On May 9th, a few days ago, a photo of Wei Jianjun riding a Great Wall motorcycle attracted attention and discussion among netizens.
Tonight, Wei Jianjun posted, stating that he recently went back to his hometown to shoot a promotional video for the motorcycle brand, but due to poor confidentiality measures, the villagers took photos with their phones and shared them online.
Wei Jianjun mentioned that the Great Wall motorcycle project is progressing smoothly, and next week at the Beijing Motorcycle Show, the Soul Motorcycle will be unveiled to the public.
During the recent Beijing Auto Show, Great Wall showcased the engine and transmission of the Soul Motorcycle. Due to the "high concentration of design," most people focused more on the 8-cylinder engine and overlooked the structure of the DCT transmission.
Wei Jianjun emphasized that this high-performance engine + DCT transmission power combination is very suitable for motorcycle travel, providing a fantastic experience for riders on their journeys.
From Wei Jianjun's introduction, it can be seen that Great Wall Motors has overcome the barrier of motorcycle DCT dual-clutch technology, which means that this motorcycle from Great Wall is very likely to be an automatic transmission model, allowing users to ride without needing to clutch and shift gears.
In addition, according to available information, Great Wall's first motorcycle is positioned as a retro cruiser model, somewhat similar to the Honda Gold Wing GL1800. Its biggest highlight lies in the self-developed horizontally opposed eight-cylinder engine, utilizing shaft drive transmission, as well as featuring a die-cast frame and double wishbone front suspension.
Wei Jianjun has revealed that he has always been very fond of motorcycles, starting to ride them since 1984. His first bike was the Xingfu 250, which is still kept in his home garage.
This generation has a unique sentiment towards motorcycles, viewing them as "productivity" in the past and now as "big toys." Enthusiasts hope for a motorcycle representing China, a responsibility that Great Wall Motors also holds.
