MotoE bikes: Tech Talk with Simon Crafar 

Thanks Simon, fascinating stuff as always👏👏👏👏👏

Excellent presentation as usual Simon - we’re all a lot wiser 😎 thanks

Mr Crafar is a total asset with credibility and integrity. Thank you.

This was great it’s everything you would want to know about motoE

I always enjoy these tech talks. Straight forward, manufacturer agnostic and to the point. Thank you

Electric motorcycles are still in their infancy but there is so much potential in them. (see what I did there?) I got a chance to take a quick ride on a prototype Zero SR/F electric bike and almost fell off the back when I whacked it open. 140 pound feet of torque is a lot for any bike, from a standstill it is mind bending. Acceleration through about 80mph is fantastic but it could really use another gear after that. All that torque would be unridable on the street w/o traction control. The MotoE bikes have even more torque an no TC so I give full respect to those willing to flog one around a course at race speed. Whether you want one or not it is well worth riding one of the full power Zero or Energica e-bikes just to see what it's about. They are all heavy and all insanely overpowered. It's a different experience EDIT: Forgot to mention that when I got back from that test ride I pulled out my wallet and immediately ordered one. Has been fun and trouble free.

Never had any interest in electric bikes (Big V-twin fan) but I still really enjoyed this one. Cheers Simon.

Moto gp is not only a sport it is a dream for everyone ❤️

Not that keen on the ebikes, but I'd listen to Simon explain anything.

The future of racing right here. Not long before they’re faster than the MotoGP bikes. Exciting stuff!

2023 rewatching this. Thanks, Simon Crafar!

Possibly the greatest motorcycle journalist ever

Finally a mask that fits well. Great job as always Simon👍👍

Thanks to u Simon as always for giving us much more knowledge about these hearty machines👍

I think a lot of the lack of excitement comes from no competition, not their electric nature. Energica is the only manufacturer in the series, which means no manufacturer drama. Once there's other factory teams competing, there will be more of that racing drama we all love.

Wow Simon, this is amazing! Most of uch do not know much at all about these electric bikes. Would love to hear even more!

Wa great sir. Good technology as well as u r explained very well.

You didn't mention a very important technical detail, that a MotoE weights 100 kg more than a MotoGP... +100 kg!!

Really glad to see the MotoE bikes and wish the class got more coverage! Great video Simon!😁

Couldn't help noticing..Nice Breitling watch you have there.

The sound is what throws me off, or lack of. Love the bikes. Makes me think of the OG Tron cycles.

welcome to all🥳

Great Job Simon! Very Professional and fascinating stuff!

Motogp is not complete without Simon Crafar

Thanks Simon.

I love Simon explanation very professional.

Why did you stop the onboard lap with s1000rr ?

Thanks Simon

How many miles can the bike go in 1 full charge?

woow perfect race bike

My question is what is the clutch lever for? Is it independent brake lever for left side front disc? Looks like a hydraulic unit..

I build ebikes for fun and this is so facinating to watch. If only I could some how harness this tech for my self in a cheaper fashion😅😅

Thanks so much Simon! Quick question though - does the engine braking occur through "recharging" back to the battery or is the re-generated power dumped across a resistor?

Notes: Actually the motorbike doesn't have instant torque from 0 rpm because it would have wheelspin of the line.

I love these. Thank you MotoGP!

Thank you for this video 🙂

Wiil they ever lap at the same time of a Moto GP? Great job Simon.

The more things change, more stays the same! I also didn't want my electric bike ride to end... So I bought it. Zero DSR💌

Gotta love these tiktoks

Your tick tock videos are gem😉😉😉

No clutch?? What is the lever on the left bar? Rear brake?

Is Moto E shown on TV in India?

Give Simon a raise Maaate 😁✌️

I'd love to see a comparison on a track between e-bike and MotoGP bike.

Top job !

Feeling electrifying 🔥😂

Motogp is the best

How efficient is the big diesel generator in the back of the pits that charges the batteries 😁

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Did Simon say tik tok or tech talk at the end?

God🤗

what is the weight of these bikes?

oh yess simon you Googled it we all do, though grt explanation!

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He only talked about the good things, okay that's fine. We should focus more on the charging & battery innovation more. 7 minutes charging for going 1 lap (around 4 kilometres)? That's still really bad. Not to mention the weight of the bike, it's heavier than a 1000 cc bike. So, there 2 big problems of moto e: charging time + weight.

Frame looks a bit like a Ducati style trellis.

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Cool

Be better without the 13 ads

Hey Simon, love the vids but can we move away from the basic stuff here and get a bit more technical. This was a bit like saying a petrol engine needs oil and then it has a filter to keep it clean and then you change the oil.

I miss Dylan Gray !

And what powers the juice rolls? Coal power plants. What a load of bullcrap.

“Undress her to see her private parts” I see what you did there Simon!

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Do moto e bikes...have foot brakes?

"Undress her, so we can see her private parts." Simon Crafar really loves technically talking about bikes.

So instead of using a diesel generator that everyone sees they charge up a big battery bank before they come that is charged up by coal or nuclear powered stations that everyone sees......right. got it. How do the bikes get to the track? Diesel trucks and lots of them that travel a very long way to get there. Right. got it.

Simon: the correct term is "motor", not "electric engine".

People talk about using sustainable energy on one side and other side, use Fossil Fuel hungry machines for Entertainment. People will never stop using Patrol/Diesel as long as they can buy it easily.

People are starting to put gears on them because it saves energy and the energy band does fall off :)

Wish they would have shown someone riding it and exploding off the line! All that for-play and then nothing 😂

E bike is just E bike 🙊

1:06 ""AC electric engines are more efficient and more powerful"" Not true...DC motors are 30% more efficient AC motors have more torque.

This was so sexy how he did it

I'd hope they put subtitle, english subtitle is ok. Because of his mask, some of his word not clear enough to me. Well, sorry im not that good with english

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I know these things are the future but I bloody hate them. If it doesn't suck squeeze bang blow,, it ain't a proper motorcycle. Compared to a screamer 500 or even a factory superbike these things are soooooo yawn..

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Hey, Mumbles....there is no one around you! Might be safe to take the mask of so we can understand you.

Can't hear you with the mask on.

If we move to ebikes in MotoGP I will stop watching it.

He's running out of oxygen due to the mask.

Screw electric bikes

They're NOT the future!

Moto E sucks 🙏🙌

Moto E 🤮🤮🤮

Crafar forgot to say that electric power already lost about 65 % efficiency before getting into the bike when it was generated in the oil ,gas or coal fed power plant ! Lol

I would like to point out that you compare a high efficiency electric drivetrain to a shitty gasoline engine. older gasoline cars indeed have around 25% efficiency. But modern cars are have 35-40% efficiency and f1 engines have more than 50% efficiency. So high tech gasoline drivetrains have 50% efficiency and high tech electric 85%.

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LOL is this guy for real? WTF