Moto Guzzi V7 Stone vs Harley Davidson Street 750

Moto Guzzi is one of the oldest Italian motorcycle manufacturing companies that still equips its motorcycles with shaft drive systems. The Moto Guzzi V7 is one of the company’s older motorcycle series, first introduced in 1971 with a 750 cc engine. In 2008, Moto Guzzi launched the V7 series once again. Over the years, the V7 received many upgrades to the engine and design. There are many V7 variants with different styling and ergonomics.

Harley Davidson has launched many cruisers and touring motorcycles over the years, becoming famous worldwide for its traditional-style cruisers with bigger engines, heavier weights, and high prices. In 2014, Harley launched the STREET 500 and STREET 750, the first Harley cruisers with smaller engines, less weight, and cheaper prices. Moreover, these cruisers were built with different riding styles.

The Motto Guzzi V7 Stone is a standard motorcycle with a full-body matte black finish. The fuel tank and front fender are the only colored parts. It has a two-into-two exhaust system covered in a black finish. The Motto Guzzi V7 Stone has chopped fenders and a notifiable gap between the rear fender and tire that gives the motorcycle a sporty look. At the front, it has dual non-adjustable shocks with a 40 mm telescopic fork, also at the front, it has a 320 mm disc brake with a tire size of 100/90-18. On the other hand, at the rear, it has dual adjustable shocks with a 260 mm disc brake and a tire size of 150/70-17.

The HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET 750 has a colored fuel tank and fenders. The rest of the motorcycle is covered in a matte black finish. The Harley Street 750 has a small front fairing that reduces air drag. Like other Harley cruisers, this motorcycle also does not have any SADDLEBAGS, CRASH BARS, or SISSY BARS. At the front, it has non-adjustable dual shocks with a fork size of 37 mm with a wheel travel of 5.5 in. At the rear, it has pre-load adjustable dual shocks with a wheel travel of 3.5 in. At the front, it has a single disc brake with a tire size of 100/80 R17. At the rear, it has a single disc brake with a tire size of 140/75 R15.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone has a four-stroke, 60^o V-Twin engine, that is mounted longitudinally, with a displacement size of 853-cc. With a bore size of 84 mm and a stroke size of 77 mm, this engine is capable of producing a horsepower of 64 hp @ 6,800 rpm and a peak torque of 53.8 ft-lbs (73 Nm) @ 5,000 rpm. The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone has a six-speed transmission system that operates on a maintenance-free shaft drive system. With a fuel tank capacity of 5.5 gal (21 L) and Weber Marelli Electronic fuel injection, this vehicle has a mileage of 48 MPG (20 km/l).

Harley Street 750 has a liquid-cooled, 60^o V-Twin engine that has a displacement size of 750 cc. It has a stroke size of 66 mm and a bore size of 85 mm capable of a peak torque of 59 Nm @ 4,000 rpm and a maximum horsepower of 53 hp. The Harley Street 750 operates on a low-maintenance belt drive system and has a six-speed transmission system. It has a fuel tank capacity of 3.5 gal (13.2 L) and is equipped with a Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection that delivers a mileage of 58 MPG (24.9 km/l).

The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is a standard motorcycle with a sporty riding style with mid-mounted footrests, a seat height of 780 mm (30.7 in), and a ground clearance of 150 mm (5.9 in). With a wheelbase of 1,450 mm (57.1 in), wide handlebars, a trail size of 104 mm (4.1 in), and a rake angle of 28^o, Street 750 delivers a comfortable riding position for all riders.

Amongst cruisers, Street 750 offers a unique riding position. It has a mid-mounted footrest position with a wheelbase of 1,520 mm (59.84 in), and an overall length of 2,215 mm (87.2 in). With a seat height of 652.78 mm (25.7 in), ground clearance of 144.78 mm (5.7 in), a trail size of 115.06 mm (4.53 in), and a rake angle of 32^o, the Street 750 offers a comfortable riding position for beginners.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone has a bigger engine capable of generating more torque and horsepower. It also has dual traction control modes also offers more features than the Harley Street 750.

Street 750 has a smaller engine than the V7 Stone, therefore producing less horsepower and torque. The V7 Stone is a standard motorcycle, while the Street 750 is a cruiser. Street 750 is an American-made motorcycle, while the V7 Stone is an Italian-made motorcycle. The Street 750 operates on a chain drive train system, while the V7 Stone operates on a maintenance-free shaft drive train. The V7 Stone is more expensive than the Street 750; however, the Street 750 has been discontinued while the V7 Stone is still in production.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone has seen lower sales compared to motorcycles from other brands. The main reason Moto Guzzi is not very popular is because of tough competition in the market. There are many other motorcycles from other brands that already have the V7 Stone’s features and more.

The Moto Guzzi V7 has a bigger engine and can produce more horsepower and torque than the Street 750. Both motorcycles are also lightweight and easy to handle. Overall, the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is the more suitable motorcycle for beginners due to being easier to handle, having dual traction control modes, and a standard ABS.

Despite being discontinued, the Harley Street 750 is still available in used markets. Meanwhile, the Motto Guzzi V7 Stone is still in production and can be bought fresh off the assembly line. Both motorcycles have reliable engines and offer better comfort during longer rides. However, neither motorcycle has pre-installed SADDLEBAGS, SISSY BARS, or CRASH BARS. Both motorcycles are easy to handle, whether the rider is short or tall,  lightweight or heavyweight. Both motorcycles have ideal seat heights and almost identical ground clearance.