Details

Object type

motorcycle

Title

Series "B" Rapide

Artist/Maker

Vincent

Place Associated

England, Hertfordshire, Stevenage, Great North Road (place of manufacture)

Date

1949

Materials

aluminium, metal, plastic, glass

Dimensions

overall: 1045 mm x 2180 mm x 730 mm 208 kg

Description

Motorcycle with chrome mudguards and exhaust, and black fuel tank, forks, headlamp, leatherette dual shaped saddle, and chain guard. Fitted with 998 cc V-twin engine, chain drive, drum brakes front and rear, telescopic front fork suspension and twin shock absorbers at rear. Circular brake light features aluminium letters 'STOP'. Golden decal on both sides of tank reads ‘The Vincent’. Engine No: F10AB/1/1754; Frame No: R3654; Registration No: GGE 812

Credit Line/Donor

Purchased with grant aid from the National Fund for Acquisitions, 1979

ID Number

T.1979.2

Location

Riverside Museum Main Exhibition Area

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