Onboard the KTM RC16: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

[@paulmcmullen914]

I really hope MotoGP knows what a treasure they have in Simon as a pit reporter. He has become, in my opinion, the best pit reporter in all of motorsports. He gives us insights into the fine details that really matter. Even us long time riders learn new things all the time from Simon. Thank you! So refreshing compared to countless other mindless pit reporters.

[@AcmeRocket]

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[@motogp]

Oh we appreciate him greatly! He's a man full of so much knowledge!

[@christophersato3623]

said everything

[@danielecognome7501]

@@motogp and a hell of a pilot..

[@vipinhanzo911]

This comment combined with the fact that MotoGP replied on a video so wonderful....made my day....Simon is the kind of guy I can listen to all day talk about bikes.....I'm just glad there are other's sharing my opinion as well.....ABSOLUTELY LOVED seeing Simon so happy to have done this....what a genuine guy....

[@motogp]

Simon's excitement just radiates through the video. Not sure about you guys but we were sat like 😁😁😁 the entire way through that!

[@kilerscn]

So much emotion, thought he was going to burst in to tears at one point. Don't blame him, must be incredible to even ride one of these beasts, let alone relive riding them!

[@christophersato3623]

said everything

[@ariv8585]

I was emotional just watching this.

[@m4rcuserightarmimitation288]

I respect to simon but sorry to say Only valentino the last 500cc rider can win with a modern 4 stroke bike and a 500cc 2 stroke without traction control aid Valentino Rossi Greatest of all Time

[@franciscomendoza1168]

Please!!! Never let him go!!!! 😊😊😊

[@gamedevsa]

I remember when Simon just started and how much critic he got. He really rose to the challenge and showed all those what he is made of. What a great guy.

[@tellicoadventuretrail]

Me too. He was pretty clunky the first year, but like many other have stated, he has become the best "insider" pit lane reporter ever. No hyperbole, great insights, see things non-GP riders are just never going to notice. He brings some calm to the storm of silliness coming from Steve and Matt. Love Tech Talks.

[@stevekelly6500]

Yep totally agree Simon is awesome,I was one of those critics How wrong was I, great to have him give us these insights. Still miss Crazy Colin Edwards.

[@auscurrymaster]

And so respectful to all he speaks to, which is why they are more inclined to open up to him (possible exception of the deadpan Alberto Puig)

[@interceptorm5]

@@tellicoadventuretrail Yep, altough old Nick Harris was brilliant behind the mic I think this current trio is the best commentary crew ever. Then again, @MotoGP is the best racing on Earth and deserves the best crew, unlike that boring taxing show F1 with the most irritating guy behind the mic ever - Crofty.

[@darknessesdarknesses2492]

Simon Crafar is the textbook example of hardwork, and dedication.

[@abhaschandrakumar]

Simon got me teary eyed. The passion and love for the sport just radiates out of this video.

[@shannonparker7404]

Same!!

[@MightyMirk]

Without exaggeration, Simon is the most enthusiastic, most professional, most human fugure in the motogp commentator team. Not to discredit the others, they're great as well but it's such a pleasure listening to Simon's tec updates and pit lane interviews... keep it up mate, you're doing a great job! 👍🏻

[@lyndonposkitt]

Thing of dreams! Knowing Simon and how passionate he is about the sport, I can only imagine this being an overwhelming and emotional experience. This opportunity couldn't have gone to a nicer guy that will not only enjoy it but also explain it well to to viewers, a win-win.....awesome!

[@toufeeqajouhaar2393]

KTM is really doing an amazing job with promoting it brand. This is great stuff to see legends such as crafar experiencing these modern gp machines

[@M4Hamm]

I just love listening to Simon Crafar speak about MotoGP. He has such passion for the sport, such knowledge of the technology, and such respect for all of the various racing teams' members.

[@Wheeliedevil]

Simon is such a great guy that deserves this!

[@markg7834]

You really have to love this man's passion for the sport, the people involved and the machinery. What a treasure he is.

[@norbertschmelz3287]

Simon is an absolute class act! His passion, his knowledge, his experience and the respect he has earned from the teams is second to none. Thanks to Simon and KTM for providing us with such great insides.

[@mikeharvey9844]

Your enthusiasm and excitement is both intoxicating and contagious. You don't just tell us, you help us feel it. Superb reporting. Mike.

[@amanjeetsinghbhatia429]

More of this please!! We need Simon to do every bike haha

[@avinash2236]

The level of satisfaction seen in his face. Ohh wonderful to watch. Truly a dream come true for him. Thanks to KTM for giving the prototype to him for a ride. They even had the heart to give him a momento with his number on it.

[@derekbond3512]

And a big thank you too Simon for giving us this rundown on this brilliant machine, its always good to hear what its like to be onboard.

[@jimarillo]

Always tonnes of respect for Simon. His technical insight is the best. So glad he got to ride a GP bike. How wonderful to hear him speak so passionately about his experience. A true fan like us all.

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

Imagine a MotoGP track day experience: an event for qualified riders held on the Monday after a MotoGP race. Same track, same tires, albeit on non-current factory bikes. Obviously one or more manufacturers would need to participate to have a “full grid”, and the experience wouldn’t be cheap, but the PR value would be immeasurable. Anyone experiencing it would be brought to tears, just like Simon was.

[@edwinnorris5807]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke @ Simon Crafar. Awesome job Simon & KTM ...CLASS!!!

[@abhijeetkashid7]

Sooooo Much Passion in his eyes, in his talk felt like he was vibrating when he was explaining the lap. I was on the the bike doing the lap and Cried What An Epic Experience Simon You Deserved It Love You. Keep Up This work. We wait for your tech talk episode as anxiously as the motogp race. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 HAPPY CRIES & ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ HEARTS FOR THIS VIDEO 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@fdr2551]

Everytime I hear Simon talking I just forget everything. Damn he is the best ❤🔥

[@toddgreenwell9568]

What a privilege to have simon as a pit reporter so glad you where given the opportunity to take the KTM out on the track well done👍👍

[@JTNikkels]

I would pay for a subscription just to hear Simon speak passionately about his experiences. His animated excitement is infectious. So much so, my eyes welled up for him when it went to POV on the track. I just know how alive he felt, because I felt invested in the time it took to do the to-camera-piece. Fantastic

[@jonarmstrong7392]

Truly special Simon. Thx for bringing us along for the ride. Great to see you getting the opportunity to do that. Mega.

[@m0rph3u1st]

You seem like a kid that was at Santa's workshop, Simon 😂 Really great that KTM gave you that opportunity! Really nice and nice of you for sharing it! Thank you!

[@Nuno-Grave]

If someone deserved a gift like that, it is you Simon. It's a pleasure to hear you in every race. Since your interviews until those little tech secrets that the manufactures bring and your always the first one to notice! Thank you! 👌🔝🇵🇹

[@lightningllama]

smiling from ear to ear watching this, he's so enthusiastic, great to watch :D

[@olivialambert4124]

This was great. You can really see the passion come through. Especially at the end with Simon holding back the tears. It was such a meaningful experience to Simon, and its amazing to hear just how far the bikes have come in great detail from a rider who really understands it. It's also a strong sales pitch to me on a dated 2007 bike!

[@RotGoblin]

He's only 10 years older than Rossi, give him a wildcard ;P

[@jmap9821]

You can see how he rode a bike with his BMW. That will tell you if he is worthy to ride a gp bike or not.

[@dormantat]

Simon, Here’s a suggestion, since KTM seem to be so friendly. Interview Danny Pedrosa during one of his testing sessions. Great job, by the way.

[@filipegaspar3572]

The noises at around 2:00 min already can tell he's so excited about this ahah I love this tech talks!

[@saltyprocrastinator]

Damn it Simon, you got me emotional too just hearing you talk about it. As always, your engine impressions were just spot-on!

[@tbsmdelhi96]

Thank you Simon for letting us connect with this. Thank you MotoGP for having Simon.

[@JonCannon]

Listening to former drivers like Martin Brundle and former riders like Simon describe how much the technology has evolved and how much faster their respective racing machines go from when they were the stars is an absolute treat. Thank you!

[@georgioslogothetis5008]

We love you Simon!! Thank you for sharing this incredible experience!

[@lenjones782]

How can you not love Simon Crafer, his obvious love, knowledge and respect for the sport has made him a favorite with fans and I think riders. Simon, you are a treasure.

[@12volttavern]

I love seeing a pro as giddy as a club racer! Simon is a class act, love these videos!

[@Srv02]

Oh wow Simon, you talked us through like we were riding with you. It was still quite funny to see you so stiff and upright on the bike, compared to the current GP riders who are so low, they could do an oil change mid corner! 😂 Fantastic, thank you so much Simon for this experience!

[@manicr1]

I am nearly Simon's age and to me, it is fantastic to see someone still so animated when describing engine sounds, and reliving laps and rides. I still do the same thing when talking to other motorcycle people but not when I talk to "regular" people. I feel a bit of a knob. One of the great things about Simon is that he is a genuine person and still has a child like enthusiasm for motorcycles and racing. I very much appreciate him for that.

[@Rubded]

What a great experience! I really like Simon. He is very good at what he does. So humble and never really boast about himself. What a great addition to the MotoGP family.

[@scrote46]

I loved this, love the emotion dripping off you, nobody more deserving!! To some it up in Simon's own words just "beautiful" 😉

[@afmoneninenine]

I like hearing from Simon because he actually knows what he is talking about.

[@MrCaferacenz]

Simon's come a long way from when he was a teenager strapping rubbish bin lids to his knee and doing laps of the Panmure roundabout :-) Look forward to catching up for a beer again next time you are back home mate.

[@kevo8013]

I love how Simon describes the bike you can hear the passion for bikes coming thru

[@Spguzzi]

What an absolute gent, His passion and enthusiasm and knowledge is so obvious and the respect he gets in the pits is clearly based on this. I was grinning watching that.

[@michaeljoblin637]

Simon Crafar - the rawness, the honesty, the vulnerability, the best.

[@udarajayawardena2018]

You can see Simon still has the passion inside of him. what a Guy

[@krishnaruban168]

When you love Motogp you definitely love Simon ❤

[@domothepilot]

simon is so authentic. love it. happy for him. good tech talk =)

[@eulertoiler9774]

He knew the rev pattern like people know a song, the harmony of rhythm and passion glowing in his eyes. Bloody brilliant Simon!

[@mikeguidry899]

He really shows his true enthusiasm and excitement. Love it

[@rafiqrifqi3625]

Awesome simon! I can see the happiness and excitement in your face!

[@slvr1.618]

Simon is a fuckin legend!!!!when he first started infront of the camera I wasn't sure but his knowledge,twangy accent and presence made me a fan of his presentation, thank you Mr Crafar!

[@shitoryu8]

He's so passionate and knowledgeable. Love videos with him. Awesome that KTM gave him this opportunity.

[@thomasweiss9723]

that's nice to see with what emotions Simon told the drive with the bikd and the visit by KTM 👍👍👍 absolutely heartwarming

[@4K_Design]

Crafar is the best communicator, the person who explains better and with great passion how riding feels.

[@peterbuchanan2946]

What a great film, I got just as excited as Simon Crafar did. What an opportunity, living the dream. More Crafar please!

[@po_Himmy411]

What a great show of the respect they have for you Simon. The pit reporting is excellent since you have started and to see that emotion and passion still coming through is what makes you so effin good at this! Cheers and keep doing this for as long as you can breathe!

[@LanceLumbanPHI]

Simon you are a real genuine guy. I hope I will see you in the tracks soon. These features are great!

[@tomasnicolau]

Simon, you're always such a joy to watch and hear, thank you for your amazing work!

[@robertjones3406]

Oh so well explained Simon what a wonder you are to the pits and all listeners for how you can describe to us laymen all about what you did experience and the joy on your face. You have earned your place in History as a presenter for what you do. It takes some riders for ever to come to grips with a new Bike and here you are in a few laps can tell us every thing. Thank you Simon a pleasure to listen to you. Aussie.

[@puckle69]

Always love watching Simons Tech Talks. His enthusiasm & passion really shine through. Tidy rider as well 👌

[@Van-tastic]

This guy has really taken the job to a whole new level! First year, couldn’t say Romano’s last name. Now? Well this is it! Pit reporter, technical expert (spy), and the most enjoyable motorcycle geek in the world!!!

[@markcotter4213]

Thank you, again, Simon! Your reporting is second to none.

[@DidiervL]

Gotta love Simon. what an incredible guy. Good on KTM for letting him have a go!

[@paulhigbee3311]

I watched Simon at Rockingham one sunny day while he toasted everyone on a standard Yamaha R1. A Class apart.

[@roamingdev4990]

Simon for Yamaha 2022!! #SC11

[@lombers]

My favourite tech talk of the season. Simon you are a true legend and I hope that KTM #11 fairing finds a special place at your home.

[@donarmstrong4166]

Thank you Simon for sharing your experience and conveying the emotions that it created for you. It was the best video I have ever seen you do. I ride for many reasons, but one of the biggest reason is because of the visceral feelings motorcycling creates. You do the best job in MotoGP conveying those visceral feelings! Cheers

[@Motorard]

When you have so much passion for motorcycles, and then achieving a dream, wow just wow simon

[@neilf9861]

Simon thank you for your passion. I love pretty much everything 2 wheeled and your enthusiasm to share your knowledge is fantastic…

[@Stan-rf2bn]

Simon, you're the Man!!!! I love to ride on track with you and attend one of your school, I would travel all the way from the US.

[@davidbarton6702]

Fantastic Simon, really appreciate your passion and insight. Made me tear up watching your story and your appreciation of the people you welcomed you into their world.

[@willfischer4767]

Simon just lived out the dream of all of us guys. Riding a modern GP bike would be just awesome!!

[@rendysugiarto2778]

Masterful description 2:20 to 2:30 so glad he kept it upright!

[@mikebannerman72]

Hahaha Simons excitement is so infectious 😄💙🔥👏👏

[@benblakemore4195]

SIMON WOW YOU MAKE ME SOOO PART OF THE EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR PERFECT PASSIONATE EXPLANATIONS....THANKYOU BRO!!! 😆😊KIA KAHA! !!!

[@Lu-ji]

What a passionate review. Thank you Simon for giving us the opportunity to share your journey with you. I felt like I was experiencing the KTM with you. You have made MotoGP a tangible experience for us. May your passionate for this brilliant sport keep igniting the world of motorcycle racing. Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@jeffestrada6857]

Love the actions, sounds and expressions you give! Well done Simon and KTM! Being a full on Suzuki fan and owner, i realise how nice it was for KTM to do this. Any other manufacturer wouldnt even dream/consider this, which shows how good KTMs gesture and fortitude in this action 👍👍👍👍👍

[@raymondphillips16]

Thank You Simon, thank you Motogp official TV crew, the info fans like us get to know and witness is priceless 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@lapinkoff]

I’m so happy for Simon that he got to ride the bike. Very few people get that chance and he absolutely deserved it

[@blackiredi]

That was great! Your excitement and passion (and motorcycle impersonations) are first class! Congrats on the ride.

[@messeduprahul]

Thank you for putting this video up Simon. It is wonderful to hear your stories and tech talk.

[@Zeebo1uk]

Been routing for KTM since they stepped into the premier class and coupled with Simon makes this video even more enjoyable

[@christopherkahler6742]

Such an awesome reporter. Never stop being you Simon

[@m7streetpilot542]

Brother, good for you. That would have been a dream come true for me also. Loved your descriptions. Made me feel like I was there. Great job. Moto GP forever. LOL M7

[@rolandofunes6492]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 !!! So happy for you Simon !!! Getting from Honduras ☝🏻

[@nunessilva2162]

The amazing Simon Crafar What a trip listening to this guy is

[@kgsxr7s085]

Well i just got emotional too!! To see any ones dream come true is so nice couldn’t be happier for you simon well deserved

[@captinktm]

This is my first tech talk and how lucky was I to stumble on this one. I got emotional just listening to Simon about the motor being tortured. You still look good on a bike to. Excellent video.

[@pedrocostareis8330]

"THE AMAZING SIMON"...simply a fantastic person and reporter

[@duran33333]

Simon, I really enjoy your videos, your passion for the sport and the way you talk about al the details in every video makes me travel in time when i used to race. Please keep on posting this incredible videos... !

[@dirkshumbadrinkersb4908]

Simon you got to ride what I will only ever dream off.... Congrats and thanks for you enthusiasm at telling us about the feeling

[@Aiken47]

Thanks Simon , what a privilege to ride a new GP bike

[@firestorm755]

Wow. What an experience for you Simon!! Incredible. I really want KTM to do well. They look great, sounds great and goes well too!

[@BS32768]

This was an amazing video to watch - feeling Simon's emotion and excitement. New series where Simon rides and talks through every GP circuit before the race? We can hope :)

[@davidelizabeth4933]

What a life, Crafar! What a storied life you've lived!! Terrific presentation. ❤❤ When will KTM offer a 1,000cc superbike for sale in the US?

[@RacingRoman44]

Never

[@drewgriffin2643]

Just awesome to watch and to listen motogp has come a long way . Cant wait to see what the manufacturer do next

[@andrewedmond7738]

Way to go Simon. One could only dream of doing this!! Great stuff brother, you earned this special time in your life. So bloody jealous, let me tell you.

[@nikobd9984]

I felt pure joy when he simulated the engine on the dyno! What a genius.

[@interceptorm5]

Simon, you are true gold and an incredible asset to MotoGP. I enjoy your commentary and insights into this incredible world of the best racing on Earth. Greetings from your homeland down under. P.S: your description of MotoGP at slow pitlane speeds is exactly how I defend my Yamaha 900 Tracer GT "twitchy/jerky" throttle: It's an angry motor that doesn't like slow, just wants to go full send!