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Kurt Spurlock

Kurt Spurlock
Kurt Spurlock is a writer for the motorcycle and outdoor industries with 15 years of experience in the saddle. When it comes to adventure bikes, he’s all about keeping it fast and light, and has taken his “street legal” DR650 just about everywhere from Big Sur to the Smokey Mountains.

Recent Posts

Tested: 5 Best Summer Motorcycle Pants

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 13, 2025
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Sweat is the enemy. So is heat stroke, oppressive humidity, sunburn, and monkey butt, for that matter, but all the above come with the territory when we ride in the summer.

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The Ultimate Summer ADV Motorcycle Gear Setup

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 9, 2025
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Many adventure riders live and die by the three-layer gear approach.

Sometimes that's a 3L laminated jacket, other times that's a literal three layer system, but when mother nature cranks up the heat, we crank up the air.

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5 Best Motorcycle Backpacks For Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 28, 2025

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Don't buy into the hype: the best motorcycle backpacks all share these specific features. 

You’ll find plenty of bags out there nowadays being sold as motorcycle backpacks, but only a select few have any business going for a ride.

Truth be told, most of the moto packs on the market are more or less just casual backpacks with moto-specific brand names printed on them, and where there are brand names, outrageous price gouging is sure to follow.

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Adventure Motorcycle Luggage: Hard Panniers vs Soft Bags

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 26, 2025

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If you're ready to throw out those bags and bungee cords and step up to real adventure motorcycle luggage, you're in the right place.

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8 Important Adventure Motorcycle Accessories For Long Rides

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 11, 2025

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It’s one of the oldest mysteries in motorcycle history. Scholars and philosophers have debated it for decades, but the truth continues to elude us all:

Which came first, adventure motorcycles or adventure motorcycle accessories?

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Harley Pan America Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 23, 2025

We never thought we'd see the day, yet here it is: A proper adventure bike from the Milwaukee Motor Company. Can this hog do ADV? We took the Harley Pan America down our favorite Oregon backcountry routes to find out.

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Ducati Desert X Review In Patagonia: The Good and Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 20, 2025

What better way to test the Ducati Desert X than a 1,000-mile romp through Patagonia? Here's our take on Ducati's first dirt-specific ADV after a week of wind, rain, dirt, and pavement.

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7 Best Adventure Motorcycle Jackets: Top Shelf Vs Budget

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 20, 2025

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Top shelf vs bottom dollar: We compare the most expensive adventure motorcycle jackets from the most popular brands to their budget-friendly counterparts to figure out how much a good jacket is really worth. 

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6 Best Dirt Bike Gloves For Off-Road Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 13, 2025

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Nothing compares to a proper pair of dirt bike gloves for technical off-road work. Stretchy, breathable, and oh-so-affordable, here's how to pick a pair of dirt bike gloves to add to your kit. 

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5 Motorcycle Racing Jackets for Street and Track

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 9, 2025

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When it comes to safety meets style, nothing handles both jobs quite as well as a leather motorcycle racing jacket. Here's how to pick your next one.  

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