2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert Full Suspension Electric Bike

£8,500.00

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The 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert Full Suspension Electric Bike is a super light electric bike based on the ward-winning Enduro chassis.

The super lightweight Turbo SL 1.2 system is the most efficient e-bike system in the world, unlocking maximum range-to-weight. It delivers 33% more power (320 Watts) than its predecessor with a supernatural feel, while 43% more torque (50Nm) lets you ride more of the trails you crave. It’s also the quietest e-bike system in the world.

The Kenevo SL 2’s 170mm of Enduro-inspired travel is tuned to keep composure on small bumps to big impacts, yet still offers amazing pedal response and efficient power delivery. A generous cockpit centres you on the bike, above 29” wheels, optimizing traction and corner control. The low bottom bracket, slack head tube angle, and reduced fork offset keep things stable in the rough. With geometry finely tuned over 30 years of making full suspension bikes and proven on the global stage time and time again, you can be confident the feedback in rough terrain will be calm and stable.

The Kenevo SL Expert comes with Fox 38 Performance Elite forks and a Fox Float X2 Performance Elite rear shock. SRAM GX Eagle gearing provides plenty of range and Roval Traverse 29 Alloy wheels are designed to take plenty of big hits.

This bike is perfect for

Enduro and gravity focussed riders who want a lightweight bike that pedals and handles naturally on all kinds of terrain.

Key Features
  • FACT 11 carbon frame built for 170mm travel
  • Specialized Turbo SL 1.2 motor and 320wh battery
  • SRAM GX Eagle gearing and SRAM Code Silver Stealth brakes

Electric Bike Updates and Diagnostics

As electric bikes have become more sophisticated it’s important to stay on top of updates. Just like your home computer or smart phone regular updates are now released for most electric bike systems. If you buy a bike from Cycles UK we will do electric bike updates and diagnostics you need free of charge.

Electric Bike Updates

Electric bike updates can help to improve battery life, tweak how the motor works and fix bugs and problems. Most systems will require you to plug your bike into some specialist software at an authorised dealer. At Cycles UK we are authorised dealers for top electric bike brands including Specialized, Trek, Orbea, Whyte, Cannondale and Raleigh. As a result our stores have the software and hardware to run updates on all the major electric bike systems including Bosch, Shimano and Ebikemotion.

Free Electric Bike Updates and Diagnostics

We now provide free updates and diagnostics for life on any electric bike purchased from Cycles UK.

What is Specialized Mission Control?

Mission Control is a free app created by Specialized to work with their Turbo electric bikes. The app is exclusive to Specialized and unlocks a lot of features which you can’t get on other electric bike systems. Specialized recommend that everyone who has one of their electric bikes should pair it to Mission Control.

Mission control has been around for a few years and has gradually been evolving and improving. It covers four main areas:


  1. Track your rides – record speed, distance, maps etc
  2. Tune your ride – adjust max power, acceleration and other settings
  3. Manage your ride – make sure you don’t run out of power
  4. Fix your ride – get notified of errors and access diagnostics, including suggested fixes


Find out more about Mission Control

Electric Bike Motors Explained

Electric bikes have really come into their own in the last couple of years. Thanks to advances in electric bike motors and batteries. A couple of bike manufacturers, most notably Specialized, are making their own electric bike motors. The vast majority of bike companies are using the same motors. So, you will find exactly the same electric motor being used on bikes from different brands and at different price points. In this guide, we’ll take you through the main types of electric bike motors. Look at the differences between the most commonly used brands.

Electric Bike Hub Motors vs Mid-Drive Motors

Electric bikes tend to either come with a hub motor or a mid-drive motor. Mid-drive motors sit where the cranks and bottom bracket are on a bike and drive the cranks and chain around. Hub drive motors sit in the middle of the wheel and drive the wheel directly. Hub drive electric bikes are cheaper but less efficient, and less smooth, to ride.


Read our guide to electric bike motors


Who are Specialized?

Specialized is one of the best-known quality bike brands in the world. Started by a group of riders in 1974. A fact which has guided their decision making ever since.

" Made for riders, by riders."

They strove to make the best quality tires when quality tyres weren't around. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, Specialized doubled down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel.

Bikes like the Allez, Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have developed followings and reputations of their own. Specialized has a reputation for making high-end, high-quality bikes. Specialized bikes always look great with high-quality paint and sensible sizing hel0s you get the right bike each time. If you buy a Specialized bike you can be guaranteed it will do what it is supposed to and will last.


Find our more about Specialized bikes

Price Match at Cycles uk

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FrameKenevo SL frame, Fact 11m carbon, 170mm travel, 29" wheels
Rear ShockFox Float X2 Performance Elite, 230x62.5mm
ForkFox 38 Performance Elite, Grip 2 damper, 29", 170mm travel, 44mm offset
StemAlloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
SaddleBridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm
HandlebarsSpecialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp
GripsDeity Grips
Front BrakeSRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm
Rear BrakeSRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
CassetteSRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Shift LeversSRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller
Rear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
CranksetSRAM Dub alloy crank, S2/S3: 165mm, S4/S5: 170mm
ChainringsNew SL 1.2 spider, 104BCD w/SRAM 32t alloy ring
Front WheelTraverse 29
Rear WheelTraverse 29
Front TireButcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Inner TubesStandard, Presta valve
Rear TireEliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"
SeatPostOneUp, Dropper Post-V2, MMX lever, 34.9 (S2:150mm, S3/S4:180mm, S5: 210mm)
Seat BinderAlloy, 38.6mm
MotorNew Specialized 1.2 SL Custom Rx Trail Tuned Motor
UI/RemoteSpecialized MasterMind TCU, percentage of remaining charge, 120 possible display configurations, MicroTune assist adjustment, over-the-air updates, ANT+/Bluetooth®, w/Handlebar remote
BatterySpecialized SL1-320, fully integrated, 320Wh
ChargerCustom charger, 48V System w/ SL system charger plug
Wiring HarnessCustom Specialized wiring harness
SWATSWAT CC, integrated tool and chain tool with spare link in steerer tube
Colours GLOSS OBSIDIAN / METALLIC OBSIDIAN / TAUPE, SATIN HARVEST GOLD / OBSIDIAN
Sizes S2, S3, S4, S5
Brand Specialized
Model Year 2023
Barcodes 888818860852, 888818860869, 888818860913, 888818860975, 888818860982, 888818861033
SKUs / Part Numbers 98023-3002, 98023-3003, 98023-3004, 98023-3005, 98023-3102, 98023-3103, 98023-3104, 98023-3105

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