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[trike lady]

Looks like the Goldwing has something to worry about an 8 cylinder clone from China.

GWM Souo Flat-eight Tourer Revealed

Recently we discovered the Souo motorcycle brand and its intention to build a larger-displacement rival to the Gold Wing. Now it’s been unveiled in China.

www.cycleworld.com

 

[Papa Zook]

Just my opinion, but all the Goldwing owners I know, don't strike me as having any interest in being "that guy" with the Chinese Goldwing knockoff.

 

[Gorilla]

I think if they come in with a real low price it will sell. KIA is an example.

 

[Papa Zook]

I don't know, Kia vehicles are manufactured in many countries to supply each country's market. These include South Korea, the United States, Slovakia, China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

The Chinese bike is made in.... China.

But just in case you're right let's get the jump on the market and launch a forum.

GWM-Souo-Flat-eight-Tourer-Riders.com ........catchy huh?? What do you think?

 

[trike lady]

I don't know, Kia vehicles are manufactured in many countries to supply each country's market. These include South Korea, the United States, Slovakia, China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

The Chinese bike is made in China.

But just in case you're right let's get the jump on the market and launch a forum.

GWM-Souo-Flat-eight-Tourer-Riders.com ........catchy huh?? What do you think?

If it catches on I'm sure there will be a forum. VerticalScope will probably start one if the bike gains popularity in the US.

Another article but no price listed. Great Wall Tourers Power and Performance Details

 

[Papa Zook]

I was joking about the website. It's never going to be a serious challenger to the Goldwing, not in our lifetime anyway.

 

[Zammy]

Wow, 1016 lbs for the GL, damn, that's heavy.

 

[Papa Zook]

Wow, 1016 lbs for the GL, damn, that's heavy.

Yea, its 200 lbs heavier than a Goldwing.

 

[Zammy]

I can still ride some 2 wheelers but at my weight (150), don't think I would entertain a test ride.

 

[trike lady]

Its probably the weight of the motor with the DCT transmission that is making it super heavy. It looks like an overweight GL1800.

 

[Old Road Dog]

What? They're both Asian owned motorcycle companies. Unlike HD which is Amer........

 

[trike lady]

In the words of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.

 

[trike lady]

They could have 'Upped' the game and made a trike version.

 

[trike lady]

If they did make a trike version it would give CanAm and Harley Davidson some competition.
If they did it would be a factory trike with a warranty.
Also which conversion company would put themself through the expense of R&D for building a kit?