1978
Van Veen OCR 1000 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 268475 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Van Veen |
| Model | OCR 1000 |
| Year | 1978 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 130/80-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 996.00 ccm (60.78 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Dual disk Wankel |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 100.00 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 213.0 km/h (132.4 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 330.0 kg (727.5 pounds) |
About Van Veen
Country of Origin:
Netherlands
Founder:
Henk van Veen
Best Known For:
OCR 1000 with a Comotor Wankel rotary engine
Company History
Van Veen’s OCR 1000 was an audacious grand tourer built around a rotary engine, promising turbine-like smoothness and distinctive character. Low volumes, cost, and the oil crises constrained production, but the bike remains a cult icon for its engineering ambition and refinement. Historically, Van Veen proves that even grand touring can be reimagined around unconventional power when craftsmanship and vision align.