Motorcycle specifications Moto-GuzziV7 750 Stone 2012 The revenge of the Seven

alongside its new engine, the V7 Classic has evolved into the V7 Stone - a name formerly associated with the stripped-down California. In practice, the range is divided into 3 versions: the V7 presented here, which is the entry-level model, then the more vintage V7 Special, and the V7 Racer. No real changes on the silhouette side, apart from the darker color scheme, the addition of fork gussets, the presence of spoked wheels, the increase in fuel tank capacity to 22 liters and a lower price tag.

like all models powered by the 744 cm2 block, the V7 benefits from a major update to its twin-cylinder engine. No less than 70% of the parts are new, both inside and out. The edges of the cylinder-head fins have been softened, and a new, classier cylinder-head cover has been added. The spark plug has been hidden and the volumetric ratio increased to 10.2:1. In the cylinders, much has been reworked: new combustion chambers, new pistons and rings, and a modified intake. Induction is now via a single 38 mm throttle body. The gas flow passes through a Y-shaped section to feed the two bowls. At the outlet, there is a lambda sensor for each cylinder. In addition to improved fuel consumption, this revised block boasts enhanced performance, with 51 horsepower and over 6 mkg of torque. The gearbox, too, promises improved driveability.

after the W 800, 865 Bonneville and the late Ducati SportClassic, Vintage machines have found a market, and the Mandello-based firm has jumped on the bandwagon. When your name is Guzzi, and your family tree includes a lineage as renowned as that of the V7s of yesteryear, why deprive yourself of a beautiful machine with retro styling?

the return of the V7... A delightful little motorcycle with the look of another era, with that little charm that makes you want to try it out straight away. The Sixties designed this machine, and the Breva 750 lent it its engine. A small, unassuming 744 cm3, equipped with a cardan shaft and the typical Guzzi piston stroke, which keeps the price of this machine in check. If the silhouette puts it in the vintage category, the equipment is just as wise as the twin's 51 horsepower. A standard fork with a single brake disc, a very classic double tubular steel cradle frame, 2 rear amortos... Is there any need for more? Certainly not. All the more so as the V7 Stone boasts more obvious road manners and a livelier engine. This is a pleasure bike, with a whiff of the nutty and the charming.

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