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Engine: 999cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, six-valve, 75-degree V-twin.

Engine: 999cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, six-valve, 75-degree V-twin.

Performance: Power: 105bhp. Torque: 73.8 ft lb @ 6,500rpm. Top speed: 130mph/209kph.

Transmission: six gears, chain final drive.

Dry weight: 209kg.

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Seat height: 860mm.

Frame: tubular steel.

Suspension adjustment: preload, compression and rebound damping.

Brakes: front: twin 300mm discs, Brembo two-piston sliding calipers. Rear: 240mm disc, Brembo two-piston sliding.

Tyre size: Front: 90/90-21. Rear: 150/70-R18

Fuel capacity: 19.5 litres.

Range: 203 miles/325kms.

Colours: orange, white.

Price: €12,467 (£10,695 in northern Ireland – theres no current KTM dealer in the Republic. Test bike supplied by Philip McCallen, philipmccallen.com