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[[Image:1953-Vincent-Comet.jpg|thumb|1953 Vincent Comet]] | |||
[[Image:1949-Vincent-HRD-Black-Shadow-Series-C.jpg|thumb|1949 Vincent HRD Black Shadow Series C]] | |||
[[Image:1950-Vincent-HRD-Black-Shadow.jpg|thumb|1950 Vincent HRD Black Shadow]] | |||
[[Image:1952-Vincent-Rapide-Series-C.jpg|thumb|1952 Vincent Rapide Series C]] | |||
'''Vincent''' was a [[:Category:English motorcycles|British manufacturer]] of [[motorcycles]] in the United Kingdom from 1928 to 1955. The [[Vincent HRD Black Shadow]] is one of the best known high performance motorcycles of the 1950s. In 1955 the company discontinued motorcycle production due to heavy financial losses. | '''Vincent''' was a [[:Category:English motorcycles|British manufacturer]] of [[motorcycles]] in the United Kingdom from 1928 to 1955. The [[Vincent HRD Black Shadow]] is one of the best known high performance motorcycles of the 1950s. In 1955 the company discontinued motorcycle production due to heavy financial losses. | ||
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The increase in performance over the Rapide was achieved with a higher compression ratio of 7.3:1 and 1 1/8th carburettors. Ports were polished and the engine was effectively "blueprinted" at the production stage ensuring optimum performance. Stronger ribbed front drum brakes were employed which also offered a greater surface area for heat dissipation. A five inch 150mph speedometer graced the top of the forks and the engine cases, primary drive case, gearbox and magneto cowl were finished in a high gloss black enamel. | The increase in performance over the Rapide was achieved with a higher compression ratio of 7.3:1 and 1 1/8th carburettors. Ports were polished and the engine was effectively "blueprinted" at the production stage ensuring optimum performance. Stronger ribbed front drum brakes were employed which also offered a greater surface area for heat dissipation. A five inch 150mph speedometer graced the top of the forks and the engine cases, primary drive case, gearbox and magneto cowl were finished in a high gloss black enamel. | ||
In all other respects the [[Black Shadow|Black Shadow]] shared it's cycle parts with the [[Vincent_Rapide|Rapide]], initially being offered in Series B form with Brampton girder forks before evolving into the Series C fitted with Girdraulic forks and offered alongside the B series machines during 1948/49 before taking over completely from 1950. When tested the new model proved to be capable of 125mph and could stop from 30mph in 22 feet. | In all other respects the [[Vincent Black Shadow|Black Shadow]] shared it's cycle parts with the [[Vincent_Rapide|Rapide]], initially being offered in Series B form with Brampton girder forks before evolving into the Series C fitted with Girdraulic forks and offered alongside the B series machines during 1948/49 before taking over completely from 1950. When tested the new model proved to be capable of 125mph and could stop from 30mph in 22 feet. | ||
==HRD Rapide== | ==HRD Rapide== | ||
[[Image:1948 Vincent HRD Rapide.jpg|left|thumb|1948 Vincent HRD Rapide]] | [[Image:1948 Vincent HRD Rapide.jpg|left|thumb|1948 Vincent HRD Rapide]] | ||
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==Models== | |||
*[[Vincent Comet|Comet]] | |||
*[[Vincent Rapide|Rapide]] | |||
*[[Vincent Meteor|Meteor]] | |||
*[[Vincent Black Shadow|Black Shadow]] | |||
*[[Vincent Black Prince|Black Prince]] | |||
*[[Vincent Black Knight|Black Knight]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:English motorcycles]] | [[Category:English motorcycles]] | ||