The Van Veen OCR 1000 is a unique motorcycle model from 1975 with a twin rotor rotary engine and a liquid/oil cooling system. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is powered by a 32mm Solex carburetor and Borsch Jaeger/Hartig electronic ignition. At its peak, it can generate 100 hp at 6000 rpm. The four-speed transmission and shaft final drive help it achieve top performance. It has a tubular double cradle frame, telescopic forks front suspension, and dual gas shocks swingarm rear suspension. The stopping power comes from 2x 280mm discs at the front and a single 280mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle’s dry weight is 291 kg, and it has an 18.2 liters fuel capacity. The Van Veen OCR 1000 comes with a front tire of 3.50-18 size and a rear tire of 4.25-18 size.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Van Veen OCR 1000
| Year | 1975 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | twin rotor rotary |
| Capacity | 2x 498, 996 |
| Cooling System | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 32mm Solex carburetor |
| Ignition | Borsch Jaeger/Hartig electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 100 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Tubular double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual gas shocks swingarm |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25-18 |
| Dry-Weight | 291 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 Litres |