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YZF-R6 2006 - Race

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

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Race - Kari Motor Speedway

Set this first

Most important change

Tire: Front tire pressure

Stock value
2.5 bar
Recommended
2.45 bar
Change
0.05 bar less than stock

Reason: condition Race - 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.

Key values

9 confirmed settings available.

Source

Computed from factory specs and your factors

Last reviewed: no release date - this starting value was computed, not measured.

All recommended changes

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

  1. Tire: Front tire pressure0.05 bar less than stock

    2.5 bar2.45 bar

    Reason: condition Race - 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.

  2. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.05 bar less than stock

    2.5 bar2.45 bar

    Reason: condition Race - 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.

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.

9 confirmed values
BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Deltabox Aluminium Frame (R-series 2006-2009)
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB 41 mm Inverted Fork (HS/LS Compression)
Preload1 turnOEM
Spring rate8.8 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock (HS/LS Compression)
Sagloaded, rider in gear30 mmOEM
Preload4 mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Sportmax D209
Front tire pressure2.45 bar (35.53 psi) -0.05computed
Rear tire pressure2.45 bar (35.53 psi) -0.05computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethOEM
Rear sprocket45 teethcomputed

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 Race baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 at Kari Motor Speedway shifts 2 of 9 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Front tire pressure 2.45 bar (-0,05 vs OEM), Rear tire pressure 2.45 bar (-0,05 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.

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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 GRAZIE VALE Integralhelm gelb-schwarz S
HelmetFits the discipline
AGV K1 S GRAZIE VALE Integralhelm gelb-schwarz S
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
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 Race setup for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Race baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 at Kari Motor Speedway shifts 2 of 9 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Front tire pressure 2.45 bar (-0,05 vs OEM), Rear tire pressure 2.45 bar (-0,05 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 Race conditions?

As a starting point: 2.45 bar front, 2.45 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.