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YZF-R1 2020 - Wet

Tuned for Kari Motor Speedway - adds: asphalt, tight, technical

Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: Low-speed compression

Stock value
12 clicks
Recommended
15 clicks
Change
3 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

How to test it: Change Low-speed 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

14 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Well documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Yamaha YZF-R1 (YZFR1L) 2020 Owner's Manual - fork: preload 6 turns, rebound 7 clicks, compression 17 clicks (2020)
  • shock: rebound 12 clicks, fast-compression 3 turns.

Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

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

  1. Shock: Low-speed compression3 clicks softer than stock

    12 clicks15 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed 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. Tire: Front tire pressure0.1 bar less than stock

    2.5 bar2.4 bar

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Front tire pressure 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. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.1 bar less than stock

    2.9 bar2.8 bar

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Rear tire pressure 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. Transmission: Rear sprocket1 tooth more than stock

    41 teeth42 teeth

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Rear sprocket 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.

  5. Fork: Spring rate0.2 N/mm less than stock

    9 N/mm8.8 N/mm

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Spring rate 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.

  6. Shock: Preload1 mm less than stock

    79 mm78 mm

    Reason: condition Wet - Kari Motor Speedway

    How to test it

    Change Preload 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.

14 confirmed values
BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length122 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Deltabox Aluminium Frame
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB 43 mm Inverted Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed17 clicksreviewed
Preload6 turnsreviewed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed7 clicksreviewed
Spring rate8.8 N/mm -0.2computed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear30 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed3 turnsreviewed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed15 clicks +3computed
Preload78 mm -1computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed12 clicksreviewed
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireBridgestone Battlax Racing RS11
Front tire pressure2.4 bar (34.81 psi) -0.1computed
Rear tire pressure2.8 bar (40.61 psi) -0.1computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethOEM
Rear sprocket42 teeth +1computed

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 Wet baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 at Kari Motor Speedway shifts 6 of 14 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Low-speed compression 15 clicks (+3 vs OEM), Front tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 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.

AGV K1 S FASTLAP Integralhelm schwarz-rot-blau XS
HelmetFits the discipline
AGV K1 S FASTLAP Integralhelm schwarz-rot-blau XS
Alpinestars Brass Light Handschuhe Black
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Brass Light Handschuhe Black
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Wet setup for the Yamaha YZF-R1 2020?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Wet baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 at Kari Motor Speedway shifts 6 of 14 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Low-speed compression 15 clicks (+3 vs OEM), Front tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Yamaha YZF-R1 2020?

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 Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 in Wet conditions?

As a starting point: 2.4 bar front, 2.8 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 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.