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 990 Duke R (2025) - Technical Review
New 128hp 990 Duke R could be the sweet spot in KTM’s 2025 range
By Ben Purvis31/10/2024 - BMW
BMW M1000RR and S1000RR (2025) – Technical Review
New aero for BMW’s superbikes and M1000RR gets improved engine
By Ben Purvis30/10/2024 - BMW
BMW M1000R and S1000R (2025) – Technical Review
Fresh face leads the changes to BMW’s S1000R and M1000R for 2025
By Ben Purvis30/10/2024 - Kawasaki
Kawasaki Z900 & Z900 SE (2025) - Technical Review
Engine and brake updates join new styling on 2025 Kawasaki Z900
By Ben Purvis30/10/2024