Tarmac SL8: The World’s Fastest Race Bike

Introducing the All-New Specialized Tarmac SL8

Nothing is faster than the Specialized Tarmac SL8, with a combination of aerodynamics, lightweight, and ride quality previously thought impossible. After eight generations and over two decades of development, it’s more than the fastest Tarmac ever – it’s the world’s fastest race bike. Your legs up for it?

Aerodynamics + Lightweight + Ride Quality = FAST

Aerodynamic
16.6 seconds faster over 40km
The most aero road bike Specialized has ever made

Lightweight
685 Gram Frame
Lightest on the World Tour

Ride Quality
33% improved stiffness-to-weight
6% smoother. Goes like hell, rides like heaven

Aero In Everything

Specialized is putting aero where it matters – the leading edge – not just where it looks good. In the process we’ve created our most aerodynamic road bike ever – 16.6 seconds faster over 40km than the Tarmac SL7. Yes, it’s more aero than the Venge. With its new Speed Sniffer nose cone, you could say, it’s got a nose for victory.