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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

Yamaha Tenere 700 Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 18, 2024

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The Yamaha Tenere 700 borrows its name from the Tuareg languages of Northern Africa: “Tenere” meaning either “desert” or “solitude” depending on the context in the region. 

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Cardo Packtalk Edge Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on February 13, 2024

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Cardo's Packtalk leads the pack when it comes to helmet coms, and the Packtalk Edge is their latest flagship offering. Here's our take on the Edge after using and abusing it ourselves for the last year. 

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How To Get Into Big Bike Adventure Riding if You’re New to Dirt

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on January 29, 2024

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Tired of watching big adventure bikes travel the world from the sidelines? Ready to get out on an all-terrain adventure of your own? Here's how to get comfortable off-roading on a big bike the right way. 

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No BS Guide on Lubing your Motorcycle Chain

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on January 11, 2024

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If you're gonna do it, do it right. Here's our no-BS guide on how to lube your motorcycle chain properly every time. 

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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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