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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

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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BMW 1300 GS Review: Our Take on Reinventing an Icon

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 9, 2023

The BMW 1300 GS is a ground-up redesign of one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Has BMW jumped the shark with the new GS, or is a lighter, more powerful boxer what we needed all along?

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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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5 Best Motocross Gloves For Off-Road Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on October 6, 2023

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Nothing compares to a proper pair of motocross for technical offroad work. Stretchy, breathable, and oh-so-affordable, here's how to pick a pair of MX gloves to add to your kit. 

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5 Motorcycle Racing Jackets for Street and Track

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on September 1, 2023

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When it comes to safety meets style, nothing handles both jobs quite as well as a leather motorcycle racing jacket. Here's how to pick your next one.  

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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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