Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQSoltera 3 ADV vs Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 250W motor.
Weight
Aventon is 8 lb lighter
Aventon
37 lb total
Specialized
45 lb total
Battery
Specialized has 42% more
Aventon
366.8 Wh
Specialized
520 Wh
Top speed
Specialized is 8 mph faster
Aventon
20 mph
Specialized
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryAventon Soltera 3 ADV8 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even29″ vs 29.1″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Soltera 3 ADVSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ
Fit
Step-over height
29.1″
29″Better
Rider height
5′1″–5′5″
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Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
250W
Peak power
Not published by brand
320W
Torque
40 Nm
50 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
366.8 Wh
520 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
36.9V · 9.94Ah
—
Battery weight
4.2 lb
6.4 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 70 MilesBetter
Up to 5 Hours Range
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Weight
32.8 lb + 4.2 lb batteryBetter
38.6 lb + 6.4 lb battery
Wheels
700c
700c Double-wall Alloy 27mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-T3020 Hydraulic Disc Brake (w/o e-cutoff) front and rear; Tektro 180mm 6…
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Gears
Single Speed, Gates Carbon Belt Drive; 60T chainring, 22T hub flywheel, Gates Carbon…
Shift Levers: Shimano Cues 10-speed, SL-U6000; Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 10-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
None: Rigid Aluminum Fork
Fork: 2024 Vado SL; At a Glance Suspension: Future Shock 3.1
Certifications
TUV Certified (bike and battery)
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$1,499Better
$2,999.99
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.