Great Wall Motor (GWM) is not a brand most folks would usually associate with motorcycles. Known as one of China’s most established automakers, GWM has built a global footprint with SUVs, pickups, and even electric cars.
The company already manufactures the electric Mini in partnership with BMW through Spotlight Automotive, so it’s no stranger to working at a high level. Now, under its new motorcycle division Souo, GWM is betting big on two wheels.
The debut Souo S2000 tourer turned heads last year when it flaunted a 1,999cc flat-eight engine. With 151 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, and an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with a reverse gear, it showed that Souo wasn’t aiming for small steps. It was going directly after the Honda Gold Wing, a benchmark for luxury touring, and trying to outdo it on spec sheets by offering more cylinders, more gears, and more tech.
