Specialized updates the Levo 4 and Levo R with GENIE suspension and up to 1,180 Wh of battery

Specialized has just announced a significant update for its range of e-MTB Levo 4 and Levo R. The main novelty is the extension of the GENIE suspension technology to new builds equipped with RockShox Super Deluxe shocks, but the changes go much further in the S-Works versions, which debut a 900 Wh battery and a new integrated FOX Transfer NEO electronic dropper post with the bike's electrical system.

The updates apply to several of the most important models in both families and come with new builds and prices. Among them are the S-Works Levo 4 and S-Works Levo R, both priced at 13,999 euros, while the Pro versions are priced at 11,999 euros.

Specialized expands its GENIE suspension to more models

GENIE has been one of the most notable suspension technologies introduced by Specialized in recent years. Now the brand expands its presence within the Levo 4 and Levo R ranges with RockShox Super Deluxe shocks.

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The goal remains to ensure that a bike with a certain travel can offer some of the behavior and absorption capability that we would normally expect from a bike with more travel.

To achieve this, GENIE uses a dual air chamber system. For approximately the first 70% of the travel, both chambers work together as a single large-volume chamber. This aims to increase sensitivity to small impacts and improve both traction and comfort.

The operation changes as it enters the final part of the travel. The outer chamber progressively stops intervening, reducing the available air volume and making the suspension more progressive. This increases resistance to bottoming out and, especially, to hard impacts.

Specialized summarizes the result as a suspension capable of using more travel for the same impact without sacrificing the necessary support when significant hits occur.

The integration with RockShox appears at different build levels. For example, both the S-Works Levo 4 and Levo 4 Pro feature a 210x55 mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate GENIE, while the Levo 4 Expert uses a Super Deluxe Select+ GENIE. In the lighter Levo R family, both the S-Works and Pro use a 190x45 mm Super Deluxe Ultimate GENIE.

The S-Works Levo 4 and Levo R increase their battery to 900 Wh

The other major update is reserved for the two S-Works models. Both the S-Works Levo 4 and S-Works Levo R MY27 receive a new integrated 900 Wh battery, replacing the previous 840 Wh unit.

That's an additional 60 Wh that, according to Specialized, allows for an increase in range of approximately 7%.

The brand estimates the maximum range at up to 3.53 hours using only the main battery. Additionally, the system remains compatible with the optional 280 Wh Range Extender, with which the combined capacity reaches 1,180 Wh and Specialized announces up to 4.63 hours of range.

Both S-Works models also receive the most powerful version of the Specialized 3.1 system, with 111 Nm of torque and 850 W of maximum power. The Levo 4 Pro, Levo 4 Expert, and Levo R Pro, on the other hand, maintain the Specialized 3.1 motor with 105 Nm and 810 W along with the integrated 840 Wh battery.

FOX Transfer NEO directly connected to the Levo battery

The electronic integration takes another step forward in the S-Works with the arrival of the FOX Transfer NEO E-Optimize.

The particularity of this version is that the electronic dropper post receives power directly from the bike's electrical system. Therefore, the need for an independent battery in the post and for periodically removing it to recharge is eliminated.

In the S-Works Levo 4, the Transfer NEO offers different travel depending on the size: 150 mm in S2, 175 mm in S3, 200 mm in S4, 225 mm in S5, and 240 mm in S6. The S-Works Levo R also uses a Transfer NEO powered by the main battery, with travels of 125 mm in S2, 150 mm in S3, and 200 mm between S4 and S6. 

Two different interpretations of the e-MTB

Although they share much of their technology, Specialized maintains a clear differentiation between Levo 4 and Levo R.

The S-Works Levo 4 continues to be the most trail-oriented alternative. It features 150 mm of rear travel and a 160 mm RockShox ZEB Ultimate, as well as Roval Traverse HD carbon wheels and Butcher GRID Gravity Radial tires. Specialized declares a weight of 24 kg in size S4.

The S-Works Levo R seeks a lighter and more dynamic behavior, defined by Specialized as Full Power Electric XC Trail. It reduces the travel to 130 mm in the rear and 140 mm in the front, where it mounts a new RockShox Lyrik Ultimate. It also uses Roval Traverse SL II carbon wheels with Industry Nine Hydra 2 hubs and Specialized Trail Control tires.

The result is a significant weight difference: the S-Works Levo R weighs 21.82 kg in size S3, more than two kilos below the declared weight for the S-Works Levo 4, although the figures correspond to different sizes.

Both maintain FACT 11m carbon frames, adjustable geometry, integrated SWAT storage, and the MasterMind TCU electronics with a 2.2-inch display and compatibility with Apple Find My.

Prices of the new Specialized Levo 4 and Levo R 2027

The documentation provided by Specialized confirms the following models and prices:

• S-Works Turbo Levo R: 13,999 €
• S-Works Turbo Levo 4: 13,999 €
• Turbo Levo R Pro: 11,999 €
• Turbo Levo 4 Pro: 11,999 €
• Turbo Levo 4 Expert: 9,999 €
• S-Works Turbo Levo 4 Frameset: 7,499 €

The S-Works Levo 4 frame also includes the S-Works 3.1 motor with 111 Nm and 850 W, a 900 Wh battery, and a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate GENIE shock.

More information on the official Specialized website.