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Compatible Suzuki models

1992–2025

Production years covered

2mm

Allen key included

Operation

Type

Friction accelerator lock

Mechanical cruise control: it maintains throttle opening, not speed

Command

Knurled ring on the counterweight

It tightens and loosens between the little finger and palm, without letting go of the knob

Collar thread

Left-handed

The adjustment screw calibrates its resistance with the 2 mm key

Assembly

Position

Right handlebar end

Replaces the original counterweight

Handlebar setup

Without handguards

See the compatibility table

Kit and maintenance

In the kit

3 items

Kaoko universal expanding bar-end weight with friction ring, thrust washer, and 2 mm Allen key

Maintenance

Once a year

Disassemble, clean the threads with mild soap, and lubricate them with petroleum jelly

Manufacturer code

VS650W-S

Endurrad Code KA-VS650W-S

Dati dal foglio istruzioni Kaoko e dalla tabella di compatibilità del produttore.

Cruise control meccanico per Suzuki V-Strom 650, DR650 e DR-Z400 senza paramani

Everything you need to know before ordering

Technical specifications, equipment, delivery and warranty: below, every detail verified against the official Kaoko documentation.

Description Cruise control for Suzuki V-Strom 650, DR650 and DR-Z400 without handguards

The throttle stays where you leave it, while your right hand rests. This mechanical cruise control for Suzuki V-Strom 650, DR650 and DR-Z400 without handguards replaces the right handlebar counterweight: as you open the throttle, tighten the ring with your little finger and the grip maintains the selected opening. No electronics, no wiring, no modifications to the motorcycle.

Which Suzuki models it fits

Motorcycle Years Handlebar setup
Suzuki DR650SE 1992–2018 Without handguards
Suzuki DR-Z400 2001–2018 Without handguards
Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001–2018 Without handguards
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2004–2025 Without handguards

Not compatible with handguards. On some models, the throttle control is secured with a pin. Does your setup differ from those listed? Tell us the model and year before ordering.

How it works

The knurled ring screws onto the counterweight and slows 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 down uphill, accelerates downhill, and the device 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: a universal Kaoko expanding counterweight with friction ring, thrust washer, and 2 mm Allen key. Remove the original right counterweight, install the Kaoko one, and adjust the ring's 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.

Why choose it
  • Mano destra a riposo: nei trasferimenti a velocità costante polso e avambraccio non devono più tenere aperto il gas.
  • Gas più stabile in fuoristrada: sullo sterrato sconnesso riduce le aperture involontarie dovute ai colpi.
  • Zero elettronica: niente cavi né centraline, prende il posto del contrappeso originale.
  • Si comanda senza lasciare la manopola: la ghiera si stringe e si allenta tra mignolo e palmo.
Who is it recommended for
  • A chi macina lunghi tratti di autostrada e statale.
  • A chi fa mototurismo e vuole il gas più stabile sugli sterrati sconnessi.
  • A chi a fine giornata sente la mano destra affaticata o intorpidita.

Il produttore lo destina a motociclisti esperti, da usare solo quando la strada lo consente.

Complete technical specification sheet
Technical data
  • Tipo: blocco acceleratore meccanico a frizione (cruise control meccanico)
  • Codice produttore: VS650W-S
  • Montaggio: al posto del contrappeso destro del manubrio
  • Allestimento: senza paramani
  • Nel kit: contrappeso universale Kaoko a espansione con ghiera di frizione, rondella reggispinta, chiave a brugola da 2 mm
  • Filettatura della ghiera: sinistrorsa, con grano di regolazione
  • Manutenzione: una volta l'anno, pulizia dei filetti con sapone neutro e vaselina
Documents and manufacturer

Istruzioni di montaggio: foglio Kaoko in inglese con le fasi di montaggio, l'uso e la manutenzione, scaricabile qui sotto.

Produttore: Kaoko, specialista dei blocchi acceleratore per moto. Design registrati in Sudafrica e brevetti USA D593,462 S, D593,463 S e D593,464 S.

Avvertenza del produttore: da disinserito la manopola del gas deve aprirsi e richiudersi liberamente. Controllalo sempre dopo il montaggio e dopo ogni regolazione.

How does it work in detail

  • Tighten the ring with your pinky and the throttle stays where you left it: your right hand rests, with no electronics and no modifications to the motorcycle.
What’s included in the package?

What’s included in the package?

The package includes: universal Kaoko expansion bar-end weight with friction ring, thrust washer, and 2 mm Allen key.

FAQs

For more information, see our FAQ of frequently asked questions.

Is it cruise control like the electronic kind in cars?

No. It is a mechanical throttle lock: it maintains the throttle opening you selected, not the speed. The motorcycle slows down uphill, accelerates downhill, and it does not disengage automatically when you brake or pull in the clutch. It is intended for highway and main-road stretches at a constant speed, when road conditions allow it.

How do you turn it on and off?

As you open the throttle, squeeze the ring between your little finger and palm: the ring screws in and creates the friction that holds the grip in position. To disengage it, make the same gesture while closing the throttle. When disengaged, the grip should open and close freely on its own, as if the device were not installed.

Can I still turn off the gas with the device inserted?

Yes. The ring slows the rotation of the throttle but does not lock it: you can always open and close the throttle by hand; the grip simply feels a little stiffer. The manufacturer recommends using it only when road conditions permit and keeping it disengaged in all other situations.

Do I need to modify the motorcycle to install it?

No. The Kaoko cruise control replaces the right handlebar bar-end weight: no drilling and no wiring. You rarely need to move the throttle housing a few millimeters along the handlebar by loosening its screws and tightening them again to the torque specified by the manufacturer. All the steps are in the instructions downloadable from the product page.

Which handlebar setup is it mounted with?

According to the manufacturer: without handguards. Not compatible with handguards. On some models, the throttle control is secured with a pin. If your motorcycle has different handlebar accessories, contact us before ordering.

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