Vincent HRD Series B Rapide: history, specs, pictures
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| Vincent HRD Series B Rapide | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1946 - 1951 |
| 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 | 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 B Rapide was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Vincent HRD between 1946 and 1951. 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).
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.