diff --git a/data/kart_characteristics.xml b/data/kart_characteristics.xml
index e72f40f8f..9bc91c6f6 100644
--- a/data/kart_characteristics.xml
+++ b/data/kart_characteristics.xml
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@
             max: maximum leaning (i.e. when steering as much as possible at highest
                 speed), in degrees.
             speed: Speed with which the leaning changes (in degree/second). -->
-        <lean max="8.6" speed="5.0" />
+        <lean max="6.6" speed="15.0" />
 
 
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