"Few track days I have done" Damn! he is one humble man!!
@JG-zu5wc4 жыл бұрын
He’s a test rider now - most of his life now is track days
@AGD_274 жыл бұрын
I think he means public track days where he is surrounded by amateur riders. The vast majority of his career and time on track he would have been riding with pros.
@KingPoC474 жыл бұрын
He’s ridden in MotoGP aka he’s unbelievably good. Humble man right here.
@paryudisaditya88454 жыл бұрын
@@KingPoC47 riding in motogp is one thing, but you should also remember that he is a wsbk world champion
@marlonmanchanayake15933 жыл бұрын
@Mathias Steven something isn’t right!
@davepilko664 жыл бұрын
Seen a lot of so called 'experts' giving riding advice, on you tube, at track days etc. This however is like motorcycling gold, how often do you get a guy with this kind of talent givin it, quality, simple to understand. Love it, more please Mr G
@jicklesjingles81344 жыл бұрын
Even other professional riders tell nonsense and don't have a clue about physics etc. Sylvain seems to have the needed intelligence and education to analyse the details and translate them into a comprehensive language.
@mymate184 жыл бұрын
watch 'alberto naska top 25 tips' also a great channel
@dan_the_drifter3214 жыл бұрын
@@mymate18 I love Naska's channel he's a really chilled out, honest rider.
@nickthequick3 жыл бұрын
@@mymate18 Watched his three excellent videos too. He seems to disagree on the short shifting though. I have chosen to listen to Sylvain on that particular topic.
@brendakelly15923 жыл бұрын
@@jicklesjingles8134 seer
@jasonrose36744 жыл бұрын
When Sylvan gives you tips, you listen. Love this guy, he is giving you experience from someone who is top of the game. This doesn't come around very often
@Statek633 жыл бұрын
Not often ? I have never seen anything like that except on very expensive paid courses!
@cpsmith8354 жыл бұрын
Rocket man. I know he can ride, but everything I have heard about him is he is a good guy and is well liked in the paddock.
@andrews95774 жыл бұрын
Dude! Yours is becoming my most anticipated show on YT. Please keep them coming. You are truly humble and articulate. I'm getting a GSX-R 1000R (blue) partly because of you. Listen up Suzuki- marketing genius right here!
@03mdhillug4 жыл бұрын
Andrew S true I wonder how many GSXR are sold during and after lockdown because of these vids.
@Therealbrowndad4 жыл бұрын
Thinking of it getting one, will be joining my gsxs1000
@BrunoAvellar4 жыл бұрын
It's great to learn from an actual world-class rider! Thank you very much.
@Robert-zd5xd4 жыл бұрын
An interesting and informative video made all the better by Sylvain’s ability to effortlessly move between French and Yorkshire accents 😂 I could listen to him talk all day 👍🏼
@TomaszSkwarek834 жыл бұрын
Oh man that was great, I've been nagging you in the comments to do video like that for some time .. massive thank you !!!! No better way then learning from the best !
@JunixKuizon4 жыл бұрын
In riding and in life, its very important to listen to the right people because there are so many fake experts out there. Thank you Sylvain! 🍻
@woooster173 жыл бұрын
Been riding 32 years on the road.. but this year (COVID allowing) I am planning to do my first track day.. & I am a little apprehensive. These tips are really helpful... Step 1. Relaaaaax 👍🏼
@jayvidz7 ай бұрын
#8 helped me come back from a 5 hr road trip with zero wrist fatigue. Thank you!
@casefarley57444 жыл бұрын
Love this. Very well articulated explanation for things that take minutes to learn but years to master, in three languages(!!), from a true pro. It gets no better.
@mohamedabdalnaem97762 жыл бұрын
Made me feel more confident, you made all the complicated words we here into smooth, simple advice. Can't thank you enough man, keep it ripping!
@beomjinko4 жыл бұрын
The best track riding tips I found on KZbin! Just great!
@jamesbrininger62874 жыл бұрын
Thank God, you guys make videos like this! Back when I started riding, nothing was available. Developed a lot of bad habits. No counter steering, target fixation, stabbing the brakes, just to name a few. This not only makes one a faster, but safer rider. Thanks for sharing
@esjihnАй бұрын
everytime i go on track i come back and watch this video and it really helps. thanks for the great advice.
@markharris97792 жыл бұрын
Yesterday, I had my first trackday on a Daytona. Did OK, but wish I saw this video prior. Great tips, well done! Can't wait to try them out.
@GearShifter9257 ай бұрын
At 3:48... Push the bike... away from your body...it will automatically lift up the bike. I thought Bike will lift up itself as we roll on the throttle...!!!! 🤔🙄 Well...it was a great tutorial on how to ride a BIKE on TRACKS... from a professional. Thank you for your experience + valuable advices. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@Drinkyoghurt4 жыл бұрын
First time I went on the track there were some guys with track bikes at 150+ hp, racing slicks and quickshifters. They basically rode like the exact opposite of what Sylvain is saying here. Taking the wrong racing lines, letting the bike coast before braking and even then not braking hard. I was riding on my street Hypermotard 1100S (90hp) and was setting times many seconds faster. The only person faster than me was another guy on a Husqvarna 500 and the only time I was overtaken was on the straights because they simply had more power. Sylvain's channel is a goldmine of good advice, most of the stuff I had to find out by myself and it's so valuable to have a pro actually explain all these concepts.
@2wheelmaniac9643 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m a brand new rider and just purchased my 1st bike a 2002 Suzuki GSXR 750 with 29,000 miles and this video has been extremely helpful for me
@RevCorner4 жыл бұрын
Great info, loved it! And I'm very grateful that a MotoGP rider is providing this information to us.
@henry33974 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most helpful riding channels I have found, and from a real pro! Your short shift throttle tip is genius, I have had trouble with that and I know your technique will certainly help me improve
@beer77monster4 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, Neevesy and Simon Crafar keeping me sane on lockdown. Can’t wait to put all this into practice...
@keithd97054 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video Slvain! Its nice to see a true professional racer talking to us meer mortals like we've all booked a track day with him and are just about to go out on track! I wish! Really clear, useful advice Thankyou! Total respect to your riding skills and talent!
@manuelfavaYT3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot sylvain, i tried your tips and i feel immediately the result in feelings and safety on the bike... I only doing street riding but these tips are great for it too... 👏 Motorcyclists need to listen to people like you!
@leithzaffarese64073 жыл бұрын
Legend. Thanks bro, you may have just saved me a trip to hospital ! I brought a GIXXR 1000 & absolutely love it. I've been downshifting too late & cracking the throttle on exit like a rookie so thanks for those tips 👍
@tx4pro2 жыл бұрын
Thank so much for your knowledge. I tried several of your tips on my last track day and I felt a lot more relax on the bike. Keep it coming Sylvain!!!
@SylvainGuintoli2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Comments like this makes it all worthwhile 👍🏻
@paulocarreiro58554 жыл бұрын
Loved it! You know he knows what he's talking about just by looking at his hands!
@ThaKillaInstinctHD4 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best motorcycling channels already. Keep it up!
@steve234644 жыл бұрын
Advice from a professional? Superb. Advice from a professional for free? Priceless. Great videos.
@MrJimmyboy904 жыл бұрын
"Look where you want to go" - this is so true and such an advantage because not only going to make you ride in that direction but also for me it takes my view/mind off of looking at how much im leaning my bike into/through the corner... such a pro right here 👌
@26dicky234 жыл бұрын
Sylvain your a top man Love your humble approach to giving advice. I've been riding bikes for 51 years, but as you rightly say it's all about learning, Im still learning.!!
@silentfox82 жыл бұрын
one think i want to add about cornering, you must rotate your throttle wrist so that your body can go all the way down in the lean and so your wrist isnt fully extended as well which limits how much more you can twist the throttle, also when cornering they often "drift" the bikes, they use the throttle to steer the bike with the back wheel so that the bike is facing more forward at the end of the corner allowing them to accelerate sooner, this also has to be done smooth or else youll lose the back and low/high side, other than that, the dude on the ecstar suzuki is dropping fact bombs, this kind of information doesnt often come free
@Ernestin1824 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, your tips are very very useful and I think everyone should listen and learn from them, even the pros. You explain yourself very good and that helps understanding what you are trying to say in every moment. Thank you!
@Motoalpina4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best trackday training vids in youtube
@roymclarnon54594 жыл бұрын
Ur videos are great man . This is such a good insight into riding and no one else better to get this advice from than a true pro pilot
@GiacintoMarcellino4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say Thank you, you are spending your time to give us the best advice and you're so humble in doing it it's hard to believe. You have a new fan and a new sub right here. Thanks a lot man! Keep it coming!
@fentontaylor902110 ай бұрын
Direct and to the point with no wasted words. Fantastic! I dont ride on track, but all of my riding is on twisty mountain roads and i have been working really hard to get better. Im going to work on corner exits more and try to get on the gas sooner. Thank you!!
@ridewarrior99174 жыл бұрын
Very precised and articulate explanation in English... by a Frenchman. The best by far compared to the other tutorial out there. This guy has been competing in Motogp, Worldsbk and British superbike... and he knows how to outline the fundamental aspects of riding regardless you are on a prototype, production race bike or even amateur track days. Well done Sylvain... keep up the good videos
@TheSudsy4 жыл бұрын
Sylvain you are a true gentleman of the track. love your videos, and never get tired of the Anglo - French accent :).
@rapapavideodocs4 жыл бұрын
Very simple and clear. Priceless lessons for many people like us amateurs. Thanks a million Sylvain.
@Bikes4Eddie4 жыл бұрын
hi Sylvain! this is one of the most useful videos I have ever seen. you did really a great job in making these tips so easy to understand also for amateurs like me. thanks a lot for your time and your passion. ride safe!
@Bigyin6004 жыл бұрын
Cracking video and all makes perfect sense ..... Point 1 "look where you want to go and the bike will take you" is one i repeat over and over again to new riders on CBT.....who knew it be the first thing a MotoGP test rider would advise . I am not a track day rider but i can imagine quite a few will be tuning into this channel to learn a lot from your experience .... chapeau :)
@03mdhillug4 жыл бұрын
Never really followed Quintoli but watching these he is a legend. Proper humble too sign of a great champion!!Top bloke. Hope to bump into him in the paddock on a track day in the future. Keep the vids coming they’re much appreciated during the lockdown. Shiny side up!
@spaceexplorer66364 жыл бұрын
Best advice and teaching I’ve heard. Thank you for sharing your expertise to help the sport we love.
@bboyjunyor4 жыл бұрын
Man - you're great at explaining all of these ideas/techniques and sharing tips! great rider and great teacher - that's hard to find! Keep it up! I'm glad to see you again on the screen! I just watched the qatar WSBK race 2 win a few days ago - AMAZING JOB and CONGRATS Again on the Championship!!! Take care!
@Sven-og2qr4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sylvain, these are small but important things. I hope I can improve on my trackdays. Stay safe.
@SirMo2 ай бұрын
I don't plan on getting a sports bike nor going racing. But this explanation was fascinating. And every tip makes absolute sense. Fantastic explanation!
@gixxerboy5552 жыл бұрын
For being a French man..you're English is superb..thanx sir..
@fightingcarrot4 жыл бұрын
Sylvain you are such an awesome character! Thank you for your time and energy in making this amazing content. Your garage door looks seriously awesome. You should do a garage tour! :D
@rofgar4 жыл бұрын
Love your explanations, great job making it simple and understandable!
@carlosm91114 жыл бұрын
So glad he put vision at #1. I lowsided earlier this year and realized later on I was adding lean angle because I "felt" off my line but in reality I had no clue because I was staring at the ground just in front of my front tire. Since correcting that I've gotten faster and faster at corner entry
@anthonyscott164 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, I absolutely loved this! Please keep em coming. Thanks and be safe.
@filiperibeiro86fr4 жыл бұрын
Great video Sylvain! Point 4 is what I tell my friends to work on first, because every one thinks that to be fast first you need to work on corner braking.. Point 10 I see that a lot of people don't do it properly, they think that they are 100% throttle but they aren't.. Can you make a video on throttle pick up, how do you do it in long sweepers, medium and tight corners? Cheers!
@motorjack1417 ай бұрын
4 years later, i revisit this video for the millionth time, and I'm still afraid your phone might fall. 😂
@Hardcoreracer462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your skills Because tracks academy takes money teach us but You're teaching for Us in free cost ... That's thanks lot You're become my new teacher and I love to learn seeing yours videos ..🖤
@johnnychamp63716 ай бұрын
Brilliant stuff here. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Love it and looking forward to the next one.
@TheJussi774 жыл бұрын
Very simple and comprehensive lesson! Thank you so much!
@johnwiffen66554 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good information. I’ve had some great track days at Silverstone over the last few years. I think I won the prize for the slowest learner. I’m getting old now so not so brave.
@dubs71524 жыл бұрын
John Wiffen I got the ‘ethnic minority ‘ prize, because I’m a woman! Great fun, but it was a long time ago. I think that was a Performance Bikes track day at Donington.
@mac46rr4 жыл бұрын
Even as a non track rider I’m loving all these riding tips. Your doing some fantastic videos Sylvain👍😁 😎🏍🧡
@daleleslie10493 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you are very right, a great deal of these tips can be brought to the street, and will result in a better, safer rider. Throttle control and braking are the 2 most obvious. Sylvain is a wealth of knowledge, a true Gentleman, a loving husband who moved to England for his beautiful wife, loving father and all around nice guy. I heard he has a sense of humour too...
@daleleslie10493 жыл бұрын
Also Looking where you want to go, I have heard it called Eye Lead, is a needed skill and looking way down the road/track, far ahead,.
@Showmetheevidence-4 жыл бұрын
Such great advice.
@idnarg4 жыл бұрын
i've been riding track for 12 years, and that was immensely helpful! thanks sylvain!
@Grind_Over_Matter4 жыл бұрын
First track day (Brands+Tuono) coming up and these tips are gold! I cannot wait to put these into practice. Thank you Sylvain!
@LeonBold4 жыл бұрын
Good tips.... Corner exit most hard to practice, fear between highside and maximum traction / wheelspin is so difficult, if you do it wrong it hurts....if you do it right its maximum awarding (with a fast lap).
@madisonvillavert56924 жыл бұрын
Amazing tips. Being a Pro really makes a difference. This is really good insight.
@scottmuirhead28134 жыл бұрын
Another great video Sylvain. Love your work mate, very interesting and my wife and I can certainly apply some of those tips at our next track day. Thanks a million, look forward to seeing you back on track, on the best bike on the grid in that beautiful Suzuki Blue. Cheers again.
@MrGetgrip2 жыл бұрын
Really well composed!! At 3:30 I had to remember my instructor’s words from the last session:“Lean in as if you wanna bite into your hand“ :)). Thanks a lot, will try to improve corner braking and exit throttle on my next trackday.
@MrMotivator20004 жыл бұрын
I have a RSV millie 1000.. i commute to shops and local around west London, im going to try these tips on the Noth Circular or A40 🤦🏽♂️🤣. Amazing advice sir.. track days await!!
@jamiedaugherty14 жыл бұрын
This is a video I could watch over and over. Thanks for the great explanation Sylvan!
@AbdulRazak-jq3yb4 жыл бұрын
Humble rider, i got high respect on him. Very rare on earth now days.
@nyleen4 жыл бұрын
I accidentally clicked on the italian version. xD Been looking forward to this video! Number 7 is certainly something I can add to my track days! Thanks!
@markgunn66804 жыл бұрын
I clicked the Italian version after reading this comment hoping to hear Sylvain speaking Italian! :-)
@cdkmonkey26994 жыл бұрын
Me to interesting lol
@888jucu4 жыл бұрын
Yes point 7 is what Im bringing to the track next time also. After he mentioned this I went and played some of my onboard track footage and saw str8 away i wasnt even close to doing this. Now itchin to get out there! hahaha
@GiacintoMarcellino4 жыл бұрын
where's this italian version ? I'd love to hear!
@AllyWilby-f5f Жыл бұрын
Watched on Tuesday went to snetterton on Wednesday evening and was 6sec a lap quicker using these tips awesome advice top man👍
@brentseay4 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice. Thank you so much! This is really and truly great work.
@archetypex654 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video Sylvain! 👍 Thanks. Regarding tip 10, one other thing. Rolling on and off the throttle does is upset the suspension as well as disrupting the momentum. Loading and unloading the front forks will make the bike a bit more unstable. This is the most interesting part of riding on two wheels for me, is the physics behind how the Bike works and how is affected by rider inputs.
@don74064 жыл бұрын
Wow, straight advice from a pro. You usually have to buy this. Awesome video.
@Kamino20094 жыл бұрын
Sylvain I just love your accent and riding style suzuki deserves to win a world championship again
@yellow6ird4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent channel find on KZbin, perfect for me who is going to learn to ride soon.
@physiologymadeeasy2164 жыл бұрын
As others have said, these really are excellent videos and you really articulate the riding concepts very well. I know a little bit about how much preparation goes into producing such content, so thank you for your time, energy and enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
@OooR3ooO3 жыл бұрын
Much better video than expected.. Thanks alot! Dont got my bike yet, but hopefully soon🙏
@richwiskin48604 жыл бұрын
Both me and my son have raced (him at Darley Moor) and we are both agree that this advice is about the best we have ever heard, no bull, just really useful advice. Some of it we have been doing and some of it is new. Biggest issue with most of us is trying to carry too much corner speed and being hamstrung until you can get on the throttle. Next time out (2021!!) will go slow in and disappear out. Really value this advice Sylvain. Cmone spill the beans on the GSXRR power 300+ ;-)
@chabbit-t1z4 жыл бұрын
At around 4:22 when he's talking about coming in too hot, his right hand jitters. I'm sure Sylvian has had many corner entries while 'plowing' and skipping the front end!
@marksawbridge5345 Жыл бұрын
Hi sylvain I’ve seen you many times at donnington I’m about 10 minutes from there you’re track riding tips are amazing I’ve tried a few of your techniques and felt a difference in bike feel and stability keep up the good work oh and your MotoGP commentary was outstanding great work ❤
@fastabasta4 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video, one of the best I have seen in a very long time
@JohnHeros20213 жыл бұрын
I love GSX R, thank you for sharing tips and secrets to ride like a PRO. Keep safe always..
@flynndobson54732 жыл бұрын
The tip about short shifting is gonna help me heaps!!!
@Gryphus-R4 жыл бұрын
Hi total newbie here. At 6:40 you recommend to brake hard and downshift quickly. I though that you professionals would do rev-matching on the bike, so this came as a surprise to me, since in cars, rev matching and heel-toe is super important. I guess that the lack of heavy flywheel and the slippy clutches of bikes make a difference here, but still is a surprise for me that you do such hard shifting. My intuition would tell me that not rev-matching on a bike would unsettle the rear end and the locked rear wheel would throw you off the bike, like when you downshift in a RWD car without doing heel toe, the rear locks and you spin, probably damaging your transmission along the way. My current bike is a dual clutch, so I let the computer do the work, but on the driving license academy (which was a manual) I would throttle blip when downshifting like in a car. Oh boy I was so wrong. XDD
@alenvrdoljak4591 Жыл бұрын
Bravo Sylvain, perfect presentation!!!
@ekowalang97314 жыл бұрын
I enjoy using these tips on road with some adjusment. Tx for the tips Mr. G : )
@jeannoelsandrazie18744 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@mikeCupra4 жыл бұрын
Really thank you Sylvain you give us tips we didn't knew it!!! Great video
@dimisK4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sylvain for your time! Useful tips in very educative way! Cheers from Greece!🍻🍻
@nghonleong3 жыл бұрын
wow.....so very well explained! I am a very new track rider (supermoto), an old rider >50yrs old but will take note of your pointers! thanks!
@evilzombies64674 жыл бұрын
this is really good tips, thank you so much sylvain. you're the best professional racer.
@WeLikeGoPro4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time, super helpful.
@tonycavanagh99474 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. One of the best ‘how to’ videos I’ve seen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear way.
@emiloss914 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Especially about throttle and speed just before the corner. I though that first I should push to the limit just before corner, but I was wrong. Thank you. I hope everything will be better soon so I can tru these things in real life!
@TheSuperpod4 жыл бұрын
Awesome advice. Even knowing most of the techniques mentioned you can still pick up bits and pieces of brilliant advice. JR loading gearbox lever prior to braking that is something.
@ronaldocranque4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sylvain for the tips ! Very good video with key actions to be done on the bike.
@maximilliancunningham60912 жыл бұрын
Excellent. 1000cc street sports rider for 30 years.
@uncle_nospeed48344 жыл бұрын
Great vid Sylvain, we definitely appreciate the content!
@doesntmatter80934 жыл бұрын
Really awesome video. Will refer back to it regularly, thank you Sylvain.