The Vincent Black Shadow - Tim Kingham

The Vincent Black Shadow is a name that resounds whenever classic bikes are discussed. The Vincent company were already advertising their existing Rapide machine as ‘The worldÂ’s fastest production motorcycleÂ’ when, in February 1948, the Black Shadow was announced with a then unbelievable top speed of 125 mph on pool petrol. ItÂ’s no wonder that the bike has been a constant source of fascination since that announcement.Few, however, have defined exactly what comprised a Black Shadow and how today... Zobrazit více