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2020 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone S Preview

The 2020 Stone S recalls ’70s Moto Guzzi glory.

November 17, 2019

Classic Guzzi red abounds on the all-new V7 III Stone S from the fuel tank emblem to the shocks and contrast-stitch saddle.Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi released two new performance V7 III models at EICMA this year: the Racer 10th Anniversary and the limited-edition Stone S. Both models are powered by Moto Guzzi's traditional 744cc horizontal twin but feature a number of special styling treatments over their existing counterparts.

A slimmer, trimmer fender and rear lighting scheme add to the Stone S’ café racer style.Moto Guzzi

The Stone S calls on the tradition of Moto Guzzi’s performance models of the 1970s including the 1974 750 S and the 1971 V7 Sport with its S designation and follows the exclusive nature of those motorcycles by being limited to just 750 units. Each Stone S produced will have its serial number engraved on the handlebar riser clamp, the only 2020 V7 III model to do so.

Only 750 examples of the Stone S will be produced for 2020, an ode to its 744cc transverse twin engine that’s been powering Moto Guzzis for decades.Moto Guzzi

The Stone S sets itself apart from the base Stone model with a bevy of styling features that harken back to Moto Guzzi’s early two-cylinder performance days. The new satin chrome fuel tank is topped with a black leather strap and features red eagle logos on both sides. The traditional Moto Guzzi red theme carries through to the shock springs and contrast stitching on the special edition Alcantara saddle.

New bar-end mirrors and a black leather tank strap add to the vintage sport nature of the cockpit. The bike’s model name and serial number are engraved into the handlebar riser clamp.Moto Guzzi

Also setting itself apart from the standard Stone is a full suite of LED lighting for the headlight, taillight, and turn signals that had been otherwise exclusive to the Stone Night Pack edition. The headlight and instrument cluster are lower for an even racier feel from the saddle while the rear fender is also shorter and sleeker. Brand-new bar-end mirrors eliminate excess clutter from the rider’s view and further add to the sporty look.

The LED headlight and turn signals sit lower on the front end than the standard Stone, similar to the configuration of the Stone Night Pack.Moto Guzzi

The Stone S’ engine gets some racy dress up features to set itself apart like natural anodized aluminum throttle body covers, milled cooling fins on the cylinder heads, and billet aluminum side panels with a dedicated logo. A black anodized locking fuel cap tops it all off and since the S is meant to be ridden hard, Moto Guzzi added Dunlop Arrowmax Streetsmart tires to the package.

Moto Guzzi makes no mention on price of the Stone S, but it will likely be somewhere north of the Stone’s $8,490 price point.

The Stone S is further differentiated from its brethren with aluminum throttle body covers, cylinder head milling, and aluminum side panels.Moto Guzzi

The Stone S, and Moto Guzzi’s other new announcement, the Racer 10th Anniversary, use Dunlop Arrowmax Streetsmart tires for better performance.Moto Guzzi