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YZF-R6 2020

Track: Hungaroring

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Yamaha YZF-R6 2020 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Hungaroring

Set this first

Most important change

Fork: Compression

Stock value
14 clicks
Recommended
17 clicks
Change
3 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition Hungaroring

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

18 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Well documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual - standard suspension settings (fork: rebound 20 clicks, slow-comp 15 clicks, fast-comp 2 turns, preload pos 2/5
  • shock: rebound 16 clicks, slow-comp 16 clicks, fast-comp 3 turns, preload pos 4/9). Suspension carried RJ15->RJ27 (2008-2020). (2008)

Last reviewed: 29 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

    14 clicks17 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Hungaroring

    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. Shock: Low-speed compression3 clicks softer than stock

    14 clicks17 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Hungaroring

    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.

  3. Fork: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    7 clicks8 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Hungaroring

    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: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    12 clicks13 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Hungaroring

    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.

  5. Transmission: Rear sprocket1 tooth more than stock

    45 teeth46 teeth

    Reason: condition Hungaroring

    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.

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.

18 confirmed values
BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Diamond Frame
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ForkKYB 43 mm Inverted Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed17 clicks +3computed
Preload6 turnsOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed8 clicks +1computed
Sagloaded, rider in gear35 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load20 mmOEM
Spring rate9 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear30 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load10 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed3 turnsOEM
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed17 clicks +3computed
Preload90 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed13 clicks +1computed
Spring rate103 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireBridgestone Battlax S21
Front tire pressure2.5 bar (36.26 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure2.9 bar (42.06 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethOEM
Rear sprocket46 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 baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2020 at Hungaroring shifts 5 of 18 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Compression 17 clicks (+3 vs OEM), Low-speed compression 17 clicks (+3 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.

Next steps

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Upgrades that fit

Optional aftermarket parts for this bike - the setup above comes first, these are next.

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Continental Continental ContiSportAttack 5 ( 160/60 ZR17 TL (69W) Hinterrad, M/C )
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Continental Continental ContiRaceAttack Rain ( 190/55 R17 TL Hinterrad, Mischung RAIN, NHS )
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Bridgestone Bridgestone BT016 F Pro ( 110/80 ZR18 TL (58W) M/C, Vorderrad )
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MITAS Mitas Terraforce-R ( 120/70 R19 TL 60V Vorderrad )
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Setups for this bike

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Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceOEM Standard Suspension - YZF-R6 (AI draft)AI
RaceTrackdayDryWetDampCold tarmacHot tarmac
Compressionclicks out from fully closed15 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed20 clicks
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed3 clicks
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed16 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed16 clicks

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the Yamaha YZF-R6 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 is recommended for the Yamaha YZF-R6 2020?

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 Yamaha YZF-R6 2020 run?

As a starting point, 16 teeth front / 46 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.

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