commuter · Class 3
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0
$4,099.99 list price. Specs checked against Specialized’s own page in October 2026.
A good fit for
- Steep hills: a mid-drive motor uses the bike’s gears to climb
- Long rides: rated up to 90 miles
- Everyday commuting: fenders and lights are included
Think twice if you need
- Anyone who wants to ride without pedaling: there is no throttle
- Paths that only allow Class 1 or 2 e-bikes
Full specs
| List price | $4,099.99 |
|---|---|
| Category | commuter |
| Frame | Step-over |
| E-bike class | Class 3 |
| Motor | Mid-drive, 250 W nominal |
| Torque | 70 Nm |
| Battery | 710 Wh |
| Rated range | up to 90 miles (brand’s claim) |
| Weight with battery | 58.2 lb |
| Max load | Not published |
| Assisted top speed | 28 mph |
| Throttle | No |
| Wheels / tires | 27.5" × 2.3" |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | fork |
| Fenders | Yes |
| Rack | Yes |
| Integrated lights | Yes |
| Rider height | Not published |
Note: Weight is the size-M figure from Specialized's spec sheet. Specialized 2.0 motor, 250W nominal. Range is 'up to 90 miles' in eco mode. Previous-generation Vado, still listed. No throttle is listed in the spec sheet. Rider height and total load limit are not published on the product page.
Sources: www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-vado-2-40/p/4277441, www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/city-bikes. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
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