{"id":56015,"date":"2023-11-07T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=753766"},"modified":"2023-11-07T20:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:46:12","slug":"specialized-launches-kenevo-sl-2-with-33-more-power-thanks-to-320w-sl-1-2-motor","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/specialized-launches-kenevo-sl-2-with-33-more-power-thanks-to-320w-sl-1-2-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized launches Kenevo SL 2 with 33% more power thanks to 320W SL 1.2 motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated Kenevo eMTB gets brand’s latest motor and subtle geometry tweak <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 at 17:00 PM<\/p>

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Specialized has revealed its new Turbo Kenevo SL 2 featuring the brand\u2019s latest SL 1.2 motor, which is said to be 33 per cent more powerful than the previous motor.<\/p>\n

The new electric mountain bike<\/a> has been the subject of some minor geometry changes, with the standover height increasing.<\/p>\n

It has 170mm of rear-suspension travel<\/a>, which takes inspiration from Specialized\u2019s Enduro model, alongside a 170mm fork.<\/p>\n

The Kenevo SL 2 will be available in three build models, with prices starting at \u00a36,500 for the Comp, rising to \u00a38,500 for the Expert, and the top-of-the-range S-Works model at \u00a312,500.<\/p>\n

Greater power and efficiency<\/h2>\n
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Specialized says the SL 1.2 motor has been given a custom RX Trail Tune.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Kenevo SL 2 uses Specialized\u2019s latest SL 1.2 motor, which is said to increase power from 240W to 320W.<\/p>\n

Specialized also says the new motor produces 43 per cent more torque, up from 35Nm to 50Nm.<\/p>\n

Brose makes Specialized\u2019s electric bike motor<\/a> and it also produces SRAM\u2019s new Eagle Powertrain<\/a> electric motor.<\/p>\n

The Kenevo continues to use the same SL1-320 320Wh battery as the previous-generation Kenevo SL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 shares the same battery as the bike it replaces.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Specialized says the battery gives the bike a maximum run time of up to five hours in Eco mode.<\/p>\n

At the time of publishing, Specialized hadn\u2019t provided details on the run time for other modes.<\/p>\n

Total battery size can be increased to 480Wh by using a 160Wh range extender, which mounts where the water bottle would otherwise go.<\/p>\n

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The MasterMind Turbo Control Unit enables you to select ride modes and more.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Specialized\u2019s latest MasterMind Turbo Control Unit features on the top tube, displaying ride information such as distance covered and battery percentage.<\/p>\n

The unit also enables over-the-air updates to be made to the bike using the Specialized cycling app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Specialized Kenevo SL 2 frame details<\/h2>\n
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The Turbo Kenevo SL 2 is a subtle evolution of the previous-generation bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Specialized Kenevo SL 2 uses the same FACT 11m carbon composite for its frame as the previous Kenevo SL.<\/p>\n

Specialized claims its S-Works model tips the scales at 19.06kg for an S4-sized bike, which is roughly equivalent to a size large.<\/p>\n

The electric bike<\/a> features internal cable routing that enters the frame through the sides of the head tube.<\/p>\n

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The frame also features an integrated chain guide.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It has protection around the motor to fend off rock strikes.<\/p>\n

A six-bar Horst-link suspension system<\/a> is used, which takes inspiration from the non-assisted Specialized Enduro<\/a> and provides 170mm of rear-wheel travel.<\/p>\n

This is said to give the bike good big-hit bump force management while retaining optimised pedalling characteristics.<\/p>\n

A mudguard<\/a> is mounted to the rear seatstays to keep water and debris away from the rear shock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The SWATT CC multi-tool makes use of space in the steerer tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Specialized\u2019s integrated SWATT CC multi-tool<\/a> sits in the fork steerer and includes a chain tool and spare link should you get caught out on the trail.<\/p>\n

The bike continues to roll on 29in wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adjustable geometry<\/h2>\n
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The bike features flip chips in the suspension linkage.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Kenevo SL\u2019s geometry remains largely unchanged from the previous model.<\/p>\n

It has a 63.5-degree head angle and a 76-degree seat tube angle.<\/p>\n

The reach measurement stays at 485mm for an S4-size frame in the neutral geometry position.<\/p>\n

The standover height has increased by 13mm to 792mm on the smallest S2-sized bike.<\/p>\n

The bike still features adjustable geometry in the form of \u200b\u200bangled headset cups and flip chips located in the Horst-link pivot.<\/p>\n

This enables the head angle to be set at 62.5, 63.5 and 64.5 degrees, and the bottom bracket height to be increased or decreased by 6 degrees.<\/p>\n

<\/colgroup> \n
S2<\/th>S3<\/th>S4<\/th>S5<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stack <\/b> (mm)<\/td>618<\/td>626<\/td>635<\/td>644<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>435<\/td>460<\/td>485<\/td>510<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>105<\/td>115<\/td>125<\/td>135<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height <\/b>(mm)<\/td>350<\/td>350<\/td>350<\/td>350<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td>25<\/td> <\/tr>
Trail <\/b>(mm)<\/td>136<\/td>136<\/td>136<\/td>136<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>579<\/td>579<\/td>579<\/td>579<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset <\/b>(mm)<\/td>46<\/td>46<\/td>46<\/td>46<\/td> <\/tr>
Front center<\/b> (mm)<\/td>782<\/td>812<\/td>841<\/td>871<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>447<\/td>447.3<\/td>447<\/td>447<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b>(mm)<\/td>1,228<\/td>1,258<\/td>1,287<\/td>1,316<\/td> <\/tr>
Bike standover height <\/b>(mm)<\/td>792<\/td>802<\/td>779<\/td>779<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>400<\/td>420<\/td>440<\/td>465<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td>76<\/td> <\/tr>
Max seatpost insertion<\/b> (mm)<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td> <\/tr>
Min seatpost insertion <\/b>(mm)<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td> <\/tr>
Crank length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>165<\/td>165<\/td>170<\/td>170<\/td> <\/tr>
Handlebar width<\/b> (mm)<\/td>800<\/td>800<\/td>800<\/td>800<\/td> <\/tr>
Stem length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td> <\/tr>
Saddle width (mm)<\/td>155<\/td>143<\/td>143<\/td>143<\/td> <\/tr>
Seatpost length (mm)<\/td>150<\/td>180<\/td>180<\/td>210<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>