This two-up ATV nameplate was introduced for the 2014 model year as the brand’s dedicated touring-oriented version of its utility platform. From the start, it was positioned around shared riding, with a longer seat, passenger accommodations, and trail-friendly chassis tuning that separated it from the single-seat models in the lineup. Early versions were offered with several engine and trim combinations, giving buyers a choice of practical, mid-range, and higher-performance variants while keeping the same basic passenger-friendly concept.
Over the next several model years, the nameplate evolved with the rest of the Sportsman family. It expanded beyond the original 550, 570, and 850-era offerings and later included XP 1000-based versions as the platform matured. More recently, the lineup has continued under the same touring identity with updated displacements and trim packages, showing that the core concept has remained consistent even as the surrounding ATV family has changed. The result is a long-running, distinct two-seat subfamily rather than a short-lived special edition.
In brand history, this nameplate matters because it helped formalize the idea of a factory-built recreational utility ATV for two riders, instead of treating passenger capability as an afterthought. That made it especially appealing to trail riders, couples, and riders who wanted a comfortable all-around machine for exploring together. It remains part of the current lineup, so there is no final model year to report.