The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through brings the lightweight, fast, and natural-feeling SL 1.2 motor to an accessible step-through alloy frame. Future Shock 3.2 for an ultra-smooth ride, 520Wh battery for up to 5 hours of range, and an ergonomic position that makes fitness fun and commuting effortless.
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SL 1.2 Rx Trail Tuned Motor: 320W — lightweight, powerful, whisper quiet.
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SL2-520 520Wh Battery: Fully integrated, up to 5 hours range.
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Future Shock 3.2: 20mm smooth travel at handlebars for ultra-smooth ride.
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Step-Through Alloy Frame: Easy on/off, comfort-optimized geometry.
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Shimano CUES 11-Speed: Wide range 11-48t cassette, reliable shifting.
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700x47c Hemisphere Tires: Flat protection, reflective sidewalls, all-terrain.
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Tektro HD-R285 Hydraulics: Powerful, smooth, consistent braking.
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18.75kg (41 lb): Lightweight step-through at an accessible price.
All the performance of the SL 2 platform in a step-through alloy frame — easy access, easy riding, hard to put down.
SL 1.2 Rx Trail Tuned Motor
320W custom Rx Trail Tuned motor. Lightweight and powerful with Supernatural delivery. Whisper quiet, 48V system, up to 5 hours range.
SL2-520 520Wh Battery
Fully integrated 520Wh battery. Custom 48V charger. Range-extender compatible.
Future Shock 3.2
20mm smooth travel at handlebars — reduces impacts and fatigue for a smoother, more controlled ride.
Step-Through Alloy Frame
2025 Vado SL step-through alloy frame, comfort-optimized geometry. Easy on/off for any ride.
Shimano CUES 11-Speed
Wide range 11-48t cassette, reliable shifting. Shadow Plus rear derailleur for chain security.
700x47c Hemisphere Tires
Specialized Hemisphere all-terrain tires, flat protection, reflective sidewalls. 700c tubeless ready.
E-Bike
Motor
Specialized SL 1.2 Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor, 320W
Battery
Specialized SL2-520, Fully Integrated, 520Wh
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
UI/Remote
HMI TLA, SBC-D10, integrated display and light mount
Frameset
Frame
2025 Vado SL Step-Through alloy, comfort optimized geometry, internal cable routing, 12x142mm
Seat Binder
Alloy, 38.6mm
Suspension
Fork
Vado SL Fork, Tubus front rack mounts up to 14kg
Brakes
Front Brake
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano CUES 10-Speed Rapidfire Plus w/ Optical Gear Display, SL-U6000-10R
Rear Derailleur
Shimano CUES 11-speed w/ Shadow Plus
Cassette
Shimano CUES CS-LG400-10, 10-speed, 11-48t
Chain
KMC eGlide for 11-Speed CUES
Crankset
SRAM Alloy Crankset, DUB interface, Praxis 44T, 104 BCD
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28h. Bear Pawls rear hub, 6-bolt disc
Front Tire
Specialized Hemisphere, flat protection, reflective sidewalls, 700x47c
Rear Tire
Specialized Hemisphere, flat protection, reflective sidewalls, 700x47c
Inner Tubes
29x1.75-2.4, 40mm Schrader valve
Cockpit
Handlebars
Specialized alloy, 9° backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, integrated display and light mount. S: 60mm 17°, M/L: 75mm 15.5°
Seatpost
Specialized alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
Saddle
Bridge Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry
Accessories
Headlight
Lezyne Ebike Power STVZO E500+, 350 lumens, reflector
Taillight
Fu An FC28-12V, 1500mm cable
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape and reflectors
Weight
Weight
18.75kg (41 lb, 5.4 oz)