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Vincent Black Lightning
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This article is about the motorcycle. For the song by Richard Thompson, see 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. For other uses, see Black Lightning (disambiguation).
The Vincent Black Lightning was a Vincent-HRD motorcycle first built in September 1948 at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, and produced from 1948 to 1952. The bike was a purpose-built factory modified Black Shadow that was then named and produced as the Black Lightning. At the time the Black Lightning was the fastest production motorcycle in the world.[1]
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Manufacturer | Vincent HRD |
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Production | 1948–1952 |
Engine | 998 cc (60.9 cu in) V-twin, pushrod OHV, air-cooled |
Compression ratio | 6.8:1 to 12.5:1 |
Power | 70 bhp (52 kW)[1] |
Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
Fuel capacity | 3.75 imperial gallons (17.0 L) |
Related | Vincent Black Shadow |
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