Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon
$6,999.99 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
- Carrying up stairs or onto a rack: 40.5 lb is light for an e-bike
- 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 | $6,999.99 |
|---|---|
| Category | commuter |
| Frame | Step-over |
| E-bike class | Class 3 |
| Motor | Mid-drive |
| Torque | Not published |
| Battery | 520 Wh |
| Rated range | Not published |
| Weight with battery | 40.5 lb |
| Max load | Not published |
| Assisted top speed | 28 mph |
| Throttle | No |
| Wheels / tires | 28" × 1.85" |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | Not published |
| Fenders | Yes |
| Rack | Yes |
| Integrated lights | Yes |
| Rider height | Not published |
Note: Weight is the size-M figure from Specialized's spec sheet. The at-a-glance line says 17.9 kg / 39.7 lb, which conflicts with the 18.35 kg (40.5 lb) spec-table figure used here. SL 1.2 motor; Specialized publishes no wattage or torque for it on this page; '320 watts' is not labeled nominal or peak. Range quoted only as 'up to 5 hours'. An older listing of this model (product 4221979) also appears in the category. 700x47c tires. 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-sl-2-60-eq-carbon/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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