New Specialized Levo Motor Update Is Here

When the Specialized Levo 4 launched, it marked a leap forward in eMTB development. More powerful, more organic-feeling e-bike motors became the standard, pushing many brands to step it up. Shortly after the announcement of the Levo for and Specialized 3.1 Motor, we saw many brands scramble to update their powertrains. Today, Specialized is pushing out a huge update to all Levo 4s with the 3.1 Motor, and everyone can access it.

I've been riding this new motor tune for a couple of weeks, thanks to early access, and the updates are noticeable, however subtle they might look on paper. The Specialized 3.1 Motor was already incredibly (super) natural-feeling, and this new update has made it even better.

This update makes the motor feel more refined and organic, yet more supportive when it matters - I've cleared some tech climbs that honestly seemed impossible - and makes the motor fade into the background of riding when you get close to the governed speed limit. If you already love the Levo 4 and 3.1 motor, this is an impressive update, and absurdly simple to take advantage of through the Specialized App.

Specialized is shifting what you, the rider,  can expect from the Levo 4 eMTB. Today, the brand announces the launch of Over-the-Air updates for the Levo 4, ensuring that it keeps getting better over time. With this Over-the-Air release, the 3.1 Motor at the heart of Levo 4 delivers even more SuperNatural category-defining performance; 18% or 22% more peak power, depending on model. This milestone begins a new era for Levo riders, with Over-the-Air updates delivered via the Specialized app, ensuring bikes run the most advanced software ever created.

“With Over-the-Air updates, every Turbo bike becomes a living, evolving machine that gets better over time,” said Marco Sonderegger, Leader of Turbo Technology. “With a simple software update done from theconvenience of their home, riders’ bikes get more powerful, more refined, and more personalized.”

Highlights of the Levo 4 Motor Update

• More SuperNatural Power: S-Works models gain 18% peak power (up to 850W at the motor) while holding 111Nm torque. All other models gain 22% peak power (up to 810W at the motor), and torque is boosted to 105 Nm.
• Dynamic MicroTune with 1x You: This added setting matches motor output precisely to rider input for ultimate control and efficiency.
• Smoother Max Speed Transition: Support tapers more naturally as you approach the legal speed limit for a seamless ride feel.
• Sharper Overrun Behavior: More responsive assist after you stop pedaling, making it easier to clear roots, step-ups, and obstacles.
• Personalized Walk Mode: Now you can choose between three walk modes speeds.

Before starting the update, please make sure these bullet points are checked. 

• You are using the Specialized app, version 1.55 or higher
• The phone has a strong cellular/WiFi connection
• The bike is connected to the Specialized app
• Bike and phone batteries are >20%
• Bike isn’t plugged in/charging
• You either have the main battery or the range extender battery plugged into the bike, but not both
• Don’t have an active ride recording going on

When updating, Specialized recommends avoiding the following: 

• Interact with the phone (respond to texts, view notifications, change apps, leave/background the
• Specialized app, turn the phone off)
• Plug the bike in to charge
• Turn the bike off
• Press any buttons on the bike
• Move your phone out of proximity of the bike (therefore causing the bike to disconnect from the app)