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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

How to Winterize Your Motorcycle the Easy Way

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 10, 2024

Putting your bike away for the cold months? Here's how to winterize your motorcycle for maximum protection with minimal effort. 

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7 Best Adventure Motorcycles for Touring

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 10, 2024

If covering big miles in big comfort is your bag, these adventure motorcycles should be at the top of your wish list.

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Klim Badlands Aero Pro Gloves Review: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on October 1, 2024

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The Klim Badlands Aero Pro gloves got off to a rocky start. Klim made some major updates to their flagship summer gloves recently though, so we took the latest out on tour to see how they hold up.  

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Our Essential Motorcycle Camping gear List For Your Next Adventure

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 25, 2024

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Roughing it on two wheels but still looking for a good night’s sleep? Here’s our fast-and-dirty list of go-to motorcycle camping gear that we’ve put to work all around the world. 

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2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 11, 2024

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Bigger, more powerful, and more touring-friendly than ever, the 2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports is a force to be reckoned with for long-distance travel.   

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2025 Moto Morini X-Cape Review: What to Expect

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 4, 2024

The storied Italian motorcycle manufacturer is touting a new premium adventure bike, but is the Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 too little, too late?

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Honda XR150L Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 6, 2024

Plain and simple: The Honda XR150L is the least expensive dual sport you can buy today from a major manufacturer, and the value goes well beyond the asking price.   

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7 Best Waterproof Motorcycle Boots to Keep You Safe and Dry

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 12, 2024

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Nothing kills a great day of riding like a soaking wet pair of socks. Wet feet make cold days colder, hot days stickier, and they'll also leave your boots with the kind of stink you can't scrub off with steel wool.

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2024 CFMoto Ibex 450 Review: What to Expect

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 29, 2024

Few motorcycles have generated more buzz in recent years than CFMoto's new Ibex 450 adventure bike (aka the CFMoto 450MT if you're outside the US). They've certainly caught our attention, which is why we recently added a handful of these new bikes to our South American rental fleet. 

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Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots Review: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 20, 2024

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The Alpinestars Tech 7 boots are renowned the world over for their value and performance, but are they a good fit for your average adventure rider?

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