Introduced for the 2008 model year, this heavyweight classic cruiser brought Suzuki’s large-displacement V-twin performance into a more traditional, long-and-low package. It was positioned as the brand’s upscale classic-style big cruiser, using a shared engine and engineering base with Suzuki’s more aggressive power-cruiser family but wrapped in a more conventional cruiser silhouette. The design emphasized the look and feel of a large American-style touring cruiser, with broad bodywork, substantial fenders, a low seat, and a relaxed riding position, while the RT version added touring-oriented equipment for riders who wanted more distance capability and convenience.
The nameplate first appeared in Suzuki’s 2008 lineup and was carried through the 2010 model year. Suzuki’s own parts catalog lists fitment for this model through 2010, and there is no clear evidence of a later revival, so it is best treated as a single continuous production run that ended after 2010. In Suzuki’s cruiser hierarchy, it stood apart from the sportier boulevard crowd by leaning into classic styling rather than muscle-bike attitude, making it notable as one of the company’s biggest and most traditional-looking factory cruisers of its era.
For enthusiasts, it represents a short-lived but distinctive chapter in Suzuki’s cruiser history: a large, premium-feeling machine that combined the company’s modern V-twin engineering with old-school styling cues. Its brief run also makes it a relatively uncommon presence in the used market compared with the longer-lived cruiser nameplates around it.