Van Veen
Van Veen or Van Veen Kreid is a former motorcycle manufacturer. It was founded in Amsterdam by Henk van Veen, the Dutch importer of Kreidler motorcycles. 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.
Van Veen
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Van Veen or Van Veen Kreid is a former motorcycle manufacturer. It was founded in Amsterdam by Henk van Veen, the Dutch importer of Kreidler motorcycles. 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.
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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. 38 examples were built.
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• Name — Van Veen OCR 1000 • Manufacturer — Henk van Veen • Engine — 996 cc • Top Speed — 135 mph (claimed) • Power — 100 hp@ 6,500 rpm (rear wheel) • 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 — 61 in • Seat Height — 33.5 in • Dry Weight — 642 lb • Wet Weight — 294 kg (2011) • Fuel Capacity — 6.3 gal • Fuel Consumption — 24 mpgus (est.)
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