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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

5 Adventure Motorcycle Luggage Options For The Long Haul

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 24, 2022

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Adventure riding is more popular than ever, but if we’re being honest, the term has always been something of a catch-all. On the one hand, you’ve got epic weeklong journeys through South America on big 1,000cc machines, while on the other you’ve got cowboy camping trips ripping around your local singletrack on street-legal dirtbikes.

Regardless of what, where, or how you ride, one thing is for sure: You’re gonna need to haul some gear with you

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5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Soft Luggage Options For Your Next Trip

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 16, 2022

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More and more ADV riders are opting for a lighter way to carry their luggage around. Hence the introduction of adventure motorcycle soft luggage.

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5 Best Motorcycle Backpacks For Adv Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on December 2, 2022

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You’ll find plenty of bags out there nowadays being sold as motorcycle backpacks, but only a select few have any business going for a ride. Truth be told, most of the moto packs on the market are more or less just casual backpacks with moto-specific brand names printed on them, and where there are brand names, outrageous price gouging is sure to follow.

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15 Best Gifts for Adv Riders

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 18, 2022

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Got a rider on your shopping list this year? Here are 15 rider-certified gifts to impress any Adv rider.

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The Best Dual Sport Tires For Serious Off Road Riding

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 4, 2022

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There’s nothing like a good set of aggressive dual sport tires to transform a street legal trail bike into a serious off roader. 

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8 Important Adventure Motorcycle Accessories For Long Rides

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on March 12, 2022

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It’s one of the oldest mysteries in motorcycle history. Scholars and philosophers have debated it for decades, but the truth continues to elude us all: Which came first, adventure motorcycles or adventure motorcycle accessories?

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18 Perfect Gifts for Motorcyclists That They'll Love

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on November 9, 2021

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Whether your buddy rides an adventure bike, a Harley, a sportbike, or a cafe racer, we’ve got something they’re sure to appreciate. 

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8 Best Adventure Motorcycle Gloves To Fit Any Budget or Season

Posted by Kurt Spurlock on July 21, 2021

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You know the weather is bad when you find yourself sitting on a 160-horsepower motorcycle wishing you could trade places with someone in the backseat of a Toyota Prius. 

But hey, we wish for strange things when our hands are wet and clammy. Things like a nice metal hook to take place of all these dumb frozen fingers. Or a drive-through microwave to dry out slimy leather gloves no matter the cost. 

If you’ve experienced thoughts like these, chances are your adventure motorcycle gloves are in need of an upgrade

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