One of the best e-MTBs available and the longest travel bike in Specialized’s lightweight e-MTB range, the Turbo Kenevo gets a more powerful but quieter motor for 2024. Unsurprisingly, it’s the same SL1.2 motor that really impressed me when I rode the Turbo Levo SL2. But it uses internal tweaks and new gearing to increase power by 33 percent and 43 percent more torque. This means it’s definitely one of the most punchy engines we’ve used in the latest generation of lightweight MTBs. A new magnesium casing means it’s also quieter, lighter and more efficient with Specialized’s claiming up to five hours run time in ‘Eco’ mode from the 320Wh internal battery. Run times can be doubled by adding the 160Wh booster battery and the software is set up to use that first so you can ditch the extra battery weight after a few runs. The Kenevo SL2 also benefits from the excellent MasterMind Turbo Control Unit and Specialized App with MicroTune ‘on the fly’ power level adjustment.
