Introduced for the 2017 model year, this lightweight adventure-touring entry was created to bring approachable dual-sport style and long-distance versatility to a smaller-displacement class. It arrived as a new addition to the brand’s adventure lineup and quickly became known for pairing a small, rev-happy twin-cylinder engine with upright ergonomics, modest seat height, and a practical chassis tuned for mixed-road use. Rather than chasing outright performance, it was positioned as an accessible travel companion for commuting, back roads, and light touring.
From its debut, the model’s identity has centered on the idea of easy adventure: compact dimensions, a friendly power delivery, and the ability to handle everyday riding without giving up the look and feel of a larger adventure machine. Over time, it has remained in the lineup with ongoing updates to colors, equipment, and market availability, while keeping the same basic concept intact. It has been offered in both standard and ABS-equipped forms in various markets, and it continues to represent one of the smallest displacement entries in the manufacturer’s adventure family.
The nameplate has not shown evidence of a discontinued-and-revived history; instead, it appears to have followed one continuous production run since its launch.