OCR 1000

1977 Van Veen OCR 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Van Veen for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1977 Van Veen OCR 1000 pairs a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled dual disk wankel architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 100.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the OCR 1000 measures 330 kg (728 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.3 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 213 km/h (132 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Van Veen archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1976 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.