Inside Jorge Prado's GasGas MC 450F Supercross Bike with Mechanic Kyle Defoe | Bike Breakdown
Kris Keefer scoured the pits before the 2024 Anaheim 2 Supercross to get some deeper insights on the race bikes we see in Monster Energy AMA Supercross. One of the more unique stories is that of FIM World Motocross champion Jorge Prado moonlighting the first four rounds of the series in the USA. Keefer caught up with his mechanic here Kyle Defoe to dig into what Prado has been working on as he learns supercross. Have a listen as they break down the difference in chassis feel from supercross to MXGP, what engine characteristics he's looking for, how he sets up his suspension compared to his teammates, and so much more.
Film/edit: Kellen Brauer
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I hope we see him back next year! Really loved his attitude and excitement to race Supercross. Also just seems like respectful guy that everyone can root for!
He will be back in 25 but he won’t be on an Aussie bike stamp it.
I really hope he comes back to race a full season, i like this kids style and personality a lot.
Keefer does the best bike breakdowns because he knows what questions to ask based on his experience as a test rider
Love these breakdowns, hopefully he returns next year
Awesome, can't wait for more of these.
Hope he comes for a few Mx races!
How the mechanic got the job, his route in is a great question to ask
Thanks Keef, great spotlight on bike, rider and mechanic, really enjoyed your technical questions 👍
Well done Keef!
This mechanic is very professional in his demeanour.
So, a smooth rider likes a smooth machine 😎
Great job Keefer!
Keefer is the best!!!!!
I’d like to see Jorge race our nationals. Great kid and great mechanics too!
Springs or air fork?
Sick bike
Prado seems like a good dude.
man kyle is awesome
How to measure the chain that accurately? Thanks
When keefer turned the front end it looked tight. Damper like rc or just tight steering stem?
I noticed that too. I don't think they run a damper, but there could be several reasons why it was so stiff including as simple as just brand new components in a brand new well put together assembly done by nice mechanics. Or they are running some type of friction material in there or the smallest damper in the world, lol, but those are wild guesses.
anyone know how much these factory mechanics make??
Not enough
100 plus
I think I saw somewhere between 100 and 150,000 A year but some make more because the rider will give them a cut of the bonus money.
@@Runk3lsmcdougal some of these guys are about 80-100k/ year but it is underpaid for the hrs they are really putting in. your privateer guys are paid to survive and hope their guys breaks through to a paying gig for both.. very tough life, but they are as equal a champion or race winner as their rider
I'd do it for free just to learn
So is the new frame stiffer or more compliant? Different reviews say different things
I think they were hinting about how he is running the production frame which I am assuming is more compliant than the factory frame. Not differences from year to year. Not sure tho
What's the secret to the whoops? Asking for my friend Jorge.
Thought you were asking for JA and Hunter.
@@BlackGr0use ❄️
That handlebars They look taller than normal in supercross
They looked like they had a special sweep on them. I was noticing it too
Who gets it next?!? Dungey?!? 🎉
It's surprising how much Prado has to loose doing this. He doesn't want to pick up an injury before the mxgp season and is racing a super staked field in the sx. It would be hard not to get competitive and push himself. He's also just doing a few rounds as a guest and wouldn't want to make enemies by taking out someone who is in true contention for the championship. Full respect to the guy for just racing with nothing to gain but experience
es el primer comentario inteligente que leo sobre Prado,... el solo esta probando y no podia forzar en absoluto para evitar una lesion a pocos dias del inicio del campeonato del mundo y tampoco podia interferir con los que se juegan el campeonato....., deberemos esperar para ver todo su potencial, y te aseguro que mejorara muchisimo.....
*Just ask the questions & allow him to answer or not answer don't not answer on his behalf*
He's fired up and knows what the hell is going on, it's fine. He's passionate.
Everyone is like "hope he comes here next year" when he starts spanking their washed up american heros in MX like Jett and Hurlings did Everyone will start crying..... can't wait!
Herlings not Hurlings and his 1and only win in American was in 2017. 🤡
@duckman5274 and he made the entire field look like amateurs.... just like Jett did last year.
Relax... you're attitude exposes how insecure you feel about your racing!
i hope its see you later not goodbye with prado
asdf
THE CHOCOLATE "WORLD CHAMPION" PRADO 😅😅😅😅
keefer is such a clown
You are
Hey Kris, it’s pronounced "hʉːskvɑːrna". 3 syllables not 4.