Simon Crafar is the best live motorsport interviewer; his disarming personality, knowledge and engagement with anyone he interviews yields intelligent conversation that is always a pleasure to listen to. Never have I heard anyone respond to Simon, during an interview, as though they were merely fulfilling a 'media obligation'. I hope his employers realise this and that we only see the departure of Simon from the MotoGP fraternity at a time he himself deems right.
Disarming personality. Brilliant observation. Reminds somewhat of Steve Matchet from F1. When Steve left my interest in F1 viewing vanished. Now we just have that yelling gonzo overshadowing anything Martin B has to say.
I'm glad to see people have finally begun to appreciate the experience and knowledge Simon brings to the Dorna broadcast team. When he first came over, everyone went on about how nobody could replace Dylan Gray. Dylan had his own style and benefit, but Simon has truly come into his own over the past couple of seasons. I enjoy these videos immensely.
As a Kiwi (New Zealander to rest of you) I’m so proud to see Simon’s natural Kiwi style of presenting get recognised and enjoyed by the rest of the world. He is a great ambassador for the sport and deserves all the support he gets. Knowledge, charisma, style and Kiwi. What a combo.
Posting this early on the chance that Simon sees it 🤞... Simon, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for running these Tech Talks, they are incredibly informative and entertaining, and provide invaluable insight to lovers of the sport. On race weekends, I always look forward to your commentary and interviews from the paddock (in all honesty I wish you actually got even more airtime during the races!). You are such a likeable and knowledgeable bloke and a true ambassador of the sport. Thanks again and all the best 🏍️✌️
Totally agree with you on the more airtime for Simon. He actually knows whats happening when riders do what they do or what the ate about to try an do.
I left my own comment regarding Simon, then started reading the comments, assuming they'd be 'on topic' as it were. Great to see others who enjoy Simon's work as well.
Simon is so personable, he speaks to the camera like he is speaking with me individually. And he is a racer and is being himself it seems. 'Stand the bike up, braa,braa, braaa', yes sir, real people, thanks Simon. 🏍
What I like about Crafar is there's no ego there and if he doesn't know something he will be honest about it and then seek that knowledge. We see it in each tech talk where you can tell he's learning some things for the first time and he's genuinely excited to have gained that knowledge and then be able to pass it on.
Simon has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to Moto GP. Simon conveys the information which may be very complex in a straightforward unassuming and very understandable manner. Simmons tech talk serious are truly a treasure for Technically oriented Moto GP fan, even during the pandemic he has managed to keep us interested. His post race interviews are always excellent and he is able to allow the riders to bring out their personality and he presents them as individuals
Most of the time i have no idea of what Simon is saying. Or he lost me somewhere, but always , always a pleasure to hear his knowledge. The man is a wizard!
Thanks Simon! That's the best breakdown of tires from manufacturing to allocation to rider setup I have ever seen! Now I want a history lesson about Michelin's "Friday night Specials"!
These videos are wonderful. your passion really shows up here, please keep this up. If you dont mind, i have a topic suggestion; How are Suzukis able to manage tires for the entire race better than yamahas? how is it that the edge grip is so much better?
Being an independent motorcycle tire reseller/installer I really appreciated this Tech Talk. Since I can't visit and observe a Michelin paddock myself, I would certainly be interested in more tire fitting and balancing details. Over the years I've perceived that Motogp and race garages in general for example, static balance their tires. The detail of removing humidity from the air used versus using nitrogen was particularly interesting. Thank you Simon!
Wow amazing I didn’t know tires were that complex in motogp you’ve explained very well. I had to rewind a few times to let my brain catch up to the logic and reasoning. Appreciate the knowledge please keep them coming.
Great tech insight! Who would have guessed that all these things were running on background. Much respect for Michelin's work in the sport! Thank you, Simon! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
A specific TechTalk about grip and slip (spin) of the tyres would be great! I have really a difficult time to understand it, since in the "normal" life we don't feel the slip at all on tyres, and when it comes normally you have lower friction coefficient... Can you explain us why? What is the difference?
I remember when I was working for Nick Ienatsch in the AMA 250GP series in '94, and we were gifted with an 80 free tire sponsorship for the ENTIRE YEAR !! (10 races) - these moto GP guys ger 45 tires per RACE WEEKEND
Killing it simon.. always the mystery of tire pressure and cold tear hot tear pressure up and down everyone has a different opinion’s nice to hear it from the source
Man, nothing better than a pro rider to talk about stuff like this, altough it looks like someone gave him 5sec notice. " Ohh hey Simon fotgot to tell you but TechTalk is about tires this week" ...."camera's rolling in ..3..2..1"👌👌
Simon, instead of eleven minutes, I think you needed two hours to fully explain the ins and outs of tyres and tyre esoterica. To outsiders they are just black round pieces of rubber but to the initiated they are a complex and multi faceted key essential in the modern motorcycle racing world. Bravo for giving us all that info in just eleven minutes.
Tech Talk - our beloved Simon talking bout motoGP tech in an in depth yet understandable manner. TikTok -Dude gonna put on a bunch of those tyres so that he looks like the Michelin man... and flosses to a tune! 🤣
Great job Simon - brakes next? I’m surprised the bikes don’t have somekind of real-time infrared tire temp gauge that gives info to the rider on the dashboard - too many cold tire crashes look at today in Aragon or last week Rossi in Le Mans
It's just rider error when they fall with cold tires. They are too eager to push early. Sometimes it looks unfair but it makes better racing. In a race all riders have a sense if they are on cold or hot tires ecept for the first few laps. And they don't have time to look at their dash all the time.
Rossi fell because he was on an inside line and the riders bunched up so much that Rossi had to almost stop the bike in the second corner. A temperature on the dash at that point would have not helped.
Every bike has three temp sensors mounted on the inside of the mud fender, measuring both sides and middle, front and rear tire, and give that information to the rider. What they do with that, it's on them. When it's cold, the only way to warm up the tire is to push, which is of course dangerous. So below 20C track temp it's barely rideable and that's why they're crashing. www.reddit.com/r/motogp/comments/c9dxsr/rossis_tyre_sensors_surface_temp_core_temp_air/ As for the brakes, there was already episode on that: ruclips.net/video/OUIrwtNpJnw/видео.html
I wish Simon would explain how and why the Michelin tyres he had to ride in 99 with the WCM team were different than the Dunlop ones of the previous year. I am a Michelin fan using the Road 5 on my street bike.
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At what temperature are the tires heated before the race. And what is the average temperature of the tires during the race?
Simon is the best, even if he called me a conspiracy nut. Then, Simon, how can MM93 get WAY more lean angle than anyone else? Everyone has a maximum lean of around 63 degrees. MM93 has on occasion hit almost 70 degrees. The only way to explain that is an improved tire different than the rest of the field. Switch out Pol and MM's tires the night before a race and watch what happens. Cheers, mate, and thank you. You're the great voice of reason and calm in a crazy world.
Hey #SimonCrafar! And what happen to the used tires? 22 tires per rider/per week..it should be ALOT of tires, right? Not mentioning the moto2 and 3.. Keep up the good work 💪
So it’s also Michelins characteristics to have slips on the road tires. As I recall Bridgestone is designed that way too. I guess it’s a good indication/reminder to rider that you are near the limit. Relative to Bridgestone, Pirelli doesn’t seem to have any slip. Or is it that Pirelli’s limit is much higher than BS that I have never came close to it.
Can u explain ynthere are different wheels design?? I mean Yamaha has a 6 spoke( most of the times),7spoke& also runs an 8 spoke design. Honda always runs the 8 spoke design and Suzuki and Ducs alternate between 6&7 spoke design?? Does it have anything to do with performance or just for looks?
It might be about how the wheel dissipates heat. You want as consistent temps as possible in tyres and certain wheel designs might control heat better. However, I am just guessing. There's a RUclips video on f1 wheel design that might be relevant to your question.
Forget C-3PO, Data from Star Trek or anything coming out of Boston Dynamics, Simon is officially my favorite robot!!! I bet Dylan Gray doesn't mind being replaced by a mechanized bot now since he's at home making real humans... Congrats to he and his wife on their new arrival.
I hope these tyre manufacturers allow side variations for different countries to allow for camber wear. Not all countries drive on the right hand side of the road. Therefore street tyres should last a little longer, and not to wear out quickly on one side.
Simon Crafar is the best live motorsport interviewer; his disarming personality, knowledge and engagement with anyone he interviews yields intelligent conversation that is always a pleasure to listen to. Never have I heard anyone respond to Simon, during an interview, as though they were merely fulfilling a 'media obligation'. I hope his employers realise this and that we only see the departure of Simon from the MotoGP fraternity at a time he himself deems right.
Disarming personality. Brilliant observation. Reminds somewhat of Steve Matchet from F1. When Steve left my interest in F1 viewing vanished. Now we just have that yelling gonzo overshadowing anything Martin B has to say.
@@mguarin912 Sam Collins is good. He commentates on The Race channel too - ruclips.net/video/LaK3M8v4RA4/видео.html
- Taz.
I'm glad to see people have finally begun to appreciate the experience and knowledge Simon brings to the Dorna broadcast team. When he first came over, everyone went on about how nobody could replace Dylan Gray. Dylan had his own style and benefit, but Simon has truly come into his own over the past couple of seasons.
I enjoy these videos immensely.
I see Simon, I click. It's that simple, the man is an international treasure
You see tyres and think it's simon
Hell yeah. What a great guy.
This is literally what I do lol
Agreed. His passion on the technologies in motogp pulled me into motogp sport.
As a Kiwi (New Zealander to rest of you) I’m so proud to see Simon’s natural Kiwi style of presenting get recognised and enjoyed by the rest of the world. He is a great ambassador for the sport and deserves all the support he gets. Knowledge, charisma, style and Kiwi. What a combo.
Explaining this stuff in a way that's approachable and understandable for us average joes is NOT EASY. Great job Simon!
Posting this early on the chance that Simon sees it 🤞... Simon, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for running these Tech Talks, they are incredibly informative and entertaining, and provide invaluable insight to lovers of the sport.
On race weekends, I always look forward to your commentary and interviews from the paddock (in all honesty I wish you actually got even more airtime during the races!). You are such a likeable and knowledgeable bloke and a true ambassador of the sport. Thanks again and all the best 🏍️✌️
Totally agree with you on the more airtime for Simon. He actually knows whats happening when riders do what they do or what the ate about to try an do.
Simon is great because he was actually a GP500 rider, and he understands a lot of stuff, which is great
I left my own comment regarding Simon, then started reading the comments, assuming they'd be 'on topic' as it were. Great to see others who enjoy Simon's work as well.
Totally agree.
Simon is so personable, he speaks to the camera like he is speaking with me individually. And he is a racer and is being himself it seems. 'Stand the bike up, braa,braa, braaa', yes sir, real people, thanks Simon. 🏍
What I like about Crafar is there's no ego there and if he doesn't know something he will be honest about it and then seek that knowledge. We see it in each tech talk where you can tell he's learning some things for the first time and he's genuinely excited to have gained that knowledge and then be able to pass it on.
Simon has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to Moto GP. Simon conveys the information which may be very complex in a straightforward unassuming and very understandable manner. Simmons tech talk serious are truly a treasure for Technically oriented Moto GP fan, even during the pandemic he has managed to keep us interested. His post race interviews are always excellent and he is able to allow the riders to bring out their personality and he presents them as individuals
Most of the time i have no idea of what Simon is saying. Or he lost me somewhere, but always , always a pleasure to hear his knowledge. The man is a wizard!
Ive just started watching simon's tech talk and I cannot stop it. he is amazing
Love a bit of Simon, keep up the good work!
Thanks Simon! That's the best breakdown of tires from manufacturing to allocation to rider setup I have ever seen! Now I want a history lesson about Michelin's "Friday night Specials"!
What an amazing series this has been. Great to get such insights. Thank you.
These videos are wonderful. your passion really shows up here, please keep this up.
If you dont mind, i have a topic suggestion; How are Suzukis able to manage tires for the entire race better than yamahas? how is it that the edge grip is so much better?
As a new fan of all thing motorcycles and MotoGP in particular, these Tech Talk videos makes me very happy!
That's an amazing explanation of what happens behind the curtains.
Man i love seeing this guy talk 👌 I could listen to him all day!
Being an independent motorcycle tire reseller/installer I really appreciated this Tech Talk. Since I can't visit and observe a Michelin paddock myself, I would certainly be interested in more tire fitting and balancing details. Over the years I've perceived that Motogp and race garages in general for example, static balance their tires. The detail of removing humidity from the air used versus using nitrogen was particularly interesting. Thank you Simon!
Wow amazing I didn’t know tires were that complex in motogp you’ve explained very well. I had to rewind a few times to let my brain catch up to the logic and reasoning. Appreciate the knowledge please keep them coming.
Great tech insight! Who would have guessed that all these things were running on background. Much respect for Michelin's work in the sport! Thank you, Simon! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
How the hell did Simon remember all of that after a briefing with Michelin!? Crazy impressive.
Another good episode from MotoGP and mr Simon ❤️
I love your Tech talks. They are so interesting and informative. Such amazing technology for such a great sport!!!
A specific TechTalk about grip and slip (spin) of the tyres would be great! I have really a difficult time to understand it, since in the "normal" life we don't feel the slip at all on tyres, and when it comes normally you have lower friction coefficient... Can you explain us why? What is the difference?
I remember when I was working for Nick Ienatsch in the AMA 250GP series in '94, and we were gifted with an 80 free tire sponsorship for the ENTIRE YEAR !! (10 races) - these moto GP guys ger 45 tires per RACE WEEKEND
keep it up, that's the thing every rider should know.
Killing it simon.. always the mystery of tire pressure and cold tear hot tear pressure up and down everyone has a different opinion’s nice to hear it from the source
Excellent series presented by a very insightful and talented man
Thanks Simon, really interesting and 'deep dive' in the unknown word of MotoGP competition tires!
Another great vid Simon - please keep them coming!
Man, nothing better than a pro rider to talk about stuff like this, altough it looks like someone gave him 5sec notice. " Ohh hey Simon fotgot to tell you but TechTalk is about tires this week" ...."camera's rolling in ..3..2..1"👌👌
Exactly what i was thinking.
Do you know that 45 tyre allocation just for one race or whole season?
@@andifarrela.p323 One race
Fascinating, really well done video!
Thanks Simon technology really amazing, really good presentation keep it uo
Simon, instead of eleven minutes, I think you needed two hours to fully explain the ins and outs of tyres and tyre esoterica. To outsiders they are just black round pieces of rubber but to the initiated they are a complex and multi faceted key essential in the modern motorcycle racing world. Bravo for giving us all that info in just eleven minutes.
Or just read a book
Thank you, that was great! Really informative and enjoyable.
I would of liked more info on the psi they run and the dimensions of the tyres but another great vid again thanks Mr Crafar.
Me gusta todo lo que tiene que ver con motogp, lástima no tengan por lo menos subtitulado.
Thanks Simon that helped alot.👍 Geoff Wightman, Wanganui N.Z.
04 CBR1000RR
totally agree... Simon is stellar but i find the whole motogp team including Amy absolutely bril to listen to and they really seem a team.
Tech Talk
- our beloved Simon talking bout motoGP tech in an in depth yet understandable manner.
TikTok
-Dude gonna put on a bunch of those tyres so that he looks like the Michelin man... and flosses to a tune! 🤣
NO ONE CAN MATCH THE WAY THIS MAN SPITS KNOWLEDGE!!! 😆😊☺😆KING CRAFAR, KIA KAHA BRO!!!
Amazing as ever 👏👏
👊🏽💯 see you sunday before next week mate
Great job Simon - brakes next?
I’m surprised the bikes don’t have somekind of real-time infrared tire temp gauge that gives info to the rider on the dashboard - too many cold tire crashes look at today in Aragon or last week Rossi in Le Mans
It's just rider error when they fall with cold tires. They are too eager to push early. Sometimes it looks unfair but it makes better racing. In a race all riders have a sense if they are on cold or hot tires ecept for the first few laps. And they don't have time to look at their dash all the time.
Rossi fell because he was on an inside line and the riders bunched up so much that Rossi had to almost stop the bike in the second corner. A temperature on the dash at that point would have not helped.
Every bike has three temp sensors mounted on the inside of the mud fender, measuring both sides and middle, front and rear tire, and give that information to the rider. What they do with that, it's on them. When it's cold, the only way to warm up the tire is to push, which is of course dangerous. So below 20C track temp it's barely rideable and that's why they're crashing.
www.reddit.com/r/motogp/comments/c9dxsr/rossis_tyre_sensors_surface_temp_core_temp_air/
As for the brakes, there was already episode on that: ruclips.net/video/OUIrwtNpJnw/видео.html
@@tduic Cool, thanks for the info!
They've made a tech talk on brakes i think
Thank you
Thank you sir.
As a non native English speaker, I often misunderstood his tech talk as a TikTok
😂
Same.. Lol..
As a native English speaker I have misunderstood his 'Tech Talk' as TikTok. China's good..... real good.
me too ! im from india and watched it at 2x speed
Simon for the win y'all
Thenk you
What a legend.
I wish Simon would explain how and why the Michelin tyres he had to ride in 99 with the WCM team were different than the Dunlop ones of the previous year. I am a Michelin fan using the Road 5 on my street bike.
At what temperature are the tires heated before the race. And what is the average temperature of the tires during the race?
Simon is the best, even if he called me a conspiracy nut. Then, Simon, how can MM93 get WAY more lean angle than anyone else? Everyone has a maximum lean of around 63 degrees. MM93 has on occasion hit almost 70 degrees. The only way to explain that is an improved tire different than the rest of the field. Switch out Pol and MM's tires the night before a race and watch what happens. Cheers, mate, and thank you. You're the great voice of reason and calm in a crazy world.
Hey #SimonCrafar!
And what happen to the used tires?
22 tires per rider/per week..it should be ALOT of tires, right? Not mentioning the moto2 and 3..
Keep up the good work 💪
Awesome info, Simon. And nice mustache by the way! :D
We love you Simon
Hi Simon … What gas do they inflate the tyre with. Air or Nitrogen ?
Put Simon on more. He knows s$&t.
If Simon's mind is blown, our minds are disintegrate into nothingness.
So it’s also Michelins characteristics to have slips on the road tires. As I recall Bridgestone is designed that way too. I guess it’s a good indication/reminder to rider that you are near the limit. Relative to Bridgestone, Pirelli doesn’t seem to have any slip. Or is it that Pirelli’s limit is much higher than BS that I have never came close to it.
Can’t wait to try the Michelin power cup 2.
It is even better if given text in various languages, because MotoGP fans are around the world
what tyre sizes are they running front and rear?
Can u explain ynthere are different wheels design?? I mean Yamaha has a 6 spoke( most of the times),7spoke& also runs an 8 spoke design. Honda always runs the 8 spoke design and Suzuki and Ducs alternate between 6&7 spoke design?? Does it have anything to do with performance or just for looks?
It might be about how the wheel dissipates heat. You want as consistent temps as possible in tyres and certain wheel designs might control heat better. However, I am just guessing. There's a RUclips video on f1 wheel design that might be relevant to your question.
Please show some closeup footage of the tyres.
Is internal heating of the tire allowed? Or any tireheating mounted on the bike?
do you know they use heat blankets prior to going out on track?
What sizes are they, front and rear?
Forget C-3PO, Data from Star Trek or anything coming out of Boston Dynamics, Simon is officially my favorite robot!!!
I bet Dylan Gray doesn't mind being replaced by a mechanized bot now since he's at home making real humans... Congrats to he and his wife on their new arrival.
keep it up!
Very nice 😍😍👍👍🇻🇳🇻🇳
Gotta love those "Mitchələn" tyres...
i didn't fully understood the batch allocation, i mean, does riders have ONLY 45 tires for the whole season ? seems too many for a whole season no ?
No, 45 tires per race!
Simon needs his own cooking show..
Imagine 2 Stroke bikes with that amount of grip🤤
Superlike sir🤝
This is so interesting thanks
Nothing will come close to how good those Bridgestone fronts used to be.
I hope these tyre manufacturers allow side variations for different countries to allow for camber wear. Not all countries drive on the right hand side of the road. Therefore street tyres should last a little longer, and not to wear out quickly on one side.
*semakin di depan
*nyalakan nyali
*satu hati
Do they scrap out rubber from the tracks?
Not that im aware of usually just rain wash away
Simon says, "Tech talk"
I hear, "Tiktok"
makes fun to listen to him
Lets find out by simon in pit lane ,simon whats going on there?
Good day
Can u add english subtitle? For make it more clearly understand by non english speaker 😌
Let’s go bois
Tech talk, 👍🤗 not tiktok🤣🤣
Keep safe all🤘👍
goodluck :) :) ;)
i still dont understand how low pressure is less hotter than high pressure
Less pressure, bigger contact patch, less slip, less heat buildup. More pressure, smaller contact patch, more slip, more heat buildup.
@@robinclark3491 But with less pressure, does it more deformation so more heat buildup?
Pozdrawiam Mamę, Tatę i rodziców!!! 🥰❤💕
Simon good job & good explanation. Thanks . P/s I keep hearing you uttering Tik Tok :)
Anybody else think Fortnine described this better?! (Sorry Simon 🙊)
Teks leangue indonesia please...
Needs more volume
Please. For subtitle all Country
4 jam lagi cuy
Marquz combak ?
Motogp
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Get well soon valey, hope jorge gets a ride in place for Valentino
Not this week or next. Maybe Valencia if still he isn't riding, the maybe Jl
@@mike7297 yeah can’t wait to see jl back on m1