Introduced for the 2006 model year, this Harley-Davidson touring nameplate brought a lower, more stripped-down attitude to the company’s long-distance lineup. It arrived as a fresh take on the traditional big V-twin bagger formula, pairing Harley’s Touring chassis with a chopped windshield and a slammed, custom-inspired stance that helped define a new look within the brand’s road-going grand touring family.
From the start, it stood apart from more upright, full-dress touring models by emphasizing a cleaner silhouette and a more casual, performance-oriented touring personality. That combination made it especially significant in the modern bagger era: it helped move Harley-Davidson touring design toward a style that balanced comfort, long-haul capability, and a more aggressive visual presence.
Over time, the model became one of the company’s best-known touring motorcycles and a core part of the Grand American Touring range. It has served as a recurring platform for Harley-Davidson’s evolution in touring design, while also spawning special and premium interpretations within the wider family. A major redesign in 2024 marked a new chapter for the nameplate, with Harley-Davidson presenting it as part of a broader refresh of its touring lineup rather than as a short-lived or discontinued model.
The result is a long-running Harley-Davidson nameplate that is closely associated with the modern bagger movement, recognized for its touring heritage, custom look, and enduring place in the brand’s lineup.