Second-hand Specialized e-bikes: Levo, Kenevo, Creo and Vado, motor by motor

When you're looking for a second-hand Specialized e-bike, the first thing isn't the price: it's knowing which family you're looking at. Specialized calls all its e-bikes «Turbo», but a Turbo Levo for the mountains and a Turbo Vado for the city have nothing in common, neither in use nor in what you need to check. Here they are one by one, with the motor each one has and what's worth checking before you pay.

As a price reference, on bicis.net the e-bikes for sale ask a median of €2,000 (55 listings, data as of 12 November 2026). That's what sellers ask, not what's paid in the end.

The Turbo families: which is which

Specialized groups its e-bikes by use and by type of motor. The full-power ones push harder and carry a big battery; the SL ones are light, with a gentler motor and a pedal feel closer to a bike without a motor.

Turbo Levo: the trail e-MTB

It's the brand's best-selling electric mountain bike and the one you'll see most in listings. It has had several generations: the 2019 one, the third from 2021 (with a smaller rear wheel than the front) and the fourth from 2025. You'll find the full guide in Second-hand Specialized Turbo Levo.

Turbo Levo SL: the light e-MTB

Same trail idea, but with an SL motor and less weight. It came out in 2020 and launched its second generation in 2023, with a new SL motor. If you come from a regular mountain bike and want the e-bike to feel similar, this is the one to look at.

Turbo Kenevo and Kenevo SL: enduro

The Kenevo is the one for hard descending, with more travel and full power. The Kenevo SL arrived in 2021 with a light motor and was updated in 2024. These are bikes that have usually had a hard life: check the suspension and bearings more carefully than on any other.

Turbo Creo: road and gravel

The Creo SL (2020) and the second-generation Creo (2024) are light road and gravel e-bikes. On a used Creo, the groupset and wheels matter as much to the price as the motor.

Turbo Vado, Vado SL, Tero and Como: city, touring and leisure

The Vado is the urban and trekking one with a full-power motor; the Vado SL, its light version since 2021. The Tero is the adventure one, for tracks and trips with panniers. The Como is the leisure one, with a low frame and an upright position: you'll find its guide in Second-hand Specialized Turbo Como.

Motor by motor: full-power or SL

Specialized fits motors under its own name, but it doesn't make them alone: the full-power ones were developed with Brose and the SL ones with Mahle. For you, as a buyer, this is mainly what changes:

• Full-power (Levo, Kenevo, Vado, Tero, Como): more help on climbs and a bigger battery. Ask to see the motor running on a climb and listen: a metallic noise or knocks when pedalling mean a trip to the workshop.
• SL (Levo SL, Kenevo SL, Creo, Vado SL): less weight and less push. Some take an extra battery in the bottle cage; if the listing includes one, add it to the value.
• The motor version matters: the bikes from the latest generation of each family have newer motors. Ask the year of the frame and check it against the serial number.

What to check before you pay

The battery, first

It's the most expensive part of an e-bike. Ask for a workshop diagnosis or for the seller to show you the battery's state of health in the Specialized app. Be wary of a listing that can't tell you how much capacity is left. Check that the charger is the original one.

The motor and the software

It should start with no errors on the display, change modes without cutting out and not be tampered with to go over 25 km/h. A tampered bike loses its warranty and isn't legal on the street or on the trails. Ask if the motor has ever been replaced under warranty: if so, get the paperwork.

Frame, suspension and drivetrain

Look at the frame in good light, especially around the motor and under the down tube, where stones hit. On mountain bikes, check the fork, shock and swingarm bearings. An e-bike's drivetrain wears faster: chain, cassette and brake pads are costs you should take off the price.

Paperwork

Invoice, serial number and, if possible, the bike's registration in the seller's account. Before you meet up, check the serial number against the bicis.net stolen bikes list.

How much to pay: the reference price

There aren't enough listings for each family to give a separate median without cheating, so the reference is the one for all e-bikes on bicis.net:

Data as of 12 November 2026, from 243 active listings. Median asking price. More tables in Cycling in figures.

How to read it: a recent Turbo Levo or Kenevo with a healthy battery sits at the top end; a Vado or Como a few years old, at the bottom. If the battery is worn, take off the cost of replacing it. To fine-tune for your case, run the bike through the bike valuer and compare with what's being asked for other Specialized bikes in How much is a used Specialized worth?.

Frequently asked questions

Which second-hand Specialized e-bike suits me?

It depends on where you'll ride: Turbo Levo or Levo SL for mountains, Kenevo for enduro, Creo for road and gravel, Vado or Tero for city and touring, and Como for comfortable leisure rides.

What's the difference between a Specialized Turbo and a Turbo SL?

The full-power Turbos push harder and carry a bigger battery; the SLs weigh less and their motor is gentler. The SLs feel more like a bike without a motor.

How much does a used Specialized e-bike cost?

As a reference, on bicis.net second-hand e-bikes ask a median of €2,000, and half the listings are between €1,500 and €2,966 (55 listings, data as of 12 November 2026).

How do I know if the battery is OK?

Ask for a diagnosis at a workshop or check the battery's state of health in the Specialized app with the seller. Without that information, negotiate as if it needed replacing.

Can I buy a Specialized e-bike without an invoice?

Better not. Without an invoice you lose any remaining warranty and can't prove where it comes from. At the very least, check the serial number before you pay.