Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQTurbo Vado 2 4.0 vs Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 250W motor.
Weight
Specialized is 14 lb lighter
Specialized
58 lb total
Specialized
44 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 5.0 EQ14 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQLowest step-over: 29″ vs 30.4″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ
Fit
Step-over height
30.4″
29″Better
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
37.6 lb + 6.4 lb batteryBetter
Wheels
27.5 front & rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
700c Double-wall Alloy 27mm internal width
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Tektro HD-R510, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano CUES 9-Speed with Optical Gear Display; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: Shimano Cues 11-speed, SL-U8000; Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues 11-speed…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour MobieA32, 80mm travel, lockout, fender-mounts, integrated light mount
Fork: 2024 Vado SL; At a Glance Suspension: Future Shock 3.1
Certifications
Not published by brand
As applicable, certified to UL 2849 (e-system) and/or UL 2271 (battery) by UL…
List price
Price
$4,099.99
$3,299.99Better
"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.