This Man is a Moto Gp Treasure! Now I can look at the bikes and appreciate more the work that goes into it. AND most importantly, I can totally get it when Simon reports it!!!! Awesome Thank You!
Simon,I have ridden bikes for nearly 50 years and I have known about all of the variables in setting up a motorcycle but today you have brought them all together, brilliant thank you very much and keep the videos coming.
Yeah - this is brilliant! and helps me think about the characteristics of production bikes, as well. I agree this just begins to give us a sense of the complexity. As Simon implied, certain tracks and tires call for certain set up relationships and rider tendencies can be emphasized or de-emphasized. and with all the attention to where the weight is, the rider can change everything by moving their body around! Sheesh!
As a mechanic and motorcycle rider I love watching your tech talks, I have found them insightful even on topics I have knowledge and experience with. Absolute professional and the passion you carry for the bikes and the sport have been an encouragement for me to continue to tinker and think analytically about the effects of the changes I make to my own bikes! Every time I hear Simon talk I know I'm about to be learning something!
Thanks Simon from a new Moto GP fan back home in NZ 👍 I'm learning so much, so quickly watching these old tech talks you've so kindly and thoroughly done for us. I had no idea how much of an art setting these things up seems to be, simply amazing.
Thanks for another informative & entertaining video. This highlights the role of the test rider in getting baseline settings on new models so new bikes aren't dismissed out of hand in favor of the previous bike, as we've seen more than once over the years. Some test riders are clearly better than others & would be an interesting subject for a video...
Amazing tech talk Simon. Really good insight into what it takes to make your bike setup as good as you can get it, for when ever track you are going to race on.
Feeling the bike ! That is something I always did and tried to explain to many new riders . With feedback it allowed you to make the proper adjustments to the suspension for a better and confidence inspiring ride . Todays performance bikes have so many adjustments , they are a beautiful piece of engineering .
I loved every second of this video. So much knowledge. As a newer fan of the sport this helps me understand it much better. Thank yo for this video this was awesome
I always love Tech Talks and all Simon's insights. I wish I had a better motorcycle dynamics knowledge, but following Simon Crafar's description, I always learn a lot. Thank you!
Another excellent tech talk video...thank you!...there are so many of motogp fans that crave the technical side of the sport so please keep doing these videos!..👍👍
Simon I hope sometime You get the gig of being on the Mic Your a rider Great knowledge from a great riders perspective Is required Also Better camera positioning is really required Help bring us more intouch - infeel Of what where not experiencing From a fans perspective Thank you
Simon is literally invaluable to MotoGP, such a knowledgeable guy with great insight. I wish F1 had a Simon Crafar, Brundle comes close but doesn’t offer technical details like Simon
I look forward to tec talk, it is so great to have a pro explain how MotoGP bikes and riders operate. It makes watching races an practice make more scents when you know how some of inter workings are done. Thanks Simon.
I always look forward to Simons input, being a top rider in his own right gives him the insight and knowledge to read it and keep us all informed and educated .Bravo well done Kiwi's rock
Geometery is insane on a bike....niw you take what he has said and one rider wants the bike to feel one way and another a different way.....same bike but totally different setups.......very easy to get lost....or to even decipher which one is affecting the bike as they all play a part.....and then you have suspension adjustments on top of that.....crazy! I use to race MX and would totally lost trying to dial my bike in and we didnt have nearly all the options these bikes have.... But man when you get it right, its sublime.....you dont want anyone to touch the bike, dont even look at it, lol..... Great work Simon
Awesome segment. Finally sometime explaining take and trail to the masses, in an understandable way. So much so my wife now understands what I talk about. Great job. There is so much tech on bikes. And the tech is different in many ways compared to the cagers.
Rins to me seems like a tall guy It looks as the guys have worked out where it looks to me That his more relaxed - more one with the bike A better flow His blending much more visually To him reflecting the changes - those what you just expressed via whiteboard Showing a better flow from getting it working for him Such suttle changes As you mentioned Great work explaing Simon Thank you
Thanks. This is the most useful tech talk and to me it shows the effect of front frame dropping at the forks. I also wonder about my tire choice when squirming occurs under heavy front braking. I wonder about many setup items and this video helps me.
That was just brilliant. I have a love of basic mechanical physics and I love these simplified explanations. I have just moved from a 800 MV Brutale to a Street Triple RS, and a basic overview would make them look like a similar bike, but they are chalk and cheese because of those little differences.
Love your videos Simon. Very informative. Been following Motor Bike racing since the 1980’s Graeme Crosby, Roger Freeth days. Even when you were racing with Aaron Slight. Still enjoying your Moto GP commentary’s & interviews. Keep up the good work Legend . 😎
Accurate comments below but remember..."This is not a karhr" . Thank you always Simon perfect watched it 2.6 times. Make friends with B Sport(aero+) for Sachsenring and Donnington, please carry on and on.
Great insight as to how so much can change on a gp bike. Why though can’t teams have a greater base setting after all the years racing? Is it cause riders are so different or do the bikes change that much?? Love your work!! Hope the Alfa got some love on the way to the track!!
Most of the riders who have spent at least 1 year on the same motorcycle have a base setup. However when they visit to different tracks they fine tune their base setups to better suit the needs of that specific track.
Brilliant. Didn't know any of this, now I get it and why a good tech team behind each bike is so vital. PS it's not pronounced Porti-mayo, it's Porti-mao (as in Chairman Mao) - that's from someone who lives here.
Rear center length (swing arm axle to center of frame) Front center (front axle to frame center) Longer, more stable but slower turning. Also affects load transfer. Steering arc affects rate of turning. With regard to CoG, a rider can affect the center of gravity but cannot change the center of mass- CoM. Lots of variables. No face diaper Simon! Good job mate. Wearing the muzzle is a sign of slavery & weakness. Let's see that clean happy face from here on out 👍
Thank you for a wonderful explanation! I wonder how do you keep track of this? Do you use excel sheet with data for all of the riders or do you just stand in the box and watch mechanics changing things to predict what will be changed and how this will affect the ride? Do you try to adapt bike to the rider or rider to the bike?
Excellent description from pit lane reporter Simon. Give us a look at the actual bike next time. The Gresini squad obviously has concocted the sweet numbers for the Beast.
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Simon you are a legend, such a pleasure to get your insights, please keep them coming.
I hope Tech Talk returns in 2025 MotoGP Season.
Simon does an amazing job with these tech talks. I feel it's his genuine enthusiasm for the topics that makes it so good. Keep up the great work.
His tech talks have been awesome since 2019.
Simon's drawing makes it easier to understand.. thank you for always giving us awesome knowledge of MotoGP Simon..
This Man is a Moto Gp Treasure! Now I can look at the bikes and appreciate more the work that goes into it. AND most importantly, I can totally get it when Simon reports it!!!! Awesome Thank You!
Simon,I have ridden bikes for nearly 50 years and I have known about all of the variables in setting up a motorcycle but today you have brought them all together, brilliant thank you very much and keep the videos coming.
Simon's tech talk is really interesting. It gives you a glimpse of a tiny bit of work and headaches of the team behind the scenes. Thank you Simon.
love this tech talk! Now i know how dificult for rider to find best setup on the weekend
Even with Simon explanations i think we just see the tip of the iceberg there. Motorsport is amazing !
Yeah - this is brilliant! and helps me think about the characteristics of production bikes, as well. I agree this just begins to give us a sense of the complexity. As Simon implied, certain tracks and tires call for certain set up relationships and rider tendencies can be emphasized or de-emphasized. and with all the attention to where the weight is, the rider can change everything by moving their body around! Sheesh!
The energy in his eyes while nerding out on tech talk is just amazing. And the way he explains with his practical knowledge is simply awesome.
Simon, you are truly on another level. Your contribution to the MotoGP presentation is invaluable. Thank you for the lesson
I love these tech talks, even after riding for nearly 50 years I’m still learning fantastic job Simon please please keep making them 🏍🎉🎉👍👍
This is the absolute best Simon. Breaking it down and sharing these insights are just amazing. Keep doing these.
As a mechanic and motorcycle rider I love watching your tech talks, I have found them insightful even on topics I have knowledge and experience with. Absolute professional and the passion you carry for the bikes and the sport have been an encouragement for me to continue to tinker and think analytically about the effects of the changes I make to my own bikes! Every time I hear Simon talk I know I'm about to be learning something!
Thanks Simon from a new Moto GP fan back home in NZ 👍
I'm learning so much, so quickly watching these old tech talks you've so kindly and thoroughly done for us.
I had no idea how much of an art setting these things up seems to be, simply amazing.
It's always a pleasure to see Simon explains stuff. He's good at it and obviously he loves it! Keep it up!
One of the best “introduction to bike setup” videos I’ve seen, really awesome work Simon
I wish Tech Talk videos with Simon to last for hours ! Great pleasure as usual
Simon you are the best MotoGP analysts on the net . GREAT video show why FIM/ DORNA need to allow much more testing in MotoGP
Tech Talks with Simon is the best from this channel!!
Thanks for another informative & entertaining video.
This highlights the role of the test rider in getting baseline settings on new models so new bikes aren't dismissed out of hand in favor of the previous bike, as we've seen more than once over the years.
Some test riders are clearly better than others & would be an interesting subject for a video...
Appreciate the sweet spot of knowledge and passion. No adjustment needed, Simon!
Amazing tech talk Simon. Really good insight into what it takes to make your bike setup as good as you can get it, for when ever track you are going to race on.
Feeling the bike ! That is something I always did and tried to explain to many new riders . With feedback it allowed you to make the proper adjustments to the suspension for a better and confidence inspiring ride . Todays performance bikes have so many adjustments , they are a beautiful piece of engineering .
I loved every second of this video. So much knowledge. As a newer fan of the sport this helps me understand it much better. Thank yo for this video this was awesome
I always love Tech Talks and all Simon's insights. I wish I had a better motorcycle dynamics knowledge, but following Simon Crafar's description, I always learn a lot.
Thank you!
Thanks for this amazing 2022 tech talk, Crafar! Perfect time indeed after an incredible 2024 MotoGP Season.
Another excellent tech talk video...thank you!...there are so many of motogp fans that crave the technical side of the sport so please keep doing these videos!..👍👍
Love these vids. Thanks for gearing the vid towards what report on. Always look forward to the tech talks
Simon
I hope sometime
You get the gig of being on the Mic
Your a rider
Great knowledge from a great riders perspective
Is required
Also
Better camera positioning is really required
Help bring us more intouch - infeel
Of what where not experiencing
From a fans perspective
Thank you
love these tech talks, these are storm of information
Thank you Simon. Your explainations are the best!
Simon is literally invaluable to MotoGP, such a knowledgeable guy with great insight. I wish F1 had a Simon Crafar, Brundle comes close but doesn’t offer technical details like Simon
How you got ALL that to fit into a 12:27 minute video is next level!
I look forward to tec talk, it is so great to have a pro explain how MotoGP bikes and riders operate. It makes watching races an practice make more scents when you know how some of inter workings are done. Thanks Simon.
I just LOVE your enthusiasm and genuine humility Simon - you're a bl***y legend!
you can just see passion in Simon's eyes. love the series.
I always look forward to Simons input, being a top rider in his own right gives him the insight and knowledge to read it and keep us all informed and educated .Bravo well done Kiwi's rock
This is amazing. No wonder it's such a challenge to get the bike setup just right.
Geometery is insane on a bike....niw you take what he has said and one rider wants the bike to feel one way and another a different way.....same bike but totally different setups.......very easy to get lost....or to even decipher which one is affecting the bike as they all play a part.....and then you have suspension adjustments on top of that.....crazy!
I use to race MX and would totally lost trying to dial my bike in and we didnt have nearly all the options these bikes have....
But man when you get it right, its sublime.....you dont want anyone to touch the bike, dont even look at it, lol.....
Great work Simon
Really shows you how all of the adjustable aspects on the bike can affect each other. Awesome video as always Simon!
Just wow. Simon loves his job and his enthusiasm is addictive :-) Thanks
You've been there done that. Superb insight to bike racing.please keep passing your knowledge on to us mere mortals. 👍
Awesome report Simon, well done. Please keep them coming! Cheers
Can’t get better than Simon for these mini videos!! 👍👍
Really love to watch motogp all the time when it come for racing
These Tech talks are so bloody good, thanks Simon.
Can you do a tech talk on the riders gear please…..🤞
Awesome segment. Finally sometime explaining take and trail to the masses, in an understandable way. So much so my wife now understands what I talk about. Great job. There is so much tech on bikes. And the tech is different in many ways compared to the cagers.
I absolutely bloody love how simon gets this information across 👌🏻
Complex but interesting and entertaining! Thanks Simon!
Awesome. That's what I was missing from the Amazon show, some insides on the technical aspect of the sport - mechanics, engineers, track staff...
absolute legend Simon. i love learning how the bike works. Keep up the great work brother. Such great information
This was great! Thanks for being conscientious of the viewers who weren’t aware. Great stuff
Lucky to learn from his insights with tons of riding experiance and class information from an experts mouth and that in simple form....Thank you Simon
Legend!!! Simon thanks for taking the time to explain the process on a motogp bike set-up 👉
Bike geometry is quite complex, and very few people can explain and simplify it as you have Simon. Kudos!
Simon Crafar is amazing. What a great guy.
Awesome Simon. Would love to know about the pitot tube on the Aprilia...
PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!!! His ambition is priceless
Great explanations, so interesting to see a little part of the complexity of the bike configuration and comportment.
Thank you guys ✌️
Rins to me seems like a tall guy
It looks as the guys have worked out where it looks to me
That his more relaxed - more one with the bike
A better flow
His blending much more visually
To him reflecting the changes - those what you just expressed via whiteboard
Showing a better flow from getting it working for him
Such suttle changes
As you mentioned
Great work explaing Simon
Thank you
You do a great job explaining a very complicated subject. Well done 👍🏼
Please Simon make these videos forever !
Thanks. This is the most useful tech talk and to me it shows the effect of front frame dropping at the forks. I also wonder about my tire choice when squirming occurs under heavy front braking. I wonder about many setup items and this video helps me.
this why i watch motogp and f1, is the tech!,please keep up this kind of content 🥰
This is crazy good. That bro definitely knows his stuff
That was just brilliant.
I have a love of basic mechanical physics and I love these simplified explanations.
I have just moved from a 800 MV Brutale to a Street Triple RS, and a basic overview would make them look like a similar bike, but they are chalk and cheese because of those little differences.
Excellent talk about setup. Very easy to understand.
Look forward to more like this.
Finally I'll be able to find a good setup in the MotoGP game 🤣 Thank you Simon!!
Love getting an understanding of these details, thanks for the effort…
So informative and I can find his passion in the talk
Great job in presenting an overview....so many variables. Thx. Simon. 👍
Fantastic!!!!!!! Way to go Simon!
Love your videos Simon. Very informative. Been following Motor Bike racing since the 1980’s Graeme Crosby, Roger Freeth days. Even when you were racing with Aaron Slight. Still enjoying your Moto GP commentary’s & interviews. Keep up the good work Legend . 😎
Wow, infact, not as simple as we see the bike.
Tankyou for information Mr Simon Crafar.
Love it ❤ keep them coming.. Great job Simon 👌
That was riveting, Simon. Thank you very much for the expert insight!
This was excellent; Please do more of these!
Accurate comments below but remember..."This is not a karhr" . Thank you always Simon perfect watched it 2.6 times. Make friends with B Sport(aero+) for Sachsenring and Donnington, please carry on and on.
Great insight as to how so much can change on a gp bike. Why though can’t teams have a greater base setting after all the years racing? Is it cause riders are so different or do the bikes change that much??
Love your work!! Hope the Alfa got some love on the way to the track!!
Most of the riders who have spent at least 1 year on the same motorcycle have a base setup. However when they visit to different tracks they fine tune their base setups to better suit the needs of that specific track.
The engineers are always tinkering with the engine for more torque and horsepower. Every time they change that everything else has to change, too.
Brilliant. Didn't know any of this, now I get it and why a good tech team behind each bike is so vital. PS it's not pronounced Porti-mayo, it's Porti-mao (as in Chairman Mao) - that's from someone who lives here.
Great tech talk as usual!!
"It's a brain frier and I love it!!" 🤣 Great insight! Great guy! Thanks Simon.
such helpful advise i was able to finish my motorcycle design through just that video
Rear center length (swing arm axle to center of frame) Front center (front axle to frame center) Longer, more stable but slower turning. Also affects load transfer. Steering arc affects rate of turning. With regard to CoG, a rider can affect the center of gravity but cannot change the center of mass- CoM. Lots of variables.
No face diaper Simon! Good job mate. Wearing the muzzle is a sign of slavery & weakness. Let's see that clean happy face from here on out 👍
Thank you! Awesome work Simon 🔥
Another Ace bit of work Simon. Cheers!
Keep them coming. Great content and presentation!
Fabulous! I’ve been hoping for this video for some time.
Awesome insight into setup. Thanks Simon!
Always want/need more of this! Great insight!
Simon, another fantastic explanation. But the best thing is your ethusiasm!
I always wondered how they altered head angle and trail! I'd love to see the collection of head bearing cups in the pitbox!
Thank you for a wonderful explanation! I wonder how do you keep track of this? Do you use excel sheet with data for all of the riders or do you just stand in the box and watch mechanics changing things to predict what will be changed and how this will affect the ride? Do you try to adapt bike to the rider or rider to the bike?
Soooo interesting and passionating. Thanks Simon.
I love this stuff! Thank you SImon!
Thank you so much for explaining these setup
Thanks MotoGP for this content
This was fascinating. Thank you!
Amazing explanation, thank you Simon
Excellent description from pit lane reporter Simon. Give us a look at the actual bike next time. The Gresini squad obviously has concocted the sweet numbers for the Beast.
Great explanation Simon! I wonder how many people outside of the racing community understand this info.