Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-ThroughTurbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through vs Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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Key differences
What actually differs
Battery
Specialized has 122% more
Specialized
710 Wh
Specialized
320 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-ThroughLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even24.3″ vs 24.3″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-ThroughSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through
Fit
Step-over height
24.3″
24.3″
Total load
300 lb
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Motor
Rated power
250W
Not published by brand
Peak power
Not published by brand
240W
Torque
70 NmBetter
35 Nm
Battery
Capacity
710 WhBetter
320 Wh
Battery weight
8.5 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 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours (eco mode) or up to 120 miles (200 km) or 9 hours…
Top speed
28 mph
28 mph
Size and folding
Weight
49.5 lb + 8.5 lb battery
Not published by brand
Wheels
27.5 front & rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: Sram NX, 11-speed, multi-shift; Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX, 11-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
Fork: Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front- rack-compatible
Certifications
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
Not published by brand
List price
Price
$4,099.99
$3,499.99Better
"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.