Ben Purvis
Freelance Journalist
After riding since my teens I ditched plans for a career in law to try my hand at bike journalism, joining Motor Cycle News in 1997 to discover that:
a) I wasn’t as fast as I thought I was, and
b) I was quite good at digging up news stories.
After a spell as News Editor at MCN I took the plunge and went freelance in 2008.
I’ve written for dozens of magazines and websites since then, including most of the world’s biggest bike titles, as well as dabbling in car and technology journalism.
I’m in awe of the way bikes have evolved over the last 30 years and intrigued about what’s still to come, but my dream garage would be stuffed with 90s homologation specials.
Love gadgets, hate social media, try to be a good dad to three daughters.
Recent Posts
- KTM
KTM 1390 Super Duke GT (2025) – Technical Review
New 188hp GT adds practicality and more useable performance to 1390 Super Duke package
By Ben Purvis05/11/2024 - Honda
Honda GB350S (2025) – Technical Review
Honda GB350S - the retro-styled 350cc naked with a 20bhp, air-cooled, single hits the European market at last
By Ben Purvis05/11/2024 - Suzuki
Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM (2025) – Technical Review
Suzuki DR-Z enduros and supermotos return to the market in heavily revamped form after 15-year hiatus
By Ben Purvis05/11/2024 - Ducati
Ducati Streetfighter V2 and V2S (2025) – Technical Review
Lighter, lower-powered Streetfighter V2 and V2S launched for 2025
By Ben Purvis05/11/2024