1950 Vincent Rapide

$36,004
ID: 574734

Details

Make
Vincent
Model
Rapide
Year
1950
Fuel
Gasoline
Condition
Good Condition
Body type
Motorcycle
Sold by
Private

Description

998cc V-Twin
Four-Speed Gearbox w/Right-Side Shifter
Black w/Gold Stripes
Girdraulic Front End
Amal Carburetors w/K&N Filters
19" & 18" Wire-Spoke Wheels
Triple Brakes w/Shadow Drums
Koni Rear Damper
Dual-Point Coil Ignition
Electronic Voltage Regulator
Reupholstered 2-Up Seat

Chrome wire-spoke wheels feature black center stripes and wear 19″ front and 18″ rear Avon Speedmaster tires. Suspension consists of a girdraulic fork with an Armstrong shock up front as well as a triangulated rear swingarm with heavy-duty springs and a Koni damper. The dual front/single rear braking system has been fitted with Shadow drums all around as well as reproduction Black Lightning-style plates, a twin-pull lever assembly, and a custom bridge for the front. The seller describes a “wooden” feel to the brakes.