Vincent Hrd SERIES A RAPIDE: history, specs, pictures
| 'Vincent Hrd SERIES A RAPIDE' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Vincent Hrd]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 1935 |
| Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
| Engine | 47 Degrees, OHV, V-Twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Vincent Girdraulic forks, 3" travel Rear: Cantilever rear springing |
| Brakes | Front: Twin drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3x20 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50x19 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.52 inches (826 mm) |
| Weight | 206.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vincent Hrd SERIES A RAPIDE was a 47 Degrees, OHV, V-Twin Classic motorcycle produced by Vincent Hrd in 1935. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3x20 front tire and a 3.50x19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Twin drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Vincent Girdraulic forks, 3" travel while the rear was equipped with a Cantilever rear springing. The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.
1935 - 1955 Vincent Hrd SERIES A RAPIDE
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.