Meet the Vado SL — super-light e-bike designed to take on anything from daily commutes through urban landscapes to clocking faster workouts. Weighing 40% less than the full-power Vado, there's no other electric bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this. All you need to do is get on and go.
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SL 1.1 Motor: Peak 240W, 35Nm torque, 2x rider amplification (180%), up to 28 mph.
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320Wh Battery: Up to 80 miles (130 km) range. Optional Range Extender adds up to 120 miles total.
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Super Light: Just 15.5kg (34 lb) — category-leading lightweight. Easy to lift, carry, and hang.
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Rigid Aluminum Fork: Full aluminum disc fork with Boost 12x110mm — clean, light, stiff.
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SRAM NX 11-Speed: Reliable shifting for the long haul.
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Integrated Lights: Built-in front and rear LED lighting for visibility and safety.
Whether you're going fast or far or both, the Vado SL provides the confidence to do it all at a fraction of the weight.
SL 1.1 Motor — 40% lighter than Vado
Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm. 2x rider amplification (180% assistance) up to 28 mph. The heart of the Vado SL — natural feel, incredible lightness.
320Wh + Range Extender Option
Fully integrated 320Wh downtube battery. Up to 80 miles (130 km) or 6 hours in eco mode. Optional Range Extender bumps that to 120 miles (200 km) / 9 hours.
Super Light — 15.5kg
Category-leading lightweight. 40% lighter than the full-power Vado. Easy to lift onto a rack, carry up stairs, hang on a wall, or take on public transportation.
Rigid Full Aluminum Fork
Lightweight rigid aluminum disc fork with Boost 12x110mm thru-axle and front rack mounts — stiff, clean, no added weight.
Pathfinder 700x38c Tires
Specialized Pathfinder Sport tires roll fast on or off the pavement with plenty of grip.
City-Ready
Integrated front and rear LED lights, fender/rack mounts, reflective graphics. Perfect for urban commuting.
E-Bike
Motor
Specialized SL 1.1, custom lightweight motor, 240W peak, 35Nm torque, 2x rider amplification (180%), up to 28 mph
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh. Optional Range Extender compatible.
Charger
Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
UI/Remote
Specialized TCU, 10-LED State of charge, 3-LED Ride Mode display, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/ Handlebar remote
Frameset
Frame
E5 Aluminum, bottom bracket motor mount, fully integrated downtube battery, internal cable routing, fender and front rack mounts, Smooth Welds
Seat Binder
Integrated w/ frame
Suspension
Fork
Rigid full aluminum disc, Boost™ 12x110mm, front-rack-compatible
Brakes
Front Brake
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Drivetrain
Chainrings
Praxis, 44T, 104BCD
Crankset
Praxis, Forged alloy M30, custom offset
Chain
KMC e11S, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Shift Levers
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Cassette
SUNRACE CSMS7, 11-42t, 11-speed
Wheels & Tires
Rims
700C disc, 22mm rim depth, 21mm internal width
Front Tire
Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Rear Tire
Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c
Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x110mm, Center Lock™, 24h
Rear Hub
Specialized alloy rear hub disc, Center Lock™, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 28h
Inner Tubes
700x32-50mm, 40mm Presta valve
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stealth Stem, alloy, 14 deg, 31.8mm, integrated TCD mount
Handlebars
Specialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Seatpost
Specialized alloy, dual-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry
Accessories
Headlight
Lezyne Ebike Hecto STVZO E65, 210 Lumens, 12V
Taillight
Specialized integrated saddle mount, LED Technology, 12V
Pedals
Specialized Commuter w/ grip tape & reflectors
Weight
Weight
15.5kg (34 lb, 2.7 oz)