| General information |
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| Model | Vincent Series C Rapide |
| Year | 1953 |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Rating | 3.3 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 45.0 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 5300 RPM |
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.00 seconds |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal 276 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry Shoe with single plate servo assist |
| Fuel consumption | 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | 2 into 1 |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type | Engine stressed member w/triangle rear |
| Front suspension | Girdraulic - Hydraulic dampened Girder |
| Front wheel travel | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with twin spring boxes |
| Rear wheel travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front tire | 300-20 |
| Rear tire | 350-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Two 7´ drums single leading |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight | 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2184 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Alternate seat height | 826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall height | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2172 mm (85.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 654 mm (25.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options | Black,red |
| Starter | Kick |
| Modifications compared to previous model | Series C had Girdraulic forks with cast aluminium blades. Series B had standard girder. |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Further information |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 53 Vincent Series C Rapide discussion group or the general Vincent discussion group. |
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