Moto Guzzi pepped up its V7 Special and Stone models with a new 850cc, 90-degree, transverse V-twin in 2021. The V85 TT-derived powerplant unlocked new levels of performance for the platform with 65 horsepower (at 6,800 rpm) and 53.8 lb-ft of torque (at 5,000rpm). The V7 Special earned a glossy Blue Formale/Grey Casuale colorway and chrome accents, while the V7 Stone lived up to its name with satin paint schemes and black finishes.
Now, it looks like the Mandello Del Lario firm is blending the best of both worlds with the 2023 V7 Stone Special. Unveiled at the Moto Guzzi World Days 2022 festival, the new modern-classic touts a Shining Black base color with red accents on the fuel tank, side panel, and shock coils. The Stone Special may adopt the Special’s glossy paint, but it opts for the Stone’s cast wheels and black-finished components.
