Vincent Series C Rapide: history, specs, pictures
| Vincent Series C Rapide | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1953 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 84.0mm x 90.0mm |
| Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 5300RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal 276 |
| Ignition | lucas magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: girdraulic - hydraulic dampened girder Rear: monoshock with twin spring boxes |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake). two 7´ drums single leading Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). two 7´ drums single leading |
| Front Tire | 300-20 |
| Rear Tire | 350-19 |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
| Length | 85.51 inches (2172 mm) |
| Width | 25.75 inches (654 mm) |
| Height | 42.52 inches (1080 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.50 liters/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vincent Series C Rapide was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Vincent in 1953. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 5300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. 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).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry shoe with single plate servo assist.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 300-20 front tire and a 350-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). two 7´ drums single leading in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). two 7´ drums single leading in the rear. The front suspension was a girdraulic - hydraulic dampened girder while the rear was equipped with a monoshock with twin spring boxes. The Series C Rapide was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 454.15 pounds (206.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.