Moto Guzzi V7III Stone S vs BMW R12 Single Carb (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V7III Stone Sstacks up against the BMW R12 Single Carb. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V7III Stone SBMW R12 Single Carb
Model year20201942
Price
Engine744 cc745 cc
Horsepower52 hp18 hp
Torque60 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistonsExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-18 / 130/80-17 3.5-19 / 3.5-19

Moto Guzzi V7III Stone S vs BMW R12 Single Carb — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V7III Stone S and the BMW R12 Single Carb usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V7III Stone S brings 52 hp, while the BMW R12 Single Carb counters with 18 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: