Vincent Rapide Series B. Many thanks to Geoff for his amazing work in getting this bike running again. Philip Vincent summarised his frame design philosophy in his memoirs writing What isnt present takes up no space cannot bend and weighs nothing so eliminate the frame tubes. 455lb 206kg Fuel capacityMPG. The 1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide motorcycle like all Vincent HRDs was known for quality construction and a high price. Built in 1949 and bearing the HRD logos it was one of the last batch of bikes to be fitted with Brampton front forks but has also been upgraded to 12v electronics with a electric starter tread d.
It has 998 CC of V-Twin power and they were about as good as it got. The unique rear taillight featured a Stop insignia. The Series B Rapide post-WWII was really a superbike by even todays standards. 1948 Vincent Series B Rapide Our 1948 Series B Rapide was delivered to Elder Smith the Australian importer of the time on 27 July 1948. Philip Vincent summarised his frame design philosophy in his. A few clips of Teds magnificent 1948 Series B HRD Vincent Rapide 1000cc twin.
Philip Vincent summarised his frame design philosophy in his memoirs writing What isnt present takes up no space cannot bend and weighs nothing so eliminate the frame tubes.
In fact it was the worlds fastest production bike until Vincent came out with the famous Black Shadow. 1948 Vincent Series B Rapide along with Vincent twin history. Unit construction allowed Vincent to combine the engine and gearbox into a single casing. A few clips of Teds magnificent 1948 Series B HRD Vincent Rapide 1000cc twin. Built in 1949 and bearing the HRD logos it was one of the last batch of bikes to be fitted with Brampton front forks but has also been upgraded to 12v electronics with a electric starter tread d. Vincent series B 1000 Rapide 1948. The unique rear taillight featured a Stop insignia. The 1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide motorcycle like all Vincent HRDs was known for quality construction and a high price.
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