Released May 4

New Specialized Levo SL: The Ultimate Trail Bike
Overview

Builds

4

Price Range

$8,000–($16,250)

Wheels

29″ / 27.5″

Suspension

Full / 150mm rear, 160mm front

Frame Material

Carbon

The Levo SL delivers unmatched ride quality and capability, amplified. For the trail rider who craves serpentine singletrack, sending it skyward, and lives for advancing your skills and fitness. Meet your new bike, the Levo SL. You’ll be blown away by it’s unmatched combination of flawless handling, capability, and “2 X You” amplification that gives you the Power to Ride More Trails. Compare it to anything out there, with a motor or without, and we know you’ll agree — Levo SL is THE ULTIMATE TRAIL BIKE.

Photo Credit: Specialized

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Turbo Levo Range
MSRP$8,000($11,420)$14,000($16,250)
Spec Level
ForkFox Rhythm Float 36Fox Factory Float 36Fox Factory Float 36RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant
WheelsAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbon
MotorSpecialized 250W 72Nm mid-driveSpecialized 250W 72Nm mid-driveSpecialized 250W 72Nm mid-driveSpecialized 250W 72Nm mid-drive
BatterySpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320WhSpecialized 320Wh
GroupsetGX Eagle, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSXX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSXX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
Drivetrain1 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
SuspensionFullFullFullFull, Electronic
Where to Buy
$8,000

At Specialized

($13,060)

At Specialized

$14,000

At Specialized

($17,196)

At Specialized

Estimated Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more. Learn more →

Spec level →$0$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,000$10,000$12,000$14,000$16,000
SL Comp Carbon
SL Pro Carbon
S-Works SL Carbon
S-Works SL LTD
Geometry
Wheels27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
Stack611619628637647656
Reach407427447472497527
Stack/Reach Ratio1.501.451.401.351.301.24
Top Tube Length562584606633661693
Seat Tube Length385385405425445465
Seat Tube Angle75.875.875.875.875.875.8
Head Tube Length95100110120130140
Head Tube Angle64.664.664.664.664.664.6
BB Drop342929292929
BB Height343348348348348348
Front Center726752776806835869
Chainstay Length435434434434434434
Wheelbase1,1601,1861,2101,2401,2691,303
Rake424242424242
Trail132132132132132132
Standover Height729765768769775780

🐐 Measurements listed in millimeters and degrees

Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL II review

Alex EvansMay 11, 2023

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

Pros
  • Amazingly adaptable geometry

  • Incredibly wide performance band

  • Well-tuned suspension

  • Damped ride

  • Drool-worthy spec

Cons
  • Rear tyre casing is inadequate

  • Cost

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Bikerumor
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 Has More Power & Torque, Mixed Wheels & Adjustable Geo

May 4, 2023

Specialized says not a single bolt was reused to make the new Turbo Levo SL 1.2 motor. The frame is all new too!

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
New 2023 Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL first ride review – The new benchmark in the light eMTB segment?

Peter WalkerMay 4, 2023

Specialized’s new light eMTB rolls into the new season with a more powerful motor and more potent character, which should make it the ultimate trail bike.

Pros
  • Very harmonious overall concept

  • Wide range of applications

  • Massive feel-good feeling and top fun factor

  • Many customisation options through software features and geometry adjustments.

Cons
  • Short travel dropper post

  • Main battery can’t be removed

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Loam Wolf
The New Specialized Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 | Dissected

Drew RohdeMay 4, 2023

Compared to the outgoing Levo SL, Gen 2 is exactly what aggressive riders had been hoping Specialized would deliver.

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Pinkbike
First Ride: Specialized Turbo Levo SL - The Electric Stumpjumper EVO

Mike KazimerMay 4, 2023

The Levo SL now has more power, more torque, and a wide range of geometry possibilities.

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From Specialized

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIDE — When everything works just right a bike disappears when you ride it. We stripped away the mass to keep the Levo SL lean and responsive. It’s tough enough to withstand heavy abuse, but light enough to nail big moves. Its dialed geometry, kinematics, and shock tuning leave nothing desired.

THE FRAME OF REFERENCE — Everything starts here. Lively, precise ride feel. Strategic carbon fiber layup provides super-responsive chassis stiffness. We tuned the entire chassis—front end, rear end, and the link that unifies them—as a single unit to minimize lateral flex under pedaling to harness every bit of pedal force.

GEOMETRY OF CONTROL —  The cockpit centers you in the bike, optimizing traction and corner control. The low bottom bracket, slack headtube angle, and reduced fork offset keep things stable in the rough while giving you the freedom to destroy the turns. The head angle can be personalized to, 63, 64.25, and 65.5 degrees.

LESS IS MORE – The Levo SL is greyhound lean and telepathically responsive. Its curated component selection is light, yet capable—for true trail riding. Put it all together and you get the benefits of amplification along with benchmark handling.

MIXED WHEEL —  A 29” front wheel ensures stability and surefooted performance in the most hectic terrain, while a 27.5” rear wheel allows for a compact chainstay and super responsive behavior. If you prefer the rolling and traction benefits of a 29” rear wheel, just flip the pivot link chip and mount the big wheel.

TURBO OPERATING SYSTEM — Our seamlessly-integrated operating system delivers unmatched performance across torque, range, ride feel, ride quality, power, reliability, and rider experience. It’s the invisible hand that enables you to do more, know more, go farther, feel stronger, and have more fun.

SPECIALIZED SL 1.2 MOTOR — The all new Specialized SL 1.2 motor is whisper quiet, boasts unmatched smoothness, delivers 43% more torque (50Nm), and 33% more power (320 Watts) than its predecessor. Resulting in “2x You” performance; it’s you pedaling, but a side of you only a Levo can bring out.

GO DEEP RANGE — Levo SL features a premium, high quality, and seamlessly integrated 320Wh battery pack. Combined with the efficient motor, you’re set up for long, epic rides of up to 5 hours (in Eco Mode). For longer rides, just slide our 160 Wh Range Extender (sold separately) into your bottle cage—for 50% more range.

MASTERMIND TCU — Our most advanced and intuitive e-bike control unit. Connecting the bike, the Turbo OS, the Mission Control App as well as the rider, all in a protected and easily visible display. MasterMind TCU enables over-the-air updates so your bike will get even better over time. With MicroTune fine-tuning power output levels in real time is at your fingertips, optimizing range management and performance.

MISSION CONTROL APP — The Levo SL integrates fully with our Mission Control App and lets you personalize your motor characteristics with MicroTune, Support, and Peak Power.  You can say goodbye to range anxiety with Smart Control, and even thwart would-be thieves with Turbo System Lock.

  • All new carbon frame, comes in mixed wheel configuration (compatible to 29 rear with no extra parts needed.) New kinematic with flatter leverage curve which provides more support and playfulness off the top, but plenty of control in rougher conditions. The headtube angle and bottom bracket height are both adjustable.

  • Worried about running out of power? No problem. Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you’re looking for even more miles, our included range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to.

  • New SRAM XX Eagle transmission

  • New SRAM Code Stealth Ultimate brakes