Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 6.0 vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ CarbonTurbo Vado 3 X 6.0 vs Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Specialized is 33 lb lighter
Specialized
73 lb
Specialized
40 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 EQ Carbon33 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesSpecialized Turbo Vado 3 X 6.0Larger 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 6.0Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ 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
73 lb
40 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5 Specialized rim with high profile, balck brush finish
Not published by brand
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
SRAM DB DB6 Custom Red Metallic
Front: TRP FMR, HD-R803; Rear: TRP HD-R803, hydraulic disc
Gears
Rear Derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS; Cassette: SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
Shift Levers: Shimano ,SL-M8100-IR, Deore Xt, Right, 12-Speed Rapidfire, W/O Optical…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: Rock Shox Psylo suspension fork, extra comfort and sensitivity, 130MM of travel…
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
$7,999.99
$6,999.99Better
"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.