Admin Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Guzzi’s new V100 may feature liquid-cooling, but the company’s air-cooled twin lives on. The new V7 Stone Special Edition is the latest iteration. (Moto Guzzi/) Even as Moto Guzzi begins taking presale orders for its all-new V100, it has confirmed that its ever faithful air-cooled V-twin will remain in production for a few years yet. The new V7 Stone Special Edition declares that fact loud and clear. In its present Euro 5–compliant version, the Stone’s engine displaces 853cc and delivers an honest 65 hp. It’s a detuned iteration of a powerplant that started out as a 744cc design and eventually grew to 850cc and 80 hp (the current V85 TT model uses a 78 hp version). The engine powers all the present V7 models and what’s left of the less-successful V9 series. Special paint and valve covers are two of the Stone Special Edition’s styling cues. The V7-series engines still use pressed-up cranks when many others opt for one-piece designs. (Moto Guzzi/) The horsepower numbers aren’t the only differences. The engine also replaces more expensive components, such as titanium intake valves, special con-rod forgings, and aluminum pushrods, with more accessible parts. The new general-purpose version of the Moto Guzzi twin also features a press-fit crankshaft rather than a forged unit. This is a legacy of the engine’s developmental history: Press-fit cranks are both less expensive and offer more flexibility when it comes to changing an engine’s stroke to achieve different displacements. The bike retains the solid 10.5:1 compression ratio of the V85 TT, but breathes through a central 38mm throttle body. The V7 Stone Special Edition also gets a high-performance Arrow exhaust system that helps the engine return 66.5 hp along with a flatter torque curve. Related: Celebrating Moto Guzzi’s 100th Birthday An Arrow exhaust system is responsible for a modest 1.5 hp gain, but it also flattens the bike’s torque curve, looks sharp, and sounds great. (Moto Guzzi/) The Stone is the most accessible version of the Moto Guzzi V7, but this Special Edition appears much richer and more finished in its graphics. A very attractive gloss black paint scheme with red accents frames Guzzi’s famous Mandello Eagle on the tank, replacing the traditional matte black of the V7 Stone. The valve covers are painted graphite gray, and the fuel cap is machined aluminum billet anodized black; shock springs are finished in red. While not revolutionary, the smart graphics upgrade gives the V7 Stone Special a distinct and attractive presence. A special handlebar-clamp graphic is a nice touch. The bike’s overall impression is an elegant limousine black. (Moto Guzzi/) View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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