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2022 Specialized Turbo Levo vs 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL

The Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL size closest to your S5 is the S5. Compare the S5 instead

What changes on the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL

Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo in S5, the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL in S2 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 67 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−26 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−67 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−56 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Turbo Levo (S5) and 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL (S2), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Turbo Levo is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL is the colored outline on top.J 1284

Specialized Turbo Levo, S5Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Turbo Levo S5Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL S2Difference
Reach502mm435mm−67 mm
Stack644mm618mm−26 mm
Head tube angle64.5°63.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle76.2°76°−0.2°
Chainstay length442mm447mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1284mm1228mm−56 mm
BB drop27mm25mm−2 mm
BB height350mm350mm±0 mm
Standover788mm792mm+4 mm
Seat tube length445mm400mm−45 mm
Fork length567mmnot listed
Head tube length135mm105mm−30 mm

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL minus the Specialized Turbo Levo. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo, 2023 Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo LevoSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SL

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Turbo LevoSpecialized Turbo Kenevo SLS-Works SL 2
Forknot listedFox Factory
Rear shocknot listedFox Float X2 Factory
Shifternot listedSRAM Pod Controller
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX Eagle Transmission
Cassettenot listedSRAM XX Eagle Transmission
Chainnot listedSRAM XX Eagle Transmission
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Dub interface
Batterynot listedSpecialized SL1-320
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Traverse SL 29
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse SL 29
Brakenot listedSRAM Code Stealth Ultimate
Handlebarnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Stemnot listedSpecialized Deity
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity Grips
Seatpostnot listedRockShox Reverb AXS
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge

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