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Kurt Spurlock

Kurt Spurlock
Kurt Spurlock is a veteran motorcycle and outdoor writer with 15 years in the saddle. He favors fast, lightweight adventure bikes and has ridden his “street-legal” DR650 from Big Sur to the Smoky Mountains.

Recent Posts

The Best Used Adventure Bikes Under $5000 Worth Buying in 2026

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 11, 2026

Finding an adventure bike for under $5,000 is easy. Finding one that's actually worth buying is another thing entirely. 

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These Are the Best Motorcycle Trips in the USA

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 4, 2026

The USA is known for its wide-open spaces and top-tier motorcycle roads. Here's how to take full advantage of both from coast to coast.  

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How To Pick Up A Motorcycle Without Throwing Out Your Back

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on February 22, 2026

Ride for long enough, and you'll drop your bike a time or two. Here's how to pick up any motorcycle without destroying your back.

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The Best Winter Motorcycle Jackets For Cold Weather Riding

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 25, 2025

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Some ride through the winter because they want to, others because they have to. Whatever your reasons, make sure you've got the right winter motorcycle jacket for the job. 

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The Best Winter Motorcycle Pants For All-Season Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 11, 2025

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We're sad to say it, but peak riding season here in the US already appears to be on its way out. Admittedly, we're feeling a little cheated here in Oregon, but that also means it's time to don the winter riding gear to stretch the riding season as far as possible.

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The Best Winter Motorcycle Helmets For Riding In Cold Weather

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 4, 2025

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If you're looking for a good winter motorcycle helmet to keep the cold at bay this year, we've got some bad news. Winter-specific riding helmets don't really exist.

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The Best Budget ADV Motorcycle Pants Under $200

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on October 28, 2025

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When we think of adventure gear, a few big players come to mind. You've got Klim, Rev'It!, Dainese, and Alpinestars to name a few, but they share one major issue: none of them actually make a good pair of ADV pants for under $200.

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The Best Budget ADV Motorcycle Gloves Under $100

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on October 21, 2025

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Adventure gear is notoriously expensive, but there's something particularly frustrating about blowing $200 on what should be the simplest piece of gear in your kit.

The best budget ADV motorcycle gloves get back to the basics, and do it for well under $100.   

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The Best Budget ADV Jackets Under $300

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on October 15, 2025

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As of this writing, Klim's latest-and-greatest adventure jacket, the Adventure Rally, sells for an eye-watering $1,800. That's an extra $300 premium over their other flagship jacket, the $1,500 Badlands Pro A3.

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The Best Budget ADV helmets Under $300

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 24, 2025

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We've said it before, and we'll say it again: adventure gear is outrageously expensive. That's particularly true if you're drooling over top-shelf adventure helmets, which can run anywhere from $700-$900 nowadays.

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