Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy vs Trek Rail+ 5: two full-power electric mountain bikes at $4,999.99
Turbo Levo 4 Alloy vs Rail+ 5 Gen 5, both $4,999.99: Specialized's 3.1 motor with 105 Nm and 840 Wh against Trek's Bosch drive with 85-120 Nm and 800 Wh, suspension travel and weight.
Specialized's Turbo Levo and Trek's Rail+ are the two full-power electric mountain bikes most riders shortlist, and their entry models cost exactly the same: $4,999.99 at each brand's US store. Both are full-suspension trail bikes with a battery of 800 Wh or more. The choice comes down to the drive system and how each brand spends the money on suspension.
The short answer
The Turbo Levo 4 Alloy has the slightly bigger battery (840 Wh against 800 Wh) and Specialized publishes a clear figure for its own motor: 810 W and 105 Nm. The Rail+ 5 Gen 5 runs a Bosch drive that Trek states at 85 to 120 Nm, with 160 mm of travel at both ends and mixed wheel sizes. Riders who want a Bosch drive and stated travel of 160 mm at both ends lean to the Trek; riders who want Specialized's own motor, the bigger battery and a published weight of 26 kg lean to the Levo.
Specifications side by side
 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy Specialized |  Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5 Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at the brand's store | $4,999.99 (United States) | $4,999.99 (United States) |
| Type | Electric mountain bike | Electric mountain bike |
| Motor | 810 W | – |
| Motor position | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Battery | 840 Wh | 800 Wh |
| Range per charge (stated) | – | – |
| Top speed | – | – |
| Weight | 57 lb (26 kg) | – |
| Maximum load (stated) | – | – |
| US e-bike class | – | – |
| Suspension | Full | Full |
| Water protection | – | – |
| Safety certification (stated) | – | – |
Figures as each brand states them on its own store or product page. Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy · Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5: full specifications, every market's price and where to buy.
Motor and battery
Specialized designs its own drive for the Levo: the 3.1 motor, stated at 105 Nm of torque and 810 W, with an 840 Wh battery. Trek uses Bosch for the Rail+, and states 85 to 120 Nm across the family with an 800 Wh battery. Torque figures are measured differently from one maker to another, so the numbers are a guide rather than a ranking; the way each motor delivers its power on a steep, technical climb is best judged on a test ride.
Suspension and wheels
At this price Specialized uses Marzocchi suspension: a 29-inch Bomber Z1 fork with 160 mm of travel and a Bomber Inline rear shock. Trek gives the Rail+ 160 mm of travel front and rear on mixed wheel sizes, which Trek calls MX. Specialized states a weight of 26.0 kg (57 lb) for the Turbo Levo 4 Alloy; Trek's page for the Rail+ 5 does not state a weight.
The next model up
Both families climb steeply in price. The Rail+ 8 Gen 5 is $5,999.99; the Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy, with Fox suspension, is $6,799.99, and the carbon Turbo Levo 4 Comp $7,999.99. On the Levo the extra money for the Comp models buys suspension and parts rather than a stronger motor: they keep the same stated 810 W and 105 Nm. Only the S-Works models move to an 850 W, 111 Nm version of the motor.
Which to choose
- Choose the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy for the bigger 840 Wh battery, Specialized's own motor with published power and torque, and a stated weight of 26 kg.
- Choose the Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5 for a Bosch drive, 160 mm of travel at both ends and mixed wheels for steep trails.
Questions
Which has the bigger battery, the Turbo Levo 4 or the Rail+?
Specialized fits an 840 Wh battery to the Turbo Levo 4 Alloy; Trek fits 800 Wh to the Rail+ 5 Gen 5.
Which motor is stronger?
Specialized states 105 Nm and 810 W for its 3.1 motor. Trek states 85 to 120 Nm for the Bosch drive across the Rail+ family. Torque figures from different makers are not measured the same way, so ride both on a climb if you can.