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[[Image:Rapide series c.jpg|thumb|350px|Vincent Rapide Series C]] | [[Image:Rapide series c.jpg|thumb|350px|Vincent Rapide Series C]] | ||
The pre-war Series A [[Vincent|Vincent]] Rapide offered a level of performance unrivalled by the vast majority of its rivals, however the vee-twin engine configuration resulted in a long wheelbase endowing the machine with slow, albeit stable, handling. The Stevenage based company promised a revised model in their wartime advertising that would address this issue together with the cluttered appearance of the engine due to the external oil lines that gave it the "plumber's nightmare" nickname. The result was promised to be fast, capable of cruising at 100mph, with exemplary handling and braking, a high degree of rider comfort and easy maintenance. | The pre-war Series A [[Vincent|Vincent]] Rapide offered a level of performance unrivalled by the vast majority of its rivals, however the vee-twin engine configuration resulted in a long wheelbase endowing the machine with slow, albeit stable, handling. The Stevenage based company promised a revised model in their wartime advertising that would address this issue together with the cluttered appearance of the engine due to the external oil lines that gave it the "plumber's nightmare" nickname. The result was promised to be fast, capable of cruising at 100mph, with exemplary handling and braking, a high degree of rider comfort and easy maintenance. | ||
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For those seeking more performance the option existed to purchase a [[Black Shadow|Black Shadow]] from early in 1948. The Shadow featured a mildly "breathed on engine" with larger carburettors and a higher compression ratio which resulted in a top speed in excess of 120mph. The brake drums were ribbed and the engine and gearbox were finished in black enamel whilst a 5 inch 150mph speedometer dominated the riders view. As with the Rapide the Series C Black Shadow benefited from the adoption of Girdraulic forks. Shadowised Rapides, whilst not common, are a relatively familiar sight, offering the performance and appearance of a Shadow for a little more than a Rapide. | For those seeking more performance the option existed to purchase a [[Black Shadow|Black Shadow]] from early in 1948. The Shadow featured a mildly "breathed on engine" with larger carburettors and a higher compression ratio which resulted in a top speed in excess of 120mph. The brake drums were ribbed and the engine and gearbox were finished in black enamel whilst a 5 inch 150mph speedometer dominated the riders view. As with the Rapide the Series C Black Shadow benefited from the adoption of Girdraulic forks. Shadowised Rapides, whilst not common, are a relatively familiar sight, offering the performance and appearance of a Shadow for a little more than a Rapide. | ||
[[Category:Vincent motorcycles]] | [[Category:Vincent motorcycles]] |