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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

2024 Honda Transalp 750: What to Expect

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on June 14, 2024

Until recently, the Honda Transalp had always been something of a unicorn in the US.

You might see one pop up in the classifieds once in a blue moon, and if you’re really lucky you may even see a survivor out in the wild, but Big Red’s V-twin adventure bike never really caught on in the States as it did overseas.

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Honda CRF300L Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 29, 2024

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Affordable, user-friendly, dirt-worthy, and street legal: The 2024 Honda CRF300L builds on a proven formula as the brand's most well-rounded dual sport yet.  

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The Rise of Electric Adventure Motorcycles: Are They Tour-Ready?

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 24, 2024

The first electric adventure motorcycles have finally hit the market, but are these battery-powered touring machines the real deal, or ADVs in name only? 

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9 Best Adventure Motorcycle Pants In 2024

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on May 20, 2024

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Chances are you've got a few things worth protecting between your waist and your ankles: Save your skin and whatever else with a proper pair of adventure motorcycle pants. 

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The Ins and Outs of Motorcycle Travel

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on April 15, 2024

Motorcycle travel is among the simplest and most rewarding ways to see the world. At its core, this is a simple two-step program: Pick a spot on the map, then ride there. 

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Deep Dive: The Triumph Tiger 900 Review

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 31, 2024

Triumph made some big updates for the 2024 Tiger 900 range. Let's break down the different models to see what they got right and what still needs work. 

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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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Harley Pan America Review: The Good and the Bad

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on February 27, 2024

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We never thought we'd see the day, yet here it is: A proper adventure bike from the Milwaukee Motor Company. Can this hog do ADV? We took the Harley Pan America down our favorite Oregon backcountry routes to find out.

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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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