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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

All the New Adventure Motorcycles of EICMA 2024

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 20, 2024

2025 is looking like a great year for adventure bikes. If you missed the show, here's a rundown of all the most important all-terrain machines that were previewed at EICMA 2024.  

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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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Best Lightweight Adventure Bikes in 2024

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 18, 2024

Whether you’re a grizzled ADV veteran or a new rider feeling dirt-curious, we can all agree that lighter, more compact bikes deliver their own special brand of fun.

If you’re looking for the best lightweight adventure bikes to take for a spin this year, we’ve got you covered. 

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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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7 Best Adventure Motorcycle Jackets: Top Shelf Vs Budget

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on August 28, 2024

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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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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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