commuter · Class 3
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 Step-Through
$4,999.99 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 75 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 | $4,999.99 |
|---|---|
| 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 75 miles (brand’s claim) |
| Weight with battery | 57.4 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 2.2 motor, 250W nominal. Range 'up to 75 miles' in eco mode. Regular price $4,999.99 (on sale for $4,499.99 in the category listing). 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-step-through/p/42, www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/city-bikes. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
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