Engine usage in MotoGP™ | Tech Talk with Simon Crafar

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  • Engines are a key talking point in #MotoGP. They have to be powerful and reliable, so to get the best out of them teams have to use them wisely! ⚠️
    From tech regs, to units to how they use them throughout the year, Simon Crafar explains all in his latest #TechTalk 🙌
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  • @vasimnaikwadi6022
    @vasimnaikwadi6022 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a Mechanical Engineer its an ocean of information for me. I have huge respect for this Man!😊

  • @mkoehler222
    @mkoehler222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Hi Simon,I love this segment. I would love to know the process how they put the bike back together after a crash ,the time and all that goes with it . thanks Mark.

    • @Nandakumarweb
      @Nandakumarweb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, brilliant it will be... hope they do a tech talk on this topic.

    • @Radke32
      @Radke32 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, that'd be sick!👍🏼

    • @shayno7284
      @shayno7284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They covered something similar last year.

    • @mehmetsoyyuz570
      @mehmetsoyyuz570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good one!

    • @maxrockatansky3896
      @maxrockatansky3896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!

  • @austinperkins1986
    @austinperkins1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Having Worked, for decades, in Experimental Flight Test with Design Engineers and Naval Trained Army Test Pilots I gotta say Simon (former GP Racer/Pilot) is good at disseminating complex data, thoroughly, like those Test Pilots I worked with to troubleshoot, analyze and repair our Aircraft. Good job Mr. Crafar & KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Your analysis, observational skills and experience are a big reason I pay to watch, using The MotoGP App.

  • @Dinara1up
    @Dinara1up 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Amazing! The tolerance for error is near zero in motorsports! Thanks Simon and MotoGP team!

  • @maxi5784
    @maxi5784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    thanks Simon for making complicated rules sound simple for layman.

  • @weemansmith1994
    @weemansmith1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Love the tech talks. Been a huge fan of Simon since his Rumi Honda SBK days and he has always been exactly the same, bursting with enthusiasm and an obvious love of the sport. Don't know about presenters in other languages but for english speaking audiences he is the biggest asset to the broadcast by far! Always amazed how he sees all the subtle differences made to bikes, the knowledge (even for an ex rider and ex Ohlins tech) is amazing, and the enthusiasm is infectious. Keep them coming!

    • @dbwindhorst1
      @dbwindhorst1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s pretty sharp at sussing tire tech, too.

  • @robertryan2228
    @robertryan2228 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Simon, from an engine builder in your own NZ, it is great that you can explain these subtleties to the fans as most customers do not understand the fine balence that must take place in order to make reliable power ! keep up the good work.

  • @roberttaggart5757
    @roberttaggart5757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to this all day with a few cups of tea

  • @josec.278
    @josec.278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Simon. calm down man. We love the way you explain the difficult tech stuff in a way the non tech like us can understand. You are the best. Cheers from Nz

  • @jameshisself9324
    @jameshisself9324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know it's called tech talk, but we used to see a lot of great images or video of the subject matter. Love to have that again.

  • @robinperronjones5024
    @robinperronjones5024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that’s a lot of engine configurations/ variations, number of engines, kilometers completed, rpm limits, gearing changes, FP, qualifying, actual race, breakdowns, different tracks with different layouts for different set ups. I hope they have software to keep track of all this. Absolutely fascinating. Great video Simon

  • @Jelitek13
    @Jelitek13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can listen to Simon for hours... explaining things like that is natural gift.

  • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
    @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Simon. The insights you provide during session are incredible, always bang on.

  • @kevintrigg8887
    @kevintrigg8887 ปีที่แล้ว

    As motogp fan i never knew it is this complicated but every day is a school day. Simon this is very interesting

  • @SantaCruzCowboy
    @SantaCruzCowboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am guessing everyone already new all of this but I think Simon did an excellent job explaining it.

    • @mmmark8737
      @mmmark8737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not me. I learned a lot.

  • @raksrulzz
    @raksrulzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whistle whistle. ! From India 🇮🇳
    You are truly an eye opener to many bike enthusiasts who
    Loves machines and it’s working.
    Putting everything in a layman’s language to make the world know the complete complexity and dynamics of a MotoGP machine : people just watch it for an Hour or 3 max over a weekend, when a multitude of events happen behind the scenes to make it work like. Charm !!
    Wish you tons of great health and happiness and prosperity!!
    Hugs and prayers!! Give more good content ! 🍺🍺

  • @caribman10
    @caribman10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simon is so good on details he actually corrected the pronunciation of Denis Oncu's name during the Jerez race broadcast. And if you thought MotoGP was complicated before, Simon'll show you it's 10 times more than you thought.

    • @MegaWebsters
      @MegaWebsters 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love Simon, watch all his tech talks but he needs one less syllable when he says 'Portimao'. Should be Port-i-mao not Port-i-ma-o

    • @joshbrookes6439
      @joshbrookes6439 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although this particular pet peeve of mine was kinda buggin me to no end I was going to leave it alone as its a non issue in the grand scheme of things and I really don't want to critique my kiwi brother but now that you've gone and said that I bloody have to bring it up now thanks very much. Not sure why nobody at his end isnt quitely correcting him but he says manufacture when he is trying to say manufacturer, there's a bloody difference you know. Yes its a non issue hardly worth mentioning tbh.

  • @dbwindhorst1
    @dbwindhorst1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy deserves at least double whatever you’re paying him.

  • @charlestoast4051
    @charlestoast4051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More fascinating information that adds interest to a race weekend! Simon is MotoGP's best and most informative broadcaster.

  • @gmeyer6657
    @gmeyer6657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these, Simon. Thank you. Fan from USA 🇺🇸

  • @crooksnchase
    @crooksnchase 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making these videos. Time well spent.

  • @backho12
    @backho12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn! Another fine video by Simon! What a gem!

  • @michaeldavis2531
    @michaeldavis2531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job Simon! You explain everything so clearly and very well.

  • @garyeast577
    @garyeast577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Simon. Helluva informative. Really enjoy listening to you

  • @oldmanstumpie1061
    @oldmanstumpie1061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice segment Simon, you're a legend. I really appreciate your commentary and descriptions.

  • @vinceseyb2640
    @vinceseyb2640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great segment. Thanks Simon

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent episode

  • @alwaysmoto9842
    @alwaysmoto9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your research, it is very complex subject and it could be explain in very easy way!!! MotoGP is always amazing !!

  • @xipingpooh5783
    @xipingpooh5783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent job Simon!!!!!

  • @flo41884
    @flo41884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Verry good video series. Thank you!

  • @bingba4078
    @bingba4078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Good Content And Very Informative Thanks Simon.

  • @brianglendenning1632
    @brianglendenning1632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained - thanks Simon!

  • @cybobseven2762
    @cybobseven2762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the man!! THX Simon! 🏁

  • @Nandakumarweb
    @Nandakumarweb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you Simon. Can we get deeper into the engines? I mean, the Vs, Ls, and Inlines?

    • @VikramAdithya48
      @VikramAdithya48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The L engine is basically a V engine

    • @lordgibbness
      @lordgibbness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think all the Vs are Ls now that Aprilia have followed the others...

    • @Mirage2000H
      @Mirage2000H 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordgibbness Yamaha and Suzuki are inlines. The only inline on the grid from 2023 will be Yamaha.

    • @lordgibbness
      @lordgibbness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mirage2000H yep. I was just talking about the angle of the V engines. They're all 90° now.

  • @Aashiq3
    @Aashiq3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again, loved it. Thank you Simon.

  • @michaelharrison72
    @michaelharrison72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic as usual Simon.

  • @jonathanhoup9988
    @jonathanhoup9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the segment simon! some of us like the details as much as the racing

  • @peterago1082
    @peterago1082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great analysis SIMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ChadOHara98
    @ChadOHara98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is amazing to see the advancements in material science and understanding of mechanical wear that makes these engines so accurately adjustable! Id love to know which manufacturer you spoke with.....

  • @chromezone4371
    @chromezone4371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely explained Simon. Thanks.

  • @mrivantchernegovski3869
    @mrivantchernegovski3869 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ole Kiwi boy Simon ,good to see him doing well after his racing carrer and being the only Kiwi to Compete in the 500 GP Series and a great rider and guy.

  • @defaultuser3410
    @defaultuser3410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting and informative, thanks!

  • @motherearth6393
    @motherearth6393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice and technology information about MotoGP . Thanx for sharing your valuable information Simon. Keep it up

  • @hackrides2170
    @hackrides2170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this!!! As always, you're the man Simon!

  • @markg7834
    @markg7834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon does a fine job on these vids. Thank you.

  • @Jeff-qw9mx
    @Jeff-qw9mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Simon, Always appreciate your insights and explanations. Ta mate.

  • @thomasweiss9723
    @thomasweiss9723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is always very interesting, good job Simon 👍

  • @mrfaifai
    @mrfaifai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you team. I really like this tech talk series

  • @twt3716
    @twt3716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simon, you're a legend.

  • @calexiou69
    @calexiou69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very very interesting info. Thank you man.

  • @andnegr
    @andnegr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Simon!

  • @jeremywelder5383
    @jeremywelder5383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing. Thank you!

  • @perdoppenheimer
    @perdoppenheimer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent.

  • @lightweightiseverything5068
    @lightweightiseverything5068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, that was excellent and I learned a lot. Thank you!

  • @REZACREATORLIVE
    @REZACREATORLIVE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sukses SELALU TH-cam
    MotoGP

  • @zypie1
    @zypie1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon, you’re the best!

  • @jtoaderamma
    @jtoaderamma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very enlightening!

  • @marcov4190
    @marcov4190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Simon!

  • @AjithKumar-uk1wq
    @AjithKumar-uk1wq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely loveing every TECH talk . Suzuki increased 500 rpm , is this is the case?. The engine manufacturer, only Suzuki or aprillia are manufacturer allow these kind of tech details.

    • @johns.1898
      @johns.1898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rpm is known because other teams can analyse the sound signature of each bike. That's what they did in the past to pick up on firing orders

  • @SuperbikeJunky
    @SuperbikeJunky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this 💪🏾

  • @Ronycoolman00
    @Ronycoolman00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So all 7 engines can be cracked open so to speak at the first race and implemented session by session throughout the season and an official has to monitor and log every kilometer done on any of the 7 engines, geez what a job. Cheers Simon

  • @jeroenvander2938
    @jeroenvander2938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff!

  • @francoiscoetzee1271
    @francoiscoetzee1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Simon as always very insightful and great detail. I take it if the team loose an engine due to mechanical damage, the team is not allowed to refresh the engine, if there is no structural damage to the casings do they re-use these engines?
    Does a team have to supply every rider on the grid with 7 engines? Or are they allowed to refresh an engine once it reached the specified mileage, which then counts as a new engine?
    What I get to is, does KTM for example build 7x4 = 28 engines for this season? Or do they build 4 engines per rider and refresh them during the season?
    Thanks for all your insight Simon, say howzit to Brad and Darryn and Rob Portman if you spot them boet!

  • @RobinHood-yk8og
    @RobinHood-yk8og 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't want to be too critical because this is a great technical insight and I recognise it was put together during a race weekend... but... it would have been much better if some time had been taken to put some graphics on top of this and, not least, writing a script.

  • @scottajane
    @scottajane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Simon, love your work. Just wondering how many engines would be in use at any point during the season? Ie do they open them in series one after the other or have many open in parallel and do a lot of swapping back and forth? Sounds like the latter but wasn’t sure if there were restrictions around that. Cheers.

  • @pearllllllll
    @pearllllllll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simon
    Very interesting
    Thank you
    When viewing the practice starts
    The sound of the strain on the engine would be wearing
    Knowing somehow the strain factor with the practice starts would be interesting as well - not sure how one would go about that
    Perhaps improving that area for a better flow
    Or
    Are Clutches the area that need looking at - developing - perhaps another way of connectivity
    Or are Electric bikes going to super seed
    Great Commentating Simon
    Thank you

  • @KelvinHappyLife
    @KelvinHappyLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Golden info Simon!

  • @doomizz
    @doomizz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats gold! thnx simon 😊

  • @buronwillaims9108
    @buronwillaims9108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simon never disappoint👍

  • @noshuhafiz2364
    @noshuhafiz2364 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man!!

  • @aberoy5901
    @aberoy5901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are awesome!!!

  • @a.g.6172
    @a.g.6172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Simon

  • @adel5637
    @adel5637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like this man accent, easy to understand

  • @L2rs_101
    @L2rs_101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice, that was quite interesting

  • @barryvercueil2346
    @barryvercueil2346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon you LEGEND!!!!

  • @johnbradley1599
    @johnbradley1599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx. Simon. 👍

  • @graemerobinson8824
    @graemerobinson8824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Simon, why does Aprilia have a concession and not have to comply with the rules the other marques do?

  • @markhancock7527
    @markhancock7527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting.

  • @pyrusmasterdan1
    @pyrusmasterdan1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy cow there’re are so many layers to racing in MotoGP

  • @julianpava5086
    @julianpava5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got a man crush on Simon. He's the best of MotoGP.

    • @weemansmith1994
      @weemansmith1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, same here mate, top guy all round.

  • @yesbro0211
    @yesbro0211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The content it's really professional

  • @Jackdudu
    @Jackdudu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed

  • @mahavakyas002
    @mahavakyas002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video - would be even better with some good animations to go along with the descriptions/explanations.

  • @ResizeFilms
    @ResizeFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting.

  • @540vibration
    @540vibration 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MotoGP is better with Simon Crafar

  • @mm93mustwin13
    @mm93mustwin13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Stuff

  • @750INTERCEPTER
    @750INTERCEPTER ปีที่แล้ว

    I am guessing engine sealed does not include transmission, clutch and primary drive. So there are a lot of possibilities for changing the demands put on the engines at the different venues.

  • @brandonmika74
    @brandonmika74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Simon, I’ve always wondered what happens to the engine they remove from bikes? Wether it’s failed or just ran it’s life of roughly 2k’s?

    • @evelia1156
      @evelia1156 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question but I would imagine they are returned to the factory and they rebuild them

  • @l88ch3r
    @l88ch3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the reason for allowing satellite teams to run different bike specs, but not for the big teams? That makes no sense to me.

  • @HarambeHonda
    @HarambeHonda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Engine - Races around for a bit and returns to the garage.
    Simon put a mic to the engine - "Great race today, how do you feel?"
    Engine - "..."

  • @bxbank
    @bxbank 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy. So complicated.
    I was expecting a blooper at the end, MC. Next time. :)

  • @jaysonbrenton6400
    @jaysonbrenton6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do they re use the old engines in any way?

  • @paulduhig7131
    @paulduhig7131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When a rider gets a previous year bike from the factory team, are the engines brand new or are they unsealed and rebuilt?

    • @athulskumar9361
      @athulskumar9361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brand new everything. No rebuilt at all

  • @RowanGontier
    @RowanGontier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought I heard that Simon is doing Ted Talks now, which seemed a great idea. Well, Tech talks are great too.

  • @smoothpistol
    @smoothpistol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    MOTOGP should bring the DCT handle paddle shifters to the sport like F1 has it on the steering wheel. I think that would make the bikes safer by freeing up rider headspace for track strategy. The DCT technology uses it and it definitely makes street riding safer by freeing up headspace for road strategy.

    • @VikramAdithya48
      @VikramAdithya48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      then what is the use of racing we might as well race super scoters.

  • @SimoneDArchino
    @SimoneDArchino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Simon. As always very interesting! You're the reason why I follow MotoGP now that Valentino has gone!

  • @TheShifty450
    @TheShifty450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the engine shit. I wanna see inside one of the teams cylinder head program

  • @seanc6754
    @seanc6754 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to know more about the pneumatic valve system all the gp bikes use.. pwa pwa pleeeeeeaasseee

  • @cooperwolfe1731
    @cooperwolfe1731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do the engines go after the season ends.

  • @Chris-ls4nm
    @Chris-ls4nm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    MotoGP needs to go back to 45 minute qualifying sessions. All this 15minute BS is silly. Too many yellow flags and too many laps been taken away + in lap out laps is ruining the championship standings. It has a great enough effect to potentially ruin the championship for riders.if you argue that it's more exciting, it's not, it's far more interesting to see the results change over 45 minutes with a few last lap dashes at the end. But also fair enough for people to get in their best time.

    • @daveforthereds
      @daveforthereds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed it's true.
      For me 20' is minimal time (like in Warm Up session on Sunday morning). 15' is too much less time to make a good lap.

    • @siva2three
      @siva2three 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Atleast 30 mins its fine.....but the Yellow Flag is utter non-sense most crucial final runs goes in vain.

    • @anastasyarin
      @anastasyarin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, now u mention it i reallize that many riders dont get their best lap bcz of yellow flag.. 🤔