At the heart of the 2011 Ecosse Iconoclast naked motorcycle, Ecosse relies on a 1966 cc (120 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 135 HP (98.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 189.8 Nm (140 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Iconoclast measures 208.7 kg (460 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.55 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Ecosse archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2009 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
68.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.55 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement1966.0 ccm (119.97 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsMachined from solid billet aluminum
Power135.0 HP (98.5 kW))
Torque189.8 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.0 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke108.0 x 108.0 mm (4.3 x 4.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
0-100 km/h2.80 seconds
ExhaustSpecial custom racing exhaust for Iconoclast Series; machined from solid with ECOSSE logo machined on mufflers. Exhaust duplexer located for maximum torque.
Chassis
Frame Type4130 Chrome-moly TIG welded by hand. FEA tested. Oil circulates through 3” backbone and all four 1¿ down tubes for additional cooling. Trellis-style double-sided swingarm and subframe.
Front SuspensionCustom Öhlins, fully adjustable forks
Rear SuspensionÖhlins custom shocks
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/70-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 6-piston radial calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsBlack forged aluminum 17” wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight208.7 kg (460.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6470 HP/kg
Oil Capacity3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatt black clear tint on hand-formed carbon fiber bodywork. Silver hand-painted pin stripe .
InstrumentsDigital speedometer and programmable tachometer (shift points programmable; able to time 0-60, 0-100, quarter-mile passes, etc., plus many other options)
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Brakes
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Transmission
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