Specialized
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2
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Ranked #7 in Electric Bikes
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
The premium lightweight commuter benchmark: natural-feeling 1.2 SL motor (50Nm), 520Wh battery, and hybrid handling reviewers call 'in a class of its own' - TechRadar goes as far as 'one of the best e-bikes of all time.' You pay dearly ($4,500+) and it gained weight over the original SL.
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Key features
- ✓ Specialized 1.2 SL motor, 50Nm
- ✓ 520Wh battery (up from 320Wh)
- ✓ ~20kg lightweight build
- ✓ Natural, quiet assist
- ✓ Carbon and alloy variants
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2. Here's the stance each one takes.
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TechRadar 'Quite simply one of the best e-bikes of all time' - top-of-the-range lightweight urban hybrid. S Read → E 
Electric Bike Report One of the lightest, most natural-feeling hybrid e-bikes available - 'in a class of its own', though pricey with accessories sold separately. A Read → E 
Electric Bike Review 'The stealth fighter of e-bikes' - sleek, savvy, and stealthy in the 6.0 trim. A Read → B 
BikeRadar Goes further than ever thanks to the 520Wh battery, but it's heavier than ever too; extends Specialized's strong urban e-bike record. B Read →