Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 CarbonTurbo Vado 3 X 4.0 vs Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 32 lb lighter
Specialized
68 lb
Specialized
36 lb
Total load
Specialized carries 25 lb more
Specialized
300 lb
Specialized
275 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Specialized has 62% more
Specialized
840 Wh
Specialized
520 Wh
Top speed
Specialized is 8 mph faster
Specialized
20 mph
Specialized
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carrySpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon32 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even29.4″ vs 29.7″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon
Fit
Step-over height
29.4″Better
29.7″
Total load
300 lbBetter
275 lb
Motor
Rated power
Not published by brand
250W
Peak power
810W
320W
Torque
105 NmBetter
50 Nm
Battery
Capacity
840 WhBetter
520 Wh
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 150 km rangeBetter
Up to 5 Hours Range
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1 or 3
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Weight
68 lb
36 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5 front, 27.5 rear, 30mm inner width, 32h
Not published by brand
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
TEKTRO, HD-T5040, 4-piston caliper, extra thick 2.3mm rotor and 5mm brake pads
Front: TRP FMR, HD-R803; Rear: TRP HD-R803, hydraulic disc
Gears
Shift Levers: Shimano, CUES, Right, 10-speed RAPIDFIRE PLUS; Rear Derailleur: Shimano…
Shift Levers: Shimano ,SL-M8100-IR, Deore Xt, Right, 12-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: SR Suntour suspension fork, 130mm of travel, Stanchion 34mm, 15mm Thru axle…
Fork: 2024 Vado SL; At a Glance Suspension: Future Shock 3.2
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
$5,499.99Better
$6,399.99
"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.