Do motorcycles have cruise control? Motorcycles, in general, don’t have cruise controls like cars do, which is why riders get fatigued much faster than drivers. The cruise control options that motorcycles do have come in the form of motorcycle throttle locks, which do just what their name suggests: they lock the throttle in place to mimic the cruise control of a car.
Riders don’t use these nearly are frequently as car drivers, but on long-distance trips and touring days they greatly reduce wrist strain and allows motorcycle riders to go much greater distances on their riders.
Ask any long-distance rider about their experience before and after having a bike cruise control system and they will say they wish they had gotten one years sooner.
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Best Motorcycle Cruise Control Guide March 2021
In this article, we will cover the top motorcycle cruise control systems that you can fit onto your bike.
Top 5 Motorcycle Throttle Locks
- Atlas Motorcycle Throttle Lock
- Kaoko Throttle Lock
- Go Cruise Motorbike Cruise Control
- Crampbuster Motorcycle Speed Control
- Oxford Cruise Assist for Motorcycles
Atlas Motorcycle Throttle Lock Review
The Atlas throttle lock is a great cruise control for motorbikes. Unlike many cruise systems that require you to twist down a lock or flip over a retainer, this lock operates with the simple press of a button with your thumb, much like your turn signal would.
It fits most bikes and grip styles, including heated grips, but since this is one of the more expensive systems it’s a good idea to check the fitting PDF they have just to be sure.
Kaoko Throttle Lock
The Kaoko is more of a traditional throttle lock, where the throttle lock itself is put into your bar end and applies pressure on the throttle to lock it in place. I find these kinds of locks more aesthetically pleasing that the Atlas, but they do require you to take your left hand off the handlebars to initiate them.
After getting used to them, you can initiate them with your pinky finger. The lock itself has raised blocks on it to assist in this, but sometimes it’s just easier to take your other hand off the bars. When buying one, make sure you get the right model for your bike. Since they screw into your bars, you’ll need the right fit. They are not universal.
I consider the Kaoko the next best thing to the Atlas Throttle Lock. I do think it looks better, but in terms of ease of use, I think Atlas take it home.
Go Cruise Grip Lock Cruise Control
The Go Cruise grip lock is a neat little device that is universal for all motorcycles and it’s really affordable. It has a simply design that operates off a silicon ring that goes around your existing grip.
The clamp goes around this and creates enough friction to lock your throttle into place by pressing it against your brake level. Once you want to release the pressure, you simply roll off the throttle just as you normally would.
There are off-brand Go Cruises out there, but I would advise getting the real one, as it’s made from aluminum and is less likely to break than the other devices that are just a few dollars cheaper.
Cramp Buster Cruise Assist and Speed Control for Motorcycles
Of everything in this list, the Cramp Buster is the simplest device and the least expensive. It’s not a pure cruise control device, so it doesn’t lock your throttle into place like the other items in the list.
What it is, however, is a cruise assist device that utilizes the full weight of your palm to keep the throttle twisted without you having to strain your wrist.
For right around 10 bucks, anyone doing any kind of long-distance riding should get one of these. It’s an absolute no brainer.
That said, this isn’t great for city driving, as it protrudes more than the other devices on the list. You can rotate it out of the way, but that can get somewhat annoying. I, personally, prefer to keep mine off during my daily riding, but slap it on for longer trips. Install time is literally under 60 seconds.
Oxford Cruise Assist for Motorcycles
The Oxford Cruise Assist is a knock-off version of the Cramp Buster, so it’s not a lock but an assist device. If you are unwilling to spend 10 bucks on a Cramp Buster to save your wrist, you can get an Oxford Cruise Assist for around 6 and save a few bucks.
The quality is still nice, but the Cramp Buster is the original and, thusly, a bit nicer. Additionally, the Cramp Buster has a few different sizes for different grip sizes as well as different palm fitments.
