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KTM's credo is a "ready to race" which wants to reduce to its strict minimum the distance which separates the production motorcycle and the competition one. With the MotoGP program, we thought that despite all the good will in the world, this parallel should be forgotten. But that's not knowing the Mattighofen factory which, in 2017, will make it Christmas every day.

First, the RC16 which will be used to Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith One hundred copies will be available for those able to spend between 100 and 120.000 euros. All for a 240 hp war machine, 30 less than the factory missile in Grand Prix, and the only possibility of driving on a circuit. No question of sending the RC16s to the streets. But the value for money looks attractive, especially compared to Japanese competition bearing the winged coat of arms...

Otherwise, if you don't have the means, you can fall back on this box to order immediately to enjoy it under the tree. In this box of happiness, a ticket to attend the Austrian Grand Prix from August 11 to 13 at the Red Bull Ring. From Friday to Sunday you will have access to the KTM Grandstand, a parking space, a drink and meal voucher, a T-shirt and earplugs and a KTM key ring.

The whole thing can be purchased from dealers for around 180 euros. It will be recalled that in 2017, KTM will be entered not only in MotoGP and Moto3 but also with a chassis of its design in Moto2.

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