Brings the world’s first flat-8 motorcycle to the UAE
N S Lootah Motors officially launched the SOUO showroom in Dubai, which is the brand’s first international showroom outside of China. This event marks a major step in the global expansion of Great Wall Motor’s premium motorcycle brand, SOUO.
The opening ceremony highlighted the flagship SOUO S2000, the world’s first 2,000 cc horizontally opposed Flat-8 motorcycle engine, representing SOUO’s approach to combining distinctive motorcycle design with advanced engineering and technology.
The event attracted a range of distinguished guests, including business leaders, media members, influencers, motorcycle enthusiasts, and a senior team from SOUO in China.
Team SOUO
The team was led by Victor Zhao, the CEO, and included Miles Liu, the Overseas Director; Benny Zhou, the Director of IBD; Uwe Moser, the Chief Technical Engineer; and Rosie Chen, the GCC Regional Manager.
“Leveraging Dubai’s position as a regional hub, SOUO will systematically expand into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, building a comprehensive footprint in the Middle East’s premium motorcycle market,” commented Souo.
“Choosing Dubai for this milestone reflects the city’s global position as a market that embraces innovation, technology and exceptional mobility experiences,” added Abdulla Alaraidi, General Manager, N S Lootah Motors.
New standard
The SOUO S2000 CL sets a new standard for luxury cruiser motorcycles with its impressive 1,999 cc naturally aspirated horizontally opposed eight-cylinder Flat-8 engine, delivering 153.68 horsepower and 190 Nm of torque.
The S2000 CL is built with a high-strength die-cast aluminium frame, weighs 427 kg, has a seat height of 690 mm and a wheelbase of 1,810 mm. It features Hossack-style front suspension with electronically adjustable damping, along with a Brembo braking system including twin 320 mm front discs, a 295 mm rear disc and four-piston callipers.
The motorcycle also comes with advanced technology such as a 4-inch circular TFT display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 platform, navigation and music connectivity, and various riding modes like Travel, Rain and Sport.
