Kenevo SL 2 - Would You Notice? 

I made an error with the dropper length - it’s a 210mm dropper on the S5 (NOT 180mm as stated in the video). I do normally use a 210mm on my bikes, so still not enough quite insertion with this length dropper 👍

My Kenevo SL is 17 kg with some different parts. And I love the old motor because it has enough power and with 320 battery, it is the perfect combo. Did 75 km and 2600m of climbing in the Swiss alps. This bike is not made for full turbo all the time. If you ride full turbo, then go with a normal bike

Love my Kenevo SL, its perfect for riding with the young fit lads (I'm 52), The 1.0 motor is fine I just wish it was a bit quieter. I also wish Spec would sell just the 1.2 motor since other than a little plastic bit the motor just bolts right on.

I’ve recently bought the last gen Kenevo SL and I’m really pleased with it. I’m not a fan of full power ebikes; most look hideous but the biggest issue for me is the weight. It’s really noticeable when riding especially on jumps and drops and it makes them a pain in the arse to transport. It feels like a normal bike with enough boost to take the sting out of the climbs to get to the fun stuff. For me it’s the right bike.

Very appreciated review! Honest and fair! In this way you make the difference in the youtuber world! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

Great honest review Rob I think a lot of people were expecting some be updates on the new Kenevo SL but unfortunately they stuck with the original frame design and battery and seem to have just bolted the new motor on, we can’t get away this is a great bike but as you said it s big ask to shell out for the newer version when the original is going for rock bottom prices

Finally a Review about the new Kenevo Sl 😍 Merci Monsieur 🤙

I was really looking forward to the release of this bike with an updated motor but after getting my Turbo Levo specd the way I wanted it and a Cascade Components LT link/EXT E Storia coil I don't know if I am as interested in this platform thats not much lighter and limited on those long exploration rides. Great review, sure this will check the boxes for a lot of riders.

Thanks for the honest review Rob, and fair comment I'd say. Like you I prefer a full fat ebike and I have a Levo. I'm not sure SL bikes make sense unless you absolutely love a lighter trail bike feel, but this isn't a light bike. The Levo SL seems much closer to that ideal. Without a removable battery, though, it's pretty limited

Thanks for another great review Rob! I'll stick with my 2022 KSL. Started with a Levo Comp but personally found it to be too much power for the New England trails I ride. I typically ride in trail (tuned down slightly) and very rarely use Turbo. I can easily do a 25-30 mile ride. The hint of assistance is perfect for me!

Totally agree, needs a new frame configuration to allow long dropper post, & a bigger battery.

Great to have choice in weight, range and ride characteristic. I am personaly happy with the full ebike for 3-4 hours adventures.

Love my Fuel EXe, feels more like a mountain bike than an ebike but climbing is just less painful.

Thanks you answered my questions about this bike

The one significant upgrade on the frame that you didn't mention is that it now has the changeable head tube angle, like the new Levo SL.

Honest and fair 🙃

Nicely done. Would you happen to know if Specialized will offer the New Kenevo S-Works SL2 in Size S2, here in the USA?

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I agree with pretty much everything you say but I wonder if changing the frame to accommodate a longer dropper would mess up the suspension design that you’re so fond of…

very interesting review rob! thx! I am loving my full fat full 29er kenevo. but tempted to get the „new“ SL kenevo for a more nimble downhill ride as an addition to the full fat. however your video makes me think twice as I also see the outlined downsides (ST angle, max insertion of dropper, small battery). the question is if I am patient enough to wait for the next gen kenevo sl… 😅 btw whats the max insertion of the 180 one up you can get?

Please address the elephant in the room which is that no matter what bike we own we need the right to repair.

I've been saying "smaller" since I got my e-bike. People I ride with only go out for 1 - 2 1/2 hours so I only ever use 20-30% of my batt.. Plus, MANY, of the trails near me you CANNOT turbo-up because its simply too fast on ascent dedicated trails, so you are in low power most of the time anyway. Additional items: Less gears!, I barely ever use 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 11th- now that I have powered up. Peer 2 peer charging would be cool too May as well get ride of XC geometry because you don't pay any (significant) price for an aggressive bike stance when you got power. then its more fun on the decent! I'd love your thoughts Rob?

Yeah, but it is a sweet ride. The geo changes is awesome. I also hear you, I can get a yt decoy for $4200.00.

My 2018 Focus Jam2 weighs 21Kg, 65nm, 385wh. I still think it was ahead of its time.

Nahhh! I want max power, big battery, full fat EMTB to suit my 40-50mile all dayer rides. Great looking bike and another well balanced video.

Hey Rob, there’s no reviews on the stunning Commencal Meta Power Sx. Bosch motor and looks so beautiful. Any chance to do a review ? Cheers 😊

i would forget this new one, i have the 2021 and its amazing and they are being sold of at %50 off its a no brainer. i don't even here the sound from the motor but thats me. this is still the best frame it dont need changing. also seat post ? how can 180mm dropper not be enough come on what are you guys talking about.

You stated the obvious. Light weight eMTBs are a sub category of eMTB electric bikes. If you have money to buy a stable of electric bikes, maybe a light electric bike and power electric bike or a long travel long range electric bike. That’s a lot of money. I definitely see this new Motorsport bike category being expanded.

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Blast Specialized not letting KSL 1 or Levo SL 1 owners upgrade to the Mahle 1.2 motor. Also should not be labeled KSL 2 for JUST a motor change as there are no frame changes... As far as build, I would skip Transmission as it is much too heavy still., and it is weight where you do not want it. Rob, I am also 6ft 3, and found the S4 to be much better to ride, but yes dropper is in the way. Best right now is the Wolftooth 200mm for this frame, as you can get the best drop to stack height ratio.

Do you know if this year will be released the new full power turbo levo or will be next year? Greetings from Spain

Hang on a sec' Rob, you talk about lightweight ebikes and the SL being one of the first ! .......What about the Lapierre E-Zesty ? I believe THAT was one of the first ?? and a load cheaper too, even with a spare battery included !!

I mean what should Specialized do ? The bikes, Turbo Levo, the Sl & the Kenovo are almost perfekt for trail riding. They can change only smal thing which make the bike a bit better.

Personally if a "lightweight" bike is around 20KG I'm going full power. If you want to lose system weight, the easiest/cheapest way is to lose weight!

Ahhh watching Specialized turn into the Toyota of E-Bikes. Bland. Solid Build. Do they have the reliability though? Will their warranty be eroded like Toyota? They seem lost to me.

Rob, in your opinion do you think we will see a gen 4 Turbo Levo next year ?

Evan from Evan's mtb saga pointed out that e bikes have a lot of rolling resistance, does these lower weight have less of this effect? I can't explain it very well so watch his video

I would like to know if the new motor can fit into the old model.

So would you recommend going from a kenevo comp to a kenevo comp sl 2 considering I do max 35 km rides ?

Battery technology is still clunky - heavy and need more energy density. Also we never know how many watts in for how many watts out in the motor (efficiency) between the different motors

The SL concept doesn't really work for heavy riders. I am lucky enough to have several bikes to choose from, and the way I sum up the difference is that the SLs are slower on the steeper climbs, but FASTER everywhere else, because they are more nimble and easier to push through the speed limiter. I ride my KSL-1 more than any of the others.

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Ok, is it possible to replace my kenevo expert sl 1.1 motor into 1.2 motor? Thanks!

I recently tested the 50Nm Levo SL and was surprised how weak the motor assistance was on steeper climbs and yet the battery drained fast. The TQ motor with the same torque output feels more powerful and quieter. And also my new Trance X Elite which I tuned down to 50Nm max output feels a lot more powerful with slightly better battery range. I’m really not convinced about the new Specialized SL motor. It’s a shame as the bikes are awesome otherwise.

I would go for a pivot shuttle SL, lighter and bigger battery IIRC

We want a new Kenevo mullet!

How does this compare to the 190mm Pole??

With all the respect to your work and experience, I cannot agree with the statement that this engine is much much quieter... it is only a little less irritating but still far too noisy!

Did you have the same dropper post issues with the levo SL gen 2?

I expect the SL is for e-bike enduro racers who are looking for an edge

How does it feel rides with zero assistance ? Can you notice a motor drag?

What’s the difference between those and the levo sl?

Wait how is your fat Levo only 22.9kg? That seems low for a S5(?) aluminium e-bike with 700 wh battery

Hello sir. How are you? How much does it cost?

Random but.. Did you happen to be in screwfix Taunton today? 😂

I think we need next gen batteries for real lightweight full power bikes. No need for the lightweightsegment just now. My gen3 levo is crazy good

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Worst points about the bike in my opinion: Stem: who rides 63deg with 6cm stem? Front hub: side play unless you tighten the heck out of the Front axle (not bad cause it tends to get loose). Tires: single ply crap on a DH/SuperEnduro geometry (drop them for DD Shorty front DHR back)? Dropper: Even if you have long legs you can benefit from a OneUp dropper. Shock: why no Factory Fox and instead drop the super expensive drivetrain? Brakes: I could live with code RS but Shimano XT would be grater. I love the bike and the way it handels but I would have been better of building from scratch with a Sworks frame like Neil did. Dont buy it if you have short legs or you are heavy or untrained

New full fat kenevo please!

8 and a half 1000 lbs. Pay for that name on the frame. 7 of us meet for E Mt bike rides on wed, those with the big or biggest batteries rule the roost. Tons of climbing, lots of hauling ass at full chat. Dont want to be conserving batteries in any way. 50NM would never work. Small battery would never work. Surprisingly the EP8 motor in my Canyon is really quiet. I guess I got a good one. 900 WH battery is a good thing. No fooling around changing things.

Can 1.2 motor fit in 2022 SL ? 😊

The dropper post limit killed the bike

Just too bad you cant upgrade your older Kenevo SL 1.1 with the 1.2, especially since the frame is identical. There is no real reason not to allow it. As a Kenevo SL 1.1 owner this really pisses me off…

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Bad move, they should use turbi as SL and the kenevo enduro as full power ebike.

In short, you are a full power Emtb person and did not like this one.... (although I agree that they should have updated the frame itself....)

Really dont understand how they make a new bike and are still behind with 50nm torque including a laughable 320wh battery range and still being heavier than most of the competition that have 60-85nm and 540+ wh batteries 😂

Full power ebike all the time, I'd rather just ride a Surron.....cheaper, more range and more power. LOL

Shouldnt the thick part of the dropper fit almost all the way down in the frame? So as to get the seat lower?

These are ridiculous workarounds for the elephant in the room, have as big a battery as you can and have as big a motor as you can get the heavier you are the more this is true. At 200 lb/ 90 kg I got the Canyon Torque ON mullet 85 Nm motor and the larger capacity battery 900Wh and I’ve done 35 miles, climbed 3600 ft/1200 m and still had battery left… 2nd thing is even these “light e-bikes” are still 40 lb plus I’ve noticed with the large capacity motor/battery it doesn’t matter how much the bike weighs.

Fun fact, cold weather reduces the range of e bikes by about 10-20%....enjoy your light weight e bikes in the summer cuz you will be pushing them in the winter.

battery is still too small.

Bro give me a cycle . Please. I can't buy a new cycle.

It's quieter and better bla bla bla...These motors should have been perfect since day 1 because all of these are huge companies there is no place for excuses let alone these are so low power and useless.

£8500? LMFAO!!!

Guess I’m second then…

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Whatever market you are describing IS bound to fail, just like the BOUTIQUE bike market is not only crashing but soon to being a cottage industry that is niche. The general public is not going to take loans out they cannot pay for A EXTREME DOWNHILL EBIKE. There is a market where MONSTER TRUCK ebikes cost far less and DO MORE in terms of people riding up the mountain for far less money. Please cover that one if you can.

mehh..

I can't be bothered with SL mediocrity. If im getting an ebike, its not so I do it by a half measure.

No sir. I refuse to ride with that sound. I tried 4 bikes. Hated them all. I absolutely hate that sound. Its like a drone next to my head. Ya nope...hard pass on the electro bikes. Too heavy, not as fun. Only good for long climbs. Going down scks. Best is a 130 to 150 ultra slack and light on fast trails. The rest is grandma land.

E shit, now even worse, as allows rich or lazy(or both) to pretend they ride normal mtb's 😂

Bike looks fugly especially in black.Instead of getting an ebike why not go to the gym instead & get fitter & stronger.