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Vado 3 X 5.0
A 650b commuter e-bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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€6,899($8,027)| Weight | 69.1 lbs |
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| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Motor | Specialized 810W 105Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Specialized 840Wh |
| Brakes | Rim |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Apr 2026 · Travis Reill
Specialized gives its Vado e-commuter lineup some more juice with the 3.1 drive unit- 810W of power and 105Nm of torque
Aug 2025 · Robin Ulbrich
Exclusive, fast, uncompromising: the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 S-Racing LTD is designed to bring pure racing DNA straight onto the city streets.
May 2025
Verdict: A great e-bike but too heavy to be considered 'super light'
Dec 2024
Price: $6500.00 | Model Year: 2024 | The Turbo Vado SL 2 packs a lightweight carbon frame with Specialized’s new SL 1.2 motor, offering a smooth yet powerful 320W of pedal assist. It’s designed for daily commutes, fitness rides, and weekend exploring with a natural, “It’s You, Only Faster” feel.
The Turbo Vado SL 2 packs a lightweight carbon frame with Specialized’s new SL 1.2 motor, offering a smooth yet powerful 320W of pedal assist. It’s designed for daily commutes, fitness rides, and weekend exploring with a natural, “It’s You, Only Faster” feel.
The fully integrated SL2-520 battery gives you a solid range for most rides, and you can tack on the optional 160Wh range extender for up to 40 extra miles. While the battery isn't removable, the streamlined design keeps things sleek and weather-resistant.
Equipped with a Shimano Deore XT 12-speed drivetrain and TRP hydraulic disc brakes, it’s ready to handle anything from steep climbs to quick stops in traffic. Plus, the 700x47c tires are tubeless-ready, giving you versatility for different terrains.
The Mastermind H3 display and Specialized app bring advanced features like Apple Find My integration, motor locking, and over-the-air updates. Add-ons like the front rack, panniers, and trailer compatibility make it as practical as it is fun to ride. See Latest Price
May 2024 · Warren Rossiter
The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 is a slick, smooth and speedy suburban ride, which won our 2024 Urban Electric Bike of the Year award.
Lightweight
Super balanced handling
Rapid sporty ride
Braking could be better
Some may want more range
| Frame | Vado X frame, premium comfort with 120mm rear travel, side entry battery Colors: Gloss Stallion Metallic / Sunset Yellow; Gloss Boreaux Metallic / Sandstone Metallic |
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| Fork | Rock Shox Psylo suspension fork, extra comfort and sensitivity, 130MM of travel, 15MM Thru axle, 27.5 wheel Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | Rock Shox Delux Select rear suspension, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm |
| Stem | Cockpit with integrated colored touch screen display |
| Handlebar | Ergonomisches Cockpit mit 2,2"-Touchscreen |
| Saddle | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Seatpost, Lowerable, 34.9mm, Offset 0mm, 100/125/150 Travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Turbo pedals anti-slip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 12-speed, easy shift under load |
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| Crank | 170mm, CL 55mm, w/BCD 110mm, 48t, chain guard |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle 70 |
| Cassette | SRAM 12-speed,10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 130 Link |
| Brakes | Rim Type: Rim |
| Rims | 27.5 Specialized rim with high profile, balck brush finish |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Elemental |
| Tires | Specialized Hemisphere Flat Resistant ALLTERRAIN Reflect 27.5X2.6 |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 Motor, 105Nm torque, 810W power |
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| Battery | Specialized Turbo 840Wh, with Abus key lock |
| Display | Turbo ergonomic remote |
| Charger | Specialized 4amp charger |
| Lights | Rack integrated, automatic braking detection |
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| Fenders | Extra long fender, water diffusion, durable metal construction |
| Racks | 25kg rear rack with integrated straps, QL3.1, MIK Stud, Arkel |
First added May 23
Last updated June 8