SpecializedTurbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert
- Motor
- Specialized SL 1.250 Nm, 320 W
- Battery
- 320 WhFully integrated
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 170 mm
- Wheels
- 29"
- Frame
- FACT 11m carbon
- Weight
- 20.4 kgSize S4, manufacturer figure
Overview
The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert ($6,999.99) upgrades to a RockShox ZEB Select+ fork and Vivid Select+ shock, SRAM GX AXS Transmission, Maven Silver brakes and Roval Traverse alloy wheels; claimed weight is 20.36 kg (S4).
The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 is Specialized's long-travel lightweight eMTB: a FACT 11m full-carbon frame with 170 mm of travel front and rear, 29-inch wheels and adjustable geometry, powered by the SL 1.2 motor (50 Nm, 320 W) with a fully integrated 320 Wh battery.
- 170 mm travel front and rear
- SL 1.2 motor, 50 Nm, 320 W
- 320 Wh integrated battery
- FACT 11m carbon, 29" wheels
Gallery
Photos: Specialized
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- FACT 11m full carbon, 29", full internal cable routing, 148mm spacing, fully sealed cartridge bearings, 170mm rear travel, geo adjust head tube, geo adjust horst pivot
- Seat Binder
- Alloy, 38.6mm
- Rear Shock
- SRAM Vivid Select Plus, 230x62.5
- Fork
- Rockshox Zeb Select+, 29", 170mm, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, 15x110 boost, through axle
E-system
- Motor
- Specialized SL 1.2 Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor
- Battery
- Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
- UI/Remote
- Specialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
- Charger
- Custom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Drivetrain
- Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS POD Controller w/discrete clamp
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
- Crankset
- SRAM Alloy Crankset, 165mm, Dub interface
- Chainrings
- SRAM T-type ring, 32t, alloy
Brakes
- Front Brake
- SRAM Maven Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake
- SRAM Maven Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Wheels & tyres
- Front Tyre
- Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, TLR, 29x2.4"
- Front Wheel
- Roval Traverse 29" Rim, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 Hub, 15x110mm, 28h, Sapim Force Spokes
- Rear Tyre
- Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, TLR, 29x2.4"
- Rear Wheel
- Roval Traverse 29" Rim, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 Hub, 12x148mm, 28h, Sapim Force Spokes
- Inner Tubes
- Specialized Turbo Tube
Cockpit
- Stem
- Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
- Handlebars
- Alloy handlebars, 35mm diameter, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up sweep, S1/S2: 780mm/30mm rise, S3-S6: 800mm/50mm rise
- Grips
- Deity Lockjaw Grips
- Saddle
- Specialized Bridge Comp with Mimic
- Seatpost
- PNW Loam Dropper, tool-less travel adjust, Range lever, 34.9, S1: 125mm, S2: 150mm, S3: 175mm, S4-S5: 200mm, S6: 225mm
Other
- SWAT
- SWAT CC steerer tube integrated tool with chain tool and link
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Turbo Kenevo SL 2 geometry
| Size | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Handlebar Width | 780 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Saddle Width | 155 mm | 143 mm | 143 mm | 143 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 200 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 626 mm | 635 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| Head tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Head tube Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° |
| BB Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| BB Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Trail | 136 mm | 136 mm | 136 mm | 136 mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 579 mm | 579 mm | 579 mm | 579 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Front Center | 782 mm | 812 mm | 841 mm | 871 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 447 mm | 447.3 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1228 mm | 1258 mm | 1287 mm | 1316 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 792 mm | 802 mm | 779 mm | 779 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 465 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Max Seatpost Insertion | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Min Seatpost Insertion | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Source: Specialized.
Turbo Kenevo SL 2: builds compared
Turbo Kenevo SL 2 range →| Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp | Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert | Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Öhlins Coil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,999.99 | $6,999.99 | $7,999.99 |
| Frame | FACT 11m carbon | FACT 11m carbon | FACT 11m carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select, Charger RC damper | Rockshox Zeb Select+, 29" | Öhlins RXF38 m.2, TTX 18 damper |
| Shock | Rockshox SuperDeluxe Select rear shock | SRAM Vivid Select Plus | Ohlins TTX coil shock |
| Derailleur | SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Silver | TRP DH-R Evo brakes |
| Wheels | Specialized, hookless alloy | Roval Traverse 29" Rim | Traverse HD Alloy 29" |
| Weight | — | 20.4 kg | 20.5 kg |
Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert: FAQ
How much does the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert cost?
$6,999.99 (US MSRP). The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 range runs from $5,999.99 (Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp) to $7,999.99 (Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Öhlins Coil). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert weigh?
Specialized quotes 20.4 kg. It is the lightest build of the Turbo Kenevo SL 2.
What motor and battery does the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert have?
Specialized SL 1.2 (50 Nm, 320 W). 320 Wh battery — fully integrated.
How much suspension travel does the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert have?
170 mm at the fork and 170 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.
What sizes does the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert come in?
S2, S3, S4, S5. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert and the Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Öhlins Coil?
They share the Turbo Kenevo SL 2 frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Rockshox Zeb Select+ vs Öhlins RXF38 m.2; shock: SRAM Vivid Select Plus vs Ohlins TTX coil shock; derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission vs SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette; brakes: SRAM Maven Silver vs TRP DH-R Evo brakes; claimed weight: 20.4 kg vs 20.5 kg; price: $6,999.99 vs $7,999.99.
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