The full Ducati MotoGP™ Experience with Simon Crafar

[@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.

[@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]

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Yang

[@jatinshukla9064]

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

[@Marni-jv7wg]

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[@Marni-jv7wg]

All Star

[@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.

[@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]

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[@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

[@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

[@razzinabox]

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

[@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.

[@gokulkrishm51]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chester72ccm]

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

[@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 :)

[@MartinMcMartin]

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

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@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.

[@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!!

[@babvlog607]

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

[@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!

[@vitorzinho10]

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

[@BangAverageRider]

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

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@eddyquik]

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

[@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]

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[@nickm4662]

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

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@philipdarnall787]

Especially for 40 minutes.

[@ptaraschi]

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

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@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.

[@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.

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[@artoswr]

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

[@jk-es6nf]

YES!! We have to see Simon on every bike

[@jryer1]

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

[@SupermarinePV12]

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

[@TheBobstephenson]

Old school body position but still ballistic!

[@kellyding3472]

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

[@ZeroBoostBuick]

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

[@yukonica4560]

"I've never felt anything like it" ~ Simon Crafar... GP winner... 500cc era rider. That is an impressively strong statement. I have my grid favorites, but an onboard lap with Simon always makes the weekend. Thanks. Dorna/principles: from a fan perspective... this guy is gold. Treat him well.

[@greggiacona238]

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

[@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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[@mkoehler222]

Still my favorite on KZbin! Thanks Simon.

[@kithlea]

More Simon Crafar content!

[@JakeBarlow]

your riding skills are still impressive, Simon! that was such a treat to watch and to imagine myself having that kind of experience!

[@bikeguy3034]

Gidday Simon from down in Blenheim - so good to see one of my MotoGP heroes from when I was growing up still out enjoying the top level bikes so much!

[@keannuribs1817]

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

[@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. ✊👍

[@paulred158]

Thanks Moto GP for signing Simon Crafer up and thanks to Ducati and all for letting him share these experiences with us.

[@RogerBadgerDSFlyer]

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

[@KoushikShetty]

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

[@warricktodd8479]

Great smile you was are Real talent back in the day Simon you’re a legend thanks for sharing this experience with us

[@chrisstrachan23]

Loved your comments while on the bike! Epic!!!

[@layingblacklines]

Bloody earned that ride I reckon Simon! Glad you had the opportunity and enjoyed seeing what you made of a current top race bike.

[@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.

[@mikebannerman72]

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! 👏😍

[@syahrirmz8266]

I like it when motogp team do this activity with past legends. It brings good emotions and connections with the motorsport fans.

[@metakmoto]

That's so amazing! I loved seeing Dorna, michelin and ducati do this for Simon. He definitely deserves it. We love all his informative, helpful and interesting facts about the sport.

[@aanpermana]

I feel so happy for Simon. I hope Yamaha will invite him to try the full experience of the M1, so he can compare it to its V4 competitors.

[@brabbit2325]

Loved that old riding style on a modern bike

[@oldmanstumpie1061]

You Simon Crafar, are a freakin LEGEND!

[@av8bvma513]

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

[@shannonparker7404]

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

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Well done, Mr. Crafar. Well done. 👊👍

[@M.R.A.11811]

Amazing! Congrats!!

[@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💯

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@PrestonGarveyy]

it is impossible to not like Simon. what a legend

[@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 👏👏👏👏

[@nunoggp2011]

Awesome and well deserved for Simon. I’m very grateful for the sharing of this amazing moments 🙏🙏

[@nevarran]

Nice. Kudos, Simon.

[@sergisanchezbonilla5436]

I felt excited just to see this!!! Imagine being a street biker and having the opportunity to ride the best factory bike!! Just amazing

[@tonypammen6150]

What a privilege to have a chance to ride not just the superleggera but the full fat motogp machine.

[@tropicaltroll2288]

Another awesome content. This deserves more views!!

[@rosstinelli]

Incredible video, just love hearing and seeing Simon in these types of videos. The only thing that comes to mind is, are these new, highly electronic moto gp bikes , "easy" to ride ? Is it truz what the media is saying? How come we are seeing "rookies" wining so early in their moto gp starts ? A few years back you would never see such a thing ? I don't know, it seems like the bikes are becoming too electronically aided

[@mrcolin001]

amazing video Simon... one mega experience for sure... thanks for sharing

[@andys8483]

You obviously had allot of fun 👍😁🏍️

[@davegreenslade4539]

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

[@yahya63]

Ducati onfire 🔥🔥

[@marcov4190]

I'm happy for Simon. Such a nice guy congratulations!

[@gavinthompsonethanracing2057]

Once again Simon, you bring the experience to us in only a way you can….THANK YOU

[@petesmitt]

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

[@KingArthurreturns]

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

[@noemiangeles9452]

Supongo que esta motocicleta es nueva y con un motor más avanzado en su tecnología, el piloto que la probó y la condujo por el circuito a toda velocidad hasta se emociono diciendo que es increíble, y expresó, !oh mi Dios!, supongo que sintió como aceleraba y corría la moto 🏍. Yo creo que más adelante algunos pilotos la van a usar en las grandes carreras de motogp !Creo que es lo más avanzado de la marca Ducati!. !Saludos desde México! 🇲🇽

[@reverendhoover]

What a lovely bloke!

[@ivanmartinsk]

Thank you so much for this footage

[@STOP447.]

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

[@ceejones551]

this made me smile all the way through. Great to see such enjoyment and pleasure, it just shows from start to finish.😁😁😁😁

[@小松正明-n2u]

Good job Simon!!👍

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Fantastic Simon You really deserved this incredible experience..Congratulations on your fantastic career. From one Kiwi to another You make me and every Kiwi proud with the way you conduct yourself on the world stage. Oh and by the way I used to work with your sister at Dunedin hospital in the late 1990's Keep up the great work. Nick Australia

[@dardobartoli]

Ducati buying favours for next season... ;-) In all seriousness, thank you for sharing, gave me chills just watching it...

[@666t]

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

[@jfdirienzo]

this is just beyond awesome !!

[@A.J.1656]

Simon Crafar is the greatest!

[@ARYA93194]

OLD SCHOOL STYLE BRO 😂 🤙🤙

[@Lighthousenation]

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[@manuelcarvalho8547]

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

[@Nasigoreng1964]

Simon Crafar you are a legend. You deserved it.

[@hemanthkuppala7867]

With this, you're officially the luckiest man on the planet Simon. Great job, keep it up 👍

[@Wheeliedevil]

He tried the KTM at Red Bull ring, but THIS was the BEST experience of his life. Love that!!

[@Yuna-san527]

Nice i like Ducati desmo

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

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

[@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!

[@A17O]

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

[@HemiBurns]

What a ride Simon!!!