Collection Gift Guide: Shout at the Devil
December 2, 2003
Ecosse Moto Heretic
When Donald Atchison set out to create a motorcycle for
Ecosse Moto Works, he knew that it had to be extraordinary. Trained as a
mechanical engineer, the Colorado-based visionary also possessed a passion for
road racing and wanted to assemble a design team capable of thinking outside of
the box and creating an uncompromising high-performance street bike. It had to
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suitable for day cruising and also capable of blasting through the turns at
the track. With an attitude that showed contempt for conformity, his crew spared
no expense in the design process. They wanted to combine comfort, athleticism,
and superb materials, unleashing an exquisitely engineered, collectible cruiser
on the market. After two years of drafting, shaping panels by hand, and
fine-tuning the bike’s engineering, an ultimate street bike emerged. And
Atchison and company believed that the company’s first model merited an
appropriately daring name: the Heretic. (Click image to enlarge)
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Only 100 examples of the Heretic will be built, and though it is already an
outrageous specimen, owners can order up an array of custom touches—even
commissioning a paint job from Ecosse Moto’s in-house artist. (Click image to enlarge)Weighing in at a mere 460 pounds, the Heretic is a lightweight contender with a heavyweight powerplant. Atchison believed that torque was the critical element in this endeavor, and while the Patrick Racing V-twin engine churns out 120 hp, the 125 ft lbs of torque was the primary factor in selecting the motor. The exquisite engine is bolted to an ergonomically correct frame composed of chromoly steel. There is an aluminum subframe and a cromo/carbon steel swing arm, and intricate billet receptacles house an Ecosse/Baker 6-speed transmission. Adding to the crème-de-la-crème components is the same suspension found in world-class superbikes. Facilitating true comfort, the fully adjustable Ohlins suspension is tunable to specific rider requirements with an unprecedented 5.1-inch rear wheel travel. Braking up front is handled by a pair of six-piston calipers gripping 320mm rotors. The four-gallon fuel tank is made of carbon fiber, carbon Kevlar, and a fiberglass matrix.
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Precise detailing is what you would expect in an ultimate bike. (Click image to enlarge)Only 100 examples of the Heretic will be produced over the next 12 months, each stamped with its production number, at a base price of $44,800. As might be expected with such a unique bike, however, that is only the jumping-off point. A fortunate few will be able to purchase a fully titanium version of the Heretic, or an in-house artist can assist you in personalizing a visual masterpiece. Those who like their motorcycles fully optioned can order up a polished 113 motor with dual 42mm flat slide carbs, rear-set pegs, clip-on handlebars, and a titanium frame and subframe. Along with a personalized set of luxurious personal items, new owners will receive a special Internet access code to track the progress of their bike’s construction. And if this has whetted your appetite for Ecosse’s brand of excitement, keep your eyes open as the company expands its offerings with four new models.
Ecosse Moto Works
303.534.4266
www.ecossemoto.com
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