Vincent Black Shadow

Vincent Black Shadow

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Considered by many to be the first Superbike, the Vincent Black shadow was a development of the Rapide. The ‘C’ series was first introduced in 1948. The 998-cc 50 degree V-Twin engine in the Black Shadow produced 55 hp and was Capable of propelling the 455 lb. machine to 125 mph. Interestingly, the Black Shadow deployed a cantilever rear suspension system which was made popular many years later by Yamaha.