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October 2015
Introduction
• Introduced commercially in 2002
• Over 180 variations available worldwide
• Over 50,000 kits sold
• Experienced exponential growth
Unique
• Only commercially available throttle control worldwide that
is purpose designed to fit model specific motorcycles
Features
• Replaces original right-side bar weight with a throttle lock
that matches the original bar weight style
• Recent patent approvals in USA ; enforced globally
• Specially designed castellated friction nut is highly
functional even with heavy winter gloves
• Simple and effective set screw friction adjustment
Fly by Wire
• To quote a customer with an electronic cruise control and
‘Fly by Wire’ throttle system
• “ Riding with my electronic control disengaged, I had a really
difficult time avoiding varying throttle openings, particularly at slow
speeds over bumpy terrain, and I found myself with a death grip on
the throttle trying my best to avoid on-off gas. My KAOKO™ Cruise
Control sorted all that out”.
• Infinitely adjust the throttle resistance at the touch of a
finger
• Common applications
• BMW K1600GT
• BMW R1200GS LC
• Triumph Explorer
Anatomy of a Kaoko Kit
Friction nut
Replacement
bar end
Thrust washer
Set screw
2mm Allen wrench
Installation
• Installation typically involves removal of original bar
weight and replacing it with the Kaoko Unit… one screw
removed, one tightened!
Installation Photos
Installation Photos
Installation Photos
Installation Photos
Installation Photos
Installation Tips
• Thrust washer should push against plastic throttle sleeve,
NOT rubber grip material
• Use of replacement grips
• If replacing grips, make sure outside edge of replacement grip is in
the same location as the original. Trimming the replacement grip
rubber and/or throttle sleeve may be necessary.
Installation Tips
• “Friction Nut” tension
adjustment
• A small grub screw (set screw)
adjusts friction nut spin
resistance. Out of the box,
tension is NOT preset.
• Adjustment is done via an
included 2mm allen wrench.
• Do not use Loctite on the set screw; use may cause the nut to freeze
and get stripped the next time you try to adjust it.
• Tension should be adjusted so that the Kaoko doesn’t spin freely
(stays put when rotating throttle).
Installation Tips
• Most install problems caused by incorrect throttle
assembly position
• Many original throttle assemblies are “pinned” in the correct
position on original bars and the position cannot be moved. This is
GOOD – it ensures perfect fit/function of Kaoko throttle locks.
• If using aftermarket handlebars or throttle assemblies, there are no
pins holding the assembly in place. The installer may need to
loosen/move/retighten the assembly in a new location for proper
function.
Installation Tips
• Most returns caused by incorrect SKU being sold for the
customer’s Make/Model/Year/Grip/Handlebar/Barend/Handguard combination.
• Kaoko throttle locks are specific to original grips, handlebar, hand
guards, and bar end weights.
• Make sure you ask if the customer has modified any of the above
components BEFORE selling a Kaoko.
• When in doubt, get pictures of what is on the bike in advance of the
sale. Compare customer’s photos to photos of original parts online.
Use
• To Engage
• While rolling on, grip the friction nut between your small finger and
palm of your hand. This action tightens the nut and sets the throttle
to the desired opening.
• The friction is such that the rider may still open and close the
throttle. It simply has a slight rotational resistance to it.
• To Disengage
• While rolling off the throttle, grip the friction nut between your small
finger and palm of your hand.
• The throttle will open and snap closed freely when correctly
disengaged.
Safety
• Each pre-production version is fully tested to a min of 60
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engagements
It cannot lock
It can be overridden in an instant
Its operation is natural and instinctive
There have been no safety related incidents
100% safe in the hands of a responsible and experienced
rider
Warranty
• 5 year functional guarantee
• 2 year cosmetic guarantee (powdercoat, etc.)
• Warranty and tech support via Twisted Throttle
• Replacement parts available
• Warranty claims are rare
• Supplied by
independents
• Fitment mostly by
customer
• Selling points:
comfort, style,
price
• Pricing $20-$250
• SA market size:
<12,000
Mechanical Wrist Support
• Supplied by OEMs
and some
independents
• Fitment mostly by
supplier
• Selling points:
comfort, style,
reliability, safety
• Pricing from
$1200
• Included in many
new motorcycles
• SA market size:
<1,000
Mechanical Throttle Control
Electronic Cruise Control
Competitive analysis
• Supplied by
independents
• Fitment by
customer
• Selling points:
comfort, safety,
price
• Pricing less than
$20
• SA market size:
<480,000
Mechanical throttle controllers
Kuryakyn
• Metric cruiser, Harley, and Goldwing applications only, mostly chrome
• Bike specific
• Different technologies in each application (wrist supports, manual throttle,
electro-magnetic throttle)
• Pricing $20-250
Wunderlich
• Bike specific (BMW only)
• Opposite threading as Kaoko; must rotate against roll on to engage
• Pricing $100+
• Buy in Europe off catalogue or online
Kaoko
• Practical and attractive product that is easy to install and use
• Bike-specific (180+ applications and growing)
• Pricing $130 - $200
Mechanical throttle controllers
Throttle Meister
• Attractive, high quality, easy to use, doesn’t take up grip space
• More difficult to grip to engage/disengage due to smooth surface
• Bike specific, but not compatible with aftermarket hand guards
• Pricing $130-150+
BreakAway
• Instant front break release
• Difficult customized installation (requires trained technician)
• Bike specific (7 makes)
• Pricing $190-200
AKS Engineering “Kruzlocker”
• http://www.aksengineering.com/kruzlocker
• ¼ turn on/off function w/o adjustability
• Very limited application range (fits BMW R1200GS ’05-’13, F800GS, F800R,
and F650GS twin only as of 10/2015)
• Pricing $149, not well known
Mechanical throttle controllers
Atlas Throttle Lock
•Instant on/off switch, claimed 2 minute installation
•New: launched with Kickstarter in 2014; active at tradeshows
•Universal (one part fits all)
•Stainless steel construction in black or silver
•$135 retail
Go Cruise / Omni Cruise
•Adjustable tension thumbscrew on most models
•No instant on/instant off
•Universal, but difficult to adjust to work properly
•Pricing $35 - $49
Vista Cruise
•Cheap, quick, compact
•Universal fit and bike specific
•Pricing $20-30
Mechanical throttle controllers
Original HD Throttle Control
Screw (Cruisemate,
Throttlemate)
• Universal for HD and some metric
cruisers
• Pricing $25 for original HD thumbscrew,
$17 - $40 w/ aftermarket lever
• Kaoko w/ bar end weights has
advantage of reducing vibration,
functionally easier to use, and has
aesthetic appeal.
Kaoko Sales by Make (Wordwide)
7 Others
Suzuki
KTM
BMW
Honda,
Kawasaki
Yamaha
Triumph
Kaoko Pricing
• Single sided
• ~$130 - $140
• Retains original left bar weight
• Double sided
• ~$199
• Mostly cruiser applications w/o original
bar weight