Introduced for the 2000 model year, this factory-custom Softail was Harley-Davidson’s attempt to give the classic cruiser formula a longer, leaner stance without abandoning the hardtail look that defines the Softail family. It arrived as a distinctive departure from the more traditional Heritage, Fat Boy, and Standard variants, with styling meant to feel custom straight from the showroom. Harley-Davidson first showcased the nameplate in 1999 as a 2000-model introduction, pairing the bike with a stretched fuel tank, redesigned rear fender, and prominent chrome fork details that helped set it apart visually from other Softail siblings.
Mechanically and culturally, the model became one of the better-known expressions of the company’s early-2000s factory-custom era. It was closely associated with the Twin Cam 88B engine generation and, over time, was offered in standard and fuel-injected forms. The motorcycle’s long, low proportions and forward-leaning custom styling made it a favorite among riders who wanted a more dramatic cruiser silhouette than the more nostalgic Softail variants. It also fit neatly into Harley-Davidson’s strategy of expanding the Softail platform beyond retro recreations and into more contemporary custom-inspired territory.
Production continued through the 2007 model year, after which the nameplate was discontinued. In the Harley-Davidson Softail lineup, it is remembered as one of the most recognizable factory customs of its era, bridging old-school Softail architecture with a more aggressive, contemporary show-bike attitude.