Van Veen (also referred to as Van Veen Kreid) was a Dutch motorcycle manufacturer founded in Amsterdam by Henk van Veen, who was previously the Dutch importer of Kreidler motorcycles. The company is best known for its OCR 1000 model, a Wankel rotary-powered motorcycle.
Van Veen completed its first prototype in 1974, using a 1000 cc Comotor 624 twin-rotor Wankel engine. The prototype was exhibited at the Cologne motorcycle show in November 1974, featuring front and rear cast wheels and triple Brembo disc brakes. The OCR 1000 was the world's first production motorcycle to use a two-rotor Wankel engine — essentially an automotive engine adapted for a motorcycle.
Limited production of the OCR 1000 began in 1978 and ceased in 1981. The motorcycle was heavy (approximately 320 kg / 700 lbs) and expensive (US$15,000 at the time), which, combined with poor press reviews and complications with Comotor engine production, led to low sales. Only 38 examples were built during the original production run.
The OCR 1000 was powered by a 996 cc twin-rotor Wankel engine producing approximately 100 hp (75 kW) at 6,500 rpm (rear wheel). It had a four-speed shaft drive transmission, a top speed of 135 mph (claimed), and a dry weight of 291 kg (642 lb). The fuel capacity was 24 liters (6.3 US gallons).
In 2011, the remaining OCR 1000 parts were purchased by Andries Wielinga, who subsequently built 10 complete motorcycles for sale.
