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CBR600RR 2007 - Cold tarmac

Tuned for Circuito del Jarama - adds: asphalt, tight, technical

Honda CBR600RR 2007 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

Set this first

Most important change

Fork: Compression

Stock value
2 clicks
Recommended
5 clicks
Change
3 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

How to test it: Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

15 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Honda CBR600RR (PC40) owner's manual standard cold tyre pressure (250/290 kPa) + OEM stock gearing (16/42, 525)

Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Fork: Compression3 clicks softer than stock

    2 clicks5 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Fork: Rebound1.5 clicks softer than stock

    2.5 clicks4 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Shock: Rebound0.25 turns softer than stock

    0.75 turns1 turnclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Shock: Compression0.75 turns softer than stock

    22 turns22.75 turnsclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Cold tarmac - Circuito del Jarama

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

15 confirmed values
BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length108 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium HFDC Twin-Spar Frame (CBR-RR 2007-2008)
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkShowa 41 mm Inverted HMAS Cartridge Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed5 clicks +3computed
Preload4.5 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed4 clicks +1.5computed
Spring rate9.8 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa Unit Pro-Link Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear30 mmOEM
Compressionclicks out from fully closed22.75 turns +0.75computed
Preload2 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed1 turn +0.25computed
Spring rate108 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireOEM Sport Tire
Compoundmediumreviewed
Front tire pressure2.5 bar (36.26 psi)reviewed
Rear tire pressure2.9 bar (42.06 psi)reviewed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethreviewed
Rear sprocket42 teethreviewed

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Cold tarmac baseline for the Honda CBR600RR 2007 at Circuito del Jarama shifts 4 of 15 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Compression 5 clicks (+3 vs OEM), Rebound 4 clicks (+1,5 vs OEM). Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 5 verified reference setups.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

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Riding technique
Body position: hanging off and getting your knee down - body-positionLoose arms, progressive throttle on corner exit - throttleTrail braking to the apex - braking

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

NEXX X.R3R PRO FIM EVO Integralhelm
HelmetFits the discipline
NEXX X.R3R PRO FIM EVO Integralhelm
FIM
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black Red
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black Red
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Cold tarmac setup for the Honda CBR600RR 2007?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Cold tarmac baseline for the Honda CBR600RR 2007 at Circuito del Jarama shifts 4 of 15 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Compression 5 clicks (+3 vs OEM), Rebound 4 clicks (+1,5 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Honda CBR600RR 2007?

As a starting point, 30 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Honda CBR600RR 2007 in Cold tarmac conditions?

As a starting point: 2.5 bar front, 2.9 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Honda CBR600RR 2007 run?

As a starting point, 16 teeth front / 42 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.