2008Ecosse The Heretic

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The 2008 Ecosse Heretic is a raw, aggressive naked bike featuring a massive 1966cc V-twin engine producing 133 horsepower and 185 Nm of torque. Designed for experienced riders seeking extreme power delivery, it's best known for its hand-crafted Scottish engineering and uncompromising performance character. With carburettor fuel delivery and a square-bore engine design, the Heretic represents unfiltered motorcycle brutality.

Capacity: 1966.6 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 205.0 kg
Seat height: 698 mm
Power: 133.0 HP (97.8 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Ecosse The Heretic

vs the 2006

Spec	2006	2008
Power	174.3 HP (128.2 kW)	133.0 HP (97.8 kW)
Torque	137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.0 ft.lbs)	185.8 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 137.0 ft.lbs)
Front suspension	Öhlins for ECOSSE.	Öhlins Upside-down, fully adjustable
Rear suspension	Öhlins for ECOSSE,	Öhlins fully adjustable

Other years 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering85%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track78%

Best for: Built as an exotic, limited-production power-cruiser/naked hybrid meant to deliver visceral American V-twin performance with race-bred chassis capability.
Built for: The Heretic suits someone who wants exclusivity and handcrafted engineering over mainstream branding, with a taste for bold styling and mechanical theater.
Not ideal for: This bike is not for beginners, budget-conscious buyers, or anyone seeking a practical commuter or long-distance touring companion.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 698mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Ecosse The Heretic, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1966.6 ccm
Power: 133.0 HP (97.8 kW)
Torque: 185.8 Nm (18.9 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6488 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 108.0 x 108.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1537 mm
Seat height: 698 mm
Dry weight: 205.0 kg
Wet weight: 221.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.90 litres
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Oil capacity: 3.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: CrMo mainframe, subframe and swingarm
Front suspension: Öhlins Upside-down, fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Öhlins fully adjustable
Front wheel travel: 132 mm
Rear wheel travel: 165 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 6-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes diameter: 260 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/70-ZR17

Other

Color options: Custom colors

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2006	2008	2009	2011	2012	2014
Capacity	1967 cc	1967 cc	1967 cc	1966 cc	1966 cc	1966 cc
Dry weight	205 kg	205 kg	205 kg	205 kg	205 kg	205 kg
Seat height	698 mm	698 mm	698 mm	698 mm	698 mm	698 mm
Fuel capacity	15.9 L	15.9 L	15.9 L	15.9 L	15.9 L	15.9 L