Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH vs Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 250W motor.
Weight
Specialized is 19 lb lighter
Specialized
60 lb total
Specialized
41 lb total
Battery
Specialized has 37% more
Specialized
710 Wh
Specialized
520 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carrySpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.019 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGHLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even28.9″ vs 29″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGHSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Fit
Step-over height
28.9″Better
29″
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
250W
Peak power
Not published by brand
320W
Torque
90 NmBetter
50 Nm
Battery
Capacity
710 WhBetter
520 Wh
Battery weight
8.5 lb
6.4 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 62 miles (100 km) or 4.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode)Better
Up to 5 Hours Range
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
Size and folding
Weight
51.5 lb + 8.5 lb battery
34.6 lb + 6.4 lb batteryBetter
Wheels
27.5 front & rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28h
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano CUES BL-U8000. 4 Pistons
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Gears
Rear Derailleur: Enviolo Automatic, 380%
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 10-Speed Rapidfire Plus, W/ OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 80mm travel, Motion-Control; Seatpost: Suspended Cane…
Fork: Vado SL Fork,Tubus front rack mounts up to 14kg; At a Glance Suspension: Future…
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$4,749.99
$3,599.99Better
"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.