Spec SL RE 160 vs YAM Frame 500: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

500 Wh
YAM Frame 500 wins on battery capacity

On battery capacity, YAM Frame 500 leads: 500 Wh versus 160 Wh.

SpecSpec SL RE 160YAM Frame 500
Capacity160 Wh500 Wh
Voltage36 V nominal (42 V charge)36 V
Rated capacityabout 4.4 Ahabout 13.9 Ah
Formbottle-cage range extenderexternal frame mounted
Charge portRosenberger / Magcode magnetic charge connectorYamaha PW-series charge connector
FitsSpecialized Turbo Levo SL, Kenevo SL, Vado SL, Como SL and Creo SL bikesYamaha 36 V PW and PW-X frame-battery bikes (references PASB5)

Questions and answers

Which has the higher battery capacity, Spec SL RE 160 or YAM Frame 500?

On battery capacity, YAM Frame 500 leads: 500 Wh versus 160 Wh.

How do Spec SL RE 160 and YAM Frame 500 compare?

On battery capacity, YAM Frame 500 leads: 500 Wh versus 160 Wh.

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