This nameplate was introduced as part of Moto Guzzi’s second-generation V7 family, which debuted for the 2015 model year after being announced in 2014. The Stone version was the minimalist, dark-trimmed member of the range, positioned as the simplest and most contemporary-looking take on Moto Guzzi’s classic transverse-V twin roadster formula. It sat alongside the Special and Racer variants, giving the V7 line a clearer split between stripped-back style, traditional detailing, and more sporting character.
The model represented an evolution of the long-running V7 concept rather than a clean-sheet redesign. Moto Guzzi used the V7 II update to modernize the platform while preserving the signature feel that had made the series a cornerstone of the brand’s identity: compact proportions, exposed mechanicals, and an easygoing retro-standard stance. In enthusiast terms, the Stone was the most understated V7 II, aimed at riders who wanted the classic Guzzi look without the more decorative chrome and vintage cues of the Special.
The V7 II generation was comparatively short-lived. Moto Guzzi’s official history identifies the V7 II as the 2014 debut of the second-generation V7, and the next major chapter arrived with the V7 III in 2017, which superseded the V7 II family. As a result, this exact Stone nameplate belongs to a single continuous production era that ran through the 2016 model year.