Vincent Black Lightning

This article is about the motorcycle. For the song by Richard Thompson, see 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. For other uses, see Black Lightning (disambiguation).

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.