1930 Vincent HRD

Philip Vincent wanted to make motorcycles, he was advised to buy an existing name as an entry into the market. He bought HRD from Howard R Davies in 1928.  This is a 1930 model, the Classic Motor Cycle picture taken when the bike was 30 years old so it probably isn't a good example of a stock motorcycle. The engine is a 500cc JAP as Vincent hadn't started building their own. The famous Vincent cantilever rear suspension system is already in use.