Ultra Unique & Truly Fascinating - Vincent Rapide 1000 of 1951 - Amazing!

Possible one of the most amazing motorcycles ever produced. The Vincent Rapide is simply one of the most amazing machines I've ever seen. Wahoo!
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[@white-wy6dg]

Hi ,may I say for someone who does not know much about Vincents you gave the best coverage of the various features of the design I have seen! The hole near the sidestand pivot is for sidecar fitment. I own a Vincent Comet and use the sidestand exclusively !, I have done a few small alterations, but I still have to be careful: it was not his best design ! Between the two rear spring boxes is a hydraulic damper (there is another on the front forks) but this was early days and those dampers did not respond quickly so there was a bit of movement or "free play" in the system . To alleviate this Vincent added adjustable friction dampers on the seat strut where it connects to the rear pivoting frame. The alloy knobs clamp up on a ring of friction material . Modern dampers are available and work much better! Best regards from jolly old England.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Was just chatting with a friend about the Vincent Comet earlier this evening. A very interesting motorcycle, for sure. Am amazed at how almost every part of this Vincent is unique to these bikes. Thank you for the wonderful information. Wahoo!

[@sonnyf1213]

one of my fav bikes

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

An amazing machine!

[@Nostrildomus]

Had a chance to get one in sixty four from the guy that brought it home with his new bride after the war . I didnt have the $425 it went for . Thanks T/C/E

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

Dang! Double Dang!

[@mickgerard6696]

Full fairing model was the Black Night.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

You are correct. Did that google thing and came up with both a Full Faired Black Knight and Black Prince in those year. Wahoo!

[@nathanchristopher6121]

I think it was the black Knight.

[@classicbritishbikesupersto2247]

It seems they made two fully faired bikes. The Black Knight and the Black Princess. Not sure what the difference was between the two. Wahoo!