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This is the 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone. From the history, in 1967 the first big Italian bike appeared on the motorcycle market: the Moto Guzzi V7. The first design made by Lino Tonti and Giulio Cesare Carcano. The V7 appeared at the right time, bikes were coming domineeringly back into fashion almost as a reaction to the conformism of the car and the market is particularly open to innovations. In 2008, Moto Guzzi released V7 Classic. This bike won over enthusiasts with its design inspired by the famous forerunners. In 2009, the V7 Café Classic contributed to the success of the V7 Classic, followed the next year by the exclusive V7 Racer, first appearing as a show bike at EICMA 2009 and then going into mass production due to unanimous demand from the markets, exceeding 1000 units sold by a wide margin. The new V7 Stone changes everything yet remains true to that Moto Guzzi V7 heritage. For new or returning riders the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is a rock solid choice.
The engine arrive with 744 cc type 90° V-twin 4-stroke, 5-speed of transmission with cardan final drive, fuel system used Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection. The exhaust system used Three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe. While maintaining the classic 90° V configuration, the engine is now comprised of more than 70% new components. Cutting-edge technological solutions improve functionality, provide greater torque and power even at low rpms, and make the V7 more efficient, with higher fuel economy and reduced emissions. The engine can produce maximum power 37 kW (50HP) at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque 42.7 ft lbs. / 58Nm at 5,000 rpm.
Some new technology is new manifold. The manifolds were replaced by a single Y manifold made of rubber, completely ribbed and straight (diameter of 36 and 39 mm respectively from the injector groups and the throttle body) which links to a single Magneti Marelli MIU3G 38 mm diameter throttle body. This is a modern unit which allows two oxygen sensors to be managed, thereby obtaining a mixture to the cylinders in any operating conditions which is more uniform with consequent improvement in fuel economy and harmful emissions, besides contributing to the increase in performance, which was the goal of the entire design. Besides that, The transmission has also been revamped, still five speeds, but with a new pre-selector which has made control more precise, smooth and quiet.The final drive is confirmed, entrusted to the famed cardan, unique in its category and a Moto Guzzi icon as well as the guarantee of reliability, safety, comfort, cleanliness and completely maintenance free.
The chassis used double cradle frame, with bolted and removable lower elements. This is a unit of legendary solidity and sturdiness thanks in part to the headstock angle of 27°50', an angle which ensures stability and directional precision. The fork, using 40 mm stanchions, adopts new calibration to reduce friction and is equipped with dust boots in the Racer version, with 130 mm travel. Rear shock absorbers with new calibration to the advantage of comfort for the V7 Stone and the V7 Special with adjustable spring preload and offering 118 mm of travel, while the Racer, as usual, stands out with a pair of refined Bitubo WMT gas shock absorbers equipped with an external tank. The brake system consists of a 320 mm floating front disc and a 260 mm rear disc.
The Moto Guzzi V7, iconic and prestigiously manufactured, is now available in three versions, two touring and one sport, respectively the V7 Stone, V7 Special and the V7 Racer. Just like in 1971 when the sport version completed a range made up of the dominating V7 and V7 Special. The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone released in US MSRP Price: $8,390 USA.
