By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic (MY2008) vs V7 750 Stone (MY2012)
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs V7 750 Stone: buy with your heart, but read this first.
You'll feel the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic flick into a tight turn off the lightest push on the bar. The Moto Guzzi V7 750 Stone sits you upright behind its wide bars. It's easy to thread that turn at walking pace.
So which one do you buy?
The V7 750 Stone has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Nose ahead: V7 750 Stone
On the way to work, the V7 750 Stone asks a little less of you. It's down to easier maneuvering in tight spots and a smaller footprint. Close enough that the test ride should settle it.
What makes each one tick
V7 Classic
Down low in the revs, the V7 Classic's transverse twin pulls smooth and full while its exhaust note rises with it. It isn't chasing outright speed. A shaft drives the rear wheel, and you won't be oiling or adjusting a chain. The front tire drops into each bend without a fight.
V7 750 Stone
There's strong pull down low from the V7 750 Stone's air-cooled twin, and its exhaust note doesn't sound like anything else. At 31.7 in (805 mm), the seat lets your boots find the ground at a stop. The brake lever works a 320 mm front brake while the twin-shock chassis stays relaxed as the bike stops. One round headlight leads the way.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The V7 750 Stone makes more peak torque: 43 lb-ft (58 Nm) vs 40 lb-ft (55 Nm).
- The V7 750 Stone has the larger fuel tank: 5.8 US gal (22 L) vs 4.5 US gal (17 L).
- Heated Grips: option on the V7 Classic, not offered on the V7 750 Stone.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Not their thing
Neither one is built for long-haul comfort. For big miles, look at a proper tourer or sport tourer.
On character, twisty roads, and running costs, these two are a wash. That's where your budget and your inseam get the final say.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
V7 Classic
What owners say
Strengths
- Charismatic, torque-rich engine
- Classic Italian styling with high-quality details
- Low-maintenance shaft final drive
V7 750 Stone
What owners say
Strengths
- Characterful air-cooled V-twin
- Comfortable upright ergonomics
- Italian style and simplicity
- Lightweight and agile
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.7 in (805 mm)
- Wet weight
- 437 lb (198 kg)
- Displacement
- 744 cc
- Engine
- 90° V-twin
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Power
- 49 hp (36 kW)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fork
- Telescopic
- Front brake
- 320 mm
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
- Rear tire
- 130/80-17
Where the spec sheets split
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 40 lb-ft (55 Nm) | 43 lb-ft (58 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 3,600 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 46 mpg (US) / 5.14 L/100 km | 59 mpg (US) / 4 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 5.8 US gal (22 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| V7 Classic | V7 750 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Grips | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
