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Dissenter In Our Midst
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Ecosse Heretic
Brenda Fox
12/01/2003
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Photography by Cordero Studios/corderostudios.com
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With a high performance edge mated to an avant-garde style, Ecosse Moto Works’
Premier Edition Heretic emerges with a sophisticated flair, combining the
uncommon parameters of stealth Euro street-racer with gutsy American
V-twin.
 There is significance in the name Ecosse, inspired from a former
Scottish auto racing team best known for twice winning the prestigious and
grueling Le Mans 24-hour endurance classic in the 1950s. With limited finances,
the back street garage team went on to trounce some of the biggest names in
racing, including the Scuderia Ferrari team. It’s a success story that Ecosse
Moto Works has emulated by creating an exceptional motorcycle built to the
highest standards, with an adrenaline-pumping character that, above all, will
electrify the rider with performance-packed style. (Click image to enlarge)
 Conceptualizing the Heretic as the ultimate street rod, founder Donald
Atchison combined his pioneer spirit and utter disdain for conformity with a
mechanical engineering background, road-racer passion and years as an exotic
motorcycle dealer. Facing the challenge to deliver a production custom in a
demanding market, Atchison, with wife Wendy, assembled a crack team that would
translate their vision of an all-around street performer and set the foundation
for their premium cruiser. (Click image to enlarge)
Two years later and having spared no expense, the
Heretic—a carbon fiber/billet beauty comprised of high-dollar components
combining the best from the racetrack with an opulent American powerplant—was
born. With a 61-inch wheelbase and weighing a mere 460 lbs, the American hot rod
is an impressive blend of carbon-fiber artistry and edgy attitude with
meticulously refined details. Inspiration for the style lines was derived from
Atchison’s affection for old Aston Martins and jet fighters fabricated with
precision craftsmanship and attention to detail.
 A handbuilt, 1753cc,
45-degree twin Patrick Racing engine was the muscle of choice. Dynamically
balanced and blueprinted by engine icon Nigel Patrick exclusively for Ecosse
Moto Works, the plant is machined from solid billet aluminum. The 107 cubic
inches churn out 120 horsepower and 125 ft lbs of torque. Choice of either a
42mm or 45mm Mikuni flat slide carburetor turns this bike into a “get there and
get there quick” machine. (Click image to enlarge)
Next, Ecosse commissioned big-twin drive train guru
Bert Baker to engineer a handcrafted, 6-speed right side drive transmission
specifically designed for bikes with robust torque. Final drive is via chain.
Housed in intricate billet, the engine sits snug in a 4130 chrome moly/carbon
steel frame especially selected for possessing high fatigue limits. Oil is
contained in the backbone with four blended down tubes giving additional
cooling.
Ergonomics were determined after a lengthy R&D process,
with CAD (computer-aided design) meeting real world functionality. To ensure
comfort for all body types the bike utilizes three adjustable positions for foot
controls, covering a range from mid-set to extreme rear.
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