KTM has officially unveiled the bike with which it will make its MotoGP debut next season, the RC16, in its full race livery during a press conference at the Red Bull Ring. The Austrian manufacturer announced its MotoGP programme back in 2014, and has since conducted a series of private tests at a number of different venues to hone its new machine. It appeared alongside its rivals for the first time in last month's two-day Red Bull Ring test, with former Moto2 rider Mika Kallio lapping within two seconds of pacesetter Andrea Iannone on the second day. Current Tech 3 Yamaha duo Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith have been signed as the marque's two race riders for 2017 and 2018, with Kallio...
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