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|top_speed = 135 mph (claimed)<ref name="koopman Van Veen">{{cite journal|last=Koopman|first=Hans|title=2011 Van Veen OCR 1000 Rotary Engine Motorcycle|journal=[[Motorcycle Classics]]|date=September–October 2011|volume=7|issue=1|url=http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/van-veen-OCR-1000-rotary-engine-motorcycle.aspx| |
|top_speed = 135 mph (claimed)<ref name="koopman Van Veen">{{cite journal|last=Koopman|first=Hans|title=2011 Van Veen OCR 1000 Rotary Engine Motorcycle|journal=[[Motorcycle Classics]]|date=September–October 2011|volume=7|issue=1|url=http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/van-veen-OCR-1000-rotary-engine-motorcycle.aspx|access-date=7 March 2013}}</ref> |
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|dry_weight = {{convert|642|lb|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=dry>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/classic-van-veen-motorcycles/van-veen-ocr-1000-zmcz18jfzhur//|last=Cathcart |first=Alan |title=Rotary Revival: Van Veen OCR 1000| magazine=[[Motorcycle Classics]]| |
|dry_weight = {{convert|642|lb|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=dry>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/classic-van-veen-motorcycles/van-veen-ocr-1000-zmcz18jfzhur//|last=Cathcart |first=Alan |title=Rotary Revival: Van Veen OCR 1000| magazine=[[Motorcycle Classics]]|access-date=April 13, 2018|date= January–February 2018 }}</ref> |
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Van Veen completed its first [[prototype]] in 1974 using a 1000 cc [[Comotor]] 624 twin-rotor [[Wankel engine]], and in November 1974 it was exhibited at the [[Cologne]] motorcycle show with front and rear cast wheels and triple [[Brembo]] disc brakes.<ref name="Mechanics">[[Motorcycle Mechanics (magazine)|''Motorcycle Mechanics'']], December 1974, pp.34-36. ''Koln Show. "Only the ingenuity of Honda and their flat-four Gold Wing 1,000 cc special stopped the Wankel-powered machines taking the Koln (Cologne) Motor Cycle Exhibition by storm!''". Accessed 16 September 2015</ref> |
Van Veen completed its first [[prototype]] in 1974 using a 1000 cc [[Comotor]] 624 twin-rotor [[Wankel engine]], and in November 1974 it was exhibited at the [[Cologne]] motorcycle show with front and rear cast wheels and triple [[Brembo]] disc brakes.<ref name="Mechanics">[[Motorcycle Mechanics (magazine)|''Motorcycle Mechanics'']], December 1974, pp.34-36. ''Koln Show. "Only the ingenuity of Honda and their flat-four Gold Wing 1,000 cc special stopped the Wankel-powered machines taking the Koln (Cologne) Motor Cycle Exhibition by storm!''". Accessed 16 September 2015</ref> |
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Limited production of the OCR 1000 model began in 1978 and ceased in 1981, after poor press reviews and complications with Comotor engine production.<ref name="koopman Van Veen" /> 38 examples were built. |
Limited production of the OCR 1000 model began in 1978 and ceased in 1981, after poor press reviews and complications with Comotor engine production.<ref name="koopman Van Veen" /> As well as problems with the Comotor engine, weight (700 lbs/320 kg) and price ($US15,000) also contributed to lack of sales.<ref name="Cormier">{{cite web |last1=Cormier |first1=Jason |title=Van Veen OCR 1000 - Dutch Wankel Powered Superbike |url=https://www.odd-bike.com/2012/12/van-veen-ocr-1000-dutch-wankel-powered.html |website=www.odd-bike.com |access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> 38 examples were built.<ref name="Cormier" /> |
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By 2011, the leftover OCR 1000 parts had been purchased by Andries Wielinga, who built 10 complete motorcycles for sale.<ref name="koopman Van Veen" /> |
By 2011, the leftover OCR 1000 parts had been purchased by Andries Wielinga, who built 10 complete motorcycles for sale.<ref name="koopman Van Veen" /> |
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Van Veen OCR 1000 1977 using a re-purposed engine originally intended for the Citroën GS, exhibited at Autostadt, in Wolfsburg, Germany
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Manufacturer | Henk van Veen |
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Engine | 996 cc (60.8 cu in) |
Top speed | 135 mph (claimed)[1] |
Power | 75 kW (100 hp)@ 6,500 rpm (rear wheel)[1][2] |
Transmission | 4-speed shaft drive |
Suspension | Front 42 mm telescopic fork Rear twin shocks w/adjustable preload and damping |
Tires | Front:110/90 x 18in Rear:130/80 x 18in |
Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (61 in) |
Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
Weight | 291 kg (642 lb)[2] (dry) 294 kilograms (648 lb) (2011)[1] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 24 L; 5.2 imp gal (6.3 US gal) |
Fuel consumption | 9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg‑imp (24 mpg‑US) (est.) |
Van VeenorVan Veen Kreid is a former motorcycle manufacturer. It was founded in Amsterdam by Henk van Veen, the Dutch importer of Kreidler motorcycles.[1]
Van Veen completed its first prototype in 1974 using a 1000 ccComotor 624 twin-rotor Wankel engine, and in November 1974 it was exhibited at the Cologne motorcycle show with front and rear cast wheels and triple Brembo disc brakes.[3]
Limited production of the OCR 1000 model began in 1978 and ceased in 1981, after poor press reviews and complications with Comotor engine production.[1] As well as problems with the Comotor engine, weight (700 lbs/320 kg) and price ($US15,000) also contributed to lack of sales.[4] 38 examples were built.[4]
By 2011, the leftover OCR 1000 parts had been purchased by Andries Wielinga, who built 10 complete motorcycles for sale.[1]
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