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KTM is the fastest growing motorcycle brand in the US, according to an announcement released by the Austrian manufacturer today.

November retail sales growth figures for KTM North America have put the company out front as the fastest growing motorcycle company of 2013 in America.

KTM’s November unit sales rose 49 percent compared to the same month in 2012 and year-to-date numbers at the end of November showed KTM leading growth with a 28.8 percent increase.

“Credit for this amazing performance is due to the excellent new product we have brought to market and to the increased effort for KTM by our dealer network,” said Brad Hagi, vice president of sales and marketing for KTM North America.

“For the past three years our dealers have risen to every opportunity we have put before them – SXS Minis, SX Factory Editions, ISDE Bikes, 990 Adventure Baja Editions, 690 Dukes—and customers have responded well.

“I can’t wait to see how our dealers perform with the new 1190 Adventure models and the 1290 Super Duke R.

“To every KTM dealer and their staff – you have my personal thanks for your dedication, energy and effort in making KTM the fastest growing brand in 2013.”

KTM North America currently serves over 400 dealers in Canada and the USA.

The brand’s continued growth coincides with the revamped Red Bull KTM team’s success with Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen and Marvin Musquin in American motocross and supercross.