The throttle stays where you leave it, while your right hand rests. This mechanical cruise control for the Honda Africa Twin XRV750 and Varadero XL1000V replaces the right handlebar counterweight: while opening the throttle, tighten the ring with your little finger and the grip stays at the selected opening. No electronics, no wiring, no modifications to the motorcycle.
Which Honda models it fits
| Motorcycle |
Years |
Handlebar setup |
| Honda Africa Twin XRV750 |
1990–2003 |
Oxford heated grips · without heated grips |
| Honda Varadero XL1000V |
1998–2003 |
Oxford heated grips · without heated grips |
Compatible with Oxford heated grips. Also suitable without heated grips. Different setup from those listed? Send us the model and year before ordering.
How it works
The knurled ring screws onto the counterweight and brakes the rotation of the throttle grip. When tightened, it holds the throttle at the selected opening; when loosened, the grip moves freely again and closes by itself. It locks the throttle opening; it is not a speed regulator: the motorcycle slows uphill, accelerates downhill, and does not disengage automatically when you brake. You can always open and close the throttle by hand, even when the device is engaged.
What you receive and how to install it
The package includes: Kaoko counterweight with friction ring, thrust washer, and 2 mm Allen key. Remove the original right counterweight, install the Kaoko one, and adjust the ring resistance with the 2 mm key. The manufacturer's instructions can be downloaded from the product page.
All models are in the Kaoko cruise control range.