Engine usage in MotoGP™ | Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

[@mkoehler222]

Hi Simon,I love this segment. I would love to know the process how they put the bike back together after a crash ,the time and all that goes with it . thanks Mark.

[@Nandakumarweb]

Yes, brilliant it will be... hope they do a tech talk on this topic.

[@Radke32]

Agreed, that'd be sick!👍🏼

[@shayno7284]

They covered something similar last year.

[@mehmetsoyyuz570]

Good one!

[@maxrockatansky3896]

Yes!

[@MotorPrix]

As a Mechanical Engineer its an ocean of information for me. I have huge respect for this Man!😊

[@austinperkins1986]

Having Worked, for decades, in Experimental Flight Test with Design Engineers and Naval Trained Army Test Pilots I gotta say Simon (former GP Racer/Pilot) is good at disseminating complex data, thoroughly, like those Test Pilots I worked with to troubleshoot, analyze and repair our Aircraft. Good job Mr. Crafar & KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Your analysis, observational skills and experience are a big reason I pay to watch, using The MotoGP App.

[@Dinara1up]

Amazing! The tolerance for error is near zero in motorsports! Thanks Simon and MotoGP team!

[@weemansmith1994]

Love the tech talks. Been a huge fan of Simon since his Rumi Honda SBK days and he has always been exactly the same, bursting with enthusiasm and an obvious love of the sport. Don't know about presenters in other languages but for english speaking audiences he is the biggest asset to the broadcast by far! Always amazed how he sees all the subtle differences made to bikes, the knowledge (even for an ex rider and ex Ohlins tech) is amazing, and the enthusiasm is infectious. Keep them coming!

[@dbwindhorst1]

He’s pretty sharp at sussing tire tech, too.

[@maxi5784]

thanks Simon for making complicated rules sound simple for layman.

[@robertryan2228]

Thanks Simon, from an engine builder in your own NZ, it is great that you can explain these subtleties to the fans as most customers do not understand the fine balence that must take place in order to make reliable power ! keep up the good work.

[@josec.278]

Hi Simon. calm down man. We love the way you explain the difficult tech stuff in a way the non tech like us can understand. You are the best. Cheers from Nz

[@robinperronjones5024]

Wow that’s a lot of engine configurations/ variations, number of engines, kilometers completed, rpm limits, gearing changes, FP, qualifying, actual race, breakdowns, different tracks with different layouts for different set ups. I hope they have software to keep track of all this. Absolutely fascinating. Great video Simon

[@jameshisself9324]

I know it's called tech talk, but we used to see a lot of great images or video of the subject matter. Love to have that again.

[@Jelitek13]

I can listen to Simon for hours... explaining things like that is natural gift.

[@raksrulzz]

Whistle whistle. ! From India 🇮🇳 You are truly an eye opener to many bike enthusiasts who Loves machines and it’s working. Putting everything in a layman’s language to make the world know the complete complexity and dynamics of a MotoGP machine : people just watch it for an Hour or 3 max over a weekend, when a multitude of events happen behind the scenes to make it work like. Charm !! Wish you tons of great health and happiness and prosperity!! Hugs and prayers!! Give more good content ! 🍺🍺

[@roberttaggart5757]

I could listen to this all day with a few cups of tea

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Thank you Simon. The insights you provide during session are incredible, always bang on.

[@SantaCruzCowboy]

I am guessing everyone already new all of this but I think Simon did an excellent job explaining it.

[@mmmark8737]

Not me. I learned a lot.

[@caribman10]

Simon is so good on details he actually corrected the pronunciation of Denis Oncu's name during the Jerez race broadcast. And if you thought MotoGP was complicated before, Simon'll show you it's 10 times more than you thought.

[@MegaWebsters]

Love Simon, watch all his tech talks but he needs one less syllable when he says 'Portimao'. Should be Port-i-mao not Port-i-ma-o

[@joshbrookes6439]

Although this particular pet peeve of mine was kinda buggin me to no end I was going to leave it alone as its a non issue in the grand scheme of things and I really don't want to critique my kiwi brother but now that you've gone and said that I bloody have to bring it up now thanks very much. Not sure why nobody at his end isnt quitely correcting him but he says manufacture when he is trying to say manufacturer, there's a bloody difference you know. Yes its a non issue hardly worth mentioning tbh.

[@charlestoast4051]

More fascinating information that adds interest to a race weekend! Simon is MotoGP's best and most informative broadcaster.

[@kevintrigg8887]

As motogp fan i never knew it is this complicated but every day is a school day. Simon this is very interesting

[@gmeyer6657]

Love these, Simon. Thank you. Fan from USA 🇺🇸

[@dbwindhorst1]

This guy deserves at least double whatever you’re paying him.

[@alwaysmoto9842]

Thank you for your research, it is very complex subject and it could be explain in very easy way!!! MotoGP is always amazing !!

[@mrivantchernegovski3869]

Good ole Kiwi boy Simon ,good to see him doing well after his racing carrer and being the only Kiwi to Compete in the 500 GP Series and a great rider and guy.

[@oldmanstumpie1061]

Nice segment Simon, you're a legend. I really appreciate your commentary and descriptions.

[@garyeast577]

Thank you Simon. Helluva informative. Really enjoy listening to you

[@backho12]

Damn! Another fine video by Simon! What a gem!

[@ChadOHara98]

It is amazing to see the advancements in material science and understanding of mechanical wear that makes these engines so accurately adjustable! Id love to know which manufacturer you spoke with.....

[@michaeldavis2531]

Good job Simon! You explain everything so clearly and very well.

[@hackrides2170]

I love this!!! As always, you're the man Simon!

[@RobinHood-yk8og]

I don't want to be too critical because this is a great technical insight and I recognise it was put together during a race weekend... but... it would have been much better if some time had been taken to put some graphics on top of this and, not least, writing a script.

[@jonathanhoup9988]

thanks for the segment simon! some of us like the details as much as the racing

[@cybobseven2762]

You are the man!! THX Simon! 🏁

[@AjithKumar-uk1wq]

Absolutely loveing every TECH talk . Suzuki increased 500 rpm , is this is the case?. The engine manufacturer, only Suzuki or aprillia are manufacturer allow these kind of tech details.

[@johns.1898]

Rpm is known because other teams can analyse the sound signature of each bike. That's what they did in the past to pick up on firing orders

[@Ronycoolman00]

So all 7 engines can be cracked open so to speak at the first race and implemented session by session throughout the season and an official has to monitor and log every kilometer done on any of the 7 engines, geez what a job. Cheers Simon

[@Nandakumarweb]

Thank you Simon. Can we get deeper into the engines? I mean, the Vs, Ls, and Inlines?

[@VikramAdithya48]

The L engine is basically a V engine

[@lordgibbness]

I think all the Vs are Ls now that Aprilia have followed the others...

[@Mirage2000H]

@@lordgibbness Yamaha and Suzuki are inlines. The only inline on the grid from 2023 will be Yamaha.

[@lordgibbness]

@@Mirage2000H yep. I was just talking about the angle of the V engines. They're all 90° now.

[@xipingpooh5783]

Excellent job Simon!!!!!

[@vinceseyb2640]

Another great segment. Thanks Simon

[@tbsmdelhi96]

Again, loved it. Thank you Simon.

[@crooksnchase]

Thanks for making these videos. Time well spent.

[@mikeharrison72]

Fantastic as usual Simon.

[@twt3716]

Simon, you're a legend.

[@flo41884]

Verry good video series. Thank you!

[@jeremywelder5383]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@markg7834]

Simon does a fine job on these vids. Thank you.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Very well explained - thanks Simon!

[@peterago1082]

Great analysis SIMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mrfaifai]

Thank you team. I really like this tech talk series

[@yesbro0211]

The content it's really professional

[@Jimmy.C9]

MotoGP is better with Simon Crafar

[@bingba4078]

Very Good Content And Very Informative Thanks Simon.

[@pearllllllll]

Simon Very interesting Thank you When viewing the practice starts The sound of the strain on the engine would be wearing Knowing somehow the strain factor with the practice starts would be interesting as well - not sure how one would go about that Perhaps improving that area for a better flow Or Are Clutches the area that need looking at - developing - perhaps another way of connectivity Or are Electric bikes going to super seed Great Commentating Simon Thank you

[@defaultuser3410]

Very interesting and informative, thanks!

[@perdoppenheimer]

Excellent.

[@andnegr]

Great job Simon!

[@Jeff-qw9mx]

Hi Simon, Always appreciate your insights and explanations. Ta mate.

[@lightweightiseverything5068]

Yes, that was excellent and I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@thomasweiss9723]

This is always very interesting, good job Simon 👍

[@sbsb4995]

Excellent episode

[@julianpava5086]

I've got a man crush on Simon. He's the best of MotoGP.

[@weemansmith1994]

LOL, same here mate, top guy all round.

[@zypie1]

Simon, you’re the best!

[@motherearth6393]

Very nice and technology information about MotoGP . Thanx for sharing your valuable information Simon. Keep it up

[@buronwillaims9108]

Simon never disappoint👍

[@adel5637]

i like this man accent, easy to understand

[@jeroenvander2938]

Great stuff!

[@pyrusmasterdan1]

Holy cow there’re are so many layers to racing in MotoGP

[@marcov4190]

Thank you Simon!

[@SuperbikeJunky]

Loved this 💪🏾

[@REZACREATORLIVE]

Sukses SELALU KZbin MotoGP

[@calexiou69]

very very interesting info. Thank you man.

[@aberoy5901]

These are awesome!!!

[@L2rs_101]

nice, that was quite interesting

[@jtoaderamma]

Very enlightening!

[@KelvinHappyLife]

Golden info Simon!

[@francoiscoetzee1271]

Thanks Simon as always very insightful and great detail. I take it if the team loose an engine due to mechanical damage, the team is not allowed to refresh the engine, if there is no structural damage to the casings do they re-use these engines? Does a team have to supply every rider on the grid with 7 engines? Or are they allowed to refresh an engine once it reached the specified mileage, which then counts as a new engine? What I get to is, does KTM for example build 7x4 = 28 engines for this season? Or do they build 4 engines per rider and refresh them during the season? Thanks for all your insight Simon, say howzit to Brad and Darryn and Rob Portman if you spot them boet!

[@mahavakyas002]

great video - would be even better with some good animations to go along with the descriptions/explanations.

[@Jackdudu]

Enjoyed

[@barryvercueil2346]

Simon you LEGEND!!!!

[@doomizz]

thats gold! thnx simon 😊

[@a.g.6172]

Thanks Simon

[@markhancock7527]

Very interesting.

[@noshuhafiz2364]

Thanks man!!

[@Pertamax7-HD]

super engine

[@graemerobinson8824]

Thanks Simon, why does Aprilia have a concession and not have to comply with the rules the other marques do?

[@ResizeFilms]

Interesting.

[@johnbradley1599]

Thx. Simon. 👍

[@smoothpistol]

MOTOGP should bring the DCT handle paddle shifters to the sport like F1 has it on the steering wheel. I think that would make the bikes safer by freeing up rider headspace for track strategy. The DCT technology uses it and it definitely makes street riding safer by freeing up headspace for road strategy.

[@VikramAdithya48]

then what is the use of racing we might as well race super scoters.

[@RowanGontier]

I thought I heard that Simon is doing Ted Talks now, which seemed a great idea. Well, Tech talks are great too.

[@SimoneDArchino]

Hi Simon. As always very interesting! You're the reason why I follow MotoGP now that Valentino has gone!

[@750INTERCEPTER]

I am guessing engine sealed does not include transmission, clutch and primary drive. So there are a lot of possibilities for changing the demands put on the engines at the different venues.

[@Ga11onator]

MotoGP needs to go back to 45 minute qualifying sessions. All this 15minute BS is silly. Too many yellow flags and too many laps been taken away + in lap out laps is ruining the championship standings. It has a great enough effect to potentially ruin the championship for riders.if you argue that it's more exciting, it's not, it's far more interesting to see the results change over 45 minutes with a few last lap dashes at the end. But also fair enough for people to get in their best time.

[@daveforthereds]

Indeed it's true. For me 20' is minimal time (like in Warm Up session on Sunday morning). 15' is too much less time to make a good lap.

[@siva2three]

Atleast 30 mins its fine.....but the Yellow Flag is utter non-sense most crucial final runs goes in vain.

[@ChaniAyu]

Yea, now u mention it i reallize that many riders dont get their best lap bcz of yellow flag.. 🤔

[@TheShifty450]

I love the engine shit. I wanna see inside one of the teams cylinder head program

[@brandonmika74]

Hey Simon, I’ve always wondered what happens to the engine they remove from bikes? Wether it’s failed or just ran it’s life of roughly 2k’s?

[@Trey_Johnson11]

Great question but I would imagine they are returned to the factory and they rebuild them

[@HarambeHonda]

Engine - Races around for a bit and returns to the garage. Simon put a mic to the engine - "Great race today, how do you feel?" Engine - "..."

[@l88ch3r]

What is the reason for allowing satellite teams to run different bike specs, but not for the big teams? That makes no sense to me.

[@jaysonbrenton6400]

Do they re use the old engines in any way?

[@scottajane]

Thanks Simon, love your work. Just wondering how many engines would be in use at any point during the season? Ie do they open them in series one after the other or have many open in parallel and do a lot of swapping back and forth? Sounds like the latter but wasn’t sure if there were restrictions around that. Cheers.

[@paulduhig7131]

When a rider gets a previous year bike from the factory team, are the engines brand new or are they unsealed and rebuilt?

[@athulskumar9361]

Brand new everything. No rebuilt at all

[@mm93mustwin13]

Good Stuff

[@jake88ci]

FYI testing restrictions have hurt ALL the manufacturers for years now and its showing very much so this year because of 2020/21 engine freeze on top of no testing in 2022 so to speak .. Testing limitations. no testing has increased engineering costs for all the manufacturers through the roof !! .This year manufacturers are testing while racing /fp1/fp2 = racing and testing do not mix well . One MotoGP analysts suggested having an 1.5 hour test before practice every race . GREAT for fans also imo . ALSO.. As a fan wouldnt it be great to have ALL manufacturers show up at the 1ST race all sorted, best foot forward and ready to go.. Please post here so maybe ? Fim/Dorna will see a fans perspective. Fim/Dorna will forgo there ego, admit there mistake and allow much more testing again .

[@seanc6754]

I would love to know more about the pneumatic valve system all the gp bikes use.. pwa pwa pleeeeeeaasseee

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

If you or someone you know is overusing and abusing engines, help is available. Don't go through it alone, speak up and reach out.