LAISAYZF-R6 2006 - Cold tarmac
Starting baseline
Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Cold tarmac
Set this first
Tire: Front tire pressure
- Stock value
- 2.5 bar
- Recommended
- 2.4 bar
- Change
- 0.1 bar less than stock
Reason: condition Cold tarmac
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.
- Tire: Front tire pressure2.4 bar0.1 bar less than stockcomputed
- Tire: Rear tire pressure2.4 bar0.1 bar less than stockcomputed
- Shock: Sag30 mmOEM
- Transmission: Front sprocket16 teethOEM
- Transmission: Rear sprocket45 teethOEM
9 confirmed settings available.
Computed from factory specs and your factors
Last reviewed: no release date - this starting value was computed, not measured.
A starting point to verify on the bike - not a safety guarantee. Change one thing at a time and check on track. How LAISA derives this →
All recommended changes
In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.
- Tire: Front tire pressure0.1 bar less than stock
2.5 bar2.4 bar
Reason: condition Cold tarmac
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.
- Tire: Rear tire pressure0.1 bar less than stock
2.5 bar2.4 bar
Reason: condition Cold tarmac
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.
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.
| BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper | ||
| ChainOEM Chain | ||
| Chain length | 114 links | OEM |
| ChassisOEM Deltabox Aluminium Frame (R-series 2006-2009) | ||
| ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch | ||
| ECUOEM Engine Management | ||
| ForkKYB 41 mm Inverted Fork (HS/LS Compression) | ||
| Preload | 1 turn | OEM |
| Spring rate | 8.8 N/mm | OEM |
| HandlebarOEM Handlebar | ||
| ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock (HS/LS Compression) | ||
| Sagloaded, rider in gear | 30 mm | OEM |
| Preload | 4 mm | OEM |
| SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm | ||
| TireDunlop Sportmax D209 | ||
| Front tire pressure | 2.4 bar (34.81 psi)▼ -0.1 | computed |
| Rear tire pressure | 2.4 bar (34.81 psi)▼ -0.1 | computed |
| TransmissionOEM Final Drive | ||
| Front sprocket | 16 teeth | OEM |
| Rear sprocket | 45 teeth | OEM |
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 Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 shifts 2 of 9 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Front tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 vs OEM), Rear tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.
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.
Troubleshoot a handling problemMatching protective gear
The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.
Affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The recommendation is safety-first and never influenced by offers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Cold tarmac setup for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006?
For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Cold tarmac baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 shifts 2 of 9 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Front tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 vs OEM), Rear tire pressure 2.4 bar (-0,1 vs OEM).
How much race sag for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006?
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-R6 2006 in Cold tarmac conditions?
As a starting point: 2.4 bar front, 2.4 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-R6 2006 run?
As a starting point, 16 teeth front / 45 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.