Motorcycle race suits and more: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • Ever wondered how the suits protect the riders? They're far more than just a leather suit! Simon Crafar takes us through all the features that go into the race suits to keep the riders safe!
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Комментарии • 321

  • @manojthapa9456
    @manojthapa9456 4 года назад +138

    absolutely love the content and Simon. Thank you MOTOGP.

  • @banquo3051
    @banquo3051 4 года назад +59

    I love motogp, but love this series more! Crafar is a legend

  • @CtrlCmdMusic
    @CtrlCmdMusic 4 года назад +22

    We need Simon for another 100 more years to educate us about motogp techs which are well kept secrets to the outside world. Man this guy is so good and passionate in explaining things, love him

  • @lukemiller_6
    @lukemiller_6 4 года назад +70

    Love these talks, interesting to learn about the differences between the riders too 😁

  • @Momix1969
    @Momix1969 4 года назад +76

    Loveeee this Tech Talks, Thank You Simon .... 😃

  • @Un1uM
    @Un1uM 4 года назад +207

    Simon understainds so much of his trade, and yet, can explain very well everything presented to the most clueless tech person.

    • @lemonjellies4985
      @lemonjellies4985 4 года назад +9

      "can explain very well" I'm not so sure about that. He's a top nice bloke but his communication skills are not so polished.

    • @_Suzuka_Joe
      @_Suzuka_Joe 4 года назад +4

      @@lemonjellies4985 Simon isn't a dylan grey but he's doing so much better every weekend.

  • @NicholasVeri
    @NicholasVeri 4 года назад +31

    Thanks Simon! This is what we want as a MotoGP fan 😁

  • @karimuche
    @karimuche 4 года назад +16

    It's always a pleasure to see and listen to Simon Crafar :-) Thank you dude :-)

  • @NewsMoto
    @NewsMoto 4 года назад +21

    16:33 Thanks for another awesome Tiktok, Simon! ❤️

  • @jonathanhoup9988
    @jonathanhoup9988 2 года назад +2

    you can tell simon is always super pumped to give these talks. He really is passionate about this lifestyle and it shows in his work.

  • @CaliRed1865
    @CaliRed1865 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely love this series. Simon does a fantastic job explaining it to a layperson like myself.

  • @one-of-us9939
    @one-of-us9939 4 года назад +3

    Thank you my brother. Us motorbike lovers have got to stick together... It's so good to see how our equipment helps when the going gets tough.

  • @Juan2Wheels
    @Juan2Wheels 2 года назад

    Amazing how he can explain everything so simple, so enthusiastic and also in one shot... No cuts, from start to finish entertaining, informative, and with passion... Amazing all the tech talks, all of these elements are taken for granted, but the technology and research required is top.

  • @cliftonwhite4026
    @cliftonwhite4026 Год назад

    The way that you explain things is awesome.

  • @LanceLumbanPHI
    @LanceLumbanPHI 4 года назад +3

    There is no other guy who is more qualified to do this than Simon. Awesome job here mate!

  • @kevinsroad9872
    @kevinsroad9872 3 года назад

    RIDING MOTOGP BIKE IS LIKE FLYING TO THE MOON! LOTS OF SAFETY GEAR! SOO INFORMATIVE SIMON!!

  • @saltyprocrastinator
    @saltyprocrastinator 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely brilliant Simon! Hope this series continues on, and it keeps getting better and better!

  • @johncuskelly
    @johncuskelly 4 года назад +5

    Awesome tech talk again Simon!
    Would love a tour of the Alpinestars truck and everything they bring to support their riders for a race weekend.

  • @zephaniahb4700
    @zephaniahb4700 4 года назад +1

    SImon the best ! He prepares so well and explains it in a easily understandable way

  • @markcotter4213
    @markcotter4213 4 года назад +1

    This series is incredible! More Simon please!

  • @madLphnt
    @madLphnt 3 года назад

    I love this series, simon you are an invaluable resource to someone like me who loves motogp but doesn't ride. Thank you for being so frank and concise with every topic, thank you and your accent. Wonderful.

  • @4K_Design
    @4K_Design 4 года назад +1

    Simon, you are the best! I love what you teach us and also how you teach it based on your racing experience. We want more!!

  • @ThayQiGER
    @ThayQiGER 4 года назад +4

    This is so cool, basically my favourite series on RUclips 🔥👌🏻

  • @captainmagikarp7878
    @captainmagikarp7878 4 года назад +1

    Simon is a good racer and a better reporter. With Simon

  • @TrackSol
    @TrackSol 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for the tech talk! It would have been nice to have older gear to show for comparison, but you got the point across nicely!

  • @mcudignoto
    @mcudignoto 4 года назад +3

    One of my fav tech talk!!! 🔝

  • @mmates007
    @mmates007 4 года назад

    good that they are adding more Simon Crafar on these You Tube videos. Actually learn something important.

  • @donthanuramuthumudalige2448
    @donthanuramuthumudalige2448 3 года назад

    Simon the Encyclopaedia of MotoGP ❣️🙏

  • @vtsean5840
    @vtsean5840 2 года назад

    This whole series is fantastic. Thank you for doing it, Simon. Great episode.

  • @101modifiedcars
    @101modifiedcars 4 года назад +1

    another good explanation by Simon, this is the videos that I love the most in MOTOGP, awesome explanation for a layman to understand as always !

  • @Gravattack
    @Gravattack 4 года назад

    Really enjoyed that, as someone who had plain leather race gloves once upon a time. Remarkable how far things have come. Also, had no idea Simon was such a fit bastard! Looking forward to more of these Simon

  • @tomasnicolau
    @tomasnicolau 4 года назад +4

    Great stuff, Simon! Can't wait for the next one. Cheers

  • @benblakemore4195
    @benblakemore4195 3 года назад

    WOWWW Its just great to hear from somone that wears himself, has seen the progress. JUST AMAZING SIMON!! 😊😊😊

  • @aditya4397
    @aditya4397 4 года назад +1

    Love the content.. huge appreciation for all the people working on it.. thanks a lot guys and gals 👌👌

  • @Hlodowig1989
    @Hlodowig1989 4 года назад +1

    Thanks from France

  • @yeahnahsweetas
    @yeahnahsweetas Год назад

    These are so brilliant man and this episode was way better and more in depth than expected. Thank you.

  • @srbs73
    @srbs73 4 года назад +1

    Must watch content from Simon. Good work, thanks MotoGP 👍

  • @caribman10
    @caribman10 2 года назад

    My Z Custom ventilated jacket was among the first to have the arms pre-curved, and at the time I didn't get why. After almost 20 years (and two renovations) later, I still love it. That's also when pre-curved gloves first began to be available. So some racing technology does reach us street riders. I just hope airbag jackets become more affordable!

  • @frenchaccent540
    @frenchaccent540 3 года назад

    I have been binging your videos. Wish I had seen them before. Keep up the great work. You allow to see moto racing / MotoGP behind the mirrored glass. Thank you 👍

  • @giodc8599
    @giodc8599 3 года назад +1

    I didn't know they used the Tech Air 5 also on track. I assumed they all used the Race version, which is more integrated. Great video as always.

  • @Holmesy89
    @Holmesy89 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Simon! Love your work.

  • @jayjays03
    @jayjays03 3 года назад +1

    F1 also need to do something like this. Great video

  • @thomasweiss9723
    @thomasweiss9723 4 года назад

    Simon´s Tech Talks is fantastic, please more and more 👍👍👍👍

  • @canadianshark74
    @canadianshark74 4 года назад

    Incredible insight. Thanks to Simon and Astars!!

  • @SchmozzleGTO
    @SchmozzleGTO 4 года назад

    SC's Tech Talks are great, have learned so much- has improved my own bike set-up, which is sound. My crew chief (I can pretend, kind of) is a racing hero.
    Have also learned that Simon 'Cray-far' is 'in fict' ''Cray'fer" 'pir min himsilf'.
    Look forward to more from the legend,
    Kia koa.

  • @ronaldbear1
    @ronaldbear1 4 года назад +1

    That was a fantastic watch 👍🏻

  • @ErikvanB
    @ErikvanB 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for that, Simon

  • @davskok
    @davskok 4 года назад +24

    he's like a gordon ramsey of motogp equipment

  • @olivialambert4124
    @olivialambert4124 3 года назад

    Hearing how old suits were, I feel pretty blessed even having my older generation suit. Its perfectly comfortable on the bike, yet also almost perfect off the bike too. Very mildly tight front but I can walk around just fine, hump isn't great for seats (I doubt they ever will be), but otherwise I could wear it all day. Boots are notably older with the bracing on the outside, squeak and not great to walk in, but all of the safety considerations mentioned are also there for me. Gloves have been tested in a 90mph highside onto my palm, the smallest scuff and I didn't even get a bruise. It sounds like I really take gear improvements for granted.

  • @zxkevin57
    @zxkevin57 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for all that you do,love you stay safe

  • @vivekzion
    @vivekzion 4 года назад

    Fantastic Tech Talk. Thanks Simon, keep them coming.

  • @miky8788
    @miky8788 4 года назад

    I would listen this guy for hours ..

  • @AnticipatedHedgehog
    @AnticipatedHedgehog 3 года назад

    Holy smokes, airbags in the suits? Had no idea! That's epic

  • @megcsa
    @megcsa 3 года назад

    Loved this, Simon. Thanks for showing us all that!

  • @effuseakay
    @effuseakay 3 года назад

    That was so interesting! Thanks for sharing all this. It's amazing how much technology and knowledge is packed into those beautifully crafted suits.

  • @AnIdiotOnTwoWheels
    @AnIdiotOnTwoWheels 2 года назад +1

    That was *really* interesting, thanks!

  • @michaelrobinson1134
    @michaelrobinson1134 4 года назад

    Thanks Simon. Great work

  • @dalemawby8717
    @dalemawby8717 4 года назад +1

    As always an informative TT from you Sime!

  • @drpalotas
    @drpalotas 4 года назад

    Cool stuff through a racer’s eye, keep on techtalking Simon and thanks yet again!

  • @johnforensicman6179
    @johnforensicman6179 4 года назад +7

    It's amazing how we can watch someone with a face mask on and we no longer even seem to notice, it just looks so natural now. Great talk btw, especially loved the boot 'insert'.

    • @mranonymous9355
      @mranonymous9355 3 года назад

      looks fucking stupid. NO NEED... hes by himself FFS

    • @johnforensicman6179
      @johnforensicman6179 3 года назад

      @@mranonymous9355 Sorry. Didn't realise he was filming himself and that the doors were all locked thereby preventing someone coming in.

    • @mranonymous9355
      @mranonymous9355 3 года назад

      @@johnforensicman6179 does he wear a codon to Jeremy off too? Lol

  • @mujtabakamal
    @mujtabakamal 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video. I love this tech talk series

  • @davidherringgo
    @davidherringgo 2 года назад

    Excellent information I learned a lot as always thank you .

  • @svwallen
    @svwallen 2 года назад

    Fantastic as always Simon👍👍

  • @MotorcycleGearHub
    @MotorcycleGearHub 4 года назад +6

    Great video and loved how Simon explained things from his professional-rider perspective! If Alpinestars is reading, I have a question regarding Marquez's crash as depicted in the video (question below):
    * I've rewatched many times the crash and it seems Marquez broke his humerus upon the front tire slamming his right upper arm (the impact was enough to actually launched him further so it was a massive hit). It seems to me as though the airbag doesn't reach down that far down to the upper arm where the impact occurred. Could Alpinestars confirm if the airbag did actually shield the front tire impact? And Is there any reason the airbags for not shielding the upper arms (fully down to elbow)? It looks to me like Marquez's hit was bad luck and on the right spot where there was no airbag or armor shielding. Many thanks for any replies!

  • @pwollerman
    @pwollerman 4 года назад

    Thanks, Simon, that's answered a lot of questions I had about that gear. Well done : )

  • @TheSudsy
    @TheSudsy 2 года назад

    Not a MotoGP fan, much prefer BSB, WSBK and roads, but this guy, I could watch and listen to all day. For what he doesn't have in presentational polish, he makes up for 100 times in enthusiasm and knowledge. You almost feel he has sneaked into the paddock and dragged a cameraman with him, it's brilliant.

  • @mikeleahy573
    @mikeleahy573 4 года назад

    These Tech Talk videos and Simon are amazingly cool.

  • @user-kp1ei7mn3x
    @user-kp1ei7mn3x 4 года назад

    Great walk through.

  • @mariogreco9376
    @mariogreco9376 3 года назад

    Thanks, Simon Awesome overview
    Cheers
    Keep them coming

  • @nihvl
    @nihvl 4 года назад

    This is the best thing in MotoGP channel for sure

  • @samuelpolden5207
    @samuelpolden5207 4 года назад +1

    That was awesome thanks MotoGP

  • @johnwebb9035
    @johnwebb9035 4 года назад

    Thanks Simon. Informative and entertaining as usual

  • @planetpeckham1
    @planetpeckham1 3 года назад

    Fascinating insight, brilliant!

  • @zxspectum
    @zxspectum 4 года назад

    Awesome I’m still learning so much

  • @grasworxTTGameplan
    @grasworxTTGameplan 4 года назад +1

    very informative!

  • @rickreyr
    @rickreyr 4 года назад +1

    That was a awesome talk!!

  • @JH-AFC1886
    @JH-AFC1886 3 года назад

    Kiwi all the way! Crafar and Slight were the best back in the day, WSBK riders from my neck of the woods.

  • @arizk3310
    @arizk3310 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing!!! Now im off to find alpine stars air tech vest 🙂

  • @steveeisenburger6011
    @steveeisenburger6011 4 года назад

    Thanks Simon. I enjoyed that, as I have always found the evolution of engineering and technology interesting. Doesn't disappoint.
    Kiorra Kiwi brother from down under, or just across the pond of ya. Live long and prosper, Simon Krafar.
    Thanks for the racin years too bud.

  • @exudosmotovlog7041
    @exudosmotovlog7041 4 года назад

    Wow thank you for sharing a right position on racing track sir and also a good motor gear we use as comfortable in race

  • @antonioarribas4614
    @antonioarribas4614 4 года назад

    Superb! Thank you!

  • @scoobster02
    @scoobster02 4 года назад +1

    i love these tik toks, keep them coming Simon

  • @oldmanstumpie1061
    @oldmanstumpie1061 2 года назад

    Another brilliant video.

  • @thrownchance
    @thrownchance 4 года назад

    I love these #TechTalk so much

  • @patrickmccann3577
    @patrickmccann3577 4 года назад

    GREAT VIDEO SIMON. ALOT A GOOD STUFF. VERY WELL EXPLAINED. 👍

  • @TurboTingol
    @TurboTingol 4 года назад

    Simon is very cool! Good job, guys!

  • @jamesf2656
    @jamesf2656 4 года назад

    Top notch stuff, man and equipment

  • @notafanboy250
    @notafanboy250 4 года назад

    Awesome video. More of these, please.

  • @paule5812
    @paule5812 4 года назад

    Nice video Simon, thank you for sharing.

  • @balazsrepasi8035
    @balazsrepasi8035 4 года назад

    This is super cool staff.

  • @pyrusmasterdan1
    @pyrusmasterdan1 3 года назад

    thank you so much!

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous 4 года назад

    What a brilliant video. Simon was a fantastic jocky back in the day...

  • @graydonreynolds3237
    @graydonreynolds3237 4 года назад

    Brilliantly inlightening. Thanks

  • @animeforever1276
    @animeforever1276 4 года назад

    Thanks for the information MOTOGP

  • @albertowen5232
    @albertowen5232 4 года назад +9

    with simon

  • @lastlego628
    @lastlego628 4 года назад +1

    Thank You Simon . 🥰🥰🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @lightningllama
    @lightningllama 4 года назад +6

    This guy is so much better than Steve "IT'S A BLOCK PASS" Day

    • @raynic1173
      @raynic1173 4 года назад

      Oh my god, I wish they would put him out to pasture. Well, actually he just needs to talk half as much, stop freakin yelling and remember to breath.

  • @boystoyz8922
    @boystoyz8922 3 года назад

    Great video, love my Moto 🏍 GP
    Go MM #93 !!!!
    The true G.O.A.T

  • @francischoo1812
    @francischoo1812 4 года назад

    Very detailed video. Love it.

  • @Kalibrant
    @Kalibrant 4 года назад

    Thank you Simon. 👍