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Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQTurbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through vs Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ

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Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through
SpecializedSpecialized
Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through
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Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ
SpecializedSpecialized
Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ
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Key differences

What actually differs

Same 250W motor.
Weight
Specialized is 12 lb lighter
Specialized
58 lb total
Specialized
46 lb total
Battery
Specialized has 37% more
Specialized
710 Wh
Specialized
520 Wh
Verdict

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ
    12 lb lighter overall.
  • Longest rides
    Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through
    Lowest step-over: 24.3″ vs 25.6″.
Full specs

Side by side

SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-ThroughSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ
Fit
Step-over height
24.3″Better
25.6″
Total load
300 lb
300 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
250W
Peak power
Not published by brand
320W
Torque
70 NmBetter
50 Nm
Battery
Capacity
710 WhBetter
520 Wh
Battery weight
8.5 lb
6.4 lb
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 90 miles (145 km) or 6.5 hours on a single charge (eco mode)Better
Up to 5 Hours Range
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
Size and folding
Weight
49.5 lb + 8.5 lb battery
39.6 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 BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Tektro HD-R285, hydraulic disc
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 10-Speed Rapidfire Plus, W/ OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
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
$4,099.99
$3,999.99Better

"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.