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Simon Crafar was born on January 15, 1969 in Waiouru, New Zealand. Public records list Simon Crafar as a motorcycle racer, motorcycle suspension technician and pit reporter. The age as of 2026 is 57.
My Take
Simon Crafar fascinates me less for the racing résumé than for what he did after the helmet came off. A Kiwi from tiny Waiouru who raced at Grand Prix and World Superbike level, he could have faded out; instead he became a suspension technician, a sharp pit reporter, and a voice in rider safety. That arc, from competitor to translator and guardian of the sport, shows a love for motorcycling that outlasted his own career. I value people who give back to their craft from a place of real expertise, and Crafar clearly does. His continued presence in the paddock feels earned, not nostalgic.
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- Name (English)
- Simon Crafar
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・クラファー
- Reading
- さいもん・くらふぁー
- Born
- January 15, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- Waiouru, New Zealand
- Occupation
- motorcycle racer / motorcycle suspension technician / pit reporter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Crafar born?
Born January 15, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Simon Crafar from?
Simon Crafar is from Waiouru, New Zealand.
What does Simon Crafar do?
Simon Crafar works as motorcycle racer, motorcycle suspension technician, pit reporter.
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