Dubai now has the first SOUO S2000 showroom outside China, with N S Lootah Motors opening the brand’s UAE base for its 1,999cc Flat-8 motorcycle. The SOUO S2000 Dubai launch brings the S2000 CL to the local premium motorcycle market, although an AED price has not been published on the checked UAE site.
Gulf News reports that the showroom opened on Thursday, with SOUO executives, N S Lootah Group representatives, riders and media attending. Zawya’s account of the launch identifies N S Lootah Motors as SOUO’s exclusive UAE distributor and places the showroom within the brand’s wider Gulf expansion plans.
SOUO S2000 Dubai launch brings an unusual engine to UAE roads
The S2000 CL uses a naturally aspirated, horizontally opposed eight-cylinder engine. SOUO describes it as the world’s first production motorcycle with a Flat-8 configuration. Output is rated at 153.68 horsepower and 190 Nm of torque, sent through an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and shaft final drive.
| Specification | SOUO S2000 CL |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,999cc naturally aspirated Flat-8 |
| Power and torque | 153.68 hp / 190 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed wet DCT |
| 0–100 km/h | About 3.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 200 km/h, electronically limited |
| Weight | 427 kg |
The claimed 0–100km/h time is about 3.9 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 200km/h. The motorcycle also has a die-cast aluminium frame, electronically adjustable front suspension and Brembo brakes. A 4-inch TFT display, navigation, connectivity, riding modes, traction control, cruise control and tyre-pressure monitoring are included.
What is known about SOUO S2000 UAE availability?
The official UAE website lists the S2000 touring model and S2000C cruiser as available to reserve through N S Lootah Motors in Hor Al Anz East, Dubai. It does not show a public AED price on the checked page, so buyers will need to contact the showroom for local pricing, specifications and delivery details.
Victor Zhao, CEO of GWM SOUO, told Gulf News that the company plans riding events, brand experience days and owner clubs in target markets. That gives the Dubai showroom a job beyond displaying a very large engine: it is intended to anchor SOUO’s regional community and distributor network.
Is the SOUO S2000 a V8 motorcycle?
No. It uses a horizontally opposed Flat-8 engine, with four cylinders arranged on each side, rather than a V8 layout.
Can buyers reserve the SOUO S2000 in the UAE?
The official UAE website says the S2000 and S2000C are available to reserve through N S Lootah Motors in Dubai.
How much does the SOUO S2000 cost in the UAE?
N S Lootah Motors has not published an AED price on the checked UAE website, so buyers must contact the showroom for a local quote.
