Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S Review

Used Buyer Review

The V7 Stone S is one of those bikes that makes you smile every single time you fire it up. That 850cc V-twin has a proper mechanical heartbeat to it — lumpy at idle, torquey through the midrange, and genuinely characterful in a way that modern parallel twins just aren't. It's not fast, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and the six-speed gearbox is slick once you learn its rhythm. Cornering clearance is surprisingly decent for a retro bike, and the suspension handles real-world roads without beating you up. Used examples vary a lot in condition. Check the bevel gears for whine, inspect the shaft drive for any play, and look hard at the finish on the S-spec accessories — that brushed aluminum shows scratches easily. Electrical gremlins are rare on this generation but not unheard of. Dealer servicing matters here; a well-documented Guzzi is worth chasing. Budget for valve checks every 6,000 miles — they're not expensive but they're non-negotiable.