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Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
An e-bike with a 29″ step-over and a 300 lb total load.
- Motor
- 250W (320 peak) · 50 Nm
- Battery
- 520 Wh
- Range, claimed
- up to 5 Hours Range
- Top speed
- 28 mph
- Weight
- 41 lb
- List price
- $3,599.99
Available at
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✓ Specs checked Sep 29, 2026against specialized.com · sources for each spec
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Specialized publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
Weight and load
Rider limit not publishedTotal 300 lb
Step-over, 29″
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Bike: 35 lb + 6.4 lb removable battery
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- 29″74 cmspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rider height
- —
- Seat height
- Not published by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rider limit
- Not published by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Total load
- 300 lb136 kg · rider plus cargomedia.specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Seats
- —
Motor
- Rated power
- 250Wmedia.specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Peak power
- 320Wmedia.specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Torque
- 50 Nmmedia.specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- 520 Whstated by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- —
- Battery weight
- 6.4 lb2.9 kgmedia.specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- Up to 5 Hours Rangespecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Top speed
- 28 mph45 km/hspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- E-bike class
- Not published by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Not published by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Folded size
- Not published by brandspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Weight
- 34.6 lb + 6.4 lb battery41 lb total · 19 kgspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wheels
- Double-wall alloy, 27mm internal width, 28hspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic discspecialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Parking brake
- —
- Gears
- Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 10-Speed Rapidfire Plus, W/ OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY…specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rear differential
- —
- Reverse
- —
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Fork: Vado SL Fork,Tubus front rack mounts up to 14kg; At a Glance Suspension: Future…specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Certifications
- As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…specialized.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
We haven't confirmed this model's class or top speed, so we can't place it in a class yet.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in California
28 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in New Jersey
28 mph
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in Florida
28 mph
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Check before buying
28 mph is over the 25 mph limit.
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0
| This e-bike | Turbo Vado 2 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 29″ | 30.4″ |
| Total load | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Weight | 41 lb | 58 lb |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
Compare with
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH
| This e-bike | Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 29″ | 28.9″ |
| Total load | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Weight | 41 lb | 60 lb |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
