Vincent Black Shadow 1949 dashboard
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Vincent Black Shadow (1948-1955)

Vincent Black Shadow (1948-1955)

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Specifications

Engine

998 cc V-Twin, air-cooled, carbureted

Power

55 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

75 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Transmission

4-speed, chain final drive

Fuel Capacity

16 liters

Length

2136 mm (estimated)

Width

Height

1079 mm (estimated)

Weight

227 kg wet

Seat Height

826 mm

Suspension

– Front: Vincent Girdaulic fork
– Rear: twin-shocks

Tyres

– Front: 3.00 – 20/21
– Rear: 3.5 – 19/20

Brakes

– Front: drums
– Rear: drums

Instruments

Analogue speedometer, odometer, another meter and something on top of the headlight

Other

Headlight

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Length2136 mm (estimated)2090 mm2078 mm (estimated)2118 mm (estimated)2090 mm2105 mm
Width-785 mm760 mm (handlebars)-780 mm865 mm
Height1079 mm (estimated)1114 mm1110 mm1261 mm (estimated)1110 mm1240 mm
Seat Height826 mm760 mm807 mm780 mm765 mm805 mm
Weight227 kg wet215 kg wet196 kg wet218 kg wet216 kg wet221 kg wet
Engine998 cc V-Twin, air-cooled, carbureted900cc Parallel Twin, liquid cooled, 8 valve SOHC, 270º crank1200 cc Parallel Twin, liquid-cooled, 270º crank1200 cc V-Twin, air/oil cooled900 cc Parallel Twin, liquid cooled, 270º crank1170 cc, 2-cylinder boxer, air/oil cooled
Power55 hp @ 5500 rpm64 hp @ 7500 rpm96 hp @ 6750 rpm65 hp @ 6800 rpm64 hp @ 7500 rpm109 hp @ 7250 rpm
Torque75 Nm @ 4000 rpm80 Nm @ 3800 rpm112 Nm @ 4950 rpm73 Nm @ 5000 rpm80 Nm @ 3800 rpm116 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission4-speed, chain final drive5-speed, Wet multi-plate assist clutch, chain final drive6-speed, Wet multi-plate slip/assist clutch, chain final drive6-speed, dry single disc clutch, shaft final drive5-speed, Wet multi-plate assist clutch, chain final drive6-speed, single dry plate hydraulic clutch, shaft final drive
Fuel Capacity16 liters12 liters14,5 liters21 liters12 liters18 liters
Suspension- Front: Vincent Girdaulic fork - Rear: twin-shocks- Front: KYB 41mm cartridge forks, 120 mm travel - Rear: KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120 mm travel– Front: 41 mm cartridge forks, 120 mm travel – Rear: twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel– Front: 40 mm telescopic fork – Rear: twin shocks, adjustable preload- Front: 41 mm cartridge forks, 120 mm travel - Rear: twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel- Front: 46 mm inverted fork, 120 mm travel - Rear: BMW Motorrad paralever, central spring strut, adjustable preload (remote), adjustable rebound damping, 120 mm travel
Tyres- Front: 3.00 – 20/21 - Rear: 3.5 – 19/20- Front: 100/90-18 - Rear: 150/70-17 - Tubeless- Front: 120/70-17 - Rear: 160/60-17- Front: 100/90-18 - Rear: 150/70-17- Front: 100/90-18 - Rear: 150/70-17- Front: 120/70-17 - Rear: 180/55-17
Brakes- Front: drums - Rear: drums- Front: 310mm disc, Brembo 4-piston caliper - Rear: 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper - ABS available- Front: 305 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers - Rear: 220 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper - ABS available- Front: 320 mm floating disc, Brembo 4-piston calipers - Rear: 260 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper - ABS available- Front: 310 mm floating disc, Brembo 4-piston caliper - Rear: 255 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper - ABS available- Front: 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers - Rear: 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper - cornering ABS
InstrumentsAnalogue speedometer, odometer, another meter and something on top of the headlightAnalogue speedometer, LCD display with odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, clock, trip computerAnalogue speedometer and tachometer, Dual LCD display with odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty, clock, 2x trip, average and current fuel consumptionLCD display with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, trip meter, clockAnalogue speedometer, LCD display with odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, clock, trip computerAnalogue speedometer and tachometer, digital odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock
OtherHeadlightLED brake light, switchable Traction Control, Riding modes, Immobiliser, USB socketLed tail light and indicators, switchable traction control, riding modes, USB under seatLED lights, traction controlLED brake light, switchable Traction Control, Riding modes, Immobiliser, USB socketLED lights, Riding modes, engine braking control, dynamic traction control, USB, self-cancelling indicators, adaptive headlight
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