wide range of riders.
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Specialized raised the bar to unimaginable heights, which some manufacturers are still struggling to reach.
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The Levo offers some of the best handling and suspension we’ve experienced on an e-MTB.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
Specialized has taken the previous Turbo Levo platform and improved it on all fronts.
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99 Spokes
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert

Mar 2024

The Specialized Turbo Levo, a flow trail rider's dream, effortlessly navigates lips, roots, and rocks with its lightweight design, albeit with a reduced battery range compared to competitors, making it ideal for those seeking a playful ride with motor assistance.

Highs
  • Extremely light

  • Fun and poppy suspension kinematics

  • Available range extender

Lows
  • 360 Wh battery range may not be enough for some riders

  • Less supple in chunky terrain than the travel numbers would suggest

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp

Sep 2024 · Joshua Hutchens

Specialized follows up on the success of their first Levo SL with a bike that looks more like the Stumpjumper than an e-bike. A slim 320Wh battery powers...

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Trail bike feel

  • Optional range extender

  • Excellent motor integration

Lows
  • Pricey

  • Limited range

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Mountain Bike Action
LONG TERM REVIEW: SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Aug 2024 · Ron Koch

Simply put, they took all the positives of the Stumpjumper platform and added a motor to make this an extremely versatile all-mountain machine.

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Two Wheeling Tots
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Kids ebike Review

Aug 2024 · Natalie Martins

A powerful eMTB that empowers young, confident riders to tackle longer and more challenging trails, the Turbo Levo SL Kids is trailworthy steed for advanced riders.

Highs
  • Extended Ride Time

  • Tackles elevation gains easily

  • Customizable speed assist via app

  • Handlebar remote for pedal assist

  • Top speed limiter adjustable at dealer

  • Walk assist feature

  • Local bike shop support

Lows
  • Aggressive positioning may be uncomfortable for beginners

  • Motor only engages when pedaling

  • Dropper post limitations for shorter riders

  • Non-removable battery

  • Heavier weight (36.8 lb)

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL – In our big 2024 trail bike group test

Jan 2024 · Julian Schwede

How did the Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL fare against the competition in our big 2024 trail bike group test?

Highs
  • Excellent balance between agility and composure

  • Makes you feel at ease right from the start like no other bike in this test

  • Very good motor integration

Lows
  • Brake lines rattles against the handlebars

  • Expensive

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Loam Wolf
2023 SL eMTB Roundup: Specialized Turbo Levo SL S-Works Review

Sep 2023

The Specialized Turbo Levo SL is a blast to ride, it shreds trails, looks cool, and is very well rounded and capable. However...

Highs
  • Playful

  • Cornering machine

  • Jumps, hops and moves with ease

  • Adjustable geometry is top of class

  • Versatile in many ways

Lows
  • Louder than other drive units

  • Smaller battery, less range

  • Not that powerful of a drive unit on steeper terrain

  • Price to spec, Value

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Bikerumor
Specialized Drops $3,800 Turbo Levo SL 24" Kid's E-Bike

Jun 2023 · Jordan Villella

The new Specialized Turbo Levo SL Kids gives a whole new avenue for your lil shredder to have fun on the trails.

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL II review

May 2023 · Alex Evans

All-new Turbo Levo SL II is a Stumpjumper Evo with a motor, and we love it

Highs
  • Amazingly adaptable geometry

  • Incredibly wide performance band

  • Well tuned suspension

  • Damped ride

  • Drool worthy spec

Lows
  • Rear tyre casing is inadequate

  • Cost

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 11m full carbon, 29" front wheel, 27.5" rear wheel, full internal cable routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 150mm of travel, geo adjust head tube, geo adjust horst pivot

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorGloss Black Liquid Metal / Satin Black Chrome Foil

Shock

Fox Float X2 Factory, Kashima, 210x55mm

Travel150mm

Groupset
Crank

Praxis Carbon/Custom Offset/ISIS Spindle Interface, 160mm, SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 104 BCD, 34t, steel

Electric Components
Motor

Specialized 2.2 Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor

Battery

Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh

Remote

Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote

Display

Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote

Charger

Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

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