Editorial Guidelines | Total Motorcycle (TMW)

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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“Truth is the foundation of all knowledge and the cement of all societies” – Dyden

 

Editorial Guidelines

Our standards for accuracy, transparency, and trust at Total Motorcycle

 

Our Editorial Mission

At Total Motorcycle, our mission is to empower riders worldwide with accurate, unbiased, and accessible motorcycle knowledge. Since 1999, we’ve built trust with over 430 million readers by combining hands‑on riding experience, industry expertise, and a commitment to transparency.

 

How We Produce Content

  • Original Reporting & Reviews: Written by experienced riders and editors with decades of combined riding experience.
  • Industry Access: Accredited media for 40+ global manufacturers, with direct press materials, launches, and test rides.
  • Community Contributions: Trusted rider submissions are reviewed and edited to meet our standards.
 

Fact‑Checking & Accuracy

Every article is fact‑checked against manufacturer specifications, official press releases, and authoritative sources. Technical data such as horsepower, torque, and MPG are verified against multiple sources before publication. If we cannot verify a claim to the best of our ability, we will not publish it.

 

Corrections & Updates

  • Corrections Policy: Errors are corrected promptly and transparently. See our Corrections page.
  • Update Notices: Significant updates (e.g., revised specs, regulatory changes) are clearly marked.
  • Reader Input: Report corrections via our Contact Page.

 

Editorial Independence

We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage. We do not post paid articles. Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled. Reviews reflect real rider experiences, not marketing spin.

 

Our Editorial Team

Meet the riders and editors behind Total Motorcycle:

  • Michael Le Pard – Founder & Editor‑in‑Chief, 36+ years of riding experience.
  • Andrea, Eric & Carrie Leaverton – Contributing editors and reviewers with backgrounds in rider coaching, product testing, and event coverage.

Read more on our About Page.

 

Transparency & Trust

  • We follow Google’s E‑E‑A‑T best practices: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness.
  • Our Privacy Policy explains how we protect reader data.
  • We are accountable to our readers first, not advertisers or manufacturers.
  • Our mantra: Helpful, Useful, Friendly and Unbiased holds for all our content.

 

Contact & Feedback

We welcome feedback, corrections, and story suggestions. Reach us anytime via our Contact Page.