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KTM has pulled the covers off its all-new, production ready KTM 790 Duke at EICMA in Milan, Italy, along with a KTM 790 Adventure R prototype thanks to a completely new 799cc LC8c parallel twin engine generation.

Last year at the same event, the KTM 790 Duke prototype – The Scalpel – was unveiled on stage with the exhaust note of its LC8c engine thundering through the halls.

This year, KTM returned with the full production version, boasting seriously impressive performance figures and specification. The KTM 790 Duke punches out 105hp and 86Nm of torque from the extremely compact and all-new LC8c parallel twin engine with an unrivaled electronics package.

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It’s potent and precise to satisfy the needs of riders who know that power to weight ratio and agility can be more important than raw, straight-line brute power. From prototype to production, The Scalpel lost none of its edge.

EICMA was also an opportunity for indicating what highly exciting further options to utilize the LC8c parallel twin are looming on the horizon. Just one example is the KTM 790 Adventure R prototype – a lightweight, compact mid-range travel enduro with outstanding cross-country ability. And that wait is almost over.

The KTM 790 Adventure R prototype fully embraces the Austrian company’s ‘Ready to Race’ philosophy. With its high dashboard tower, single seat, tiny LED lights and low-slung fuel tanks, the KTM 790 Adventure R is clearly inspired by the KTM rally machines that dominate competition the world over.

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The LC8c punches hard from inside its lightweight and extremely rugged chassis, complete with top-quality WP Suspension components front and rear. Naturally, a production version of this would come with the very best electronic rider assistance package too.

Local pricing and availability is yet to be announced by KTM Australia, however stay posted on the official website at www.ktm.com.au for information as it’s released.