The full Ducati MotoGP™ Experience with Simon Crafar

[@easley421]

I FUCKING love Simon dude. He's hilarious in the sense that emotion really doesn't ooze out of him but his PASSION for motorcycles, second to none. That old school riding position on a brand new factory Ducati made me chuckle. Gonna be hard to top this bucket list experience. Lucky dog

[@Marni-jv7wg]

@@trant7motogp714 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀

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Yang

[@Grandudeable]

He is not just one of the most underestimated greats he is a great guy. In Kiwi speak he shares "Mana tangata". That is the greatness of family, people, the sharing of his strength an knowledge. He has mentored young Kiwi's, taken them in his home and backs all the young riders. He has not had it easy as he had back badly broken by a dumb driver in a road accident. A true Kiwi hero. Arohanui Simon. You make me proud to be a Kiwi.

[@ChytedeMaking]

I have a feeling Simon will get more invitations from another MotoGP teams. He deserves it as he’s the extension of MotoGP fans around the world! So happy for him always!

[@michaeljoblin637]

VERY well said!

[@dang5118]

Simon is what makes Dorna's coverage watchable. An extension of us, yes, but also a better rider than we (I) could ever hope to be. God praise Simon Crafar.

[@Plateaudweller]

Simon commentates with no bias so I can only see the other teams wanting him to have a ride. Best thing for MotoGP too.

[@yash05195495]

His reaction and the satisfaction that he had after that ride was everything!

[@faathirmuhammad5664]

Crafar cornering style was remember me with Late Norick Abe, Miss him so much even I'm not Japanese🥲🥲

[@nurfahrer]

Motogp never ever let Simon go! He's such a good commentator and gives us so much good information! I'd love to just sit with Simon, beer in our hands and just talk bikes

[@pauljoseph8338]

This was so good to watch. I wish we could see more footage. Shout out to Ducati and Michelin for making this happen. Would love to see Troy Bayliss have this opportunity too.

[@razzinabox]

Dude is such the passionate gentleman ... give this man some more track time ... always

[@sundayridetexas416]

You have been my favorite commentator of passion and excitement that simply being near andriding a motorcycle can bring. Mr. Crafar..You are a Legend! From your dialogue and body language, it nearly felt as if I was riding along side. You are the Valentino Rossi/Marq Marquez of this commentating Era.

[@vitorzinho10]

Always a pleasure to see Simon talking passionately about the Perks of the sport.

[@marcosalvarenga75]

Simon, how good it is to see in your eyes and feel in your voice, the emotion and pleasure of driving this machine! Congratulations and thank you!

[@stokerel]

Well done Simon, thoroughly deserved! Loved the emotions at the end, you're a good man and we're lucky to have you comment the sport we love watching.

[@BrianAdamBushStudio]

Simon, you are the best MotoGP commentator for years, your comments are made with thoughtfulness and provide well worded detail that I for one love yo hear.

[@Marni-jv7wg]

@@BrianAdamBushStudio 🌀

[@Dinara1up]

I can only imagine how special this was for an ex-GP rider, though he was on a beastly 500cc 2-Stroke. The experience of 350 HP, incredible carbon disks, aerodynamics, electronics must have taken him back to his days on his bike. I could only smile for Simon throughout this video.

[@eddyquik]

Where is the LOVE button?! Seeing your emotions at the end was powerful Simon. Thank you for sharing this beautiful day and memory.

[@ptaraschi]

Yes Simon!!!! Get it!! Can you imagine riding that thing for 25 laps??

[@Litehousenation]

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[@vincenth2890]

We could only imagine, but Thanks to MotoGP teams and Simon for making us viewers have a more in depth and feeling about the MotoGP world and what riding MotoGP bike is like. Been a fan of Ducati bikes for how long... Awesome Content

[@Marni-jv7wg]

@@motogptrant7953 🌀

[@Marni-jv7wg]

Itu

[@nickm4662]

Absolutely crazy when we see these guys ride these machines on the limit!

[@Litehousenation]

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[@philipdarnall787]

Especially for 40 minutes.

[@artoswr]

Those two 'haah's @ full throttle sums it all up! Lots of fun, Simon. Thanks for sharing

[@samuelvalle8862]

I definitely enjoyed the video. It looks so impressive to have an opportunity to ride a bike like that and also how you transmitted all the emotions and feelings. I was imagining myself on the bike too.

[@mikeharrison72]

Congratulations Simon that was amazing to watch, lucky man, I’d give my internal organs to get a chance to ride Pecco’s bike at Mizano. Fantastic mate, well done! 👏😍

[@TopSpeedTommy]

While you were making noises of excitement, I did my best to imagine how fantastic it is to ride. I listened to your gear changes and rpm's and it sounds so smooth to ride! Not lucky my friend, blessed by God! Thank you for bringing us so close and dropping so much info. From your instructional video series to your motogp involvement, I have learned more to improve my racing from you, Simon, than all other online content combined!! You have been a blessing to me.

[@tropicaltroll2288]

Another awesome content. This deserves more views!!

[@oldmanstumpie1061]

You Simon Crafar, are a freakin LEGEND!

[@shannonparker7404]

How could you not like this bloke? Long may his informed opinion and advice continue. Thankyou Ducati, Thankyou Michelin and thankyou Dorna.

[@PrestonGarveyy]

it is impossible to not like Simon. what a legend

[@nevarran]

Nice. Kudos, Simon.

[@SnowiLuxi]

Does Simon has 9ne of the coolest Jobs in the world? Yes he does 😅 Funny sight to see such an old school riding style on a 2022 Factory Ducati

[@davegreenslade4539]

What an awesome addition to MotoGP Simon is bravo Dorna 👏👏

[@av8bvma513]

Awww! Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke! Go Simon!

[@karimuche]

Just enormous! What lucky guy 🙂 I think that the most beautiful present that we can receive when you are a moto rider is to ride a Ducati Desmosedici GP! Thank you for sahre your feeling and thak you for the embedded camera!

[@DucatiDave68]

Simon I am so pleased for you !! Genuinely good guy, so good for MotoGP and nothing better than watching a racer/biker still getting excited about bikes 👏👏👏👏

[@KingArthurreturns]

Simon lad ur a f in leg end, one of the best to ever do it 🤙🤙🤙🤙🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@A17O]

Watching that old school riding style brings me back to those 500 days. Today its elbows and legs on the tarmac..

[@Caronafr]

So happy for Simon! Well done mate!

[@小松正明-n2u]

Good job Simon!!👍

[@madrugator]

See his face at the end? That's love

[@yahya63]

Ducati onfire 🔥🔥

[@andys8483]

You obviously had allot of fun 👍😁🏍️

[@GR-yf1cm]

Good for you Simon 👍

[@STOP447.]

Im jealous.....😉👍nice life adventure.Take care guys

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

YESSSS CRAFAR BABY!!!!! 😄😄😄❤️❤️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥😊😊👏😋😋👍👍😜👍

[@DirtyMerkin]

Good on you Simon 👍

[@manuelcarvalho8547]

you are great driver mr Simon,,,,,,,,,,super

[@godwinjames7378]

Love 💕😘 from India

[@GG-mf3rz]

Wow old mate Simon still a great rider.

[@craigcourtney4209]

Even just being a club level racer is more of an experience than you can imagine , it is so much fun

[@calexiou69]

Very lucky guy, I did not know about the two production bikes. Rockets!!! Looks like you forgot to use the rear break! I guess it is not necessary...

[@lovepcgaming2335]

Congratulations!

[@lorcanfeely6371]

Simon is brill.

[@brittle1]

God misano is such a beautiful track

[@turkishexpress]

Simon, you made us all a bit misty eyed.

[@miroslavgroh2444]

The full Ducati experience is getting pole and then droping the bike in the first few laps.

[@Bikeadelic]

Lucky boy indeed

[@piotrkobielus6156]

Ducati

[@rempuial2530]

Wow!

[@teguhsantosa7705]

DESMOPECCO✊

[@matthewharetakis]

Hell yeah

[@gregt7927]

Onya simon far Ken oaf your mate your a top bloke

[@zothansanga3624]

Wow🔥

[@joseserrano6372]

Next Bike should be the Aprilia!!!!

[@denonia_afa]

What the 2nd sound of his bike? Booster?

[@walterrexbrasileno6164]

Your so lucky man to be driving Ducati motogp bike...

[@sophiaawour7749]

I want to be Simon's assistant..that was nice

[@SantaCruzCowboy]

I heard a story that said it’s impossible to lie wile ridding a moto gp bike👍😁🤪🙈

[@patthonsirilim5739]

the guy behind on the stock v4s chiling was a ducati test rider he was just chaproning wealthy customer on a motogp ride i bet the mechacnics run a very conservertive tuned for this press event.

[@SONO4B11T]

Now we need to see him on a Suzuki before they leave.

[@vinnip12]

You deserve this Simon! The way you have developed as a presenter and how you connect to us these days is really admirable!!!! :)

[@Marni-jv7wg]

@@motogptrant7953 🌀

[@markcauley5797]

Amen. Totally agree. I was not a fan of his at first. His delivery was slow and his hesitation to talk made me think he had nothing to say, and that he was even self-conscious of short comings, like his slow, staccato delivery, and that it wasn't connecting with fans. While I think its true that he wasnt connecting, and that he was painfully aware of it, and as the other commentators waited for him to get out his ideas, already extending their patience for a sport based in insane speeds, it just made everyhting even more awkward. I think most people in that position, that far disconnected from the expectations, would fold. However, he seemed ever determined to try and connect, organically, with everyone in teh paddock, giving anyone from the lowest paid mechancis to Marc Marquez the same respect, deference, and consideration. WHile he hasn't necessarily imropve much on his slow delivery, his earnestness and the evolution of his questioning and listening has risen to a sort of art that is his adroable siganture. To be sure, Im just asshole enought to not let him get away with his earnestness and politness alone. I woudl totally be boycotting his ass if he didnt advance his craft at all and become someone of signifcant value to the MotoGP experience. Im not the most patient or tolerant guy, and woudl probably be doubly angry if he kept his job merely out of pity, but taht is not the case at all. He stayed focused, remained true to his heart, and constinuosuly worked at getting better at his role despite all the doubters. Strangely, I just realized how much I've came around to him. Just the other day I was listening to one of "The-Race" MotoGP Podcast." I didnt read the preview of teh episode so I didnt see that Simon Crafar was a "Special Guest." AS soon as they mentioned hsi name, I felt a bolt of excitement that I got to hear him get interviewed, and what his insights were, and how he woudl react with zero of the obligations he has in hsi role at MotoGP on teh weekends. And boy, did he deliver. Six months ago, I would have immediately skipped over him. Im glad I grew up

[@jatinshukla9064]

I love how Simon still rides everything like a 500cc Best thing MotoGp has done signing him up

[@Marni-jv7wg]

@@trant7motogp714 🌀

[@Marni-jv7wg]

All Star

[@MartinMcMartin]

Just some Kiwi in his 50's living his best life.🧡

[@Litehousenation]

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[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

His first season in GP as commentator was an abomination to put it nice as he tried to find his confidence and voice. Dylan as so smooth in his presentation prior. Now i watch going, "why are they not going to simon more than this". Truely an asset to Dorna and the fans.

[@C_R_O_M________]

You always need to know the track before you perform.

[@palerider6611]

Completely agree. He's developed into a great technical resource for the riders who follow the sport.

[@Marni-jv7wg]

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[@babvlog607]

Another MotoGP Experience! I never clicked this fast in my life. Only Simon Crafar and MotoGP can do this to me 😅

[@TheBobstephenson]

Old school body position but still ballistic!

[@gokulkrishm51]

There was a huge smile in my face throughout the video. Thanks for this, Simon and team!

[@r.gilbert9219]

Saw title and smashed the like button!...then watched it.😄 Edit: Hahaa, I'd like it again if I could. Simon is great value, really appeciate his sharing MotoGP with us. Thankyou Ducati, thankyou Dorna for this one.

[@kithlea]

More Simon Crafar content!

[@KoushikShetty]

Superb video! wish i could ask him how it compared to the aprilia that he rode sometime ago..

[@chester72ccm]

Humble man who on his day could make even Doohan sweat. I still wear my 90’s Aria Crafar replica helmet with pride!

[@jk-es6nf]

YES!! We have to see Simon on every bike

[@BangAverageRider]

Im happy Ducati invited Simon for this experience. He's a great guy and thank you for sharing this experience with us!

[@Litehousenation]

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[@ZeroBoostBuick]

Simon, you deserved it, and I hope other manufacturers give you the same experience.

[@greggiacona238]

Thank you Simon for sharing your experience! What a dream!!!

[@999Rabs]

I’ve followed Simon’s career since he was racing here in NZ. Genuinely one of the nicest blokes you could meet and still to this day, he’s mad about motorcycles! He’s got a real knack of taking you on the journey and feeling what he feels! Love it!!

[@kellyding3472]

You are on Pecco's bike!! It's your life peak moment, Simon.

[@ARYA93194]

OLD SCHOOL STYLE BRO 😂 🤙🤙

[@Litehousenation]

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[@Litehousenation]

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[@karmapolice5532]

Wooo hoooo let's gooo !!!!! Simon love you 😂 Edit. Simon, Ari and Zack are rulling the KZbin

[@madarauchiha116]

Give every rider a mic its going to be fun lol

[@keannuribs1817]

it's was a pleasure watching you riding with the GP22 now we need to see you riding the M1

[@lightningmcqueen181]

Best ever quote : "EVERYTHING WAS BETTER THAN ME"! - SIMON CRAFAR After Riding the '22 Ducati w/ full Electronics on Michelin Tires around Misano in Anger

[@666t]

You've changed my mind I will try the MotoGP bike now

[@giodc8599]

It's amazing you had the honor to ride such a machine. You fully deserve the love in the paddock and from all the MotoGP fans :)

[@RogerBadgerDSFlyer]

Congratulations Simon. You deserve it. What an experience. I was whoop whooping just watching it.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Well done, Mr. Crafar. Well done. 👊👍

[@petesmitt]

9:35 funny that Crafar did much better racing on Dunlop's than Michelin tyres..

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Wait a second. So Ducati let some owners ride a MotoGP bike? Omg I’d sell a spleen to ride the GP bike (even if it is down tuned and you aren’t allowed to ride like a clown).

[@SupermarinePV12]

You lucky lucky chap! What an amazing experience. Never to be forgotten. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@seth462]

Happy for you, but intensely jealous as well. Mate, you are living the dream!! Riding these for the pleasure, without the pressure of contesting for a championship. Nice💯

[@Litehousenation]

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[@ride4adventure]

Done with a passion and excitement that such a unique experience deserves. Very few have the perspective and delivery of Simon to do that justice. Well done to everyone involved, a real treat for the fans. ✊👍

[@mkoehler222]

Still my favorite on KZbin! Thanks Simon.

[@jryer1]

Awesome video. Simon still has it after all these years. Those bikes are crazy smooth!

[@ryanlowe2808]

“I’ve never felt anything like this…” Liar! 😂 He’s rode the 2021 RS-GP! I’m jelly jellybeans jealous, wish they would offer this experience to the public (advance riders). Id be willing to shell out some money for that, and coaching from top riders! Amazing! They would sell more Ducati’s!