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Black Dog’s KTM 390 Adventure R Build: Dialed For Travel Or Trail

From torque gains to ergos & protection, BDCW takes the 390’s versatility up a notch.

Published on 12.19.2025

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BDCW’s Husqvarna Norden 901 Build: Ready For The Back of Beyond

Black Dog Cycle Works gives the Norden 901 a big performance boost.

Published on 03.28.2023

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Black Dog’s Custom Tenere 700: Built To Explore The Back of Beyond

A trail-charging T7 that is ready to crush the miles and explore BDRs.

Published on 03.22.2022

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Black Dog’s Custom-Built KTM 790 Adventure R That’s Ready To Rip

Black Dog Cycle Works gives the KTM 790 R a big performance boost.

Published on 07.27.2021

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Building The Ultimate KTM 500 EXC Lightweight Adventure Bike

A KTM 500 that can crush road miles but hasn't sacrificed off-road capability.

Published on 11.12.2019

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ‘Baja’ Build

A fully-customized Africa Twin built to explore the rugged terrain of Baja.

Published on 07.03.2017

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Trail-Tough KTM 1290 Super Adventure Build

A well-equipped Super Adventure built for overlanding on tough terrain.

Published on 08.01.2016

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Black Dog’s KTM 390 Adventure R Build: Dialed For Travel Or Trail

BDCW’s Husqvarna Norden 901 Build: Ready For The Back of Beyond

Black Dog’s Custom Tenere 700: Built To Explore The Back of Beyond

Black Dog’s Custom-Built KTM 790 Adventure R That’s Ready To Rip

Building The Ultimate KTM 500 EXC Lightweight Adventure Bike

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ‘Baja’ Build

Trail-Tough KTM 1290 Super Adventure Build

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