Aprilia's Handlebar Controls: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 5. 06. 2024
  • So much goes on around the handlebars on modern #MotoGP bikes! đŸ€Ż
    Buttons for launch control, engine braking, power maps and now levers for holeshot devices! Simon Crafar is on hand to explain it all in his first #TechTalk of 2021! 🙌
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  • @tenpoundpom9363
    @tenpoundpom9363 Pƙed 3 lety +232

    Love these Tech Talks with Simon. He really knows his stuff and has a great way of expressing himself.👍👍

    • @stefanoe.m.1540
      @stefanoe.m.1540 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      He's for MotoGP what Joylon Palmer is for F1 haha

    • @TheAslakVind
      @TheAslakVind Pƙed 3 lety +21

      @@stefanoe.m.1540 Simon won races for Yamaha. Jolyon did not win anything, Jolyon just have a rich dad.

    • @stefanoe.m.1540
      @stefanoe.m.1540 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@TheAslakVind I mean because of his role and character 😂👍

    • @motogp
      @motogp  Pƙed 3 lety +52

      He's great, isn't he? đŸ€©

    • @aliznlhaddad
      @aliznlhaddad Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@TheAslakVind Haha what a savage

  • @Norton1531
    @Norton1531 Pƙed 3 lety +22

    "Oh dear. This tyre is letting go terribly."
    The most polite rider feedback ever!!!

  • @godsimon
    @godsimon Pƙed 3 lety +43

    Man I can listen to this guy for hours. More of tech vid pls!!!!

    • @motogp
      @motogp  Pƙed 3 lety +25

      We've got an entire playlist on our channel of Simon's previous Tech Talks! There'll be more coming this season too 🙌

    • @Showmetheevidence-
      @Showmetheevidence- Pƙed 3 lety

      @@motogp great insight that we don’t normally get to see.

  • @marfrandema1884
    @marfrandema1884 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    That APRILIA is gorgeous, and i love the FAUSTO name on the wings.

  • @theyoungconservation
    @theyoungconservation Pƙed 3 lety +56

    amazing tech talk! Simon Crafar really know how to describe all these technical terms in a clear, lovely and passionate way. Thank you!

  • @Arthurmorgz
    @Arthurmorgz Pƙed 2 lety +4

    As a Kiwi I cannot tell you how proud I am to see Simon doing his thing on a world scale.
    So good having someone who knows his stuff and has been there himself explaining this stuff in such a simplistic way.
    Excellent work.

  • @GeorgiaGrowGuy
    @GeorgiaGrowGuy Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Simon, when you started out hosting it was pretty rough. But you have become an absolute treasure. I'm glad that you and your employer stayed the course. I hope we get to hear a bit more from you vs last season. Cheers!

    • @Motosapien46
      @Motosapien46 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Couldn't agree more! Even when it was rough at first, I still enjoyed Simon more than Dylan. Now that Simon's comfortable, it's great! When he cuts in I perk up because I know it'll be something meaningful and worthwhile!

    • @joker14n
      @joker14n Pƙed 2 lety

      @brett..spot on 1000%

  • @DEREKFUMI
    @DEREKFUMI Pƙed 3 lety +38

    You can tell Simon rides a motorcycle by the way he explains the operation of a motorcycle and his body movements when he explains it. He was in an era of racing that’ll be missed.
    Plus, there’s some amazing machining work on that steering head.

    • @joker14n
      @joker14n Pƙed 2 lety

      He still teaches riders how to go fast at many of the top tracks throughout the world

  • @joker14n
    @joker14n Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Back in the day..simon was gonna qualify on pole, until mick doohan has a last lap superhuman effort to snatch pole. Simon was watching, standing next to the interviewer and responded by saying..”wow, he’s just great !” Simon, you’re a man among men..bravo!

  • @jrbcnchz
    @jrbcnchz Pƙed 3 lety +19

    Love his engine sound effects lol

  • @wildbill7
    @wildbill7 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    These are always some of my fave moments from MGP weekends - love Simon's explanations!

  • @flinskikun
    @flinskikun Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Finally after months, we are back to this lovely TikTok. What an informatife explanation, Simon! And what a gorgeous bike as well. Can wait to see Aprilia on the podium.

    • @Motosapien46
      @Motosapien46 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hahaha, I heard him say tiktok too!

    • @Norton1531
      @Norton1531 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@Motosapien46 Wasn't just me then!

  • @jameshardy6277
    @jameshardy6277 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Really enjoy listening to Simon on these tech talks. You can feel the years of experience come through.

  • @addydean
    @addydean Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Simon surely makes the MotoGP season a little more exciting

  • @letsdothis9996
    @letsdothis9996 Pƙed 3 lety +35

    most excited kiwi I've ever seen 😍

    • @jonny46ba
      @jonny46ba Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Gotta love the Kiwis..I love to see Bruce Anstey being interviewed just before or just after he did 6 laps of the IOM TT course lapping at over 130mph..

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ Pƙed 3 lety +2

      John Britten at Daytona Bike week wins that trophy.

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 Pƙed 3 lety

    These Tech Talk videos are truly awesome, so great to have you back Simon, well done!! 👍👍

  • @megcsa
    @megcsa Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks, Simon. Great video, as always. It's incredible all the things the guys have to be thinking about--tyres, fuel, traction, etc--as they're hurtling around the track.

  • @jeffsappington9704
    @jeffsappington9704 Pƙed 3 lety

    Really enjoy Simon's Tech Talks! Makes watching road racing much more enjoyable.

  • @joker14n
    @joker14n Pƙed 2 lety +1

    One of the best things he brings is that the team bosses all love/hate him..cuz if theres a question a team manager doesn’t want to hear, you know simon is gonna ask it straight out. 👍

  • @monteiro5306
    @monteiro5306 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Simon , Tech Talk is like gold!! Amazing video. Greetings from Brazil..

  • @4kdesign851
    @4kdesign851 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Simon starts this season the same way he finished the last one, at the top. Very interesting and well explained.

  • @rickyhenriques1007
    @rickyhenriques1007 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    Good to see him back.😁

  • @mmates007
    @mmates007 Pƙed 3 lety

    I love these tech Talks. Simon does a great job. Put more on please Moto GP.

  • @wrkings
    @wrkings Pƙed 3 lety

    Really enjoy ur work mate, enjoy listening to your commentaries and interviews,great video

  • @macunion1225
    @macunion1225 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    this understated gentleman is the simon crafar that beat mick doohan and won with a 10 second gap , what a legend , proudest day to be a kiwi

  • @stephenburrows4670
    @stephenburrows4670 Pƙed 3 lety

    Fantastic insight. Simon manages to explain the really technical aspects of the technology, and express it in a way so less technological people like myself can understand. Great job. Keep up the good work! 👍😃

  • @daniele_go
    @daniele_go Pƙed 3 lety

    As usual Simon you are great, love your explanations with so much passion combined with experience ! 👍

  • @jonny46ba
    @jonny46ba Pƙed 3 lety +14

    great info Simon, but you forgot to mention map 4.. you know, the map that slows the bike down until another Ducati overtakes it.

  • @rolandsmith2141
    @rolandsmith2141 Pƙed 3 lety

    Always does and great interview and now technical info with realistic sounds, love his enthusiasm great member of the team

  • @lovelessissimo
    @lovelessissimo Pƙed 3 lety

    These are really great. They help fans to stay engaged.
    Well done, MotoGP.

  • @PDigsss
    @PDigsss Pƙed rokem

    So flipping amazing to get such an indepth explanation.

  • @kahidunn7907
    @kahidunn7907 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you Simon, loving your tech talks, jeez thats alot to think about when you're doing 300+ km

  • @one-of-us9939
    @one-of-us9939 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    I love Aprilia.
    I ride Aprilia.
    I love Simon.
    I respect Simon...
    in that exact order.

    • @Josh-mk7ok
      @Josh-mk7ok Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Was expecting you to say you also ride Simon 😂😂

    • @one-of-us9939
      @one-of-us9939 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@Josh-mk7ok đŸ€ŻđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @one-of-us9939
      @one-of-us9939 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Truth be told, I think love is just
      honor+respect. So when I say
      I respect Simon, I'm repeating myself.

  • @TheVitaly6969
    @TheVitaly6969 Pƙed 2 lety

    Simon is such a great guy!!! Best man for Tech Talks!!

  • @antonspkr
    @antonspkr Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video guys

  • @hubhubmei7174
    @hubhubmei7174 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome video! Thanks a lot x

  • @saltyprocrastinator
    @saltyprocrastinator Pƙed 3 lety

    As always, phenomenal work Simon! Would love to hear more about how race bikes are started since they don't have their own starter, and how the batteries in these bikes are kept topped off

  • @austinperkins1986
    @austinperkins1986 Pƙed 2 lety

    As usual, informative and fun!

  • @garyeast8851
    @garyeast8851 Pƙed 3 lety

    Another awsome Vid Mate!!!!

  • @domothepilot
    @domothepilot Pƙed 3 lety

    thanks simon!
    more of this please! maybe about fuel management, tire management or general race strategy

  • @brandonpavan215
    @brandonpavan215 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love these segments, Simon does a great job. đŸ‘đŸœđŸ‘đŸœđŸ‘đŸœ

  • @GordonMoat
    @GordonMoat Pƙed 3 lety

    I’ve been looking forward to this. Amazing how advanced the sport is now.

  • @banquo3051
    @banquo3051 Pƙed 3 lety

    Excellent. Thanks for these videos

  • @arissayonk5444
    @arissayonk5444 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Complicated technology presented in simple way to audience. Bravo Simon

  • @RogerBadgerDSFlyer
    @RogerBadgerDSFlyer Pƙed 3 lety

    Legend. Love the tech insight that Mr Crafar brings us.

  • @ashishjain5965
    @ashishjain5965 Pƙed 3 lety

    Look forward to these gems every weekend

  • @mcudignoto
    @mcudignoto Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Always the best!!!!! Let’s start this 2021

  • @lesterbuckman5493
    @lesterbuckman5493 Pƙed 3 lety

    Can’t wait Simon keep them coming

  • @WomacksRideTechandFitness

    Simon is a straight beast 
 keep it up one can recognize that voice anywhere!

  • @MegaWebsters
    @MegaWebsters Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks, well explained and interesting.

  • @martynflynn6629
    @martynflynn6629 Pƙed 3 lety

    So nice that MotoGP let Simon have his tech talk in and around their advertising agency.

  • @youwantmyname9208
    @youwantmyname9208 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Very informative simon!

  • @keshavgupta1425
    @keshavgupta1425 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    VR46 in 4th, man he's something else, nobody can even match the potential of what this man is capable🙏🙏

  • @montalvoandres
    @montalvoandres Pƙed 3 lety

    Simon you are the best! Great combo of experience and comms! So well explained 👏 I can almost see myself riding one hahaha. Go motogp...bruuummm 🏍

  • @brettthomas6823
    @brettthomas6823 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome Simon thanks mate...as an Aprilia owner special thanks for showing us some of the new weapon.🙏🇩đŸ‡ș🇳🇿🇼đŸ‡č🙏

  • @kirillvz
    @kirillvz Pƙed 3 lety

    Very interesting video, thanks! Please do more explanation, like this.

  • @manavmishra9071
    @manavmishra9071 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love tech talk keep doing MotoGP

  • @addydean
    @addydean Pƙed 3 lety

    Loved it definitely ready for Sunday

  • @ronin_0421
    @ronin_0421 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    awesome stuff! can't get enough MotoGP talk in the U.S., so CZcams gives me so much insight!

  • @motogpfever620
    @motogpfever620 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    2021 will be fascinating year for aprilla with alex espargaro.hes in good pace,top 5, he sould be podium on Sunday.

  • @captainpooby2708
    @captainpooby2708 Pƙed 3 lety

    Please do a Tech Talk on the track limit sensors. Where they're placed, how they're triggered, are they adjustable for sensitivity, etc...? Should broadcast it at one of the races too!!

  • @georgevprochazka5316
    @georgevprochazka5316 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Tasty ! The buttons on the left-hand side look like M&Ms ! LOL

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 Pƙed 3 lety

    Fantastic stuff Simon! Technical stuff made simple.đŸ‘đŸŒ Only a few days ago I watched that brilliant qualifying lap of Mick Doohan, kicking your “Assen” in Assen!đŸ€Ł Do you still have nightmares?đŸ€­ Cheers from across the Tasman!🇩đŸ‡ș Love your work! đŸ‘đŸŒ

  • @thehighwaywanderer
    @thehighwaywanderer Pƙed 3 lety

    Simon crafar is the best and I always look forward to more 💯

  • @crowncitycorey
    @crowncitycorey Pƙed 3 lety

    Outstanding!

  • @samuelderozario3153
    @samuelderozario3153 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Fantastic 👏

  • @ErikvanB
    @ErikvanB Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks for that, Simon

  • @Mikejames1080
    @Mikejames1080 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks Simon 👍

  • @stewartgrant9832
    @stewartgrant9832 Pƙed 3 lety

    Nice one. You didn't tell us at what point the squat system for launch, reverts to datum height? This years bikes are stunning. Well done Moto GP.

  • @HARRY-qc4di
    @HARRY-qc4di Pƙed rokem

    The grunts conveyed more than than the words

  • @hikkigayakomachi6657
    @hikkigayakomachi6657 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Aprilia need some trophy

  • @TurboTingol
    @TurboTingol Pƙed 3 lety

    Simon is LEGEND!

  • @kisu8856
    @kisu8856 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    love 😍 aprilia

  • @MichaelMachado2
    @MichaelMachado2 Pƙed 3 lety

    The tech talks are back!!!!

  • @christhomas239
    @christhomas239 Pƙed rokem

    This is so much better than the rubbish on F1 cars. Here we have Simon who was a top class rider, who is passionate about bikes, and who explains things in terms that even a non-rider would understand. And he gives us examples of what is happening as you ride it flat out on the track. I just learned that these bikes are unbelievably technical and far beyond a road bike, but I also learned very specific things. Simon's commentary at each race is also excellent. Please don't add an idiotic Martin Brundle pit walk and just do what you do.

  • @hrsjohnny
    @hrsjohnny Pƙed 3 lety

    Tech Simon is the best!

  • @rsv4pilot114
    @rsv4pilot114 Pƙed 3 lety

    I'd love to see this same content with the Yamaha, Ducati and Honda teams. I'd love to see their setup.

  • @longobardirino
    @longobardirino Pƙed 3 lety

    Love it!!!!

  • @adhamsahaimi6746
    @adhamsahaimi6746 Pƙed 3 lety

    Good info Simon.👍👍👍👍

  • @nickenclement6950
    @nickenclement6950 Pƙed 3 lety

    Nice video good job

  • @rizkiirawan3841
    @rizkiirawan3841 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    The Best aprilia RSGP 2021 power fuul

  • @icemanxpe
    @icemanxpe Pƙed 3 lety

    @1:30 I finally confirmed MotoGPs gear/shift pattern and that it requires a leverl to be actuated to get into neutral. Thanks for englightening me about this once and for all

  • @Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike

    IT's really a F-1 two wheel ,Thanks mate !!

  • @johnsnow2022
    @johnsnow2022 Pƙed 2 lety

    Awesome video!! Ducati better watch out.. 4 aprilias on the lineup next year!

  • @patkawasaki
    @patkawasaki Pƙed 3 lety

    Lots of interesting tech, and we'll delivered (Simon)!
    I disagree with having GPS-based changes, which adjust settings according to each corner.

  • @faiqimmanuel2098
    @faiqimmanuel2098 Pƙed 3 lety

    Wowww so cool thats why i like moto gp,motor yang sempurna

  • @ResizeFilms
    @ResizeFilms Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Interesting video, greetings

  • @uses0ap
    @uses0ap Pƙed 3 lety

    I love Simon

  • @marufjonashurov9901
    @marufjonashurov9901 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Assalomu Alaykum varaxmatullohu vabarakatuhu tushunchangiz uchun raxmat foudali boldi.koproq shunaqa video qoysangiz

  • @kawasaki3070
    @kawasaki3070 Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow, never knew these bikes were so advanced in the way that the rider can on the fly change things.

  • @nickb6541
    @nickb6541 Pƙed 3 lety

    YEAHHHHHHH HE'S BACK

  • @christopherpush4382
    @christopherpush4382 Pƙed 2 lety

    But what about the clutchkess shifting. Could you give more detail on GP shifting vs Moto2 vs 3 vs Superbike vs street and so on. Especially down shifting from higher gears to lower gears. When did they stop grabbing the clutch and blipping the throttle???

  • @MyKharli
    @MyKharli Pƙed 3 lety

    I thought most engine braking was from the vacuum pulled , i would like a clearer understanding how the exhaust butterfly's effect engine braking . Great post ty

  • @padisuromertani
    @padisuromertani Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Please add English subtitle ❀
    Thank you

  • @yiannishayabusaofficial
    @yiannishayabusaofficial Pƙed 3 lety +3

    AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC MAGIC TOP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • @dineshsinghkachave132
    @dineshsinghkachave132 Pƙed 3 lety

    After a long time

  • @TriggeR___
    @TriggeR___ Pƙed 3 lety

    Crafar 4 Ever!!!! and i have the Arai Helmet ofc...

  • @jdsaldivar2109
    @jdsaldivar2109 Pƙed 2 lety

    82ND AIRBORNE
    Incredible machines!!
    Incredible Description!!

  • @pawisangtulisan1248
    @pawisangtulisan1248 Pƙed 3 lety

    That Aprilia looks great! Simon’s explanation is great but have anyone notice his gorgeous Brietling?

  • @madLphnt
    @madLphnt Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Simon "tik tok" Crafar....love this series i hope it goes all season like last year.

    • @greydog1104
      @greydog1104 Pƙed 3 lety

      Even NZers can't understand what he's saying