Vincent Hrd BLACK LIGHTNING S: history, specs, pictures
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| Vincent Hrd BLACK LIGHTNING S | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | 90-degree V-Twin (Honda RC51) |
| Fuel System | Electronic Injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Inverted Showa Rear: Single Fox Twin-Clicker |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 320mm Brembo/4-piston Calipers Rear: 220mm Brembo/2-piston Caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50-17 |
| Seat Height | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Weight | 195.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vincent Hrd BLACK LIGHTNING S was a 90-degree V-Twin (Honda RC51) Sport touring motorcycle produced by Vincent Hrd in 2004.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 190/50-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 320mm Brembo/4-piston Calipers in the front and a 220mm Brembo/2-piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Inverted Showa while the rear was equipped with a Single Fox Twin-Clicker. The BLACK LIGHTNING S was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.
2004 Vincent Hrd BLACK LIGHTNING S[edit | edit source]
The Vincent Black Lightning is a rare and very fast British motorcycle. Fewer than 30 were made in 1952. The Vincent company went out of business in the mid-fifties, but not before manufacturing some of the most famous "classic" British motorcycles. Post-war Vincents were considered the fastest standard motorcycles in the world. The 1000cc Rapide was rated at 110 - 115 mph, while the Black Lightning was claimed to run at 150 mph. The Vincent company produced Black Lightning motorcycles in very small numbers between 1948 and 1954 and has recently been revived as a modern brand.