Last Updated: September 2, 2026
At ThrottleFigures, our goal is to provide useful, transparent, and well-researched information about motorcycle performance and specifications.
Because performance figures can vary between sources and testing conditions, we believe it is important to explain where information comes from and how we present it.
This Editorial & Content Policy explains the principles we follow when researching, writing, reviewing, and updating content published on ThrottleFigures.
Our Editorial Mission
ThrottleFigures focuses on motorcycle performance information, including:
- Top speed
- Acceleration
- 0–60 mph times
- 0–100 mph times
- Quarter-mile performance
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Weight
- Engine specifications
- Power-to-weight ratios
- Motorcycle comparisons
- Performance rankings and lists
- Motorcycle specifications and guides
Our objective is to organize this information in a way that makes it easier for readers to understand and compare motorcycles.
Accuracy Comes First
We aim to publish information that is accurate, useful, and appropriately sourced.
We do not intentionally:
- Fabricate performance statistics
- Invent manufacturer specifications
- Present estimates as measured facts
- Misrepresent testing results
- Attribute information to a source that did not provide it
- Use unsupported claims simply because they appear impressive
When reliable information is unavailable, we may explain the uncertainty rather than presenting an unsupported number as fact.
How We Classify Performance Figures
Performance information can come from different types of sources.
Where appropriate, we identify figures using classifications such as:
Manufacturer Claimed
A figure published or stated by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Manufacturer claims may be useful reference points but do not necessarily represent independent real-world testing.
Independently Tested
A performance figure obtained through testing by an independent publication, organization, or tester.
Testing methodology and conditions can affect the result.
Reported
A figure published by a credible third-party source where the original testing circumstances may not be fully available to us.
Estimated
A figure calculated, derived, or estimated using available information rather than directly measured testing.
Estimated figures should not be presented as equivalent to independently measured results.
Why Performance Figures Differ
Two sources may report different results for the same motorcycle.
Possible factors include:
- Rider weight
- Rider position
- Wind
- Temperature
- Altitude
- Road surface
- Tires
- Tire pressure
- Fuel load
- Motorcycle condition
- Engine condition
- Gearing
- Electronic restrictions
- Testing equipment
- Testing methodology
- Model year
- Motorcycle configuration
For this reason, a motorcycle’s published performance figure should generally be treated as a reference rather than a guaranteed result.
Sources
We may research information from:
- Official manufacturer websites
- Manufacturer technical specifications
- Owner and service documentation
- Independent motorcycle publications
- Independent testing
- Reputable automotive and motorcycle sources
- Published technical information
- Other credible publicly available sources
We aim to prioritize original and authoritative information where available.
Conflicting Information
When credible sources disagree, we do not automatically select the highest or lowest figure.
Instead, we may:
- Compare the available sources.
- Identify the type of source.
- Consider the testing methodology where available.
- Check the model year and motorcycle configuration.
- Explain the discrepancy when it is useful to the reader.
- Present a range when a single number would be misleading.
Model Years Matter
Motorcycles can change between model years.
Engine specifications, electronics, gearing, weight, restrictions, equipment, and other characteristics may differ between versions.
When relevant, we identify the model year or generation so that readers can distinguish between different versions of the same motorcycle.
Originality and Content Quality
Our goal is to create useful original content rather than simply reproducing information from other websites.
We may summarize, organize, compare, calculate, and explain publicly available information, while attempting to add useful context and interpretation.
We do not intentionally copy substantial portions of another publisher’s content.
AI-Assisted Content
AI and other technology tools may assist with parts of our workflow, including:
- Research organization
- Data organization
- Outlining
- Drafting
- Editing
- Content planning
- Identifying information that requires further verification
AI output is not automatically considered accurate.
Important factual information, especially motorcycle specifications and performance figures, should be checked against available sources before publication.
Images and Media
Images and other media used on ThrottleFigures should be used lawfully and appropriately.
Where third-party material is used, we aim to respect applicable copyright, licensing, attribution, and usage requirements.
We do not claim ownership of material that belongs to third parties.
Reviews and Recommendations
When ThrottleFigures provides comparisons, rankings, recommendations, or opinions, they are based on the information and criteria available to us.
Commercial relationships should not be used to intentionally misrepresent a motorcycle’s specifications or performance.
Readers should consider their own requirements, budget, experience, and circumstances before making purchasing or riding decisions.
Affiliate Relationships
ThrottleFigures may participate in affiliate programs.
This means we may receive a commission when a reader purchases a product or service through certain links, at no additional cost to the reader.
Affiliate relationships do not automatically determine our editorial conclusions, specifications, or performance figures.
Where an affiliate relationship materially affects a page, we aim to provide appropriate disclosure.
Advertising
ThrottleFigures may display advertising from third-party advertising providers.
Advertising helps support the operation and development of the website.
The presence of an advertisement does not mean that ThrottleFigures endorses the advertised product or service.
Advertising placement and editorial decisions are intended to remain separate.
Corrections
We take factual corrections seriously.
If you believe a page contains an incorrect specification, performance figure, attribution, or other factual error, please contact us.
Where possible, include:
- The URL of the relevant page
- The information you believe is incorrect
- The correct information
- A reliable supporting source
We will review credible correction requests and update content when appropriate.
Content Updates
We may update articles when:
- New model-year information becomes available
- Manufacturer specifications change
- Better sources become available
- We discover factual errors
- Existing information needs clarification
- Motorcycle performance data requires additional context
Updated content may display a revised date when the changes are substantial or materially improve the information.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are intended to be independent of advertising and affiliate relationships.
We do not intentionally change a performance figure, comparison, or conclusion simply to promote a product, manufacturer, advertiser, or affiliate partner.
Safety
Motorcycle performance information should never be interpreted as encouragement to ride beyond legal or safe limits.
High-speed and acceleration testing can be dangerous and should only be conducted by qualified individuals in appropriate controlled environments where legally permitted.
Readers are responsible for following applicable laws and practicing safe riding.
Contact
Questions about our editorial standards, corrections, sources, or content can be submitted through our Contact page.
For additional information about the website and its purpose, please see our About Us page.