Commuter
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
$3,599.99
Price
520 Wh
Battery
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 vs Trek FX+ 2
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,299.99–$3,599.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The FX+ 2 costs $1300 less.
- The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is mid-drive; the FX+ 2 is rear hub.
- The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is rigid; the FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | FX+ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,599.99 | $2,299.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.92 per Wh | $4.42 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 60 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 500 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Specialized SL 1.2 | — |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 520 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Removable battery | No | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 50 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 50 mi |
| Est. real range | — | 33 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 55.78 lb |
| Max load | — | 300 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Class | — | Class 2 |
| Throttle | — | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | — | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES (11-48T) | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 63 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | 50 mm |
| Tires | — | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp |
| Display | — | LCD display |
| Frame | Alloy | Alpha Gold Aluminum |
| Sizes | S-XL | S-XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | — | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | 2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.