[Answered] Key code needed for KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype with custom ignition

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Where's the key code hidden on my KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype for key programming?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype.

Been searching everywhere for help with my KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype's key code.

Got a dead key fob for my KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype. Need the code badly.

Appreciate any advice—my KTM 790 Adventure R Prototype won’t recognize the key.

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