To me it looks like something only a mother could love - but as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Here’s a bit more on it.

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/gwm-souo-flat-eight-tourer-revealed/

For Sale
I'm selling my much loved and very well travelled BMW R1200RT, as an injury is making it rather challenging for me to ride.   However, I plan on getting something quite a bit lighter for short trips.   I will attend RTE's both in SA and elsewhere, but will be in the ute or with the caravan.   If you want a very capable and reliable "long haul" tourer with all the fruit, this may be for you.  This bike is what the ST1300 could have been.   I'm giving first "Dibs" to OzSTOC members.

BMW R1200RT   2016    $15,000
86,000km
Published wet weight is 274kg
BMW 49lt Top Box with 12 volt outlet
Full and “on-time” Dealer Service History from new.
She was serviced at 80,000km, and is due for a service now simply because of the time since the last.
Russell Daylong Touring Seat
Puig Touring Screen
Illium Works Risers
Illium Pillion Footboards
BMW Nav5 Integrated GPS
Denali 2.0 D4 LED Spot Lights, on Clearwater mounts
Front Tip Over Bars
Pyramid Plastics Front Fenda Extenda
Quadlock phone mount
Starcom Communication System (you may chose to remove this as parts are no longer available)
Uniden CB Radio integrated into the Starcom
New Michelin Road 6, rear tyre, still with the “hairs”
Bridgestone BT203f front tyre has done 8,000km
All service books, manuals and documents
She comes with the spare OEM Screen and a number of spare bodywork fixings
There is some fine crazing in the front headlight from a bird strike, but it hasn't progressed or let any water in.

PM if you are interested, or want some further information.