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Comparison of Ecosse The Heretic 2012 and Honda VTX 1800 S [S]ave

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Ecosse The Heretic 2012
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Honda VTX 1800 S
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General
Production from (year)20122002
MakeEcosseHonda
ModelEcosse The HereticHonda VTX 1800 S
CategoryNaked bikeCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder-3
Fuel systemCarburettor. Mikuni 45mm flat slide-
Engine detailsBillet aluminum; 45-degree American V-Twin. Hand built, blueprinted and balanced. Dynamically balanced crank for reduced vibration.-
Displacement (cm³)1,9661,795
Power (kw)97.178.1
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainShaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)185.8163
Bore (mm)108101
Stroke (mm)108112
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
DrivelinePrimary: Wet chain.-
Compression10.5:19.0:1
Exhaust systemHandcrafted by ECOSSE. 2 into 1. Stainless steel head pipes with dual titanium mufflers.-
Chassis
Front suspensionÖhlins Upside-down, fully adjustable fork-
Rear suspensionÖhlins fully adjustable. 3 modes, dragster, cruiser, road racer.-
Front brakesDouble disc. 6-piston radial calipersDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc
Diameter (mm)260316
Frame typeCrMo mainframe, subframe and swingarm. Carbon fiber (headlight, fenders, tank, tail, tach shroud, air filter cover and seat pans)-
Front tyre120/70-ZR17150/80-17
Rear tyre190/70-ZR17180/70-15
SeatLow-profile (sleek) or high-profile (plush)-
Wheels17´ forged aluminum. Silver or black. Optional BST carbon-fiber wheels.-
Front wheel travel (mm)132130
Rear wheel travel (mm)16599
Rake (fork angle) (degree)25-
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • any pearl color or clear-coated carbon fiber with highlight and pin stripe.
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InstrumentsAnalog tach; LCD speedo-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5371,715
Dry weight (kg)205335
Power/weight ratio0.47370.233
Seat height (mm)698693
Alternate seat height775-
Ground clearance (mm)165-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)15.924.1
Oil capacity (l)3.7-



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