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Santa Cruz Heckler SL 70 vs Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $6,799.99–$7,299, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy carries 410 Wh more battery.
  • The Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy costs $499 less.

Every spec, side by side

Heckler SL 70Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy
Headline
Price$7,299$6,799.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$16.97 per Wh$8.10 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—105 Nm
Peak power—810 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeFazua Ride 60Specialized 3.1
Drive systemFazua—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery430 Wh840 Wh
Removable batteryNo—
Range as stated—Up to 5 hours (Eco, 80kg rider)
Est. real range27 mi—
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile—
Weight & capacity
Weight43.98 lb—
Class & speed
ThrottleNo—
Top assisted speed20 mph—
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM 70 Eagle T-Type (10-52T)SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor200 mm—
Rear rotor200 mm—
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel160 mm160 mm
Rear travel150 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Schwalbe Albert front, 27.5 x 2.5 Schwalbe Albert rear—
FrameCarbon CPremium M5 alloy
SizesS-XXLS1-S6
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
SafetyUL 2849*—
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one—
As the maker states itUL 2849: Yes, the Bullit is certified to the UL 2849 requirements (same wording on the Vala page; the Heckler SL page states no certification)No UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty—2 yr
Warranty termsLifetime frame warranty for the original owner; paint and decals three years; lifetime bearing replacement (brand policy)2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.santacruzbicycles.com on 09/29/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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