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The ride of your life

GP mechanic and saddler Simon Dubouloz is recognised for his skill by many professional motorcycle riders and private customers.

He makes motorcycle saddles

Simon Dubouloz’s workshop repairs and customizes motorcycle saddles for ordinary customers, as well as for professional riders from all over Europe.

The Genevan who makes the saddles of champions

Geneva-based Simon Dubouloz specializes in MotoGP mechanics and leatherette saddles. From Tom Lüthi to Valentino Ross, he receives orders from the world’s greatest racing drivers.

The saddler of paddock stars

After training at one of the most prestigious schools for competition mechanics in southwest France, the Genevan took his first steps in the motorcycle world championship in 2015.

Meet Simon Dubouloz

At just 30 years of age, Simon Dubouloz works in a little-known, almost forgotten profession. The Genevan craftsman-saddler is a benchmark in the motorcycle saddlery sector, to the extent that even MotoGP stars call on him.

Third Swiss Crafts Award

This award recognizes the talent and strong development potential of a young craftsman. A worthy heir to his mother’s talents as a leatherworker, Simon Dubouloz works leather with precision, striving for perfection down to the smallest detail.

Profile sheet

Simon Dubouloz grew up in his mother Chris Murner’s leather workshop, where he developed a taste for working with leather. After obtaining a CFC in motorcycle mechanics, he perfected his skills in motorcycle saddlery, designing his own saddles to be as ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing as possible.

GP & endurance saddler and mechanic

After training at one of the most prestigious schools for competition mechanics in southwest France, the Genevan took his first steps in the motorcycle world championship in 2015.

Geneva saddler wins Swiss Young Talent Award

At the end of 2019, Simon Dubouloz was awarded third prize by the Swiss Association of Crafts for his original Café Racer-style saddle sofa.

Simon Dubouloz from Geneva gives Valentino Rossi a saddle!

The Swiss saddler, who also works as a mechanic for Italian Moto3 World Champion Marco Bezzecchi, was able to give a much-appreciated gift to the man who is a MotoGP legend, with nine titles to his name.

A winning trifecta in fine leather goods

Moto 3 on the stand

After training at one of the most prestigious schools for competition mechanics in southwest France, the Genevan took his first steps in the motorcycle world championship in 2015.

Video interview

Our reporter Pierre-Alain takes us, camera in hand, into the workshop of Simon Dubouloz, an up-and-coming young saddler. From the first sketches to the final touches before the final fitting on the bike, you’ll discover all the steps involved in making a custom saddle. The microphone is given to Simon!

Invited by Meister Engineering

The Swiss saddler, who also works as a mechanic for Italian Moto3 World Champion Marco Bezzecchi, was able to give a much-appreciated gift to the man who is a MotoGP legend, with nine titles to his name.

Video interview

French magazine on world motorcycle news

Performance School.

Thierry Fornerod’s school, which has been awarded a star in the performance guide and recognized by the authorities and the competition world, is one of those that shape dreams at the height of human achievement.