Which cruise control/throttle lock fits the Hyperstrada?

HyperstradaHopeful · Apr 12, 2014

I love taking my Hyperstrada on long 200-mile day rides, but half of the trip always ends of being at a non-varying speed and my wrist is screaming in pain after holding the throttle in the same spot for about 30 miles. I NEED a cruise control.

I like the Kaoko throttle lock as it looks very clean and simple. But does anyone know which model fits the Hyperstrada? I bought the model that fits the 848 EVO and it wouldn't fit... was just a mm or two too big for the diameter of the handlebars.

Does anyone know which one fits? I really need a cruise control as it's the only thing that's keeping me from wanting to do long rides with this bike.

Kaoko Throttle Lock - RevZilla

ohayo · Apr 12, 2014

I am using omni cruise. Works as advertised. 5 mins DIY installation.

suprphreak · Apr 12, 2014

ohayo said:
I am using omni cruise. Works as advertised. 5 mins DIY installation.

Oooh I like it!

Any of the Toronto area riders interested in one? Free shipping on 2+

HyperstradaHopeful · Apr 12, 2014

ohayo said:
I am using omni cruise. Works as advertised. 5 mins DIY installation.

Okay, just ordered one. But I'd much prefer the Kaoko because it's much cleaner than the omni cruise. Omni cruise is like a giant wart. I'd rather have the functionality than non at all, but wish there was a more elegant solution.

gatdammit · Apr 12, 2014

The omni cruise looks scary. It was kinda scary when the video warned you "must decelerate the throttle before using the brake lever..."!

My buddy had a Kaoko on his 990 Adventure. It worked well but they are very model specific.

I bought a Cramp Buster for $10. My hand doesn't fall asleep on my hour commute anymore. Very non-invasive. Plus I'm hoping for a digital version since we are TBW.

ohayo · Apr 12, 2014

Guys. No worries on the omni cruise. I am telling ya. The functionality is even simpler than ABC. No additional modification needed to the bike at all.

Regarding the deceleration part, just close the throttle as you normally would do. It will deactivation by itself.

The only con part is...........very addictive. To the point, you may become lazier while riding. Once on the highway, starts to use the omni cruse.

once i cruise 150kph for 20km over. lol.

darn......hyperstrada is a bike not a scooter

PomGP · Aug 17, 2014

I have had both these types of cruise controls on my bikes.
Over here we get a much simpler plastic version of the Omni cruise that requires no mechanical adjustment, just clip it on and away you go, it is not marketed as a cruise control as such but more of a cramp buster, it works like a charm. It costs about $8-00

The Kaoko on the other hand takes some getting used to and seems a bit clumsy to me, they are very much bike specific and are a bit fiddly to set at first, I found trying to use the pinkie finger on my right hand a bit odd, plus there is the price of course, $70-00 in South Africa.

zippy49 · Aug 18, 2014

It's too bad that no one seems to be working on aftermarket electronic cruise control kits. It can't be that hard, when the bike has ABS and ride-by-wire. The CC that came standard on my Harley keeps the speed within 1 mph. I can ride for hours with my right hand free. The only drawback is that it shuts off above 85 mph...

gatdammit · Aug 18, 2014

Word, Zippy. They could pretty much design one unit that would work across their entire current line. I was hoping the Diavel would get one and then pray for a retrofit.

I guess most Ducati owners don't list cruise control on things they'd like to see available in the future.

AJsarge · Aug 30, 2014

I'm using a Kuryakyn Universal Econo Throttle Assist. I had to go to Home Depot and get a longer bolt, washers, and nuts to extend it over the ignition switch. It's great for flat, empty, roads but you still need to manage the throttle on hills or when dealing with traffic. I would throw a Cramp Buster on there too, but there's only so much room on the grip with the throttle lock on there.

Strider · Aug 30, 2014

I have an e-mail in to Tune Boy to see if they are going to work on the Hyperstrada. They have cruise control intigrated into their software on the Multistrada!

peoples1234 · Aug 30, 2014

Strider said:
I have an e-mail in to Tune Boy to see if they are going to work on the Hyperstrada. They have cruise control intigrated into their software on the Multistrada!

Ha, great minds! I also recently sent them an email. Looking forward to their response.

Strider · Aug 30, 2014

Heh! Spill the beans if you hear about it before me. I'll so the same!

Strider · Sep 3, 2014

Well I heard from them today at tune boy. They are working on it and expect something late this year or early next. I'm on the list to be informed when it comes out. I put in a cruise control request

peoples1234 · Sep 3, 2014

Strider said:
Well I heard from them today at tune boy. They are working on it and expect something late this year or early next. I'm on the list to be informed when it comes out. I put in a cruise control request

Excellent. I haven't heard anything back, but hopefully they will be motivated by more interest (although I don't believe the Strada to be a big seller).

zippy49 · Sep 3, 2014

I'd buy and use one if it's not too expensive...sometimes you need that right hand for another purpose, or just to rest it or work out a cramp. Don't need to adjust the mixture, though.

peoples1234 · Sep 3, 2014

zippy49 said:
I'd buy and use one if it's not too expensive...sometimes you need that right hand for another purpose, or just to rest it or work out a cramp. Don't need to adjust the mixture, though.

It will probably be the same price as the Multi/Diavel unit they sell @ $399.

Pricey, but electronic cruise sure beats the heck out of a throttle lock and makes interstate travel more bearable.

gatdammit · Sep 3, 2014

I'm all about this product. I wonder what's lowest speed you can set it at? It'd be interesting to see if it can stabilize throttle better than we can below 35 mph.

Strider · Sep 3, 2014

peoples1234 said:
Excellent. I haven't heard anything back, but hopefully they will be motivated by more interest (although I don't believe the Strada to be a big seller).

Don't forget that the Strada, Motard, and SP all use the same engine and electronics. I wonder if the Monster 821 does as well. If so they thats 4 bikes for the price of 1 development

peoples1234 · Apr 17, 2015

Any news from TuneBoy yet? I know they were thinking early this year, but that is coming and going...

Which cruise control/throttle lock fits the Hyperstrada?

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