Difference between revisions of "Vincent HRD Series A Rapide"
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|name = | |name = Vincent HRD Series A Rapide | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Vincent HRD | ||
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|production = 1936 - 1946 | |production = 1936 - 1946 |
Revision as of 21:40, 23 November 2019
Vincent HRD Series A Rapide | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1936 - 1946 |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 84.0mm x 90.0mm |
Top Speed | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Horsepower | 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 5500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: gilder fork with coil over shock Rear: triangulated swingarm with coil over shocks |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
Weight | 206.4 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vincent HRD Series A Rapide was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Vincent HRD between 1936 and 1946. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
A 84.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a gilder fork with coil over shock while the rear was equipped with a triangulated swingarm with coil over shocks. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.