Vincent Black Shadow

Vincent Black Shadow
Manufacturer	Vincent H·R·D
Production	1948–1955
Assembly	England: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Class	Standard
Engine	998 cc (60.9 cu in) 50° OHV V-twin
Bore / stroke	84 mm × 90 mm (3.3 in × 3.5 in)
Compression ratio	7.3:1
Top speed	125 mph (201.2 km/h) (est.)
Power	55 bhp (41 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Ignition type	Lucas magneto
Transmission	4-speed
Frame type	Welded box or tubular backbone
Tyres	3 × 20 front; 3.50 × 19 rear
Wheelbase	56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Seat height	32.5 in (826 mm)
Weight	458 lb (207.7 kg) (dry); 500 lb (226.8 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	3.5–5 US gal (13.2–18.9 L)
Related	Rapide, Black Lightning

The Vincent Black Shadow is a British motorcycle designed and built at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire UK. Motorcycles produced by Vincent H·R·D at their factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England were renowned for their design innovation, engineering excellence and high performance. Already advertising their existing 110 mph Rapide machine as "The world's fastest production motorcycle", in February 1948 the distinctive Vincent Black Shadow was announced with a top speed of 125 mph. Built in three different Series over the course of its life, the line continued until 1955, after which the company stopped all motorcycle production.

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