Aprilia's Handlebar Controls: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

So much goes on around the handlebars on modern #MotoGP bikes! 🤯
Buttons for launch control, engine braking, power maps and now levers for holeshot devices! Simon Crafar is on hand to explain it all in his first #TechTalk of 2021! 🙌
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[@tenpoundpom9363]

Love these Tech Talks with Simon. He really knows his stuff and has a great way of expressing himself.👍👍

[@stefanoe.m.1540]

He's for MotoGP what Joylon Palmer is for F1 haha

[@TheAslakVind]

@@stefanoe.m.1540 Simon won races for Yamaha. Jolyon did not win anything, Jolyon just have a rich dad.

[@stefanoe.m.1540]

@@TheAslakVind I mean because of his role and character 😂👍

[@motogp]

He's great, isn't he? 🤩

[@aliznlhaddad]

@@TheAslakVind Haha what a savage

[@Norton1531]

"Oh dear. This tyre is letting go terribly." The most polite rider feedback ever!!!

[@marfrandema1884]

That APRILIA is gorgeous, and i love the FAUSTO name on the wings.

[@godsimon]

Man I can listen to this guy for hours. More of tech vid pls!!!!

[@motogp]

We've got an entire playlist on our channel of Simon's previous Tech Talks! There'll be more coming this season too 🙌

[@Showmetheevidence-]

@@motogp great insight that we don’t normally get to see.

[@theyoungconservation]

amazing tech talk! Simon Crafar really know how to describe all these technical terms in a clear, lovely and passionate way. Thank you!

[@Arthurmorgz]

As a Kiwi I cannot tell you how proud I am to see Simon doing his thing on a world scale. So good having someone who knows his stuff and has been there himself explaining this stuff in such a simplistic way. Excellent work.

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

Simon, when you started out hosting it was pretty rough. But you have become an absolute treasure. I'm glad that you and your employer stayed the course. I hope we get to hear a bit more from you vs last season. Cheers!

[@Motosapien46]

Couldn't agree more! Even when it was rough at first, I still enjoyed Simon more than Dylan. Now that Simon's comfortable, it's great! When he cuts in I perk up because I know it'll be something meaningful and worthwhile!

[@joker14n]

@brett..spot on 1000%

[@joker14n]

Back in the day..simon was gonna qualify on pole, until mick doohan has a last lap superhuman effort to snatch pole. Simon was watching, standing next to the interviewer and responded by saying..”wow, he’s just great !” Simon, you’re a man among men..bravo!

[@jrbcnchz]

Love his engine sound effects lol

[@wildbill7]

These are always some of my fave moments from MGP weekends - love Simon's explanations!

[@DEREKFUMI]

You can tell Simon rides a motorcycle by the way he explains the operation of a motorcycle and his body movements when he explains it. He was in an era of racing that’ll be missed. Plus, there’s some amazing machining work on that steering head.

[@joker14n]

He still teaches riders how to go fast at many of the top tracks throughout the world

[@flinskikun]

Finally after months, we are back to this lovely TikTok. What an informatife explanation, Simon! And what a gorgeous bike as well. Can wait to see Aprilia on the podium.

[@Motosapien46]

Hahaha, I heard him say tiktok too!

[@Norton1531]

@@Motosapien46 Wasn't just me then!

[@jameshardy6277]

Really enjoy listening to Simon on these tech talks. You can feel the years of experience come through.

[@BlackThor15]

These Tech Talk videos are truly awesome, so great to have you back Simon, well done!! 👍👍

[@megcsa]

Thanks, Simon. Great video, as always. It's incredible all the things the guys have to be thinking about--tyres, fuel, traction, etc--as they're hurtling around the track.

[@4kdesign851]

Simon starts this season the same way he finished the last one, at the top. Very interesting and well explained.

[@addydean]

Simon surely makes the MotoGP season a little more exciting

[@monteiro5306]

Simon , Tech Talk is like gold!! Amazing video. Greetings from Brazil..

[@jeffsappington9704]

Really enjoy Simon's Tech Talks! Makes watching road racing much more enjoyable.

[@mmates007]

I love these tech Talks. Simon does a great job. Put more on please Moto GP.

[@rickyhenriques1007]

Good to see him back.😁

[@lovelessissimo]

These are really great. They help fans to stay engaged. Well done, MotoGP.

[@wrkings]

Really enjoy ur work mate, enjoy listening to your commentaries and interviews,great video

[@hubhubmei7174]

Awesome video! Thanks a lot x

[@antonspkr]

Thanks for the great video guys

[@stephenburrows4670]

Fantastic insight. Simon manages to explain the really technical aspects of the technology, and express it in a way so less technological people like myself can understand. Great job. Keep up the good work! 👍😃

[@rolandsmith2141]

Always does and great interview and now technical info with realistic sounds, love his enthusiasm great member of the team

[@letsdothis9996]

most excited kiwi I've ever seen 😍

[@jonny46ba]

Gotta love the Kiwis..I love to see Bruce Anstey being interviewed just before or just after he did 6 laps of the IOM TT course lapping at over 130mph..

[@bremCZ]

John Britten at Daytona Bike week wins that trophy.

[@daniele_go]

As usual Simon you are great, love your explanations with so much passion combined with experience ! 👍

[@jonny46ba]

great info Simon, but you forgot to mention map 4.. you know, the map that slows the bike down until another Ducati overtakes it.

[@alexduey7868]

hahaha

[@davidvanbrunt4233]

LoL 🤣🤣🤣

[@garyeast8851]

Another awsome Vid Mate!!!!

[@austinperkins1986]

As usual, informative and fun!

[@banquo3051]

Excellent. Thanks for these videos

[@TheVitaly6969]

Simon is such a great guy!!! Best man for Tech Talks!!

[@joker14n]

One of the best things he brings is that the team bosses all love/hate him..cuz if theres a question a team manager doesn’t want to hear, you know simon is gonna ask it straight out. 👍

[@MegaWebsters]

Thanks, well explained and interesting.

[@saltyprocrastinator]

As always, phenomenal work Simon! Would love to hear more about how race bikes are started since they don't have their own starter, and how the batteries in these bikes are kept topped off

[@kahidunn7907]

Thank you Simon, loving your tech talks, jeez thats alot to think about when you're doing 300+ km

[@brandonpavan215]

Love these segments, Simon does a great job. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@domothepilot]

thanks simon! more of this please! maybe about fuel management, tire management or general race strategy

[@PDigsss]

So flipping amazing to get such an indepth explanation.

[@ashishjain5965]

Look forward to these gems every weekend

[@youwantmyname9208]

Very informative simon!

[@martynflynn6629]

So nice that MotoGP let Simon have his tech talk in and around their advertising agency.

[@lesterbuckman5493]

Can’t wait Simon keep them coming

[@mcudignoto]

Always the best!!!!! Let’s start this 2021

[@arissayonk5444]

Complicated technology presented in simple way to audience. Bravo Simon

[@GordonMoat]

I’ve been looking forward to this. Amazing how advanced the sport is now.

[@RogerBadgerDSFlyer]

Legend. Love the tech insight that Mr Crafar brings us.

[@macunion1225]

this understated gentleman is the simon crafar that beat mick doohan and won with a 10 second gap , what a legend , proudest day to be a kiwi

[@one-of-us9939]

I love Aprilia. I ride Aprilia. I love Simon. I respect Simon... in that exact order.

[@Josh-mk7ok]

Was expecting you to say you also ride Simon 😂😂

[@one-of-us9939]

@@Josh-mk7ok 🤯🤣🤣🤣

[@one-of-us9939]

Truth be told, I think love is just honor+respect. So when I say I respect Simon, I'm repeating myself.

[@brettthomas6823]

Awesome Simon thanks mate...as an Aprilia owner special thanks for showing us some of the new weapon.🙏🇦🇺🇳🇿🇮🇹🙏

[@kirillvz]

Very interesting video, thanks! Please do more explanation, like this.

[@manavmishra9071]

I love tech talk keep doing MotoGP

[@montalvoandres]

Simon you are the best! Great combo of experience and comms! So well explained 👏 I can almost see myself riding one hahaha. Go motogp...bruuummm 🏍

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Tasty ! The buttons on the left-hand side look like M&Ms ! LOL

[@WomacksRideTechandFitness]

Simon is a straight beast … keep it up one can recognize that voice anywhere!

[@addydean]

Loved it definitely ready for Sunday

[@thehighwaywanderer]

Simon crafar is the best and I always look forward to more 💯

[@andrewd7586]

Fantastic stuff Simon! Technical stuff made simple.👍🏼 Only a few days ago I watched that brilliant qualifying lap of Mick Doohan, kicking your “Assen” in Assen!🤣 Do you still have nightmares?🤭 Cheers from across the Tasman!🇦🇺 Love your work! 👏🏼

[@keshavgupta1425]

VR46 in 4th, man he's something else, nobody can even match the potential of what this man is capable🙏🙏

[@ronin_0421]

awesome stuff! can't get enough MotoGP talk in the U.S., so KZbin gives me so much insight!

[@crowncitycorey]

Outstanding!

[@samuelderozario3153]

Fantastic 👏

[@TurboTingol]

Simon is LEGEND!

[@stewartgrant9832]

Nice one. You didn't tell us at what point the squat system for launch, reverts to datum height? This years bikes are stunning. Well done Moto GP.

[@ErikvanB]

Thanks for that, Simon

[@Mikejames1080]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@captainpooby2708]

Please do a Tech Talk on the track limit sensors. Where they're placed, how they're triggered, are they adjustable for sensitivity, etc...? Should broadcast it at one of the races too!!

[@icemanxpe]

@1:30 I finally confirmed MotoGPs gear/shift pattern and that it requires a leverl to be actuated to get into neutral. Thanks for englightening me about this once and for all

[@motogpfever620]

2021 will be fascinating year for aprilla with alex espargaro.hes in good pace,top 5, he sould be podium on Sunday.

[@velocidadpuertoplatena7067]

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[@MichaelMachado2]

The tech talks are back!!!!

[@christhomas239]

This is so much better than the rubbish on F1 cars. Here we have Simon who was a top class rider, who is passionate about bikes, and who explains things in terms that even a non-rider would understand. And he gives us examples of what is happening as you ride it flat out on the track. I just learned that these bikes are unbelievably technical and far beyond a road bike, but I also learned very specific things. Simon's commentary at each race is also excellent. Please don't add an idiotic Martin Brundle pit walk and just do what you do.

[@christopherpush4382]

But what about the clutchkess shifting. Could you give more detail on GP shifting vs Moto2 vs 3 vs Superbike vs street and so on. Especially down shifting from higher gears to lower gears. When did they stop grabbing the clutch and blipping the throttle???

[@hrsjohnny]

Tech Simon is the best!

[@HARRY-qc4di]

The grunts conveyed more than than the words

[@kisu8856]

love 😍 aprilia

[@nickenclement6950]

Nice video good job

[@adhamsahaimi6746]

Good info Simon.👍👍👍👍

[@faiqimmanuel2098]

Wowww so cool thats why i like moto gp,motor yang sempurna

[@johnsnow2022]

Awesome video!! Ducati better watch out.. 4 aprilias on the lineup next year!

[@rizkiirawan3841]

The Best aprilia RSGP 2021 power fuul

[@rsv4pilot114]

I'd love to see this same content with the Yamaha, Ducati and Honda teams. I'd love to see their setup.

[@longobardirino]

Love it!!!!

[@padisuromertani]

Please add English subtitle ❤️ Thank you

[@ResizeFilms]

Interesting video, greetings

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

IT's really a F-1 two wheel ,Thanks mate !!

[@patkawasaki]

Lots of interesting tech, and we'll delivered (Simon)! I disagree with having GPS-based changes, which adjust settings according to each corner.

[@hikkigayakomachi6657]

Aprilia need some trophy

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC MAGIC TOP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@pawisangtulisan1248]

That Aprilia looks great! Simon’s explanation is great but have anyone notice his gorgeous Brietling?

[@MyKharli]

I thought most engine braking was from the vacuum pulled , i would like a clearer understanding how the exhaust butterfly's effect engine braking . Great post ty

[@kawasaki3070]

Wow, never knew these bikes were so advanced in the way that the rider can on the fly change things.

[@marufjonashurov9901]

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[@TriggeR___]

Crafar 4 Ever!!!! and i have the Arai Helmet ofc...

[@ANKCreative]

Waiting 🤔

[@nickb6541]

YEAHHHHHHH HE'S BACK

[@nicoamaya6301]

Cuando van a poner subtítulos en español..? When subtitles in spanish..?

[@uses0ap]

I love Simon

[@madLphnt]

Simon "tik tok" Crafar....love this series i hope it goes all season like last year.

[@greydog1104]

Even NZers can't understand what he's saying