Riding the Aprilia RS-GP | Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I just love the Crafar is a “normal” guy, yet with his GP experience and paddock access can give us such awesome insights like this video. It really deserves so many more views!!!!

[@av8bvma513]

500cc Grand Prix Winner! 1998 British Grand Prix Donnington!

[@raymoooon]

Simon is NOT just a regular guy! He’s a legend.

[@davemellor7503]

@@av8bvma513 beat mick twice. Not many people get to say that

[@amalraveendran119]

And so humble too. Gotta love the kiwis

[@Jimmy.C9]

And, he gets to ride the modern gp bikes on track 🤯 Crafar is a living legend and such a great contribution to the sport.

[@yammienoob]

Simon’s the best 🔥

[@TheInfantry98]

Amen to that

[@rickyv3911]

Need to get yammie shoob on a gp bike

[@ropermachine]

Dream job, couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. GOOWUAN!!

[@kali_slytherin8939]

Hey yammie noob also watches motogp

[@get11net]

You don’t even write bikes. Stop commenting on things you don’t understand. Freaking nubs m squids thinking they Valerytino Rosen

[@gavinthompsonethanracing2057]

Simon, that brought tears to my eyes mate, best tech talk ever. I felt your excitement, what an experience, thank you for making MotoGP great .

[@jonathonhoward2410]

Definitely agree man! Simon makes motogp that much better!

[@karmapolice5532]

Enlist Simon in the HALL OF FAME

[@patrickporter6536]

Pity his co commentator is such a schmuck!

[@NateTheGarbage]

The Steve Irwin of motorcycles. Talks about bikes as if he’s spotted a rare specimen in the wild.

[@scrapheapchallenge2913]

Couldn’t put it any better 😂😂

[@Klepzeiker1984]

These bike's are rare😉

[@snakeplizzkn2113]

Really wish he could do this with all the teams/bikes. He’s so good at getting the finer points across to us mortals.. And I can’t believe it took him that long to say f**k! 😂

[@Mineratron]

Amazed that he lasted that long too… :D :D some machine, cool video. :)

[@charlestoast4051]

My thoughts entirely! Yeah it was great to hear him use some industrial language too.... :)

[@viennapalace]

You spent 7 minutes on Loris Capirossi's MotoGP bike & only said the "F" word twice! You, sir, have the self-control of a saint... Thanks for another amazing video.

[@joaoserrano550]

Simon deserves a prize for his generosity and enthusiasm. He is one of best sports commentator I have seen.

[@12volttavern]

Watching and listening Simon on a GP is as exciting as if one of your buddies got the chance! Thanks to Aprilia for letting our man on the inside take the bike out!

[@1201389]

That's Loris Capirossi's personal bike.

[@JCleggy]

I am indescribably thankful to have Simon on the MotoGP team. My experience as a viewer is significantly better because of his contributions.

[@mermerac]

Find someone that will love you as much as Simon loves MotoGP. Simon's the best.

[@patricklawrence2755]

Some guys have ALL the luck! For a former MotoGP racer to have THAT type of reaction to riding a bike…it sounds like pure joy to me

[@De_V_uS]

Thank you Aprilia and Loris! Great to hear Simon's detailed commentary, see the bike from multiple angles, and hear the engine without other bikes around. Forza!!!

[@decocatani]

No one more than Simon deserves this experience! Thanks for this great TechTalk!

[@PrestonGarveyy]

love Simon's old school riding style from his legendary 500 days.Love from SA🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mick4659]

Not also 500cc, he also was driving WSB in the 90er. My 750 Kawa was brushed like his. 😎

[@PrestonGarveyy]

@@mick4659 sick!!!

[@Calvin-Hobbes]

Much love from a fellow neighbor 🇦🇩🇦🇩🇦🇩.

[@Kostas.Bravos]

12:56 iam in love too!!...simon we love you man!! the best bike for this year...with the most respectfull person-rider in the motogp paddock...congrats and respect for my beloved APRILIA and the guys that are developing the bike

[@randythomas317]

Simon is as real as they come, love that dudes honest energy and always says it like it is

[@nzslackie]

Dream come true! That nervous wee giggle as you "mounted the beast" told the whole story...anticipation mixed with excitement mixed with a wee bit of apprehension maybe... Great that you are one of the very few that will ever get ride an all.ost current GP bike...and even better that we got to ride along with you!

[@rajasekhar9840]

Awsome tech talk Simon, When you speak you are so good at explaining stuff that people might imagine what you actually felt even though they didn't even touch the bike

[@Racerddadd]

I think this is one of the best videos I have ever seen in regards to somebody riding a MotoGP bike. Simon you put into words what we imagine when we see these guys flying around the track. Not a lot of talk is needed but the Hooting and hollering was fantastic! Bravo Aprilia for the opportunity. Best Tech Talk I've seen.

[@apriliagang]

Remember Aprilia 2 years before ? Nobody wanted to ride that machine. Now look at this beast... Arguably the best bike on the grid.

[@mohba01]

damn right!

[@efrenmoran8098]

Didn’t they offer Joe Roberts the #2 bike after last years season?

[@SN13K3R]

@@efrenmoran8098They did, Roberts turned it down 🥲

[@xisotopex]

I remember a long time ago I wanted to get an Aprilia so bad, they were in the world superbikes and Nori Haga rode for them and he was a beast of a rider....

[@xisotopex]

they used honda engines at the beginning of their MotoGP career, and now they use their own design engines?

[@beneweara]

Wow, that Aprilia really makes Simon excited and feel young again!

[@chrishimes5656]

Very cool all around! Awesome to see Loris support this 👏. Nice riding Simon ✊️🏍

[@ChytedeMaking]

Can’t stop smiling the entire ride! Thank you Simon!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@ARGermanS]

I cant stop smiling for you enjoying it. I raced a CBR600 a few times and those were the best days of my life.

[@garyalexander2480]

My favourite looking bike and I’m so happy aprilia is back I miss the 250 days with their most beautiful machines

[@firestorm755]

The best description of what's it's like to ride a moto GP bike

[@aidelibrahim6379]

Still got a poster simon crafar with yamaha red bull wcm #11.. forza simon

[@paulred158]

Such a great guy I hope the GP network team know what an asset they have as a presenter / commentator . He always has the best insights that only a racer like him would notice. Really adds to my enjoyment of the GP.

[@tbillington]

I'm only a casual MotoGP viewer, but I never miss one of these tech talks. Love seeing Simon's passion in all of them.

[@sambird141]

Probably my favourite tech talk to date Simon what an incredible opportunity and you have such a way with words describing the emotions of it all

[@brianglendenning1632]

Not only his words - he talks with his hands and gestures. Adds to his authenticity

[@gavinthompsonethanracing2057]

Simon, you rock. Can’t wait to watch my first Moto gp race live, my son races production bikes in Australia 🇦🇺 and we love your tech talks mate .

[@craigcourtney4209]

What class Gavin

[@gavinthompsonethanracing2057]

@@craigcourtney4209 Hi Craig, he races a ninja 400 in the production class (like SSP300’) here in Western Australia 🇦🇺 You ride ?

[@craigcourtney4209]

@@gavinthompsonethanracing2057 cool , yes I do I used to race 250 production back in the 90’s with Andrew pit Craig mcmartin on my rgv250 ,was great fun , I never went across to wa only qld and NSW in the Australian titles back in 1994 , I’m using my brothers utube David is my name , does he have a Insta or fb page for the racing

[@GG-mf3rz]

Bravo aprilia, MotoGP and Simon. Absolutely brilliant!

[@theoutlaw486]

I love Simon Crafar, proud he is from NZ.

[@saburo16]

I enjoyed his story, feels like friend to friend talks.

[@pauljoseph8338]

I’ve been a MOTOGP VideoPass subscriber for 20 years…Simon Crafar is the best thing that’s ever happened to the English language feed. I love that they’ve put him in the commentary box for the qualifying sessions!

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Me too man. Totally agree 👍

[@dogrange]

Incredible, inspiring! Best looking bike on the grid. Simon’s enthusiasm is infectious!

[@Dan-56]

I absolutely love Simon’ enthusiasm 🤪👍! Doesn’t matter if it telling us about the functional details of the latest GP bikes, or the feelings he got riding the Aprilia RS-GP ! His total love of the sport shines through.

[@bosu1855]

The 2nd lap🤯 he was flying

[@Otomotive3631]

Nice tech talk! we need Simon to also try the other manufacturers and give his reactions!

[@patricklawrence2755]

Can you imagine being at a track day in Italy and loris capirossi shows up next to you and pulls this out of his Sprinter van?? It would take me an hr to pick my jaw up off of the pavement

[@babvlog607]

My favorite Tech Talk to date! 🔥 Maybe try the Suzuki before it pulls out from MotoGP perhaps?

[@hennienel9982]

Simon!!!! just phenomenal mate, thanks for sharing the experience :)

[@ccrider8483]

I remember when Lori's Capirossi was riding for factory Ducati and was setting record highest top speeds at various tracks. His hands were taped up inside his gloves but he was still having problems keeping the skin in place. Definitely among the best his time to not win a championship.

[@อภิเชษฐเรืองศรี]

🇹🇭 ธงชาติไทย🇹🇭 เพลงชาติไทย🇹🇭 วันที่ 18 มกราคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันกองทัพไทย🇹🇭 วันที่ 24 กุมภาพันธ์ ของทุกปี เป็นวันศิลปินแห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 1 เมษายน เป็นวันเลิกทาส วันที่ 6 เมษายน ของทุกปี เป็นวันจักรีไทย🇹🇭 วันที่ 13 14 15 เมษายน เป็นวันสงกรานต์ วันที่ 4 พฤษภาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันฉัตรมงคล วันที่ 13 พฤษภาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันพืชมงคลจรดพระนังคัลแรกนาขวัญ วันที่ 3 มิถุนายน วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุทิดา พัชรสุธาพิมลลักษณะ พระบรมราชินี วันที่ 5 มิถุนายน ของทุกปี เป็นวันชาวนาไทย🇹🇭 วันที่ 28 กรกฎาคม วันเฉลิมพระชนพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว(รัชกาลที่๑๐) วันที่ 29 กรกฎาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันภาษาไทยแห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 12 สิงหาคม วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง และวันแม่แห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 18 สิงหาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันวิทยาศาสตร์แห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 14 กันยายน เป็นวันบุรฉัตร วันที่ 25 กันยายน เป็นวันสารทไทย🇹🇭 วันที่ 28 กันยายน เป็นวันพระราชทานธงชาติไทย🇹🇭 ของพระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว (รัชกาลที่๖) และก็ใช้ชื่อเรียก ว่า ธงชาติไทย🇹🇭 และก็ใช้ ธงชาติไทย🇹🇭 เป็นสัญลักษณ์ของความเป็นไทย🇹🇭 มาถึงปัจจุบัน วันที่ 13 ตุลาคม เป็นวันคล้ายวันสวรรคต พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร วันที่ 23 ตุลาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันปิยมหาราช วันที่ 8 พฤศจิกายน ของทุกปี เป็นวันลอยกระทง วันที่ 25 พฤศจิกายน วันสมเด็จพระมหาธีรราชเจ้า วันที่ 5 ธันวาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันคล้ายวันประสูติพระบรมราชสมภพของพระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร เป็นวันดินโลก เป็นวันชาติไทย🇹🇭 และเป็นวันพ่อแห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 10 ธันวาคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันรัฐธรรมนูญ วันที่ 1 มกราคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันปีใหม่ วันที่ 8 มกราคม 2566 เป็นวันคล้ายวันประสูติสมเด็จลูกยาเธอเจ้าฟ้าสิริวัณณวรีนารีรัตน์ราชกัญญา เดือนมกราคม วันเสาร์ของสัปดาห์ที่สอง เป็นวันเด็กแห่งชาติ🇹🇭 วันที่ 16 มกราคม ของทุกปี เป็นวันครู อาจารย์

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Noriyuki Haga in wsbk is my top guy who “never won but should have!”

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

not the 500cc class, he's got a few in the smaller classes!

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Think Randy Mamola was runner up 4 times & Dani Pedrosa was runner up 4 times too I think!

[@sburns2421]

@@Showmetheevidence- In WSBK Haga is a good choice, Aaron Slight also came close many times (IIRC Crafar and Slight were teammates for a year or two). In the four-stroke MotoGP era, Dani Pedrosa. In 500GP era, Randy Mamola.

[@AEPRacing]

simon thank you for everything, you are the best

[@scottn96]

The silence for the first lap was awesome! You did a great job holding the tail of the tiger while you were feeling it out.

[@ericstorm7194]

Seeing Aprilia up with the rest is making me so very happy.

[@Wheeliedevil]

Got me chills by just watching!

[@rockingrodders8551]

What a legend Louis..Top man Simon for giving it the berrys..Loved it..✌️

[@MrSh8ky]

You a are a “PROPER” rider Simon...thanks for all your insights...just Incredible!!!

[@OTNAYITPES]

Look at that excitement..!!! Simon got his dream come true

[@novelragon]

Thanks Simon for showing us the RS-GP! Please show us the other bikes! Hopefully Suzuki's before they exit.

[@ChrisHodgson86]

This could be a new segment of tech talk, each track another historical bike and throw in a shoulder cam to top it off. Thanks for sharing your passion Simon during these talks!

[@abileshsuthaveeran4327]

Simon is having a ride of his life !!!

[@lewifive0]

It’s awesome how passionate Simon is talking about the bikes and tech

[@josec.278]

Simon you have a long career as a journalist in front of you. You are such a normal guy we feel immediate connection and feel your emotions. Congratulations for your awesome ride.

[@Erelyes]

Simon - absolutely fantastic tech talk, and I'm thrilled for you!

[@RiderZoneCC]

What a lovely guy.

[@dannyvladuceanu8403]

I could listen to this guy for ever! Amazing, calm and noone can explain better. Best trainer ever (recomanded to any rider any level)!

[@Cbro-621]

This is just amazing Simon!! One of my favorite tech talk videos!! See you on the next one.

[@Polmansol]

Thanks for the explanation and sharing the experience, bless you.

[@ramihabash1]

The best thing about Simon trying the MotoGP bikes is the little giggle that he does every time he is off the gas and knows that the bike is going to stop.. This is the giggle that defines the passion of motorcycles.. thank you simon

[@woooster17]

That was epic.. to see Simon on a MotoGP bike! The mans still got it! 👏🏼

[@shaf18]

U are very lucky simon. Superb on board as always. Beautiful machine 🅰️ prilia

[@markg7834]

This man is a classic. I can’t stop watching his videos.

[@roryherk1805]

Wow amazing to see how fast he became comfortable

[@stevechampion7938]

Can’t take the kid out of the kiwi!! How you don’t drop the f bomb 20 times a lap amazes me!! Great to see you get a few perks still in a job that you love. Good on you mate. Love the tech talks.

[@nunyabidness9257]

Really glad you got to sample the bike, Simon-was nice to live vicariously thru you. The commentary was enough to give a good flavor to the bike, it sounds like the dynamic experience is a lot like what the bike looks like when it's being raced. You comments about needing the out-lap to warm everything up really puts the emphasis for us on it truly being a Warm Up Lap rather than a 'sighting lap'. Sounds like it would suck to leave the starting line in a race without that lap to get the brakes and tires up to temperature.

[@ashitpatnaik6096]

Simon got the best job in the paddock by far 😍❤️

[@Wheeliedevil]

Well deserved, Simon!

[@rizkyalif19]

Simon, YOU BEAST!!! Looking forward to tech talk in Motegi and trying out the M1? 👀

[@metlmuncher]

Chuffed for you mate.. Awesome experience. Thanks for sharing

[@m0rph3u1st]

It's always a pleasure to listen to Simon Crafar and Tech Talks! I hope you had lots of fun and fed the race rider in you! It's still there, we all know! Thank you to everyone that allowed you have this experience and shared it with us! Really happy for you!

[@rossgalbraith3878]

The sound is incredible.

[@BertLindner]

What a fantastic item, thank you Simon.

[@jonberlin6131]

Thats just awesome!!! So stoked for you Simon!

[@ricardotolosa2671]

Amazing report.......quite interesting, thanks a lot. Please, do it more often.

[@graylunsford]

WOW! Thank you!

[@gpracingindonesia]

Yes Simon!!

[@pdwray89]

I miss the times when Simon would ride the bmw at every circuit. This was awesome!

[@blip98]

Thanks a million! Aweasome insights and wonderful to see the passion on both your faces at the very end! Smiles a mile wide!

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

How cool that Capi could buy the bloody thing.

[@patrickcanny2500]

Simon, that was super impressive, thank you so much for sharing that awesome experience.

[@kbcZed]

Made me feel like MY first time on a GP machine! This gave me goosebumps man! What a video! Thanks Simon!

[@brodiejones2028]

Such a cool video. Gave me goose bumps. The unbridled joy Simon obviously felt was infectious.

[@roryherk1805]

Simon is the king 👑

[@kickstartonly]

Simon Crafar is a living legend, these tech talk are so great for a moto nerd like myself! Hopefully Simon is doing these till the day he drops!

[@jeanc3167]

That must've been an amazing experience thanks for sharing it ❤️

[@alians1978]

Simon is just a wealth of knowledge and experience, yet so humble. Love the dude.

[@sweetkawi636]

I love how excited you got Simon, riding that bike around the track. You're the best Simon. It just reminds me of why I ride and love riding 2 wheels. Question: obviously two different types of bikes, that I'm going to ask you about. Which do you like today? The technological MotoGP bikes of today, or the raw power with not so much tech of the 500cc?

[@Random63R400]

I think he'll say the 500 cause he was younger at the time and the body fitness really does count

[@talerngngamkajornwiwat5635]

Hi Simon. That's called "Speechless"!!!

[@PDigsss]

We're so lucky to have someone who has legitimately earned a MotoGp AAA pass! 😉 Tech talks just keep on delivering. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@sabref4i290]

that sound tho...🤯🤯🤯🤩

[@warfivevy0neMachines]

Masterpiece Presentation

[@SuperbikeJunky]

Awesome stuff Simon👍🏾. Loved it.🇿🇼

[@jamesstewart7224]

The magic is still there sir. That smooth body transfer is trademark 👍 just like chasing A.. slight, on the works Rcv 45 back in the day ;)

[@MikeBreenidleidolidyll]

Great video Simon. It's weird weeing you at this age, my mind still pictures 20 year old you: the super-fast kid from Taihape. However, having you in MotoGP doing interviews and tech talks is superb!

[@gailcrafar8554]

Yes Mike! They were great days!! Cheers Gail and Kev Crafar

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

@@gailcrafar8554 genuine question... Are you related to Simon?

[@eldiablo1529]

My favorite person in MotoGP 😍

[@pauljoseph8338]

That’s so cool that Loris Capirossi bought last year’s Aprilia!!! Where can we see footage of him riding his bike?

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Thank You So Much Simon Crafar for the Tour of Mugello riding the Aprilia RS~GP for us! Stay Safe & Ride Safe! 🌷🌿🌍💖🕊🇮🇹