Bike setup | Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

[@rszebin]

Simon you are a legend, such a pleasure to get your insights, please keep them coming.

[@purwantiallan5089]

I hope Tech Talk returns in 2025 MotoGP Season.

[@vinceseyb2640]

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.

[@purwantiallan5089]

His tech talks have been awesome since 2019.

[@akmalriadi]

love this tech talk! Now i know how dificult for rider to find best setup on the weekend

[@Leon51Pagani]

Even with Simon explanations i think we just see the tip of the iceberg there. Motorsport is amazing !

[@graylunsford]

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!

[@kampfret]

Simon's drawing makes it easier to understand.. thank you for always giving us awesome knowledge of MotoGP Simon..

[@8ballout]

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.

[@tonyhansom3160]

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.

[@Spartan_-du9wi]

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!

[@geetarthneo]

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.

[@dalehawkes1698]

I love these tech talks, even after riding for nearly 50 years I’m still learning fantastic job Simon please please keep making them 🏍🎉🎉👍👍

[@anthonyscott16]

Simon, you are truly on another level. Your contribution to the MotoGP presentation is invaluable. Thank you for the lesson

[@PDigsss]

This is the absolute best Simon. Breaking it down and sharing these insights are just amazing. Keep doing these.

[@Leon51Pagani]

I wish Tech Talk videos with Simon to last for hours ! Great pleasure as usual

[@spencerengwall2304]

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!

[@Wheeliedevil]

It's always a pleasure to see Simon explains stuff. He's good at it and obviously he loves it! Keep it up!

[@mixmastadray]

Appreciate the sweet spot of knowledge and passion. No adjustment needed, Simon!

[@jake88ci]

Simon you are the best MotoGP analysts on the net . GREAT video show why FIM/ DORNA need to allow much more testing in MotoGP

[@andywatts348]

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.

[@viennapalace]

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...

[@hotchihuahua1546]

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 .

[@rickybuxton8245]

One of the best “introduction to bike setup” videos I’ve seen, really awesome work Simon

[@yeahnahsweetas]

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.

[@tiagoap2895]

Tech Talks with Simon is the best from this channel!!

[@111jkjk]

Thank you Simon. Your explainations are the best!

[@NorfTec]

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

[@pearllllllll]

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

[@NickyBoyV2]

I just LOVE your enthusiasm and genuine humility Simon - you're a bl***y legend!

[@rakatmoto]

you can just see passion in Simon's eyes. love the series.

[@michaelmajcher7607]

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!..👍👍

[@m0rph3u1st]

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!

[@njohnson3331]

This is amazing. No wonder it's such a challenge to get the bike setup just right.

[@mikeharper6490]

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.

[@lesterbuckman5493]

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

[@kirkdunn1379]

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

[@beeagamer6520]

love these tech talks, these are storm of information

[@paulcummings8611]

You've been there done that. Superb insight to bike racing.please keep passing your knowledge on to us mere mortals. 👍

[@lukemiller_6]

Really shows you how all of the adjustable aspects on the bike can affect each other. Awesome video as always Simon!

[@mikeboyer1114]

Love these vids. Thanks for gearing the vid towards what report on. Always look forward to the tech talks

[@matthewguiomar2772]

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

[@fastcarrs]

Really love to watch motogp all the time when it come for racing

[@purwantiallan5089]

Thanks for this amazing 2022 tech talk, Crafar! Perfect time indeed after an incredible 2024 MotoGP Season.

[@eddyquik]

How you got ALL that to fit into a 12:27 minute video is next level!

[@DonDemetri]

Just wow. Simon loves his job and his enthusiasm is addictive :-) Thanks

[@Ofthe7thSon]

These Tech talks are so bloody good, thanks Simon. Can you do a tech talk on the riders gear please…..🤞

[@lucafacibeni1396]

Awesome report Simon, well done. Please keep them coming! Cheers

[@damoxx]

I absolutely bloody love how simon gets this information across 👌🏻

[@BlackThor15]

Can’t get better than Simon for these mini videos!! 👍👍

[@pearllllllll]

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

[@nevarran]

Awesome. That's what I was missing from the Amazon show, some insides on the technical aspect of the sport - mechanics, engineers, track staff...

[@mittuhandzom]

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

[@bryanpleasants4919]

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.

[@saltyprocrastinator]

Bike geometry is quite complex, and very few people can explain and simplify it as you have Simon. Kudos!

[@PieroAlfonso77]

Simon Crafar is amazing. What a great guy.

[@pdgg7025]

Complex but interesting and entertaining! Thanks Simon!

[@Br0za]

Great explanations, so interesting to see a little part of the complexity of the bike configuration and comportment. Thank you guys ✌️

[@paulpearcy5577]

absolute legend Simon. i love learning how the bike works. Keep up the great work brother. Such great information

[@carlosarques]

Fantastic!!!!!!! Way to go Simon!

[@plt4415]

PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!!! His ambition is priceless

[@turbofan67]

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.

[@luca-pw9gd]

Please Simon make these videos forever !

[@metlmuncher]

Awesome

[@seandiasz2197]

Legend!!! Simon thanks for taking the time to explain the process on a motogp bike set-up 👉

[@mikeldiaz7349]

This is crazy good. That bro definitely knows his stuff

[@Walkeranz]

This was great! Thanks for being conscientious of the viewers who weren’t aware. Great stuff

[@fatkulnugrohop.862]

Wow, infact, not as simple as we see the bike. Tankyou for information Mr Simon Crafar.

[@Andreas-kg6zh]

this why i watch motogp and f1, is the tech!,please keep up this kind of content 🥰

[@xipingpooh5783]

You do a great job explaining a very complicated subject. Well done 👍🏼

[@neilf9861]

Love getting an understanding of these details, thanks for the effort…

[@johnbradley1599]

Great job in presenting an overview....so many variables. Thx. Simon. 👍

[@formulapak]

So informative and I can find his passion in the talk

[@mattclarke3621]

Excellent talk about setup. Very easy to understand. Look forward to more like this.

[@rodclark5831]

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.

[@youtubed9695]

Love it ❤ keep them coming.. Great job Simon 👌

[@johntenhave1]

That was riveting, Simon. Thank you very much for the expert insight!

[@rider65]

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 👍

[@vking5665]

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 . 😎

[@bobvincent5921]

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.

[@jimapostolakopoulos3343]

such helpful advise i was able to finish my motorcycle design through just that video

[@Soldier_boy-n1r]

Thank you! Awesome work Simon 🔥

[@vlanzelotte]

Finally I'll be able to find a good setup in the MotoGP game 🤣 Thank you Simon!!

[@macharifaelk5844]

PESONA INDONESIA MANDALIKA! WONDERFUL INDONESIA!

[@Briefcase217]

This was excellent; Please do more of these!

[@MJ-LazyBones]

Awesome Simon. Would love to know about the pitot tube on the Aprilia...

[@decocatani]

Simon, another fantastic explanation. But the best thing is your ethusiasm!

[@pdwray89]

Great tech talk as usual!!

[@jedw9983]

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.

[@eldinzarkic1]

Always want/need more of this! Great insight!

[@KelvinHappyLife]

Awesome insight into setup. Thanks Simon!

[@JoaoBasso10]

"It's a brain frier and I love it!!" 🤣 Great insight! Great guy! Thanks Simon.

[@brucktenaw2556]

Thank you so much for explaining these setup

[@mikedominick]

Fabulous! I’ve been hoping for this video for some time.

[@MatPas77]

I love this stuff! Thank you SImon!

[@hellboy7153]

Thanks MotoGP for this content

[@geoffreyallemand4916]

Soooo interesting and passionating. Thanks Simon.

[@stevechampion7938]

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!!

[@anuragdash7338]

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.

[@oklahomahank2378]

The engineers are always tinkering with the engine for more torque and horsepower. Every time they change that everything else has to change, too.

[@curtissmith1998]

Keep them coming. Great content and presentation!

[@bayard1332]

Another Ace bit of work Simon. Cheers!

[@zarniwoopb6078]

Amazing explanation, thank you Simon

[@bsmukler]

This was fascinating. Thank you!

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

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.

[@BrianEvansracer]

Great explanation Simon! I wonder how many people outside of the racing community understand this info.