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YZF-R7 2022 - Damp

Tuned for Buddh International Circuit - adds: asphalt, fast

Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Damp - Buddh International Circuit

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: Rebound

Stock value
1.5 clicks
Recommended
3 clicks
Change
1.5 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition Damp - Buddh International Circuit

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.

Key values

10 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Well documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Owner's Manual - front fork: rebound 5 clicks out, compression 8 clicks out (left leg). Rear shock: spring preload position 5 of 1-7. (2022)

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: Rebound1.5 clicks softer than stock

    1.5 clicks3 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Damp - Buddh International Circuit

    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.

  2. Transmission: Rear sprocket1 tooth less than stock

    42 teeth41 teeth

    Reason: condition Damp - Buddh International Circuit

    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.

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

    2.5 bar2.45 bar

    Reason: condition Damp - Buddh International Circuit

    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.

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

    2.9 bar2.85 bar

    Reason: condition Damp - Buddh International Circuit

    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.

10 confirmed values
BrakeOEM Radial 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length108 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Steel Diamond Frame (R7)
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB 41 mm Inverted Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed8 clicksreviewed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed5 clicksreviewed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockOEM Monoshock (Preload + Rebound)
Sagloaded, rider in gear35 mmOEM
Preload5 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed3 clicks +1.5computed
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Front tire pressure2.45 bar (35.53 psi) -0.05computed
Rear tire pressure2.85 bar (41.34 psi) -0.05computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket16 teethOEM
Rear sprocket41 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 Damp baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 at Buddh International Circuit shifts 4 of 10 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Rebound 3 clicks (+1,5 vs OEM), Rear sprocket 41 teeth (-1 vs OEM). Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 2 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-violett-pink XS
HelmetFits the discipline
AGV K1 S FASTLAP Integralhelm schwarz-violett-pink XS
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black Yellow Fluo
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black Yellow Fluo
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Motorradstiefel Black White
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Motorradstiefel Black White
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Damp setup for the Yamaha YZF-R7 2022?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Damp baseline for the Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 at Buddh International Circuit shifts 4 of 10 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Rebound 3 clicks (+1,5 vs OEM), Rear sprocket 41 teeth (-1 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Yamaha YZF-R7 2022?

As a starting point, 35 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-R7 2022 in Damp conditions?

As a starting point: 2.45 bar front, 2.85 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-R7 2022 run?

As a starting point, 16 teeth front / 41 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.