Vincent HRD Series A Rapide: history, specs, pictures
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.
| Vincent HRD Series A Rapide | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1936 - 1946 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | 47 Degrees, OHV, V-Twin |
| 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) |
| Front Tire | 3x20 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50x19 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.52 inches (826 mm) |
| Weight | 206.4 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
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).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
ChassisEdit
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.
1935 - 1955 Vincent Hrd SERIES A RAPIDEEdit
Legend says that Phil Irving, the Vincent chief-engineer, accidentally placed a wrong side up tracing of the Vincent 500 motor on top of an equally sized drawing of the same motor in such a manner that it formed a V-Twin. Moving it so that it would fit, resulted in the 47.5 degrees V-twin, which produced 45HP. Produced between 1935-1955, the 998cc Series A Rapide Vincent was capable of 110 miles per hour.