Tech Time | Toprak Razgatlıoğlu's WorldSBK R1

We get to delve deeper into Toprak Razgatlıoğlu's WorldSBK-winning Yamaha R1, as Paul Denning chats to Chris and offers an exclusive insight into the tech that makes it tick...
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[@PataPrometeonYamaha]

Massive thank you for the nice comments - we hope PD doesn't read this and get a big head. Love to all the @44Teeth community 😘

[@prodbydavis]

Paul - "do you really think that was the reason?" Chris - "I'm just shit as well yeah" Paul - "there's that as well obviously"

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

This was such a good episode, very technical and interesting

[@ricarquitectura4857]

That bike is like a jewel!

[@greatcornholio5541]

53 KG=113lbs for a male superbike racer If you’ve ever raced go-carts you know how frustrating those little kids are to race because they’re so light.

[@carlmayer691]

You can see the wheels turning in Chris' noggin'... trying to figure out how to buy a factory works prepped R1

[@Tikkarifle]

This is the best race team interview I have seen. Paul seemed very comfortable talking with you guys. No bullshit or fluff. And good camera work. Thanks to all involved in this video.

[@wobblysauce]

No one to impress just facts.

[@jerichom11x]

Paul and Chris are very funny together. Hopefully see more again some day.

[@PTSeTe]

This man Paul is very entertaining and of course knowledgeable to listen, great episode!👍

[@Mitch-Baldwin]

And released on the day toprak was trying out the M1. How fitting! Top job lads!

[@ChumiStu]

Brilliant. Probably one of your best vids Chris. Paul came across super well and I’m still trying to get my head round Toprak braking so hard he can bend the frame and forks! Different levels

[@yamahar1m198]

Love the way how Yamaha is willing to give such proper tour about their bike

[@wdesign8689]

This is the best interview I've seen simply because he doesn't have a cooperate voice box, says where they struggle and what breaks or wears out 👏 amazing to hear 👏

[@djg9589]

That was awesome. Paul’s great, you boys are wicked. Thoroughly enjoyed this one 😁👍🏻

[@camsmithers]

The French chef returns

[@richardsmiths518]

Great to see 44teeth doing these interviews getting the well deserved access to these things and people. Well deserved and great content viewing 👏

[@moq26]

Great insight from the Brixx team, how Toprak throws that around a track like a toy is incredible 👏

[@JoeAchilles1]

Absolutely loved this 👏

[@ssidewayz]

Joe your just spying to take info back to BMW surely 😂😂😂

[@jighjigh]

This was such a great episode, Paul seems like an awesome guy to hang out, such expertise delivered so eloquently and sometimes witty @26:00 made me cry laughing, such a profound "No, never" just after the pleasantries, what a lad!

[@kawi704racing]

He seems so intelligent, and on the ball. That was probably one of the most interesting wsbk interviews I've seen.

[@johndickens5370]

Brilliant content guys🤘 Paul seems a real down to earth guy.. it’s amazing how toprak rides absolutely killing a bike like that just goes to show you what sort of animal rider he is on a bike, for us mere mortals can only dream of pushing a bike to them extremes😎.. I agree with Chris if I could only watch one category it would definitely be WSBK 🤘

[@sk2283]

Fantastic interview with PD, well done! Paul seems a really good guy - opening up to the interview really well, great insight into the team and Toprak's bike and riding style - Toprak is the MAN on braking and corner entry - awesome !

[@ManCannotRide]

This episode is like finding a treasure chest of "performance gems". Surely most racing data will not be applicable on the streets but the worth of knowing the technical details and processes is more satisfying than one can appreciate. For example, the ride height going up on qualifying to compliment the rear grip so the rear will not push the front, that is golden information. I don't have a superbike but then again I can relate to that knowledge when I tinker with my bike and see how much of that racing process can really trickle down to street riding. Not a lot I know but that's what trickle means I guess.

[@kevindavies9952]

Fascinating. Amazed that Toprak can sense the frame moving under braking! WSB riders surely are on another level!

[@JB-rp6it]

Feel free to upload as much nerdy, technical content as you please. Thanks boys!

[@LambChopRides]

that was a fantastic interview, very, very interesting 👏

[@CrouchyOnBikes]

Wow, that was a great interview, and fascinating insight into WSB and Toprak. Big respect to Toprak, he gives it 200% on the track!

[@gttpete]

What a bloke, good to see a team principal that doesn't come across like a slimy politician.

[@andrewpawsey368]

What a top bloke Paul Denning is. Honest and a credit and no secrets. Also how’s Boothy. 👍👍👍

[@999Rabs]

Brilliant interview. So much detail and explanation about how and why everything exists offered up by Paul. Had to chuckle when he said how Toprak absolutely ruins the bike like no other rider they’ve ever had!!

[@elifelif777]

Also the seat pad is less for him just bec he wants to feel the rare tyre more He is an animal 😂

[@hubert1142]

perfect combo of tech, humbleness, passion and banter

[@dughuff8825]

Nice! Not every day you get to hear a team principle taking in such detail about their bikes - well done 44T for getting the interview! And it confirms what I'd thought from watching him ride; Toprak is a bit of a monster 😄

[@left-hand-threaded]

I’m a simple man , I see a 44t upload , I like it

[@glennjames5950]

Great interview Chris and Paul I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@one-of-us9939]

My 💌 Respect for these riders grows as I watch videos about how much a "super sensor" they are when it comes to R&D... Brilliant!

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

I bloody love all the detail ! Investment casting, a wax or polymer pattern coated by placing into a refractory material, hardened and dipped several times, the wax melted and molten metal poured in, producing high accuracy and integrity, interestingly basic versions of it go back thousands of years

[@DavePB420]

This was a really interesting episode, would be great to see more like this. What a nice guy to interview.

[@alfarks1]

Totally fascinating insight, top job lads! Actually puts into perspective how close these things are to prototype machines these days.. I've always loved that wsb bikes are so relatable to road riders and that's still the case, but the shackles on development are so much looser than in the past and it's fascinating to see that up close.. 👌

[@OHMMoto]

Paul is amazing. I could listen to him all day

[@joec.9976]

Excellent coverage guys. Thanks for the look behind the scenes.

[@cport955]

Great episode. Really great of the team to be so open about the technology on the bike

[@krakrikro]

Fantastic Interview and also thanks to Paul for all these explanations. It was very interesting! Thx a lot and keep the vids comming, allways my highlight of the day to see a new video out!

[@ianwarren]

Awesome video! Thoroughly enjoyed all the details of what they have to do so the bike holds up under Toprak’s braking etc. Fascinating stuff and great of the team to have 44 Teeth in for this look at the bike 👍 Thanks so much !

[@adamreed6036]

Great insight and good to meet you both 👍

[@garethevans7214]

Really enjoyed this, was a great insight in to a sport that’s normally abit secretive. At the end the look on chris’ face when there is a slight chance of riding it! Great work guys

[@russellphillips2890]

One of the best interviews I have seen, just excelent.

[@jerseypaul7323]

So good to see this insight into the top level bikes. Would be good to see more of these.

[@cozi_mieras634]

Amazing ! Amazing interview, honest and natural, its so refreshing to see this level of details talked about in top tier racing !

[@davidash1008]

Fascinating stuff, listening to Paul. And, by the way, what a career he's put together for himself over the years too. Bravo.

[@deanlo1]

What a great video! Paul is such a knowledgable person. A very nice way to have a closer look at a WSBK beast

[@stevofoz]

Top quality content from the 44T stable as always, keep up the good work chaps!

[@montoya197803]

Great content as always. WSBK is at an incredible level now and you guys give us the scoop on the defending champ. The more I learn about professional racing and racers the more in awe I am.

[@Altanabstick]

You guys do interviews so well. It's always relaxed and the resulting conversations are fun, insighfull and interesting. Job well done!

[@muhammadansarahmed6039]

So the weight difference accounts for the performance difference between the two riders. Toprak 69, bautista 53, with shorter height. 16 kg is huge difference in terms of cornering, acceleration, stresses on chasis, and braking. Toprak is really giving his 100 percent but still it is hard for him to win a race this year. what i have concluded from this informative interview. Props to toprak.

[@waltermcinnis]

This was massively informative. And for being a big boss that guy was surprisingly likable. Great job all around.

[@MossopUK]

Brilliant interview, loads of insight into the workings of WSB.

[@vincentsaward2678]

Amazing post, enjoyable and a huge thank you for this. This has certainly set the bar on other motorcycle reviews platforms. To be upfront and honest I was starting to get bored with your content as I feel it was running out of puff, but this a gem same as the last couple of posts from Barron Von Grumble. Great work and again thank you.

[@MaramuresDualSport]

Wow, this was sooo cool and so much insight on details and everything that goes around the bike and the pilot! Loved it! Congrats!

[@raveydave4001]

Really enjoyed that lads. Thanks

[@AJSpinDrift]

Utterly fascinating and loved the natural banter between Chris and Paul.

[@jmartin4911]

Extremely interesting technical interview, thank you to Paul and Chris!

[@justinwilliams9990]

What a cool dude he is!!!! Really enjoyed that interview. Thanks for that

[@jasonwood6100]

What a Top Bloke Paul Denning is. Great Video

[@kadien2006]

Paul Denning always been a delight to speak to, a lovely guy and a very clever one too.

[@waynester71]

Loved this episode. How cool that Paul spent time going through the bike for us! 👏🏼 That R1 is exquisite.. 😍

[@johnny207]

What a brilliant interview, great stuff chaps. Paul, just seems such a nice man as well.

[@davidhailstone1519]

Chris, its great to see you having fun again.

[@peterhird3542]

Hi 44 Teeth, What a fantastic video. You guys have smashed it outta the park 👍. Extremely entertaining, enlightening and enjoyable. To see the finesse that goes into the subtle changes to these bikes in set up was fantastic. Take a bow. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺. P.S…I’ve watched it twice already 😀📺.

[@mrdoodle8748]

Absolutely brilliant interview. Props to PD for being so frank & also very funny.

[@GTiR23]

I love the cocking about more than anyone, but I also love this proper nerdy type content, you're smashing it boys! Big up Boothy! x

[@scozza7150]

Brilliant little film, what a bike and a hell of a rider Mr Toprak ✊

[@ryancox3834]

"You really think that was the reason?" Fuckin made me howl that did. Loved this episode!

[@Erelyes]

This is a fan-fucking-tastic interview, and Paul is an absolute ledge. He has a wicked sense of humour as well. Top work guys!

[@M4FFU]

Loved this episode. Casually technical, Paul Denning is fantastic, passionate, and the whole episode was about as good as I've seen a team-interview-bike interview. More, please!

[@ricarquitectura4857]

The best answer to cush anyone´s dream: "No. Never." Minute 26:02 hahahahahaha Keep up the good work, lads.

[@5thgearouttahere]

Bugger me Chris stop interrupting the man! 10/10 regardless

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Its a conversation. He will talk for hours on each topic so you have to facilitate the conversation moving on or it would be too long for a video.

[@5thgearouttahere]

@@BaronVonGrumble Understood.

[@skts2610]

Brilliant insight into the Yam, Paul Denning is such a down to earth sort of chap too, tells it how it is👌🏽

[@nathaneyears508]

This was top draw lads! Great stuff. Would have love to learn more about the suspension but still amazing work 👌🏼

[@timord3063]

Love these vids, always good to see the top men getting involved. I watch this stuff and think myself lucky I found motorbikecyclism.

[@greyanaroth]

AMAZING! The bit about the frame was bonkers. Did NOT expect that!

[@ziting5756]

This channel honestly has the best indepth motorcycle content.Makes me want to watch a 1 hour version of this.

[@markberrett7179]

That was a really interesting chat there. Great video thanks.

[@lonpfrb]

Mr Denning shows why Crescent is a great team, and his honesty is much appreciated. Chris did a good job and combined with the camera work this is a 44T classic. Honda have done a BSB press event with Stock, Superstock, and Superbikes to ride. Yamaha Racing - for the Ride...

[@danieljordannicol9937]

Great video. Love to see this side of things!

[@christiangrendel9893]

Damn I enjoyed that interview. Great stuff. Thank you very much.

[@richbrock9876]

Outstanding work from 44teeth, again! Without question THE best bike channel in the world

[@stevejay7879]

Brilliant interview Chris, well done guys!

[@Tilpants]

Awesome. Cool to hear Pauls tidbits on how Toprak has set up the bike i.e. lower subframe and angle of attack on the levers. Ergonomics have been the biggest thing for me in dropping lap times on my Historic Rd250LC race bike.

[@pedro_mg]

Nothing beats listening to professionals like Paul. The respect he has for the riders effort and knowledge, superb. Loved the interview.

[@nomading_in]

I really like the insight of that mix of technical / stat driven application of the mechanics and the contrast of; I've got no clue why the rider does X, but they know something we don't, so we design for that. Agree with most of the commenters here, really engaging video on a format I'd generally zone out of - I think on TV they tend to dilute for the base common denominator viewer, which strips all the interesting stuff out.

[@TheGoldenPig.]

Im suprised they even let you near the bike dressed like a thief. Top content!

[@lordnibs758]

Absolutely loved this, cracking video! Great work lads!!!!

[@simppe75]

More of this kind of content, brilliant!

[@samherbert1724]

Toprak is the king of breaking..... what amazing video.... Toprak my favourite rider....

[@throttlehappy4471]

This was Great . What an insight great information just makes you appreciate how great these riders are and the teams. And the little bit of set up secrets about the front end ride height. Keep the rider happy and they can do anything. Cheers for this Boys

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Paul’s level of experience throughout the racing community is unquestionable. his particular knowledge on the bike as the team principal is incredible. the fact that he complimented BaronVG on his riding abilities on track topped the score sheets for me LOL great episode guys keep it going. get well soon Boothy

[@LarsLaursen83]

So freaking awesome!! This episode, and the BSB Ducati team boss episode, are some of the best views on all of KZbin!!

[@AdrianSinner97]

Guys, words are not enough for this video - and Sir Paul - such a gentleman to tell most of many things he could hav eotherwise chosend not to speak about. GREAT LADS

[@Oilyhands749]

One of your best , and what a gent , outstanding .

[@markypancake]

Saved this to watch on my night shift lunch break and obviously it didn't disappoint.

[@Designer_Opine]

Well done. Big thanks to the guest for his time and enthusiasm. Only criticism; incremental cam zoom. This clip is Designer approved ✅

[@michaelroberts4923]

Fantastic episode, I definitely enjoy listening to race-spec tech.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Fascinating video,great job Chris