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Vincent
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| Beautiful and Mysterious Vincent Motor | ||
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| Worlds First Super Bike | ||
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First
unveiled in 1948, the Vincent Black Shadow had a 998cc air-cooled OHC
engine that produced about 55bhp at 5,700rpm. This was enough to deliver
a top speed of 125 mph. In 1948 this was the World’s Fastest Production
Motorcycle. The bike was designed by Phil Irving. The Vincent had a reputation
that it could go faster than you could ride it. I would imagine that to
be true considering the braking systems that motorcycles used in those
years. The motorcycle world paid special attention to this black metal
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The
Black Shadow also did away with the traditional tubular frame. The powerful
motor and four-speed gearbox became the bike’s backbone, connecting
the steering head and rear-sub-frame together. The rear end was equipped
with cantilevered suspension to deliver a remarkably smooth and responsive
ride for the time.. |
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| The mysterious 1948 Vincent Black Shadow | 
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| Specifications: | ||
Model:
1948 Series C Black Shadow Engine: 998 cc (84 x 90 mm bore and stroke) 50° OHV V Twin Carburetor: 2 x 1.125 inch type 29 Amals Ignition: Lucas Magneto Electrics: 6v 45w dynamo Lubrication: Dry sump, 3 US quarts Fuel Capacity 3.5 gallons |
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Gearbox:
Integral Vincent four speed, triplex chain primary, dry servo - drum clutch Final Drive: 530 chain, 46/21 sprockets Tires 3 x 20 in front, 3.50 x 19 in rear Wheels: Front: 1.65 x 20 in.steel rim; Rear: 1.65 x 19 in.steel rim. Frame: "Diamond Frame" with engine as stressed member Rear Suspension: Cantilever rear springing Front forks: Vincent Girdraulic forks, 3" travel Brakes: Twin drums, 7 in diameter in front and rear, single leading shoe 7/8" wide. Weight: 455 lb (Wet - 500 lb) Wheelbase: 55.5 in. Seat height: 32.5 in. Performance: 125 mph 55 bhp at 5700 rpm |
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| 1948 Vincent Advertisment in Motorcycle Magazine | ||
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| Read the Black Shadow Story | ||
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| Learn how to Overhaul a Vincent | ||
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