Introduced for 1986, this 450-class cruiser was developed as a larger, more highway-capable companion to the smaller entry-level cruiser that preceded it. It kept the same approachable low-slung character, but paired that formula with a 447cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine to give the bike more smoothness and usable power for everyday riding and open-road travel. The model’s compact proportions, low seat height, and simple mechanical layout preserved the easygoing personality that made the original family recognizable, while the added displacement broadened its appeal to riders who wanted a little more performance without moving into a much bigger machine.
The nameplate had a short production life and was offered only for the 1986 and 1987 model years. That brief run has made it a comparatively uncommon classic and a notable footnote in the cruiser segment: a transitional middleweight that retained the friendly, accessible ethos of the original idea while standing apart as its own distinct model. Because it ended after that initial two-year span and was not revived as the same 450-class nameplate in later years, it remains a self-contained chapter in the lineage rather than an ongoing production model.