Vincent
Vincent

Series C Rapide

Vincent · Touring · Baujahr 1953

Technische Daten

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
6.00 seconds
Alternate seat height
826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Bore x stroke
84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Clutch
Dry Shoe with single plate servo assist
Color options
Black,red
Compression
6.5:1
Cooling system
Oil & air
Diameter
178 mm (7.0 inches)
Dry weight
206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)
Effect
45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5300 RPM
Engine size
998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Exhaust system
2 into 1
Frame type
Engine stressed member w/triangle rear
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading
Front suspension
Girdraulic - Hydraulic dampened Girder
Front tire
300-20
Front wheel travel
76 mm (3.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Fuel consumption
5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Fuel system
Carburettor. Amal 276
Gearbox
4-speed
Greenhouse gases
127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
152 mm (6.0 inches)
Ignition
Lucas magneto
Lubrication system
Dry sump
Model
Vincent Series C Rapide
Modifications compared to previous model
Series C had Girdraulic forks with cast aluminium blades. Series B had standard girder.
Overall height
1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Overall length
2172 mm (85.5 inches)
Overall width
654 mm (25.8 inches)
Power/weight ratio
0.2184 HP/kg
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading
Rear suspension
Monoshock with twin spring boxes
Rear tire
350-19
Rear wheel travel
102 mm (4.0 inches)
Seat height
813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Starter
Kick
Top speed
175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Type
Sport touring
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder
2
Wheelbase
1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Year model
1953