| VINCENT
HRD - Series C Black Shadow |
|
Specifications
|
| Make: |
Vincent HRD |
| Model: |
Series C Black Shadow |
| Engine: |
998 cc (84 x 90 mm bore and stroke)
50° OHV V Twin, 7.3:1 CR, polished conrods |
| Carburetor: |
2 x 1.125 inch type 29 Amals |
| Ignition: |
Lucas Magneto ('55 models had Kettering ignition) |
| Electrics: |
6v 45w dynamo |
| Lubrication: |
Dry sump, 3 US quarts |
| Gearbox: |
Burman 4 speed, triplex chain primary, wet multiplate clutch |
| Final Drive: |
530 chain, 46/21 sprockets |
| Tyres: |
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: |
Brazed lug duplex tubular cradle.
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 - 206 kg [Wet - 500 lb (227kg)] |
| Wheelbase: |
56.5 in. (1435mm) |
| Seat height: |
32.5 in. (826mm) |
| Performance: |
125 mph / 201 km/h - 55 bhp at 5500
rpm |
| Fuel Capacity |
3.5 gallons / 16 litres (Other sources suggest 5 gal - 19litres) |
| Manufacturer: |
The Vincent-HRD Co. Ltd., Great North
Road, Stevenage, Herts |
