Aventon Level 4 ADV Step-Over vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQLevel 4 ADV Step-Over vs Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 16 lb lighter
Aventon
61 lb total
Specialized
45 lb total
Battery
Aventon has 54% more
Aventon
800 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 carrySpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ16 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAventon Level 4 ADV Step-OverLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAventon Level 4 ADV Step-OverLowest step-over: 27.5″ vs 29″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 ADV Step-OverSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ
Fit
Step-over height
27.5″Better
29″
Rider height
5′3″–5′10″
—
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
Not published by brand
250W
Peak power
750W
320W
Torque
100 NmBetter
50 Nm
Battery
Capacity
800 WhBetter
520 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 20Ah
—
Battery weight
8.7 lb
6.4 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 110 MilesBetter
Up to 5 Hours Range
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Weight
52.3 lb + 8.7 lb battery
38.6 lb + 6.4 lb batteryBetter
Wheels
27.5"
700c Double-wall Alloy 27mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-M3120 2-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes front and rear; 180mm 6 bolt rotors…
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Gears
Shimano Cues 10-Speed rear derailleur, E-Shifter (Autoshift), Shimano Cues 10-Speed…
Shift Levers: Shimano Cues 10-speed, SL-U6000; Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 10-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: 100 mm Travel, Adjustable Coil Spring with Preload Adjustment and Lockout…
Fork: 2024 Vado SL; At a Glance Suspension: Future Shock 3.1
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849; battery Certified to UL 2271
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$2,799Better
$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.