Vincent Black Lightning

Vincent Black Lightning
ManufacturerVincent HRD
Production1948–1952
Engine998 cc (60.9 cu in) V-twin, pushrod OHV, air-cooled
Compression ratio6.8:1 to 12.5:1
Power70 bhp (52 kW)[1]
Wheelbase55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Fuel capacity3.75 imperial gallons (17.0 L)
RelatedVincent Black Shadow
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The Vincent Black Lightning was a Vincent-HRD motorcycle first built in September 1948 at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, and produced from 1948 to 1952. The bike was a purpose-built factory modified Black Shadow that was then named and produced as the Black Lightning. At the time the Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world.[1]

  1. ^ a b "The Fastest Production Bike In The World!". Archived from the original on 6 February 2009. Retrieved 7 February 2009.