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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

5 Motorcycle Short Boots for the Everyday Rider

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 13, 2023

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Nothing beats short motorcycle boots when it comes to comfort, convenience, or cost. Here are our favorite picks for riders of every ilk.  

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Honda CB500X: Is It Really An Adventure Bike?

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 25, 2023

Too small? Too slow? Too soft? Can the Honda CB500X bike really handle all-terrain adventure duty? Here's our take after spending a few years with these bikes in our fleet.  

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2023 KTM Adventure 390: An Honest Take On the Pros and Cons

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 18, 2023

We've had no shortage of fun aboard KTM's 790, 890, and 1290 adventure bikes, but where does the littlest ADV, the KTM Adventure 390, fit into the mix? Here's our take on Big Orange's entry-level ADV. 

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7 Crucial Concepts to Master Motorcycle Cornering for ADV Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 11, 2023

All-terrain turns putting a pucker in your posterior? Here are our 7 basic commandments of motorcycle cornering to give you confidence in the curves.  

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Honda Africa Twin Review: 6 Years in Our Touring Operations

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 14, 2023

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The return of the legendary Honda Africa Twin was big news back in 2016, but how has the reinvented ADV held up in the meantime? Here's our take after six years and hundreds of thousands of miles on the big CRF. 

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9 Best Motorcycle Holidays For Two-Wheeled Travelers

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 23, 2023

You can keep your five star resorts, overpriced drinks, and tourist traps. We've learned from experience that a proper motorcycle holiday is the only vacation that'll truly scratch the itch. 

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5 Best Motorcycle Sunglasses for Riding in Style

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 16, 2023

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Regardless of what you've got going on in the helmet department, the right pair of motorcycle sunglasses can bring comfort and style to daytime cruising. 

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13 Common Mistakes ADV Riders Make

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 2, 2023

ADV riders have a lot to master between dirt, pavement, international travel, and everything else that comes with proper adventure.

Here are the most common errors we see ADV riders pick up along the journey. 

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7 Top Adventure Motorcycle Destinations in North America

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 28, 2023

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Who says you have to travel abroad for a big adventure? We've got some of the most epic motorcycle destinations in the world right here in our backyard, and these seven, in particular, are not to be missed.

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AGV AX9 Carbon Review: 3,000 KM of Abuse Across 3 Continents

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 5, 2023

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All-terrain performance, Italian style, and 100% carbon fiber construction. The AGX AX9 Carbon has the makings of a top-shelf ADV helmet, but does it deliver?  

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