commuter · Class 3
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH Step-Through
$5,249.99 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 62 miles
- Everyday commuting: fenders and lights are included
- Easy mounting: a step-through frame is available
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 | $5,249.99 |
|---|---|
| Category | commuter |
| Frame | Step-through |
| E-bike class | Class 3 |
| Motor | Mid-drive, 250 W nominal |
| Torque | 90 Nm |
| Battery | 710 Wh |
| Rated range | up to 62 miles (brand’s claim) |
| Weight with battery | Not published |
| 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: Specialized 2.2 motor, 250W nominal; internal-gear hub. Range 'up to 62 miles' in eco mode. The weight field on this page is empty. 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-2-50-igh-step-through/, www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/city-bikes. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
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