Motorcycle race suits and more: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

Ever wondered how the suits protect the riders? They're far more than just a leather suit! Simon Crafar takes us through all the features that go into the race suits to keep the riders safe!

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We need Simon for another 100 more years to educate us about motogp techs which are well kept secrets to the outside world. Man this guy is so good and passionate in explaining things, love him

[manojthapa]

absolutely love the content and Simon. Thank you MOTOGP.

[UnuM]

Simon understainds so much of his trade, and yet, can explain very well everything presented to the most clueless tech person.

[jonathanhoup]

you can tell simon is always super pumped to give these talks. He really is passionate about this lifestyle and it shows in his work.

[markcotter]

This series is incredible! More Simon please!

[madLphnt]

I love this series, simon you are an invaluable resource to someone like me who loves motogp but doesn't ride. Thank you for being so frank and concise with every topic, thank you and your accent. Wonderful.

[ThayQiGER]

This is so cool, basically my favourite series on YouTube 🔥👌🏻

[TrackSol]

Thanks for the tech talk! It would have been nice to have older gear to show for comparison, but you got the point across nicely!

[modifiedcars]

another good explanation by Simon, this is the videos that I love the most in MOTOGP, awesome explanation for a layman to understand as always !

[captainmagikarp]

Simon is a good racer and a better reporter. With Simon

[Gravattack]

Really enjoyed that, as someone who had plain leather race gloves once upon a time. Remarkable how far things have come. Also, had no idea Simon was such a fit bastard! Looking forward to more of these Simon

[frenchaccent]

I have been binging your videos. Wish I had seen them before. Keep up the great work. You allow to see moto racing / MotoGP behind the mirrored glass. Thank you 👍

[mmates]

good that they are adding more Simon Crafar on these You Tube videos. Actually learn something important.

[aditya]

Love the content.. huge appreciation for all the people working on it.. thanks a lot guys and gals 👌👌

[olivialambert]

Hearing how old suits were, I feel pretty blessed even having my older generation suit. Its perfectly comfortable on the bike, yet also almost perfect off the bike too. Very mildly tight front but I can walk around just fine, hump isn't great for seats (I doubt they ever will be), but otherwise I could wear it all day. Boots are notably older with the bracing on the outside, squeak and not great to walk in, but all of the safety considerations mentioned are also there for me. Gloves have been tested in a 90mph highside onto my palm, the smallest scuff and I didn't even get a bruise. It sounds like I really take gear improvements for granted.

[johnforensicman]

It's amazing how we can watch someone with a face mask on and we no longer even seem to notice, it just looks so natural now. Great talk btw, especially loved the boot 'insert'.

[jayjays]

F1 also need to do something like this. Great video

[benblakemore]

WOWWW Its just great to hear from somone that wears himself, has seen the progress. JUST AMAZING SIMON!! 😊😊😊

[SchmozzleGTO]

SC's Tech Talks are great, have learned so much- has improved my own bike set-up, which is sound. My crew chief (I can pretend, kind of) is a racing hero.

Have also learned that Simon 'Cray-far' is 'in fict' ''Cray'fer" 'pir min himsilf'.

Look forward to more from the legend,

Kia koa.

[vivekzion]

Fantastic Tech Talk. Thanks Simon, keep them coming.