The Souo motorcycle price for the headline S2000 GL starts at roughly 32,000 US dollars in China, making it one of the most ambitious touring bikes ever launched by a newcomer. Souo is the first motorcycle brand from Great Wall Motor (GWM), and the S2000 GL arrived with a bang: an eight-cylinder grand tourer aimed squarely at Honda's esteemed Gold Wing. Unveiled at the Beijing International Motorcycle Exhibition, it pairs a 2,000cc flat-eight engine with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, setting a high bar for long-distance comfort and performance.
How much does the Souo S2000 GL cost?
The Souo S2000 GL price starts at about 32,000 US dollars, which positions it as a premium touring machine rather than a budget bike. The GL trim is the fully equipped version, adding a rear passenger seat and three luggage cases for genuine grand-touring duty. As New Atlas reports, GWM has signalled plans to bring this eight-cylinder monster to wider markets, so the question of a Souo motorcycle for sale outside China is becoming a matter of when, not if. For now, official availability and pricing are centred on the Chinese market.
What engine powers the Souo S2000?
The S2000 GL boasts a 2,000cc flat-eight DOHC engine that surpasses the Gold Wing's 1,833cc six-cylinder in both power and complexity. According to RideApart, that flat-eight produces around 154 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque, sent through an advanced eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Top speed is roughly 130 mph with a 0 to 60 mph time near 3.7 seconds, impressive figures for a machine that tips the scales at well over 1,000 pounds. This is the world's first 2,000cc eight-cylinder production motorcycle.
What features set the Souo S2000 GL apart?
The design deviates from contemporary aesthetics, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese lion sculptures, most clearly in the lion-eye headlights. Underneath sits a modern Hossack-style girder fork for sharper handling and a cast aluminum frame similar to the Gold Wing. High-end details include Brembo brakes and a large TFT display reminiscent of luxury baggers like the Harley-Davidson Road Glide. As Carscoops notes, the comfort suite runs deep: heated grips and seats, a power-adjustable windshield, an eight-speaker sound system, cruise control, hill start assist, and rear parking sensors all feature.
Can Souo really challenge the Gold Wing?
Despite being a newcomer, GWM leverages its automotive background and substantial market capitalization to give Souo a real competitive edge. With the S2000 GL, the brand challenges established models and showcases its potential to innovate across multiple motorcycle segments. This move could meaningfully shift market dynamics, positioning Souo as a serious contender in the high-end touring category and a fresh rival in the world of multi-cylinder grand tourers.
Collectible multi-cylinder motorcycles at TheArsenale
If the Souo S2000's flat-eight stirred your love of multi-cylinder engineering, TheArsenale curates rare bikes in the same spirit. Discover the iconic six-cylinder CRSS Honda CBX1000 and the racing-bred Honda CB900 Bol d'Or. For modern power, see the BW Honda CB1000R Black Edition and the muscular Honda CBX1050 Streetfighter. Browse the full TheArsenale motorcycles collection to find your next grand tourer.
Photo: GWM Souo
