Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert

Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert

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The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert from Specialized is an E-Enduro bike made for the toughest trails. With its FACT 11m full carbon frame, which is not only lightweight but also extremely robust, this bike offers first-class performance on descents and difficult terrain. The bike has impressive suspension both front and rear with 170mm of travel each. Suspension at the front is provided by a Fox 38 Performance Elite fork and at the rear by a Fox Float X2 Performance Elite shock, providing excellent damping and control on demanding trails. The new Specialized 1.2 SL Custom Rx Trail Tuned motor delivers smooth and powerful support that lets you ride longer and further without compromising the naturalness of the ride. Together with the Specialized SL1-320 battery, which is fully integrated and has a capacity of 320Wh, this e-bike offers a balanced combination of performance and range. The equipment is also top-notch: with SRAM Code RS brakes, a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and the SRAM AXS POD Controller drivetrain, the bike offers precise and responsive performance. The Roval Traverse 29 Alloy wheels with an internal width of 30mm are robust and optimized for off-road use. All these high-quality components make the Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert an outstanding bike for ambitious enduro riders who don't want to compromise.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Good Rims
  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Premium Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Best suspension components

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Description

SRP9000 €
CategoryE-Mountain
Travel Front170 mm
Travel Rear170 mm
Weight19.5 kg
Wheels29 Aluminum
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram GX Eagle Transmisson
ForkFox 38
ShockFox Float X2
Ebike MotorSpecialized
Ebike Battery320 Wh
BrakesSram CODE

Reviews

MBR

Alan Muldoon

The Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL works its magic in many different ways, but at the root of them all is its superb blend of stability and agility.

Pros
  1. Can hang with the best enduro bikes on the descents and leave them for dead on the climbs. Unobtrusive motor accentuates the positives. Six unique geometry settings
Cons
  1. Battery can’t be removed easily. Limited seat post insertion. It’s a decent deposit on a house.

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EMTB Magazin

Plenty of travel, coil shock, progressive geometry: freeriders have become outsiders. But with a motor, the genre is experiencing a revival. The Specialized Turbo Kenevo in the EMTB test.

E-Mountainbike Magazine

Pros
  1. System integration
  2. Modular battery concept
  3. High stability at high speeds
Cons
  1. Sizing concept does not work
  2. Equipment does not meet the intended purpose

BikeRadar

Robin Weaver

The Kenevo SL might be very, very expensive, but it manages to bridge the gap between regular bike and full-blown e-MTB brilliantly. Seatpost insertion depth is an issue, but otherwise, this could well be the bike we’ve all been waiting for

Pros
  1. Superb handling – more regular bike than e-MTB
  2. motor is smooth and Mission Control app adds adjustability
  3. great, adjustable geometry
  4. balanced, very capable suspension
Cons
  1. The cost is seriously prohibitive (even the cheapest Comp model is £7k)
  2. not enough seatpost insertion depth and can’t get post low enough in the frame

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Peter Walker

Pros
  1. Very intuitive handling
  2. Motor assistance without significant downsides in downhill riding
Cons
  1. restricted freedom of movement
  2. thin-walled tires on carbon rims
  3. shock absorber bottoms out

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Specifications

Frame

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
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
SATIN HARVEST GOLD / OBSIDIANGLOSS OBSIDIAN / METALLIC OBSIDIAN / TAUPE

Ebike System

Motor
New Specialized 1.2 SL Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor
Battery
Specialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
Charger
-

Suspension

Fork
Fox 38 Performance Elite, Grip 2 damper, 29", 170mm travel, 44mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Performance Elite, 230x62.5mm

Cockpit

Stem
Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
Handlebars
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp
Tape/Grips
Deity Grips
Saddle
Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Derailleur
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain
Crankset
SRAM Alloy Crankset, Dub interface
Chainrings
New SL 1.2 spider, 104BCD w/SRAM 32t Transmission compatible alloy ring

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm
Shift Levers
SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

Wheels

Front Rim
Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready
Front Hub
Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
Thru Axle
Roval DT Swiss 370, Ratchet LN, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

Geometry Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert

SizeS2S3S4S5
Seat Tube Length (mm)400mm420mm440mm465mm
Seat Tube Angle76°76°76°76°
Head Tube Length (mm)105115125135
Head Tube Angle63.5°63.5°63.5°63.5°
Chainstay Length (mm)447447447447
Wheelbase (mm)1228125812871316
Standover (mm)779mm779mm792mm802mm
Stack (mm)618mm626mm635mm644mm
Reach (mm)435mm460mm485mm510mm
BB Offset (mm)25mm25mm25mm25mm
Trail (mm)136mm136mm136mm136mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)46mm46mm46mm46mm
Handelbar Width (mm)800mm800mm800mm800mm
Stem Length (mm)40mm40mm40mm50mm
Crank Length (mm)165mm165mm170mm170mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert

How heavy is the Bike?

The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert weights 19,50 kg. Thats roughly 43,0 pounds

What material is the frame of the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert?

The Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 9000 EUR