By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Retro Classic
Triumph Speed Twin 900 (MY2025) vs Moto Guzzi V7 Stone (Euro5)
Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Stone: buy with your heart, but read this first.
You'll feel the Triumph Speed Twin 900's twin shove you out of a bend from low revs, and it doesn't snap at your wrist. The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone's throttle tugs it out of the corner, and it's the low frame you feel working. It stays settled and holds its line.
So which one do you buy?
The Speed Twin 900 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
By a nose: Speed Twin 900
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the Speed Twin 900. What tips it: a sportier chassis and harder acceleration. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
Daily commuting & city riding
Edges it: Speed Twin 900
Through rush hour, the Speed Twin 900 is a little easier to live with. It's down to friendlier manners and lighter steering.
Character, looks and sound
Small edge: Speed Twin 900
The Speed Twin 900 has a bit more presence and character. This one still comes down to taste.
Keeping running costs low
Narrow edge: Speed Twin 900
For the money you spend after the purchase, the Speed Twin 900 nudges ahead. The gap is too small to plan a budget around.
What makes each one tick
Speed Twin 900
The Speed Twin 900 has picked up a real sporty streak for back roads, yet its engine still feeds in power gently and doesn't bite back. A bump halfway through a curve goes into the Marzocchi suspension, which keeps the shorter chassis tracking. It's quick to steer. Lighter wheels flick it through the next switchback.
V7 Stone
A deep mechanical throb runs through the V7 Stone as its air-cooled engine pulls with real weight from low in the range. With its weight carried low, it's easy to thread through slow city traffic. The brake lever hauls it down from speed, and the low chassis doesn't squirm. Those cylinders thump out in the breeze.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Speed Twin 900 makes more peak torque: 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) vs 54 lb-ft (73 Nm).
- The Speed Twin 900 has the larger engine: 900 cc vs 853 cc.
- The V7 Stone has the larger fuel tank: 5.5 US gal (21 L) vs 3.2 US gal (12 L).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
For all-day comfort, both fall short. Keep the rides short and you'll get on fine with either.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Speed Twin 900
What owners say
Strengths
- Sleeker, more dynamic styling
- Approachable with friendly characteristics and low seat height
- Enough engine pep to drive out corners
- Genuine sporting capability from upgraded chassis
V7 Stone
What owners say
Strengths
- Accessible seat height and easy manoeuvrability
- Authentic retro styling with classic charisma
- Improved handling and chassis composure
- Torquey and characterful V-twin engine
Trade-offs
- Electrical gremlins reported by some owners
Known problems to check before you buy
Speed Twin 900
- Rear turn signal non‑compliance recall (SRAN630 / 25V141) Recall 25V141000 The red rear turn signals were installed too close to the tail light, failing to meet FMVSS 108. Dealers will replace them with amber signals free of charge. Affects all 2025 Speed Twin 900, 1200, and 1200 RS models.
- Hard starting when cold A 2025 owner reports the engine requires two start attempts and occasionally sputters or dies when cold; ambient temperature not believed to be a factor.
- Fork noise when cold A knocking or rattling noise may be heard from the front forks under compression over uneven road surfaces, particularly when cold.
V7 Stone
- Electrical alternator and ignition coil/plug cap issues Some owners report alternator concerns and failures of spark plug caps or ignition coils, causing intermittent misfires, poor running, or starting difficulties. Often resolved under warranty.
What they share
- Seat height
- 30.7 in (780 mm)
- Front tire
- 100/90-18
- Rear tire
- 150/70-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Speed Twin 900 | V7 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 476 lb (216 kg) | 481 lb (218 kg) |
| Speed Twin 900 | V7 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 900 cc | 853 cc |
| Engine | Parallel twin | 90° V-twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Power | 64 hp (48 kW) | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Peak power at | 7,500 rpm | 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) | 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 3,800 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
| Speed Twin 900 | V7 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12 L) | 5.5 US gal (21 L) |
| Speed Twin 900 | V7 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Shaft |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Speed Twin 900 | V7 Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Modes | Standard | Not offered |
| Cruise Control | Option | Not offered |
| USB Charging Port | Standard | Not offered |
| Heated Grips | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
