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| Manufacturer | Vincent HRD Co., Ltd |
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| Production | 1936–55 |
| Assembly | England: Stevenage, Hertfordshire |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 998 cc (60.9 cu in) OHV, air cooled, pushrod V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm (3.3 in × 3.5 in) |
| Top speed | 110 mph (177.0 km/h)(est)[1]: 124–127 |
| Power | 45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-speed |
| Frame type | diamond Series A box section backbone Series B, C tubular backbone Series D |
| Suspension | cantilever rear Brampton girder fork or Vincent Girdraulic front |
| Brakes | dual 7 in (180 mm) single leading shoe (SLS) drums front/rear |
| Wheelbase | 58 in (1,500 mm) Series A 56.5 in (1,440 mm) Series B, C, D[1]: 124–127 |
| Weight | 430 lb (200 kg) Series A 458 lb (208 kg) Series B, C, D[1]: 124–127 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 imp gal (17.0 L; 4.5 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1⁄2 imp gal (2.3 L; 0.6 US gal) Series A 6 imp pt (3.4 L) Series B, C 5 imp pt (2.8 L) Series D |
| Related | Vincent Black Shadow, Vincent Black Lightning |
The Vincent Rapide is a line of standard motorcycles designed and built by the Vincent HRD motorcycle company at their works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. The model debuted in 1936 and was built until 1939. Production resumed in 1946 and ended in 1955. Four major versions were built, labelled Series A through D (The Series D designation was never officially used by the factory).