This luxury touring nameplate arrived for the 2008 model year as the brand’s first true open-road touring machine, marking a significant expansion beyond cruisers and into the premium long-distance segment. It was developed as a clean-sheet design rather than a dressed-up existing platform, with a distinctive full-fairing silhouette, integrated storage, and an emphasis on rider comfort, wind protection, and long-haul practicality. Early production was split into street-oriented and tour-oriented versions, helping establish the model as the company’s flagship touring entry and one of the more unconventional American touring motorcycles of its era.
Over the following years, the nameplate evolved through a series of updates and special editions while remaining focused on luxury touring. It gained enthusiast attention for its futuristic styling and for being a statement bike that looked very different from the traditional cruiser-and-bagger formulas dominating the segment. The line also expanded into lower-slung and special-signature variants, but the core identity stayed centered on premium distance riding rather than stripped-down performance.
Production continued through the 2017 model year. In January 2017, Polaris announced it would wind down the brand’s motorcycle operations, and 2017 became the final model year for the entire lineup. As a result, this touring nameplate ended with the brand’s closure rather than being replaced by a direct successor, leaving it as one of the most recognizable and distinctive motorcycles associated with the marque’s later years.