Vincent Black Shadow

Vincent Black Shadow
ManufacturerVincent H·R·D
Production1948–1955
AssemblyEngland: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
ClassStandard
Engine998 cc (60.9 cu in) 50° OHV V-twin
Bore / stroke84 mm × 90 mm (3.3 in × 3.5 in)
Compression ratio7.3:1
Top speed125 mph (201.2 km/h) (est.)[1]: 62 
Power55 bhp (41 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Ignition typeLucas magneto
Transmission4-speed
Frame typeWelded box or tubular backbone
Tyres3 × 20 front
3.50 × 19 rear
Wheelbase56.5 in (1,435 mm)[2]: 126 
Seat height32.5 in (826 mm)
Weight458 lb (207.7 kg) (dry)
500 lb (226.8 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity3.5–5 US gal (13.2–18.9 L)
RelatedRapide, Black Lightning

The Vincent Black Shadow is a British motorcycle designed and built at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire UK. Motorcycles produced by Vincent H·R·D at their factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England were renowned for their design innovation, engineering excellence and high performance. Already advertising their existing 110 mph Rapide machine as "The world's fastest production motorcycle", in February 1948 the distinctive Vincent Black Shadow was announced with a top speed of 125 mph. Built in three different Series over the course of its life, the line continued until 1955, after which the company stopped all motorcycle production.

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